Lairhillock Inn Wine List

	WHITE WINE
1	Grüner Veltliner Len Moser Prestige, Austria A great alternative to Sauvignon for those who want something a bit different – crisp and zesty with a lovely herbal note to the finish	2008	£16.95
2	Pinot Grigio Ca’Lunghetta, Veneto, Italy A Pinot Grigio bursting with ripe pear and apple notes with hint of spice	2008	£16.50
3	Sauvignon Blanc Catamayor, San José, Uruguay Uruguay is not the obvious place to find exciting wine but this is one such example – very fresh with racy acidity	2008	£14.95
4	Chenin Blanc Beaumont Winery, Walker Bay, South Africa Lightly spiced apple with a touch of apricot and peach	2009	£17.95
5	Chardonnay Blackstone Winery, Central Coast, USA A well made Chardonnay with a sensible creamy oak finish	2008	£17.95
6	Viognier Robert Skalli, Languedoc, France An excellent introduction to Viognier. Packed full of creamy apricot, and spiced red apple this is a perfect wine for white meat and fish	2008	£16.95
7	Macon Lugny Louis Latour, Burgundy, France Textbook white Burgundy – A balance between lemony apple flavours and a crisp acidity	2008	£19.95
8	Sauvignon Blanc The Jibe, Marlborough, New Zealand Packed full of gooseberry, lime and grapefruit flavours	2007	£21.95
	RED WINE
10	Merlot Tannat Catamayor, San José, Uruguay If ever a wine was made for red meat this is it!	2007	£14.95
11	Château Musar, Mosaic Rouge Bekaa Valley, Lebanon A lovely introduction to the wonderful wines of Chateau Musar	2006	£15.50
12	Rioja Crianza Vina Real , Spain The very essence of good Rioja – full of fruit but also silky smooth	2005	£19.95
13	Chateau Carignan Premiéres Côtes du Bordeaux, France This Merlot dominated red is soft yet robust with ripe plum hints	2004	£23.50
14	Syrah Goyenechea, Mendoza,Argentina A real find from Argentina – spicy dark fruits with velvet finish	2008	£14.50
15	Pinot Noir Domaine du Valmoisssine, Louis Latour, Provence, France Fantastic Pinot from a carefully selected site in the heart of Provence	2008	£19.95
16	Fleurie “Le Roitelet” Henry Fessy, Beaujolais, France Perfect example of Fleurie – light, crisp and full of summer fruit	2007	£21.50
17	Shiraz Echo Point, South Australia Rich, powerful but also silky smooth	2006	£16.50
18	Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva Torreon de Paredes, Rengo, Chile A stunning Chilean Cabernet with deep dense dark berry fruit flavours	2006	£19.95
19	Crozes Hermitage “La Maurelle” Maison Bouachon, Rhône, France A lovely example of what French wine is all about when it is on form. Ripe red berry fruits with a lingering touch of spice – perfect for Steak	2007	£22.95
Where one vintage ceases, the next suitable will be offered
If you would like to order a Champagne please see our extensive list from the Crynoch Restaurant

The House Wines
We are pleased to offer you a choice of three good quality wines:-

Sauvignon Blanc – La Serre, Vin de Pays d’Oc, France
A crisp, dry southern French white

Weingut Erhard Klieber Muller - Thurgau Q.b.a. Halbtrocken
Fruity, well balanced medium white wine.

Syrah – La Serre, Vin de Pays d’Oc, France
A ripe juicy red with smooth tannins

Wine is served:by the glass
175 ml £3.90
250 ml £5.75
by the half carafe £11.50
by the litre carafe £23.00

Guest Wines

Pinot Grigio/Pinot Bianco, Botter, Emilia, Italy 2008
A fresh, lively example of a Pinot Grigio based wine with a clean fresh finish.

Chardonnay Verdelho, Houghton, Western Australia 2008
A fresh, fruit driven unoaked white packed with tropical fruit.

Merlot, De Waal Young Vines, South Africa 2008
A richer more robust style of Merlot. A proper winter warmer.

Toro Rouge, MO d’Olivara, Spain 2006
A real meat friendly red from one of the most exciting wine regions inthe world. Try particularly with steak or any grilled red meat.

Wine is served:by the glass
175 ml £4.00
250ml £5.85
by the bottle £16.95

Should you prefer, we also have a more extensive wine list from the Crynoch Restaurant that you are also welcome to choose from.