Lairhillock Inn Wine List

WHITE WINE
1 Marsanne Viognier
Vignoble du Sud, Foncaillou, Languedoc, France
A delightful example of modern French wine – fresh and lively
2006
£13.50
2 Pinot Grigio
Ca’Lunghetta, Veneto, Italy
A Pinot Grigio bursting with ripe pear and apple notes with hint of spice
2006
£14.95
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
2006
£13.95
4 Chenin Blanc
Beaumont Winery, Walker Bay, South Africa
Lightly spiced apple with a touch of apricot and peach
2005 £16.95
5 Chardonnay Reserva
Torreon de Paredes, Rengo, Chile

A well made Chardonnay with a sensible oak flavour

2006 £17.95
6 Gewürtztraminer Reserve
 
Gustav Lorentz, Alsace, France

A must for slightly spiced dishes but also those with a rich creamy sauce
2005 £20.95
7 Macon Lugny
 
Louis Latour, Burgundy, France

Textbook white Burgundy – A balance between lemony apple flavours and a crisp acidity
2006 £18.95
8 Sauvignon Blanc
The Jibe, Marlborough, New Zealand

Packed full of gooseberry, lime and grapefruit flavours
2006 £18.50
9  Riesling
Leasingham Bin 7, Clare Valley, South Australia
This food friendly white is particularly suited to seafood dishes
2005 £21.50
RED WINE
10 Merlot Tannat
Catamayor, San José, Uruguay

If ever a wine was made for red meat this is it!
2005 £13.95
11 Cabernet Sauvignon
Domaine de Massia, Vin de Pays D’Oc
A lovely soft Cabernet Sauvignon with a hint of spice
2006 £13.50
12 Rioja Crianza
 
Marques de Caceres, Spain

The very essence of good Rioja – full of fruit but also silky smooth
2004 £17.95
13 Chateau Carignan
Premiéres Côtes du Bordeaux, France

This Merlot dominated red is soft yet robust with ripe plum hints
2002 £21.50
14 Syrah
 
Goyenechea, Mendoza,Argentina

A real find from Argentina – spicy dark fruits with velvet finish
2005 £13.95
15 Pinot Noir
 
Domaine du Valmoisssine, Louis Latour, Provence, France

Fantastic Pinot from a carefully selected site in the heart of Provence
2005 £18.50
16  Fleurie
“Le Roitelet” Henry Fessy, Beaujolais, France

Perfect example of Fleurie – light, crisp and full of summer fruit
2006 £19.50
17 Shiraz
Echo Point, South Australia
Rich, powerful but also silky smooth
2005 £14.95
18 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva
 
Torreon de Paredes, Rengo, Chile

A stunning Chilean Cabernet with deep dense dark berry fruit flavours
2002 £17.95
Where one vintage ceases, the next suitable will be offered
SPARKLING WINE
19 Cava Rosada Clasic
Vallformosa, Spain
A classy, refreshing pink Cava from  just outside Barcelona
  £17.95
20 Mansard Tradition
A wonderful Champagne with elegant citrus and brioche hints
  £30.95

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

Muscadet – Cuvée Du Grande Chêne
A clean and dry, French white wine

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

Côtes du Rhône Priveleges Des Vignerons
Smooth, mellow red.

Wine is served:by the glass 
175 ml £3.55
250 ml £5.10
by the half carafe £9.50
by the litre carafe £18.50

Guest Wines

Chardonnay, Stonehaven, Padthaway, Australia 2003
A delightful combination of peach and ripe spiced red apples

Sauvignon Blanc, Lomond, South Africa, 2006
A really individual style of Sauvignon from a producer on Cape Agulhas

Shiraz Rosé, Beaumont Winery, South Africa 2007
A really vibrant rosé from a very forward thinking producer

Merlot, Lomond, South Africa 2005
A lovely palate of mulberry, plum with a hint of smoke

Wine is served:by the glass 
175 ml £3.85
250ml £5.50
by the bottle £16.00


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