| Wines supplied by Charles Steevenson Wines Ltd, Tavistock, Devon. | ||||
| Proprietor's Reserve | ||||
| The Red, Dry white and Rosé come from the house of Raoul Clerget in Burgundy. They are 'Indication Géographique Protégée' wines ( formerly known as Vin de Pays) made from grapes grown around Toulouse in South West France, and are typical of the fruity young wines of that region. | ||||
| Bin No. | Per bottle | |||
| France | 1 | . | Yeoldon House Soft & Generous Red, | £15.50 |
| Raoul Clerget, Indication Géographique Protégée Comte Tolosan, (C) | ||||
| A soft, ripe and fruity red - made in an easy going style to please most tastes. | ||||
| France | 2 | . | Yeoldon House Fresh & Scented Dry White, | £15.50 |
| Raoul Clerget, Comte Tolosan, Indication Géographique Protégée (1) | ||||
| A bright, attractively scented dry white, fresh flavoured and crisp at the finish. | ||||
| France | 3 | . | Yeoldon House Aromatic & Gentle Medium Dry White, | £15.50 |
| Raoul Clerget, Comte Tolosan, Indication Géographique Protégée, (2) | ||||
| An aromatic, vibrantly fruity yet mellow medium white. | ||||
| France | 4 | . | Yeoldon House Fragrant & Floral Rosé, | £15.50 |
| Raoul Clerget, Comte Tolosan, Indication Géographique Protégée, (2) | ||||
| Enticingly pink, deliciously fruity and refreshingly crisp. | ||||
| Available by the glass at £3.50(125ml), £4.50(175ml), £6.50(250ml). | ||||
| 'New World' White Wines | ||||
| Bin No. | Per bottle | |||
| Australia | 5 | . | Brookford Colombard - Chardonnay, 2010, (2) | £16.95 |
| The sort of wine that Australian winemakers excel in making, fruit centred and refreshing. Good wine making captures the essence of mellow Chardonnay and aromatic citrusy Colombard grapes. | ||||
| S.Africa | 6 | . | Forge Mill 'Bush Vine' Chenin Blanc, Franschhoek, 2011, (3) | £16.50 |
| Tropical fruit flavours in abundance here with lots of lemon and lime for crispness; fresh, easygoing and uncomplicated with nice length. | ||||
| Chile | 7 | . | Finca el Picador, Sauvignon Blanc, 2011, (1) | £16.50 |
| Sharp tangy Sauvignon from Conch y Toro one of Chile's largest and most respected wineries. Nicely balanced with clean gooseberry fruit flavours balanced by citrus acidity. | ||||
| Argentina | 8 | . | Las Manitos Viognier, Mendoza, 2011, (2) | £17.50 |
| Made from the fashionable Viognier (V-on-E-A) grape, which makes attractively honeysuckle scented wines. Fresh flavours of apricots & peaches make it a refreshing alternative to Chardonnay. | ||||
| N. Zealand | 9 | . | 'Mussel Bay' Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, 2010 (1) | £23.50 |
| Green tinged, tangy Sauvignon, with classic fresh gooseberry fruit overtones; typical of wines from cool vineyards of New Zealand's South Island. | ||||
| Australia | 10 | . | Sunnycliff Chardonnay, Wingara Estate, Victoria, 2009, (2) | £19.50 |
| A fresh and appealing aroma of tropical fruit greets the senses. The first taste is lush and lively, reminiscent of peach and melon with a vanilla note from the wines brief oak ageing; a refreshing prickle of acidity tickles the tongue. | ||||
| Classic European White Wines | ||||
| Bin No. | Per bottle | |||
| France | 11 | . | Plaimont Clombard, IGP Côtes de Gascogne, 2010, (3) | £15.95 |
| A delightful wine from Gascony region of South West of France, Colombard grapes are transformed in the modern Plaimont cellars into soft fruity wines with refreshing citrus notes. | ||||
| Italy | 12 | . | É 100% Solo Pinot Grigio, Veneto, 2011, (1). | £17.50 |
| Per 175cl glass | £4.95 | |||
| From the province of Veneto which stretches east from Venice to Lake Garda and north to the Alps. This lively, fresh tasting wine with floral and citrus notes is typical of Pinot Grigo as is the crisp lingering finish. | ||||
| Loire | 13 | . | Muscadet 'sur lie' , Clos de la Chapelle, 2010, (1) | £18.50 |
| Along with the wines of Chablis and Sancerre, Muscadet is traditionally regarded as the perfect wine to partner seafood. From vineyards close to the Atlantic coast of France it is a bright, breezy, refreshing wine with delicate fruit and crisp dry finish. | ||||
| Devon | 14 | . | Sharpham 'Dart Valley Reserve', Sharpham Estate, 2010, (2) | £20.95 |
| An exceptional wine made from grapes grown on a picturesque and well sheltered bend of the river Dart. Light and fragrant in the German manner and gently fruity with a pleasantly dry finish. | ||||
| France | 15 | . | Domaine Grauzan Chardonnay, Vin de Pays d'Oc, 2010, (2) | £16.95 |
| A country wine from the Languedoc region between the Mediterranean and the Masif central. This is Chardonnay in the French style where delicate melon and peach flavours are offset by grapefruit-like acidity; designed with food in mind. | ||||
| Burgundy | 16 | . | Chablis A.C., Domaine Pascal Bouchard, 2011, (1) | £31.95 |
| Chablis is Chardonnay at it's most elegant, the flavour owes less to the grape and more to the soil in which they were grown. There is a mineral quality to the wine which combined with the crisp acidity makes this an uplifting wine drinking experience. | ||||
| Loire | 17 | . | Sancerre A.C., Domaine Gemiere, Daniel Millet, 2010, (1) | £31.95 |
| Will the popularity of Sancerre ever fade ? - it seems not. Balance is the secret of good Sancerre like this exceptional example - fruity flavours resembling green apples and gooseberries dominate and are complimented by a refreshing dash of tart acidity | ||||
| 'New World' Red Wines | ||||
| Bin No. | Per bottle | |||
| Australia | 18 | . | Brookford Merlot-Petit-Verdot, 2010, (B) | £16.95 |
| Per 175cl glass | £4.95 | |||
| A rich full bodied, deeply coloured wine with flavours of red plums from Merlot and blackberries and spice a plenty from Petit Verdot. | ||||
| Argentina | 19 | . | Kaiken Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, 2010 (D) | £18.95 |
| A beautifully made, dark violet coloured wine with concentrated plum and black cherry aromas. The wine has a refined and elegant texture with rich concentrated fruit flavours and ripe sweet tannins. | ||||
| S.Africa | 20 | . | Forge Mill Pinotage, Franchoek, 2010 (C) | £19.95 |
| Unmistakeably Pinotage - deep ruby red, with full blown forest fruit flavours and with a whiff of cloves and tobacco. Lovely and rich with a touch of acidity making it very drinkable. | ||||
| Australia | 21 | . | Sunnycliff Shiraz, Wingara Estate, Victoria, 2009, (C) | £19.50 |
| A good balanced wine with spicy, blackcurranty Shiraz fruit, toasty vanilla from cask ageing and tannins released from the grapes during the pressing process all playing a part. | ||||
| Australia | 22 | . | Casa Silva Merlot Reserva, Colchagua Valley, 2009, (C) | £21.95 |
| French Merlot vines thrive in Chile's benign climate and produce deeply flavoured wines with rich succulent fruit flavours, cask ageing give smoothness and adds toasty oak accents. | ||||
| Classic European Red Wines | ||||
| Bin No. | Per bottle | |||
| Rhone | 23 | . | Chateau La Roca, Côtes du Rousillon, 2009, (B) | £17.50 |
| A delicious modern blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan from this ancient wine region, lovely soft fruit, silky smooth tannins and vanilla are cleverly balanced. |
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| Spain | 24 | . | Rioja Marques de Caceres, Crianza, 2008 (C) | £22.50 |
| Ripe fruit and sweet oak tannins harmoniously merge in this fine young Rioja, a wine recognised the world over as a symbol of consistent quality. | ||||
| Bordeaux | 25 | . | Château du Charron, Grand Vin de Bordeaux, 2009, (C) | £23.50 |
| A light, modern Claret in very approachable style, made largely from Merlot grapes with a small amount of Cabernet Franc to create a smooth and supple wine with rich plummy fruit. | ||||
| Italy | 26 | . | É 100% Solo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, 2010, (B) | £18.50 |
| Per 175cl glass | £4.95 | |||
| A modern Italian charmer, deeply coloured with aromas and flavours of hedgerow fruits; delicate oak ageing compliments the juicy, jammy flavour of the wine through to it's lingering silky finish. | ||||
| Spain | 27 | . | Rioja Urbina 'Seleccion' , Rioja Alta, 1999 (C) | £31.95 |
| Rioja as good a sit gets, made with premium grapes from vines up to 80 years old. Classic 'old style' Rioja, aged in oak casks into a smooth, elegant, delicately fruity wine of depth and complexity - a wine to savour. | ||||
| Beaujolais | 28 | . | Fleurie 'La Roilette' Domaine Metrat, 2010, (B) | £31.95 |
| Fresh juicy flavours from one of the prettiest of the Cru Beaujolais. Lovely and broad on the palate with a persistent strawberry flavoured finish. | ||||
| Rosé Wines | ||||
| Bin No. | Per bottle | |||
| California | 29 | . | Route 66' Boulevard Blush, White Zinfandel, (3) | £16.50 |
| White Zinfandel like this typically offers enticing floral aromas with suggestions of red fruits; flavours are juicy and refreshing with more than a hint of ripe strawberry. | ||||
| Champagne & Sparkling Wines | ||||
| Bin No. | Per bottle | |||
| Italy | 30 | . | Prosecco, Ca'Stella, Anselmi, (1) | £19.95 |
| The 'in vogue' instantly appealing light Italian sparkler, with a gently foaming 'mousse' and a pleasing lemon sherbet flavour – perfect as an aperitif. | ||||
| France | 31 | . | Champagne Beaumont des Crayères, Brut, N/V (1) | £39.50 |
| 32 | . | Champagne Beaumont des Crayères, Brut, N/V (1) 1/2 bottle | £22.50 | |
| The creation of a small co-op of growers just outside Epernay - an artisan cellar without inflated advertising budgets, or Grande Prix pretensions - simply concentrating on what they know best turning out small quantities of hand crafted Champagne. Rich | ||||
| France | 33 | . | Champagne Beaumont des Crayères, 'Grand Reserve' Rosé, N/V (1) | £42.95 |
| A luxurious treat, crushed strawberry aromas, persistent creamy bubbles and beguiling summer fruit flavours. | ||||
| Dessert Wine | ||||
| Bin No. | Per 1/2 bottle | |||
| France | 34 | . | Loupiac A.C., Domaine du Noble, 2005, (8) | £15.50 |
| Made in the Bordeaux village of Loupiac from very ripe late harvested Semillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle grapes that produce small quantities of extremely sweet juice; the wine which results has the smooth, honeyed style of neighbouring Sauternes. | ||||
| Half Bottles | ||||
| White Wines | ||||
| Bin No. | Per 1/2 bottle | |||
| France | 35 | . | Chablis A.C., Pascal Bouchard, 2010, (1) | £15.95 |
| Chile | 36 | . | Montes Sauvignon Blanc, 2011, (1) | £11.25 |
| Germany | 37 | . | Dr Loosen Estate Riesling, Mosel,2008, (3) | £12.50 |
| Red Wines | ||||
| Australia | 38 | . | Montes Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010, (C) | £11.25 |
| France | 39 | . | Beaujolais Villages A.C., Louis Jadot, 2009, (B) | £14.50 |
| Spain | 40 | . | Rioja Marques de Caceres, Tinto Crianza, 2008 (C) | £11.95 |
| Where vintages have changed we will usually offer a later one. | ||||
| Taste Guides | ||||
| These appear after the name of each wine and are intended as a guide to the relative dryness of white wines or the weight or 'body' of red wines. For example:- | ||||
| White wines: Bin 17 Sancerre is (1) very dry, Bin 34 Loupiac is (8) very sweet. | ||||
| Red wines: Bin 28 Fleurie is (B) light, Bin 26 Spanna is (D) full bodied. | ||||
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