Castle Venlaw Wine List

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House Wines

• Castle Venlaw Grenache Blanc 2007 ~£18.95
  This wine is truly remarkable. It has a soft voluptuous “Viognier” character of melons, lemons and lychees with an excellent length of flavour. Crisp yet rounded, full yet excellent.
• Castle Venlaw Syrah 2006 ~ £18.95
  A great example of a juicy and delicious Vin de Pays Syrah, Unoaked and wonderfully ripe, with flavours of blackberries, raspberries and just a hint of chocolate. Soft, silky tannins make this a very easy drinking wine. A lovely expression of Mediterranean sunshine.
• Castle Venlaw Cinsault Rosé 2006 ~ £18.95
  Very fruity, aromatic wine, with scents of raspberries, strawberries and grenadine. This is a pleasant, easy drinking wine with a well-balanced fruity palate of cherries and watermelon, roundness and length, good acidity and freshness.
• Castle Venlaw Brut Champagne ~ £38.95
  A Champagne specially bottled for us by Poilvert ~Jacques, this Champagne exhibits wonderfully classic biscuity yeasty aroma with rich soft fruits and a touch of vanilla essence.

Wines By The Glass

White

• Castle Venlaw Grenache Blanc 2007 ~ £3.50/£4.75
• Norte Chico Sauvignon Blanc 2007 ~ £3.75/£5.50
• Alpha Zeta Pinot Grigio 2007 ~ £4.00/£5.75

Red

• Castle Venlaw Syrah 2006 ~ £3.50/£4.75
• Norte Chico Merlot 2007 ~ £3.75/£5.50
• Pinot Noir Explorer 2007 ~ Concha y Toro £4.00/£5.75

RosÉ

• Castle Venlaw Cinsault Rosé 2006 ~ £3.50/£4.75
• Norte Chico Merlot Rosé 2007 ~ £3.75/£5.50
  

Champagne

• Castle Venlaw Brut Champagne ~ £9.95

The White Wines

France

From The Loire Valley

1) Muscadet de Sevre et Maine sur lie 2007 ~ £18.95
A great seafood wine from the Loire valley in France. Left on it’s yeasty lees to extract maximum flavour. A refreshing, lively, white wine.

2) Sancerre 2007 Paul Doucet et Fils ~ £32.95
From the famous Loire Valley in France. Solid, herbaceous, Sauvignon fruit which is firm on the palate. A perfect foil to our fish and seafood dishes.

3) Pouilly Fume ‘Chateau De L’Abbaye’ 2007 ~ £30.95
The famous cousin of Sancerre, this is a single vineyard Pouilly Fume. The wines from Pouilly have a lovely distinctive minerality, which balances the fresh Sauvignon Blanc fruit.

From Burgundy

6) Chablis La Chablisienne 2006 ‘La Sereine’ ~ £36.95
Chardonnay from the most northern edge of Burgundy, grown on chalky soils and fermented without wood. Full of fruit and delicious with all white meat and fish dishes.

7) Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Millieu 2005 ~ £52.95
Classic single vineyard Chablis. A lovely mineral fruit quality combined with beautiful structure.

8) St Veran 2006 ‘Moulin du Pont’ Auvigue Bros ~ £32.95
Made from Chardonnay grapes, grown in the Southern part of the Burgundy Region. The Auvigue brothers produce white Burgundy of impeccable character. Lean citrusy mineral notes, with a beautifully balanced palate.

9) Pouilly Fuisse Hors Classe 2006 Auvigue ~ £54.95
A rounded and smooth white Burgundy. A near perfect combination of citrus fruit and minerality. Perfect with fish, white meats and pork dishes.

10) Givry 1er Cru ‘Clos de la Servoisine’ Domaine Joblot 2006 ~ £57.95
A hidden gem, the village of Givry is not quite so famous as others in the region but the wines are as good as the most famous names! Complex. clean beautifully structured chardonnay from an exceptional producer.

From The South

15) Domain de Millet Gros Manseng 2006 ~ £21.95
A lovely, medium sweet white wine from the gourmet heartland of France-Gascony. Made from Gros Manseng grapes, this is similar to a medium fruity Vouvray. A delicious match with Fois Gras.

16) Jurancon Sec 2006 Clos Guirhouilh ~ £24.95
A dry, flavoursome white from the rolling hills South of Pau, in South Eastern France. Smooth mellow stone fruit style, lovely with white meats.

From Bordeaux

20) Chateau Sainte Marie Entre deux Mers 2005 ~ £22.95
A delicious blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle grapes. Crisp, dry, white Bordeaux from Gilles and Stephane Dupuch. A great match with fish and seafood dishes.

21) Chateau La Rame St Croix du Mont 2000 (Sweet) ~ £61.95
The ‘Reserve de Chateau’ Produced on the other side of the river from Sauternes. made with the same meticulous care as top quality Sauternes, with many passes
made through the vineyards to pick the super ripe grapes. Honeyed mouth filling palate with a lingering ripe fruit finish. Great with our deserts, cheese or indeed on it’s own.

From Alsace

25) Gewurztraminer 2007 Willm ~ £27.95
The famous ‘spicy’ grape from the eastern side of the Voges mountains. Meticulous wine making preserves the delicious fruity nature of this wine which finishes on the palate with a delightful dryness.

26) Pinot Gris ‘Les Princes Abbes’ 2005 Dom Schlumberger ~ £32.95
One of The Alsace regions ‘gourmet’ grape varieties. Delicious complex stone fruit and fresh grape character. Schlumberger have some of the finest vineyard holding in the region.

From The Rhone

30) Condrieu 2005 Betton ~ £71.95
Grown on the steep slopes of the Northern Rhone close to Lyon. Made from 100% Viognier grapes fermented dry. These are hugely rewarding wines, quite austere but brilliant with white meats and fish.

Spain

50) Lagar de Cervera Albarino 2007 ~ £32.95
From the Rias Baixas region of North West Spain. Rick Stein found it to be the perfect match for seafood and fish. Crisp, dry, refreshing and one of our favourites.

51) Marques de Murrieta Blanco Reserva Capellania 2003 ~ £40.95
One of the few remaining ‘traditional style’ White Rioja wines. Aged and fermented in barrel for maximum fruit and oak integration. A white that can stand up to lighter red meat dishes.

Italy

55) Alpha Zeta Pinot Grigio 2007 ~ £22.95
A delightful grapey white from the Veneto region of Italy. Made by Kiwi wine maker Matt Thompson. Matt spends a lot of time in the Italian vineyards, sourcing the best grapes for his wine. Fresh and lively.

56) Lugana ‘Ca dei Frati 2007 Veneto-Lugana ~ £30.95
Grown close to Lake Lugana in North Eastern Italy. This lively, classy dry white is seriously built for fish dishes.

South Africa

60) Chardonnay Bon Vallon de Wetshof 2007 ~ £22.95
A South African Chardonnay, with all the finesse of a 1er Cru Chablis. Left on its yeasty lees until bottling for extra freshness.

61) Quando Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Robertson ~ £24.95
A lovely organic property, situated in The Robertson an hour or so drive north and east of Stellenbosch. Crisp gooseberry flavour with a delicious mineral note, similar to quality Sancerre.

New Zealand

65) Tinpot Hut Sauvignon Blanc 2007 ~ £25.95
Vividly refreshing crisp Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Made by Award winning winemaker Matt Thompson. Lively and refreshing, ideal with sea food, salads and on its own.

66) Pinot Gris 2007 Mount Difficulty ~ £36.95
New Zealand is now producing ‘world standard’ Pinot Gris. This lovely luscious, smooth, single vineyard wine is a great expression of the vineyards. Not as tart as Sauvignon Blanc, yet equally refreshing. Grown in the immaculate vineyards of Central Otago.

67) Ata Rangi Craighall Chardonnay 2005 Ata Rangi ~ £57.95
Made in the Martinborough region of the North Island by Clive Paton and his team. Made in a ‘Burgundian’ style, barrel fermented, aged and stirred lees. A complex toasty, white flower and nutty palate this is one of New Zealand’s finest white wines.

Australia

70) Heartland Stickleback White 2006 ~ £22.95
A deliciously refreshing blend of Chardonnay, Verdelho and Sauvignon. Made by Ben Glaetzer a young winemaker with an outstanding pedigree.

71) Pinot Grigio 2007 Beelgara ~ £23.95
Yes the famous Italian white grown in Australia! This has been given the ‘Aussie’ kiss of life. Lots of white stone fruit character with a smooth refreshing finish.

72) Hellfire Bay Chardonnay 2005 ~ £22.95
A nice citrusy style of Chardonnay from the ‘Great Southlands’ of Western Australia. Lovely tasty palate of exotic fruits, great with fish and white meats.

73) Sauvignon Blanc Shaw & Smith 2007 Adelaide Hills ~ £30.95
Grown in the cool vineyards in the Adelaide Hills, an environment which concentrates the limey, gooseberry flavours that makes Sauvignon Blanc so appealing.

74) Mangan Vineyard Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc Cullen ~ £40.95
From the Margaret River region of Western Australia. Made by Vanya Cullen. Made with Biodynamic principals. This is a pure reflection of grape and place. Crisp fresh fruit with focused aromatics.

Germany

80) ‘Doctor L’ Riesling 2006 E Loosen ~ £24.95
Ernie Loosen picked up six awards at the last International Wine Challenge! An amazing achievement. This lovely Riesling has a fruity lime and lemon quality with just a touch of refreshing sweetness.

81) Gruner Veltliner 2006 Weingut Felsner ~ £26.95
Super smooth. fresh and racy alternative to Riesling. Dry and gently aromatic in style.

Chile

85) Norte Chico Sauvignon Blanc 2007 ~ £21.95
This wine has a fruity bouquet and the varietal flavour of chardonnay shines through in this un-oaked wine.

87) Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc 2006 Casablanca Valley ~ £26.95
One of the finest examples of this grape grown in Chile. Grown on Sancerre clones the vineyards are perfectly situated to provide the fresh crisp apple zest quality that we expect from modern Sauvignon Blanc.

USA - California

90) Seghesio Pinot Grigio 2005 ~ £42.95
Produced in the Northern Sonoma vineyards of the Seghesio family. The family’s origins were as winemakers in Italy. They grow a selection of Italian varieties and this Pinot Grigio is outstanding. Great to drink on it’s own or with lighter salad dishes, chicken and pork.

91) McRostie Chardonnay 2003 ~ £47.95
Produced by Steve McRostie at his winery in Sonoma, made from grapes grown in the cool Carneros district of Southern Napa. Lovely buttery citrus flavours.

The Red Wines

France

From Bordeaux

200) Chateau Hermitage des Bruges 2006 ~ £24.95
A brilliant wee Claret. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, produced for early drinking, with a soft black fruit character.

201) Chateau Manoir du Gavoux 2004 Cotes de Castillon ~ £27.95
A heady blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc with some mellow Merlot. The ‘Franc’ lends a lovely vibrancy to this red. A delicious foil to any game dish.

202) Chateau Guillot 2002 Pomerol ~ £59.95
The seductive vineyards of Pomerol lie just North of the lovely wine town of St Emilion. Understated and unassuming the quality speaks from the glass. Predominantly Merlot, soft and round with a plumy oaky note.

203) Chateau Batailley 2001 Pauillac ~ £71.95
A lovely vintage and a delicious Claret! Toasty, vanilla and mocha flavours dance on the palate. Finishes ripe and generous.

204) Chateau Cantenac Brown 1997 Margaux ~ £123.95
A pleasing cedar wood and tobacco spice character, with a pleasing mellow, mature palate. A nice ‘drinking’ vintage from this quality property.

205) Chateau La Forge St Emilion Grand Cru 1998 ~ £200.95
Lush massive fruit with concentrated spicy weight. Silky tannins entice the palate. From Jonathon Maltus in St Emilion with help from ace Selkirk winemaker- Neil Whyte.

From The Rhone Valley

210) Cotes du Rhone Escaravailles 2006 ~ £25.95
A fine Rhone from Domaine des Escaravailles. Lovely herbaceous notes of wood smoke and lavender, the perfect match for lamb, veal and all pork dishes.

211) Chateauneuf du Pape Domaine de la Cote D’Ange 2004 ~ £50.95
Made predominately from Syrah grapes with a touch of Grenache. Rounded with a hint of wild marjoram, thyme and leather. Complex and rewarding.

212) Tavel Rosé 2005 Chateau Segries ~ £26.95
The famous dry delicate Grenache Rose from the beautiful Rhone Valley.

From Burgundy

215) Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2006 Prudhon ~ £27.95
A delightful ‘Pinot’ from’ Henri Prudhon, one of St Aubin’s best producers. Lighter, strawberry and raspberry notes on the nose and plate. Finishes with a pleasing black cherry note.

216) Savigny les Beaune 2001 Luc Camus Bruchon ~ £47.95
The Bruchon vineyards are slightly west of Beaune, around the beautiful hamlet of Savigny. This is a lovely maturing Burgundy with a developing earthy dark fruit character. Delicious with lamb and pork roasts.

217) Nuit St Georges Domaine Jean Chauvenet 2004 ~ £71.95
Another super vintage, Chauvenet’s wines are firm and muscular. A tad more tannic than the wines from Beaune. This is a lovely match for stronger meat dishes.

Spain

250) Clos Montblanc Syrah 2004 Conca de Barbera ~ £25.95
An exceptional, gently wood aged red from high Catalonia in Northern Spain. A complex Syrah based wine, with spice and vivid red fruit flavour.

251) Marques de Murrieta Rioja Reserva 2002 ~ £42.95
Given barrel ageing to bring out a ménage of fruit and vanilla flavours. From Rioja’s finest bodega.

252) Riberal Crianza 2004 Ribera del Duero ~ £33.95
Made from fruit grown on the Spanish side of the river Duero, which downstream in Portugal is famous for being the home of Port. This is big spicy red wine, with great character which complements all meat dishes from pork through to good Scotch beef.

253) Rioja Gran Reserva 904 1995 La Rioja Alta ~ £75.95
Classic mature ‘old style’ Gran Reserva Rioja from one of the most highly respected producers. Lovely soft vanilla on the nose with mature spicy fruit palate. Perfect with lighter meats.

Italy

260) Montepulciano D’Abruzzo 2006 Umani Ronchi ~ £22.95
Soft appealing Italian red from the Eastern Coast of Italy. Perfect with any pasta dish and a lovely red on it’s own

261) Chianti Classico Querciabella 2006 ~ £44.95
From the heart of the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany. Querciabella is one of the most respected and admired producers. Heady Sangiovese fruit with overtones of brooding damson, and mandarin orange.

262) Valpolicella Classico 2007 Allegrini ~ £26.95
Made by the famous Allegrini family, in the Veneto region of northern Italy. Made from super ripe Corvina grapes. Smooth black cherry flavour, a vivid brilliant red.

263) Rosso di Montalcino 2004 Poggio San Polo ~ £37.95
A distinguished full bodied red from a great vintage. A lovely full ripe style. Exceptional match to roasted meats, steaks with sauce, or any Italian style pasta!

South Africa

270) Southern Right Pinotage Hamilton Russell 2006 ~ £32.95
Full flavoured Pinotage with a firm backbone and a distinctive bramble and wild raspberry flavour. Anthony Hamilton Russell isfamous for his Pinot Noir, his Pinotage is one of the best from South Africa.

271) Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Stellenbosch ~ £51.95
One of the oldest and most highly regarded wine estates in the Cape. This Cabernet is made by labour intensive ‘old world’ methods that are still used in Bordeaux. Deep brooding Cassis and blackberry wrapped in velvety oak.

New Zealand

275) Kim Crawford Marlborough Merlot 2005 ~ £26.95
A super smooth Merlot from Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand. Grown on the Gimlet Gravels, Merlot ripens well here, and produces a lovely fruity St Emilion style.

276) Mount Difficulty Pinot Noir 2006 ~ £49.95
A lively red fruit flavoured Pinot Noir from glorious Central Otago, Surely the most beautiful place to grow grapes on this earth! Named after an old gold miners water race this is exceptionally fine Pinot.

Australia

280) Heartland Stickleback Red 2005 ~ £22.95
Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Grenache grapes grown in the Langhorne Creek region, south of Adelaide. Soft, round and spicy.

281) Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Heartland ~ £24.95
A vividly flavoured Cabernet, made by Ben Glaetzer from grapes grown along the Limestone Coast, east of Adelaide. Lively blackberry and mint flavours, make this an excellent choice with red meats.

282) Dolcetto Lagrein 2004 Langhorn Creek / Limestone Coast ~ £24.95
A blend of two Italian grape varieties grown South and East of Adelaide. Deliciously smooth and mouth filling with notes of Cherry and damson.

283) Mitolo Jester Shiraz 2006 McLaren Vale ~ £27.95
Another medal winning wine from Frank Mitolo. Lovely ripe spicy Shiraz fruit, full and smooth on the palate with a lingering, black damson fruit finish.

284) Glaetzer ‘The Bishop’ Shiraz ~ £45.95
Distinctive juicy Shiraz from the impressive winemaking of Ben Glaetzer. Succulent, spicy, rich and juicy berry fruits layer the palate. An ideal match for hearty meat dishes.

Lebanon

290) Chateau Musar 2000 ~ £51.95
The most famous wine from the Lebanon. Made predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon, with a touch of Carignan grapes. Smooth, warm red fruit flavours wrapped in velvet. Outstanding. Lebanon

Chile

295) Norte Chico Merlot 2007 ~ £21.95
Soft smooth damson fruit structure fills this smooth Merlot. Chile excels with this variety producing amazing value.

296) Pinot Noir Explorer 2007 Concha y Toro ~ £20.95
Known as the grape variety of conviviality, this brilliant value Pinot from the Casablanca valley in Chile offers even more. Very full flavoured with generous quantities of raspberry and strawberry fruits.

297) Antu Ninquen Syrah 2004 Vina Montgras ~ £32.95
From the Colchagua Valley. Ninquen was one of the first hillside vineyards in Chile. Lovely spicy ‘cigar box and spice’ dark red fruit flavour.

298) Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 ~ £104.95
Chile’s finest red wine? Very much looked upon as a ‘first growth’ style Cabernet. Dark, deep Cabernet Sauvignon, brooding and delicious.

299) Norte Chico Merlot Rosé 2007 ~ £21.95
A soft incredibly juicy Rose, made from succulent ripe Merlot grapes.

USA – California

305) Seghesio Zinfandel 2006 Sonoma Valley ~ £48.95
Uniquely North American, Pete & Jeff produce excellent wine in this, the most beautiful area of Northern Sonoma. Spicy, lush and distinctive. Wine Spectator recently voted the team top three status as Zinfandel producers!

306) Joseph Phelps Merlot 1996 Napa Valley ~ £87.95
Ultra smooth Merlot from one of the finest Napa producers. A blend of 88% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Cabernet Franc. Nice and mature, showing the similar qualities as top St Emilion. (Limited Stock Available)

307) Cuvaison Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 Napa Valley ~ £56.95
Made with grapes from the Cuvaison Estate vineyards and made at the ‘old winery’ near Calistoga. Classic Bramble and cassis notes with a pleasing mild soft oak finish. (Limited Stock Available)

The Champagnes

400) Castle Venlaw Brut Champagne ~ £38.95
A Champagne specially bottled for us by Poilvert ~Jacques, this Champagne exhibits wonderfully classic biscuity yeasty aroma with rich soft fruits and a touch of vanilla essence.

401) Veuve Cliquot ~ £47.95
The ‘Widows’ wine has never tasted better. Our tasting has revealed that this Champagne house is producing some of it’s finest wines ever.

402) Pol Roger Brut ~ £50.95
Winston Churchill’s favourite Champagne. Our tasting has revealed that this Champagne house is producing some of it’s finest wines ever.

404) Dom Perignon 1999 ~ £124.95
The ultimate, and still one of the best Champagnes around. Made by the fine winemakers at Moet et Chandon and named after the blind monk who was responsible for the fine art of blending wine.

405) Laurent Perrier Brut Rose ~ £92.95
Probably the finest Rose Champagne produced. Made by the saigne method. more expensive and time consuming than the way normal Rose is produced. This is a joyous explosion of soft red fruits and wild flowers on the palate.

406) Louis Roederer Cristal 2000 ~ £238.95
The ultimate Champagne from Roederer. Total Luxury in a glass!

The Sparkling Wines

420) Beelgara Brut (Australia) ~ £20.95
A delightful sparkling wine from the Beelgara Estate, made in the Riverina Region of The Murray Darling basin. Fresh crisp sparkling with a lively dry finish.

421) Quartet by Roederer (California) ~ £54.95
Made from grapes grown in the Anderson Valley, Mendocino County. Growing conditions here are similar to the Champagne region, perfect for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Roederer recognised this and built a magnificent winery!

The Half Bottles

White

• 500) Sancerre Paul Doucet (France) ~ £17.95
• 501) Chablis La Chablisienne (France) ~ £19.95
• 502) Lagar de Cervera Albarino Lagar de Fornelos (Spain) ~ £17.95
• 503) Chardonnay Bon Vallon ‘de Wet’ (South Africa) ~ £13.95

Red

• 510) Chateau Teyssier St Emilion Grand Cru (France) ~ £25.95
• 511) Cotes du Rhone Villages Beaumes de Venise** (France) ~ £12.95
• 512) Chianti Leonardo** (Italy) (not Classico as on list) ~ £12.95
• 513) Chateau Musar (Lebanon) ~ £25.95

Dessert Wine

520) Essencia Orange Muscat Andrew Quady (California) ~ £21.95
Andrew Quady’s wines are served at the finest European & American restaurants. A quite delicious Muscat grown near Sacramento, the Californian capital.

Please note that once the stock of the vintage stated on the list is exhausted, it will be replaced by the next available one.

*price per glass 175ml / 250ml

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