The Crown Bar and Kitchen wine list
 

Whites

 

La campagne Sauvignon Blanc, Vin de pays d’oc, Languedoc, France      £4.00   £12

Produced by Alain Grignon this wine displays true sauvignon characteristics of gooseberry aroma and fresh zingy acidity.

 

Prestige de Calvisson Viognier, Vin de pays d’oc, Languedoc, France      £4.40   £13

This is a finely balanced viognier with an intense aroma of peaches and apricot.

 

Willowglen Semillon Chardonnay, South eastern Australia                        £4.75   £14

A straw yellow appearance leads to creamy lemon and peach aromas with spicy vanilla undertones.

 

Vina Sol Parellada, Catalonia, Spain                                                                  £4.75   £14

Smooth, rich and crisp on the palate, with fruity apple and pineapple flavours complimented by a touch of fennel.

 

Pinot Grigio delle venezie IGT, Italy                                                                 £5.25   £15

Cantaloupe melons are accented by soft citrus flavours. On the pallet the wine is bright with a nice balance of acidity.

 

Kahurangi estate Sauvignon Blanc, Nelson New Zealand                            £5.75   £17

Grassy and herbaceous with flinty characters. A wine of some character that finishes with crisp acidity.

 

Les grand’s champs Sancerre, Domaine Fouassier, Loire valley, France             £19

This ticks all the classic Sancerre boxes with gooseberry and fresh grass cuttings on the nose. A cool, clean and refreshing tipple with acidic lime skin notes.

 

Gavi di Gavi La Toledana, 2004 DOCG, Piemonte, Italy                                             £21

The aroma is distinctive, with attractive fragrances of exotic fruit and flowers. The flavour is full and satisfying, with a lingering, intensely fruity after-taste.

 

Pouilly Fuisse, Chartronet Trebuchet 2004 Burgundy, France                                £25

The wine is golden is appearance with a greenish hue, on the palate there is a round and full herbal fruitiness which leads to spicy liquorish lead finish

 

Cloudy bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand                                        £30

Pale straw in colour and vibrantly aromatic. An exotic infusion of fresh ginger, sweet basil and lemongrass layered over ripe tropical and citrus fruits.  

 

 

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Reds

 

La campagne Merlot, Vin de pays d’oc, Languedoc, France                      £4.00   £12

This is a juicy, rich merlot has been specially selected to show off the true characteristics of this variety. Lots of full plumy fruits with soft rounded tannins.

 

Santa Marvista Cabernet sauvignon Reserva, Chile                                  £4.3012.50

This is a fine example of new world cabernet. A polished full-bodied cabernet offers rich plum, currant and black pepper flavours that lead to a silky, elegant finish

 

Beaujolais-villages, Louis Jadot 2003, France                                             £4.60   £13

Fresh and vibrant Gammy grape from the Beaune region of Burgundy. Succulent floral notes and soft tannins are especially evident when served slightly chilled.

 

Montepulciano D’abruzzo, Novacorte, Italy                                                £4.40   £13

A vibrant garnet hue with an intense bouquet of fresh morello cherries. Good full body with balanced acidity and length.

 

Willowglen Shiraz, South eastern Australia                                                 £4.75   £14

Soft peppery Shiraz has been blended with rich, ripe cabernet sauvignon to create this big flavoursome wine, full of fruity berries and summer sun.

 

Rioja, Bodegas Bauza, Spain                                                                            £5.0    £14.50

Unoaked, with bags of cherry fruit flavour. A very well balanced example of a young Rioja with fresh acidity and soft tannins.

 

Condesa de Leganza Tempranillo 2000, La Manche, Spain                                   £

100% tempranillo from the hot central plains of La Manche, Spain. This wine benefits from 12 months in oak to give it a ruby red appearance and a soft acidic finish.

 

Fleurie, Clos de la chapelle des bois 2002, France                                                  £17

This is a rich & complex gammy grape with great structure, depth of flavour and length. It was a wonderful aroma of soft, ripe summer strawberries.

 

Brouilly, Hospices de beaujeu 2002, France                                                             £20

A wonderfully structured wine with soft summer fruit bouquet and a black pepper finish. Think balsamic syrup and strawberries.

 

Savigny-les-beaune, Chartronet Trebuchet 2003, Burgundy, France               £25

Superb pinot noir that displays lively colour and a fresh scent of blackcurrants, raspberries with a touch of wood. Well balanced with a solid tannic finish.

 

 

La Rosee du chateau bel-air 2005, Bordeaux, France                                £4.95   £14

Big luscious, succulent fruit reminicient of wild strawberries, with a vivid red colour, perfectly served chilled in the garden.

 

Sancerre Rose, Joseph Mellot 2004, France                                                              £18

Clear, bright salmon coloured rose with red fruit aromas and a lively taste. A well balanced rose.