White Wines by The Glass

70ml 175ml 250ml1. Sauvignon Blanc, Kintu, Maule Valley, Chille 2012, 12% £1.55 £4.15 £5.90 Crisp and fresh with lots of fruit.3. Pinot Grigio, Bella Modella, Italy 2012, 12% £1.75 £4.45 £6.40 The wine that everybody wants doesn’t really need a description! Dry, crisp and very refreshing.5. Sauvignon Blanc, Mirror Lake, Marlborough, New Zealand 2012, 12.5% £2.10 £5.60 £8.00 Marlborough Sauvignon has taken the world by storm! This is how it should be, clean, crisp and lots of gooseberries.8 Chenin Blanc, Klippenkop, South Africa 2012, 12.5% £1.70 £4.25 £5.90 Aromatic flavours on the nose, with a good dollop of fruit and a delightful, zesty finish. 15. Chablis, Domaine Séguinot-Bordet Burgundy, France 2011, 12.5% £2.75 £6.75 £9.50 The famed expression of Chardonnay; crisp, clean and racy.

White Wines Crisp, dry and zippy whites

1 Sauvignon Blanc, Kintu, Maule Valley, Chile, 2012, 12% £16.00 Crisp and fresh with lots of fruit.2 Chardonnay, Vin de Pays d’Oc, Old Vines, 2011, 13.5% £17.50 Le Sanglier de la Montagne, France. From the hilly vineyards in the heart of the Languedoc, a crisp Chardonnay with hints of tropical fruits.3 Pinot Grigio, Bella Modella, Italy 2012, 12% £17.95 The wine that everybody wants doesn’t really need a description! Dry, crisp and very refreshing.4 Vinho Verde Quinta da Raza, Portugal 2012, 11.5% £23.00 This has to be the perfect summer wine! This is bright, fresh and wonderfully dry with a delicate spritz. A great alternative for those wanting a change from Sauvignon.5 Sauvignon Blanc, Mirror Lake, Marlborough, New Zealand 2012, 12.5% £22.50 Marlborough Sauvignon has taken the world by storm! This is how it should be, clean, crisp and lots of gooseberries.6 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, Louis Métaireau, Loire, France 2011, 12% £23.75 Serious Muscadet! Bone dry with a beautiful freshness - perfect for summer, perfect for a fish platter.7 Albariño, Martin Zios, Rias Baixas, Spain 2011 13% £32.00 Spain’s most exciting white wine grape, crisp, fresh and delicious.

Dry to medium, aromatic and floral whites

8 Chenin Blanc, Klippenkop, South Africa 2012, 12.5% £16.50 Aromatic flavours on the nose, with a good dollop of fruit and a delightful, zesty finish.9 Viognier, Trivento, Mendoza, Argentina 2012, 13.5% £17.50 Tropical fruits and apricots abound in this deliciously clean and fruity wine from Argentina’s Mendoza Valley.10 Ciconia, Herdade de Sâo Miguel, Alentejano, Portugal 2012, 13% £19.50 There has been a long association with the Ciconia wines at both Northcote and Ribble Valley Inns. Slightly aromatic with passion fruit and white flower flavours.11 Torrontés, Vida Organica, Zuccardi, Argentina 2012, 13% £20.75 A beautiful aromatic and Organic wine made from Torrontés, a grape we keep trying to champion! Tropical and citrus fruits abound, but with a fresh, zing of acidity to brighten things up.12 Riesling, Estate, Dr Loosen, Germany 2011, 8% £23.00 Recognised as one of the saviours of the German wine industry, Dr Loosen has been making top quality wines in the Mosel for many years. Ideal for those wanting a more medium style of wine or one that’s lower in alcohol.13 Grüner Veltliner, Fred Loimer, Austria 2011, 12.5% £26.50 Grüner Veltliner is Austria’s signature grape. With good depth, a certain minerality and a twist of white pepper, it makes for a great food matching wine.

Classic and more complex whites

14 Gewürztraminer, Hugel, Alsace, France 2011, 14% £30.00 The of ten overlooked Gewürztraminer with aromas of rose petals and Turkish Delight works wonderfully well with foods that have a light spice.15 Chablis, Domaine Séguinot-Bordet Burgundy, France 2011, 12.5% £28.50 The famed expression of Chardonnay; crisp, clean and racy.16 Sauvignon Blanc, No 7, Hermanuspietersfontein, South Africa 2012, 13% £30.00 HPF for short! From the cool climate of the Hermanus area in South Africa, a beautiful Sauvignon Blanc, which displays characteristics of both the classic Loire Valley Sancerre and the more obvious Sauvignon style of New Zealand. 17 Pouilly Fuissé, Vieilles Vignes, Vincent Girardin, France 2010, 13% £32.50 Vincent Girardin is a rising star in Burgundy – this simple ethos of organic principles and low yields certainly pays dividends. With partial oak ageing, this delicious “old vine” Chardonnay shows why Vincent has such a high reputation.

Red Wines by The Glass

70ml 175ml 250ml23 Cabernet Sauvignon, Kintu, Chile 2012, 12% £1.55 £4.15 £5.90 Chile’s climate is ideally suited to produce rich, fruit driven wines such as this.19 Merlot, Cornellana, Chile 2012, 13.5% £1.70 £4.25 £6.05 Sof t, plummy and jammy fruits abound in this easy going wine.32 Ciconia, Herdade de São Miguel, Alentejano, Portugal 2011, 13.5% £1.95 £4.95 £7.10 The Alentejano region of Portugal is making a serious name for itself as a wine producing region. We have championed this wine from the start for its lush red berry fruits with complex aromas and subtle spice - “sunshine in a glass”. Wine spectator - voted in top 100 best value wines of the year.27 Rioja, Crianza, Finca Manzanos, Spain 2009, 13.5% £2.15 £5.35 £7.65 Everybody’s favourite. Gentle wood-ageing has added an extra dimension to the wonderful red berry fruits. Delicious!22 Pinot Noir, Central Otago, Mudhouse, New Zealand 2010, 14% £2.75 £7.00 £10.00 The famous grape of Burgundy does wonderfully well in New Zealand’s temperate climate. Full, fruity and flavoursome red.

Red Wines Lighter, easy drinking

18 Sangiovese, Terre Allegre, Puglia, Italy 2012, 12% £15.50 The Sangiovese grape normally associated with Chianti, produces a brilliant, fruity, easy going wine with lots of red fruits.19 Merlot, Cornellana, Chile 2012, 13.5% £17.00 Sof t, plummy and jammy fruits abound in this easy going wine.20 Pinot Noir, Reserve, Nostros, Chile 2012, 13.5% £17.50 From the cool climate of Chile’s Casablanca Valley, this silky, sof t wine shows just why this Burgundian grape is so famous.21 Gamay, Cave Saint Verny, Loire Valley, France 2011, 14% £23.00 From the Côtes d’Auvergne, one of the newest Loire Valley appellations, comes this perfect summer red, especially if served at cellar temperature.22 Pinot Noir, Central Otago, Mudhouse, New Zealand 2011, 14% £28.75 The famous grape of Burgundy does wonderfully well in New Zealand’s temperate climate. Full, fruity and flavoursome red.

Rounded and medium bodied reds

23 Cabernet Sauvignon, Kintu, Chile 2012, 12% £16.00 Chile’s climate is ideally suited to produce rich, fruit driven wines such as this.24 Shiraz, Dry River, Australia 2012, 12% £15.50 Easy going, displaying an abundance of dark berry fruits with a dusting of spice.25 Malbec, Trivento, Mendoza, Argentina 2011, 14% £17.50 Malbec is the grape that has put Argentina on the map. Dark fruits abound, with sof t spices and peppery notes.26 Chianti, Cantine Leonardo, Italy 2011, 13.5% £20.50 A quality Chianti with lots of red fruit flavours and a slightly earthy character.27 Rioja, Crianza, Finca Manzanos, Spain 2009, 13.5% £21.75 Everybody’s favourite. Gentle wood-ageing has added an extra dimension to the wonderful red berry fruits. Delicious!28 Château Martouret, Bordeaux Supérieur, France 2009, 13% £26.50 Great value claret with a high proportion of Merlot.29 Rioja, Reserva, Marquis de Murrieta, Spain 2007, 14% £30.50 Great Rioja from both a wonderful estate and a good vintage. Wood maturation and extra ageing make for a great wine.30 Bourgogne Pinot Fin, Domaine Robert Arnoux, France 2007, 12.5% £36.50 Using 60 year old vines of the finest Pinot Noir clone, Pinot Fin, a wonderfully sof t, yet structured wine is produced. The Domaine farms both organically and bio-dynamically, whilst also not filtering their wines - winemaking how it should be!

Full bodied, rich, spicy and hearty reds

31 Pinotage, Klippenkop, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2012, 13.5% £18.00 South Africa’s own grape is earthy, flavoursome and thoroughly unique!32 Ciconia, Herdade de São Miguel, Alentejano, Portugal 2011, 13.5% £19.85 The Alentejano region of Portugal is making a serious name for itself as a wine producing region. We have championed this wine from the start for its lush red berry fruits with complex aromas and subtle spice - “sunshine in a glass”. Wine Spectator - voted in top 100 best value wines of the year.33 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Mas de Boislauzon, France 2008, 15% £36.50 Domaine bottled Chateauneuf with the right amount of maturity from a highly respected Domaine.

Rosé Wine

45 Pinot Grigio, Rosato, Ponte Pietra, Italy 2012, 12% £19.85 By leaving the naturally red Pinot Grigio 70ml Glass £1.95 grape skins in contact with the juice, 175ml Glass £4.95 you get a beautiful “coppery” colour. 250ml Glass £7.05 Deliciously fresh, deliciously drinkable!46 Mediodia, Bodegas Inurrieta, Navarra, Spain 2012, 14% £22.00 A bigger styled rosé than most! Full flavoured Grenache with big berry fruits and quite a mouthfeel to it!

Champagne

40 Magenta, Brut, Épernay, France NV, 12% £36.00 An elegant crisp and buttery Champagne 125ml Glass £6.25 from one of the smaller producers, with a delightful spiced apple-like scent.41 Louis Roederer Brut Premier, Reims, France NV, 12% £43.00 Roederer’s Brut Premier is the finest non-vintage Champagne we have tasted.

Sparkling Wine

42 Raboso Rosé, Frizzante, Casa Defra, Italy NV, 10.5% £20.00 A delicate and lightly sparkling rosé made by our Prosecco producer, perfect for lazy summer days…. 43 Prosecco Spumante, Casa Defra, Italy NV, 11% £26.00 Attractive grapey and appley fruit with 125ml Glass £4.60 a good mousse, this is a delicious lightly sparkling wine for all occasions.