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THE SPA HOTEL, HALLGARTEN DRUITT &

NOVUM WINES PARTNERSHIP

We have worked closely with our wine partner Hallgarten Druitt to ensure that

we have created a wine list that is balanced, versatile and that will enhance

your dining experience in our 2 Rosette Orangery. Our wine list will offer you an

exciting mixture of high quality wines from around the globe, offering a balance

of classic wines alongside some hidden gems.

Celebrating 80 years of importing wines into the UK, Hallgarten Druitt is proud

to represent a wide range of producers worldwide from iconic wineries to

volume focused powerhouses. Slotting neatly alongside this is Novum’s edgy

and boundary-pushing collection of world class boutique producers.

Throughout this list you will find some of the world’s great wine growers; Gerard

Bertrand from France, Saint Clair from New Zealand, Carmen from Chile and

Feudi di San Gregorio from Italy to name just a few. Alongside such prestigious

producers we also work closely with less well-known wineries and featured

in this wine list are some superb and unique wines made by Woollaston from

Nelson in New Zealand, Chateau Ksara, the oldest winery in Lebanon and Gaia

from Greece.

We feel the selection of wines available complement the excellent food offering

at The Spa Hotel and showcases the quality and diversity of the Hallgarten

Druitt & Novum portfolio and most importantly offers distinctive wines that taste

great.

Our Maître d’ would love to help you choose your wine that will complement

your food with your wine options.

Wines by the G lass

ChampagneLaurent-Perrier Brut NV Champagne 12 This popular champagne is fresh, elegant and delicate with good complexity and a hint of citrus fruits.

Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé, Brut NV Champagne 19The iconic Rosé champagne, this has a highly expressive bouquet, extraordinary depth and freshness, and delicious red berry flavours.

Favola, Prosecco Brut DOC, Veneto, Italy 6Typical strong apple and grapefruit scents with wisteria and elderberry hints. Good-structure, pleasant mouth-feel, well-balanced and harmonious.

White Château de Campuget, Grenache Viognier, IGP de Gard, Costières de Nimes, France 4.6 6 8Peachy nose, a hint of spiciness on the palate, with bright fresh fruit, crisp acidity and a long finish.

Swartland Winery, Founders Chenin Blanc, Perdeberg, South Africa 4.8 6.4 8.4A bright, light yellow-green coloured wine with expressive aromas of ripe passion fruit, guava and pineapple flavours. The palate is well balanced with crisp tropical fruit and a refreshing minerality on the finish.

Vina Edmara Chardonnay, Valle Central, Chile 4.5 6.2 8.3This lively young wine has a vibrant flavour with luscious tropical notes and delicate undertones of wood giving complexity. Balanced acidity sustains the taste and gives freshness to the palate.

Les Boules Blanc, Vermentino Sauvignon Blanc, Vin de France, France 4.1 5.5 7.6Peachy nose, a hint of spiciness on the palate, with bright fresh fruit, crisp acidity and a long finish.

Bishops Leap Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 5.8 7.2 9.9A full and crisp wine with intense aromas and flavours of passion fruit, blackcurrant, underlying gooseberry and herbal tones. Mouth-watering acidity is balanced by a full flavoured palate that leads to a long lingering finish.

Pinot Grigio ‘Torre dei Vescovi’ Colli Vicentini, 4.7 6.8 8.9 Vicenze, ItalyGolden yellow in colour the bouquet is delicate with complex floral notes. The wine is dry, pleasantly fresh and velvety.

RoséLes Boules Rosé, syrah, cinsault, Vin De France, France 4.1 5.5 7.6Bright pink in colour with orange tints, this wine has fruity aromas of grenadine and red fruits followed by a round and fresh palate.

Pegões, ‘Stella Rosado’, Península de Setúbal,, Portugal 4.2 5.9 8An enticing pale pink rosé with an attractive aromas of fresh strawberries. Refreshing and bursting with summer fruits on the palate with a soft strawberry cream finish.

(125ml, 175ml, 250ml)£ £ £

Wines by the G lass

Red Vina Echeverria, Pinot Noir Gran Reserva, Leyda Valley 5.8 7.4 9.9Vibrant and elegant, with notes of black cherry, sweet spice and a refreshing finish.

DONA PAULA MALBEC, ARGENTINA 4.8 6.8 9.2An attractive and vibrant example of Argentinian Malbec, with its heavy mix of plump, dark, brambly fruits, plum jam notes combined with sweet tannins and a velvety finish.

Colli Vicentini Merlot, Veneto, Italy 4.1 5.5 7.6Ruby red in colour with complex and intense aromas with elegant notes of ripe red fruit, spice and vanilla hints. Smooth, elegant taste with good structure and full body

Les Boules Rouge, Syrah, Grenache, Marselan, Pays d’Oc, France 4.1 5.5 7.6An easy drinking Southern French style with a fresh aroma of cherries, juicy fruit on the palate followed by a spicy finish.

Berton Vineyard Metal Label Black Shiraz, South East Australia 5.8 7.4 9.9Coffee and spice flavours on the nose, with ripe plums and cinnamon onthe palate with soft tannins and a mouth watering finish.

QUASAR, RIOJA CRIANZA, Spain 4.8 7.2 9.6Ruby colour with soft oak and dried fruit aromas on the nose, followed by raspberries and warm earthy tones on the palate with a touch of oak on the finish. Good integration of tannins and fruit make this a rich, smooth, balanced wine.

Dessert Wines &Fortified Wines (50ml)

Ca’Rugate Recioto della Valpolicalla DOC L’Eremita, Veneto, Italy 6.5Dark intense ruby red in colour. On the nose it shows black fruit and berry notes, with hints of wild herbs and spice. The palate is sweet, luscious, rounded and balanced by velvety tannins.

Quady, Essensia Orange Muscat, California, USA 4.3Vibrant orange in colour, this wine delivers luscious sweet oranges and apricotson the palate. The bittersweet orange marmalade notes balance well with thezesty citric acidity.

Saint Clair Awatere Valley Reserve Noble Riesling, Marlborough, New Zealand 5.3The palate has a luscious texture and notes of pear and stone fruit with a long lingering honey and lemon zesty finish.

Quady, Starboard Batch 88, California, USA 4.3Rich and spicy, port-like wine with luscious ripe blackberry, raisin and chocolatetruffle flavours on the palate and a fine acidity and soft tannins.

Barros Late Bottled Vintage, Douro Valley, Portugal 4.7Aromas of fresh mint and orange peel with a richly sweet palate backed by a honeyed finish. “A taste of sunshine”.

Barros Colheita 1996, Douro Valley, Portugal 7Rich and spicy, Port-like wine, with concentration and character, with deep plum and violet hues and luscious ripe raisin and chocolate flavours on the palate.

Barros Colheita 1976, Douro Valley, Portugal 11Intense amber colour. A complex but very attractive bouquet with prominent dried fruit aromas, combined with spicy notes.

(125ml, 175ml, 250ml)£ £ £

EMERGING WINE REGIONS

We have created a wine list that is diverse, versatile, and eclectic that we hope

will both enhance and compliment your dining experience with us.

At the Spa Hotel we are also seeking to push boundaries when it comes to our

menus and with this we have added this new section “Emerging regions”.

Some of the most exciting wines nowadays are coming from up-and-coming

“emerging wine regions” with their own signature varietals.

Countries such as Greece, Cyprus, Japan, India and the UK are taking the wine

scene by storm.

Greece is making some of the world’s most exciting, individualistic wines and

producers such as Gaia and Gerovassiliou are certainly leading the way in this.

Indian producers, Sula and Fratelli are spearheading the Indian wine revolution.

Whilst interest in Koshu wines from Grace winery in Japan has escalated in

the last few years. There are also some fantastic wines coming from Croatia

and Cyprus, which has been kick-started by a small core of energetic artisan

producers. Nearer to home, two of England’s top wine estates; Goring Brut and

New Hall Vineyards in Essex are producing some stunning sparkling and still

wines.

The selection of wines featured below has been carefully selected to offer you

something original and exciting and enhance your wine experience.

Please note that all draught & bottled Beers & Lagers contain Gluten and ALL wines & ciders sold on the bar contain Sulphites. If you require further information please ask a team member for assistance.

Emerging Wine Regions

GreeceWhite

Gaia wines, Notios white Moschofilero Roditis, Peloponnese, Gaia, Greece 28.5Two traditional Greek varieties combine to give an elegant wine: the Moschofilero contributes a vibrant, floral flavour while the Roditis provides a smooth lemony character.

Domaine Gerovassiliou, estate white Malagousia Assyrtiko, Macedonia, Greece 35An expressive aroma, with alternative impressions that bring memories of exotic fruits together with pepper, orange, jasmine, herbs and lemon.

RedEstate red Agioritiko, Gaia wines, Peloponnese, Greece 49Simply stunning - sweet, serious and velvety. Great depth and complexity with loads of black and red fruits with powerful yet smooth tannins. A top red not just from Gaia Estate but in our opinion,the whole of the Mediterranean.

IndiaWhite

Sula Dundori, Viognier, Nashik, India 25.5Typical tropical fruit of apricots and peaches on the nose. Full bodied, rich and opulent tropical fruits can also be found on the palate with a distinctive mid palate fruit sweetness and long minerally finish.

RedFratelli, Classic Shiraz, Maharashtra, India 22.5This Shiraz is deep ruby red in colour, with aromas of plum, blackberry and spice, along with subtle hints of typical earthiness and coffee on the nose. It is medium bodied on the palate with a soft supple mouth feel.

Sette, Fratelli, Maharashata, India 36A flavoursome and smooth wine with rich flavours of smoky coffee and chocolate with a lingering finish.

LebanonWhite

Blanc de Blancs, Château Ksara, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon 30Chardonnay gives this wine its finesse and elegance, Sauvignon Blanc its subtle aroma of hazelnuts and exotic fruits, whilstSemillon provides roundness, length and finesse. The result is an elegant wine with a complex aroma of spice, pineapple and nuts which is followed through on the palate.

RedReserve du Couvent, Château Ksara, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon 28.5A complex aroma of cloves, vanilla and mulberry. On the palate it shows an abundance of blueberry fruit with supple tannins giving it length and persistence on the palate.

EnglandSparkling

Goring Estate, Goring Brut NV, Sussex, England 45An elegant, complex English sparkling wine combining a youthful purity of fruit with subtle toasty, nutty notes.

WhiteNew hall, Bacchus, Essex, England 28Pale lemon colour with gentle floral notes and a dash of cinnamon. Off dry, with a slight ‘spritz’, and fresh acidity, the palate is perfectly balanced with layers of rounded fruit. Perfect as a refreshing aperitif.

CroatiaRed

Kozlovic, Teran, Istria, Croatia 30A fresh and medium bodied red wine with a combination of black fruits and bitter chocolate, reminiscent of Refosco from Northern Italy.

Italy (Sardinia)Red

Poderi Parpinello, Isola del Nuraghi Cagnulari, Sardinia, Italy 37A deep red showing hints of mature red fruits with a note of spices on the palate. A dry, pleasant, flavourful and elegantly full-bodied wine.

JapanKoshu Kayagatake, Grace Winery, Yamanashi, Japan 37Light and floral in style, the freshness and elegance of this wine is quite remarkable. The palate, like the nose, shows lemon and grapefruit notes, and a peppery spicy nuance with minerality on the finish. It has thirst quenching acidity.

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1 Laurent-Perrier Brut NV 69 This popular champagne is fresh, elegant and delicate with good complexity and a hint of citrus fruits.

2 Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut 89 Made without the addition of the sugar dosage found in most champagnes, this delicate champagne is crisp and dry with mineral notes.

3 Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé 95 A fine reflection of the 2004 vintage, this is a rich and rounded champagne full of character and with a silky finish.

4 Laurent-Perrier Brut Millésimé 2006 79.5 A fine reflection of the 2004 vintage, this is a rich and rounded champagne full of character and with a silky finish.

5 Laurent-Perrier Demi-Sec 75 Richly expressive, it opens with aromas of dried fruit, almonds and hazelnuts, followed by grilled and toasted aromas.

6 Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle 209 Richly expressive, it opens with aromas of dried fruit, almonds and hazelnuts, followed by grilled and toasted aromas.

7 Louis Roederer, Cristal 300 A Wine of pure pleasure and a sophisticated gastronomic wine, Cristal is both powerful and delicate, combining subtlety and precision.

8 Favola, Prosecco Brut DOC, Veneto, Italy 28 Typical strong apple and grapefruit scents with wisteria and elderberry hints. Good-structure, pleasant mouth-feel, well-balanced and harmonious.

9 Medici Ermete, Lambrusco Rosso Secco Favorita DOC,

Emilia Romagna, Italy 26.5 An intense ruby red wine, on the nose it shows pleasant and persistent red fruit notes with a violet scent. Fleshy on the palate with a rich harmonious body and fresh raspberries and blackcurrant aromas.

10 Doña Paula ‘Sauvage Blanc’, Uco Valley NV 30 Dona Paula’s Sauvage Blanc is the first 100% Sauvignon Blanc sparkling wine from Argentina. Showing intense aromas of orange blossom, white peach, with hints of grapefruit and an intriguing touch of mint, it is crisp, lively and persistent on the palate.

11 Sacchetto Pinot Grigio Rosato Spumante Brut, Veneto, Italy 29 Fine and continuous bubbles, this off dry sparkling wine is fruity and appealing with a floral and fresh fruity bouquet and a lingering finish.

Champagnes & Sparkling

White Wines

Old World 12 Les Boules Blanc, Vermentino, Sauvignon Blanc, Vin de France, France 21 Peachy nose, a hint of spiciness on the palate, with bright fresh fruit, crisp acidity and a long finish.

13 Château de Campuget, Grenache Viognier, IGP de Gard, Costières de Nimes, France 22 A very typical modern and contemporary wine with some green apple fruit flavours. It is vibrant and extremely tasty, and enjoyable with or without food.

14 Pinot Grigio ‘Torre dei Vescovi’ Colli Vicentini, Vicenze, Italy 25 Golden yellow in colour the bouquet is delicate with complex floral notes. The wine is dry, pleasantly

fresh and velvety.

15 Tramin Gewürztraminer DOC, Alto Adige, Italy 35 An intense nose, with notes of spice and minerals with tropical fruit, aromas of honey, a smoky hint in the end. Full and oily, but well structured, with good balancing acidity and a long finish. A beautiful almost off-dry wine.

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Old World 16 Chéreau Carré Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie ‘La Griffe’, Loire Valley, France 29.5 Straw-coloured with golden glints, very clean and bright. A clean, fresh, fine nose with pineapple, kiwi, passion fruit aromas and minerals. Rich and well structured with a pure persistent finish.

17 Javier Sanz, Rey Santo, Rueda, Spain 26 Pale gold with green tints. The nose is complex and full of citrus and floral notes White peach, exotic fruit and a hint of pineapple. The palate is robustly rich with zesty fruit and livewire acidity which keeps your taste-buds tingling. The finish is long and well rounded.

18 Gérard Bertrand, Terroir Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc-Roussillon, France 29 Bright yellow colour, with green tints. The nose shows white fruit and citrus fruits character (peach, grapefruit). The palate is smooth with notes of vanilla and exotic fruit. Cool and generous with subtle notes of peaches and blossom.

19 Mesta Organic, Uclés, Verdejo, spain 23 A crisp, aromatic wine, showing great purity of aromas and a precise expression of the Verdejo variety. Fresh notes of grass, fennel and white pepper lead to a dry and refreshing palate, with excellent balance and a persistent finish with a subtle hint of minerality.

20 Weingut Rabl, Grüner Veltliner ‘Langenlois’, Kamptal, Austria 28 Spicy grapefruit with tropical fruit notes on the palate through to a mineral, crisp finish.

21 Domaine de L’Elite Mâcon Villages, Burgundy, France 35 Pale gold colour. On the nose, floral notes of roses and lilac and fruity aromas of grapefruit. On the palate, slight Muscat flavours are lifted by fresh and balanced acidity through to a mineral finish

22 San Silvestro, Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG ‘Fossili, Piedmont, Italy 31.5 Two traditional Greek varieties combine to give an elegant wine: the Moschofilero contributes a vibrant, floral flavour while the Roditis provides a smooth lemony character.

23 Bodegas Martínez Laorden, ‘A&A Blanco’, Rioja 31 A straw coloured wine with rich tropical fruit and mineral aromas. In the mouth it is fresh and vibrant with passionfruit and pineapple characters. The finish is dry with subtle notes of oak.

24 Coral do Mar Albarino, Bodegas Pazo do Mar, Rías Baixas 30 This estate grown and bottled Albariño shows typical stone fruit and citrus characters as well as tropical notes, all held together by a crisp backbone of clean, fresh acidity.

25 Domaine Grand roche, Chablis, Burgundy, France 48 A straw yellow wine with green reflections. Intense aromas with a strong aromatic richness. It shows hints of apricot, pear and ripe exotic fruits complemented by a lemon-lime vibrancy. All perfectly blended together with its subtle flowery scent.

26 Domaine Gérard Millet Sancerre, Loire Valley, France 43 Clean fruit with balanced acidity and a dry, crisp finish. Typical fresh, mineral notes on nose and palate.

27 Feudi di San Gregorio, Greco di Tufo DOCG ‘Cutizzi’, Campania, Italy 42 Vibrant Sauvignon notes of grapefruit and lemon with good weight and a clean crisp finish.

28 Domaine Ferrand, Pouilly Fuissé, Burgundy, France 55 Full of green plum and notes of balsamic of mint. Full in the mouth with a lively acidity and spicy minerality typical of the territory.

29 Château de Tracy, Pouilly Fumé, Loire Valley, France 58 Spicy nose showing hints of fresh yellow plums and mineral carried through to the palate which has notes of butter. A well balanced and elegant style.

30 Collavini ‘Broy’, Bianco Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia 69 Intense, lingering aromas of ripe tropical fruits, acacia honey, orange peel and summer flowers open on the nose. Softly textured with a warm palate, this is beautifully balanced by freshness and minerality. A powerful wine with an exquisitely long finish.

31 Domaine Marc Morey, St Aubin 1er Cru Le Charmois, Burgundy, France 80 Citrus tones combined with minerality; long, powerful and full-flavoured.

32 Domaine René Monnier, Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières, Burgundy, France 119 Expressive and elegant white Burgundy with balanced oak and a lovely layered rich flavour with complementing minerality.

White Wines £

New World 33 Tierra Antica Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, Chile 22 An elegant and generous wine with apricot and mineral notes on the nose and palate. A refined and very fine wine with a lingering finish.

34 Vina Edmara Chardonnay, Valle Central, Chile 23.5 Intense mouth-watering citrus aromas that recall grapefruit and lime, along with a mineral slightly salty hint on the finish. With a moderate volume and elegant fruit character on the palate, this wine offers a bright refreshing acidity and good persistence.

35 Swartland Winery, Founders Chenin Blanc, Perdeberg, South Africa 24.5 This lively young wine has a vibrant flavour with luscious tropical notes and delicate undertones of wood giving complexity. Balanced acidity sustains the taste and gives freshness to the palate.

36 Opal Ridge, Gewürztraminer Verdelho, South East Australia 22 Peach, honey, guava & fresh apples on the nose. A modern, fresh style of Chenin. The palate is notably rich, especially for a Chenin at this level, showing honeyed apples with notes of minerality and a dry crisp finish.

37 Berton Vineyard Metal Label Vermentino, South East Australia 24.5 This wine is pale lemon in colour and bursting with tropical fruit aromas, which follow through on to the palate. It is so refreshing with its vibrant acidity that one glass is never enough!

38 Sula Vineyard, Dindori Viognier, Maharashata, India 26 Attractive green colour, with appealing aromas of freshly cut fruits. It has a beautiful soft depth of fruit on the middle palate and finishes clean and dry. A delightful example of a youthful, fruitdriven, un-wooded style of Chardonnay.

39 Bishop’s Leap Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 29 The special micro-climate in the Cafayate Valley is ideally suited to this variety where it develops concentrated aromas and flavours, which build from start to finish. An intriguing aroma of rose water and delicate fruit flavours of grapefruit and honey make this is a very elegant wine.

40 SAINT CLAIRE Riesling, Marlborough, New Zealand 32 Typical tropical fruit, apricots and peaches on the nose. Full bodied rich and opulent on the palate with a distinctive mid palate fruit sweetness but with good long mineral finish. Great with exotic Kerala style cuisine.

41 Saint Clair, Pinot Gris, Marlborough, New Zealand 32 A full and crisp wine with intense aromas and flavours of passion fruit, blackcurrant, underlying gooseberry and herbal tones. Mouth-watering acidity is balanced by a full flavoured palate that leads to a long lingering finish.

White Wines

Rose Wines

Old World42 Les Boules Rosé, Syrah, Cinsault, Vin de France, France 21 Bright pink in colour with orange tints, this wine has fruity aromas of grenadine and red fruits followed by a round and fresh palate.

43 Pegões, ‘Stella Rosado’, Península de Setúbal,, Portugal 22 An enticing pale pink rosé with an attractive aromas of fresh strawberries. Refreshing and bursting with summer fruits on the palate with a soft strawberry cream finish.

New World 44 Adriana, Zinfandel Rose 21 A fruity rose with flavours of strawberries and a delicate sweetness. Versatile to enjoy on its own, with spicy dishes and fruit desserts.

45 Saint Clair, Pinot Gris Rose, Marlborough, New Zealand 32 A fresh and appealing wine with flavours of cherry and redcurrant, underlying strawberries and cream tones. Fresh acidity is balanced by a round yet elegant palate that leads to a lingering finish.

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Red Wines

Old World 46 Les Boules Rouge, Syrah, Grenache, Marselan, Pays d’Oc, France 21 An easy drinking Southern French style with a fresh aroma of cherries, juicy fruit on the palate followed by a spicy finish.

47 Colli Vicentini Merlot, Veneto, Italy 21 Ruby red in colour with complex and intense aromas with elegant notes of ripe red fruit, spice and vanilla hints. Smooth, elegant taste with good structure and full body.

48 Casa del Valle, El Tidon Tinto, Cabernet Sauvignon tempranillo, Castilla, Spain 22 Warm, earthy and mellow aromas with spice and ripe blackberry fruit with toasted wood in the background. Fruity and smooth.

49 Cantine San Marzano, Primitivo Salento IGP ‘ll Pumo’, Puglia, Italy 26 A medium bodied wine with typical fruity and youthful notes. The palate is quite full, velvety and well-balanced.

50 Quasar, Rioja Crianza, Spain 28 Ruby colour with soft oak and dried fruit aromas on the nose, followed by raspberries and warm earthy tones on the palate with a touch of oak on the finish. Good integration of tannins and fruit make this a rich, smooth, balanced wine.

51 Domaine André Brunel, Côtes du Rhône ‘Est Quest’, de la Becassonne, Rhône Valley 27 Intense notes of prunes and cherry combined with rosemary and vanilla. A full-flavoured wine, soft and balanced, and eminently drinkable.

52 Bonacchi Chianti Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy 28 Ruby colour with soft oak and dried fruit on the nose, raspberries and warm earthy tones on the palate followed by a touch of oak on the finish. Good integration of tannins and fruit.

53 Bove Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC ‘Avegiano’, Abruzzo, Italy 28 Spicy with very juicy, ripe fruit with good structure, ripe tannins and lovely balance. Delicious and approachable Rhone style.

54 Santo Isidro de Pegôes, Touriga Nacional VR, Península de Setúbal, Portugal 29 Deep red colour with shiny tints. The nose is complex, both floral (violets) and fruity (red fruits, raspberries). Smooth in the mouth with a lot of fruit and spice. Very long aromatic finish with very soft tannins and a lot of depth.

55 Ca’Rugate, Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC, Veneto, Italy 38 Dry and velvety with an intense bouquet and a supple, lingering finish.

56 Château de Grand Pré, Fleurie, Beaujolais, France 37 A very elegant wine with a floral bouquet of violets and roses, leading through to velvety palate of wild strawberries combined with a hint of liquorice and spice.

57 Quasar, Gran Reserva Rioja, Spain 41 Complex aromas of black cherries, spices and integrated oak. An excellent partner to game, grilled meats and cheese.

58 San Silvestro, Barolo DOCG ‘Patres’, Piedmont. Italy 52 Medium bodied with a bright, ruby red colour. The classic Veronese red wine aromas of cherries, almonds and herbs carry through to the palate where they are balanced by an underlying firmness and bittersweet vein.

59 Château Boutisse Ac St Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France 56 Intense aromas of black cherry and floral notes, round and elegant on the palate.

60 Domaine de la Solitude, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Rhône Valley, France 67 Deep ruby red with brick hues, this mature wine shows aromatic complexity of red berries, liquorice and hints of smokiness with earthy and savoury notes. The flavour is smooth, long and with good backbone.

61 Domaine Pierre Naigeon, Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes, Burgundy, France 125 A classic vintage with aromas of dried fruit, roses and tar. Expressive aromatics with lots of minerality and a very long finish. A wine that will age well.

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Old World 62 Roccolo Grassi Amarone DOCG, Veneto, Italy 145 A warm, intense bouquet of mocha and sweet spices. The palate shows full body with fine yet firm tannins, explosive black cherry fruit, all encased in the subtle vanillin flavours of new oak.

63 Château Léoville Barton 2eme Cru Classe, St Julien, Bordeaux, France 190 Ripe morello cherries complemented by vanilla and spice, a big wine but retaining this estate’s characteristic elegance and showing a modern style of winemaking.

64 Gérard Bertrand Merlot Naturalys IGP Paysd’Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France 26.5 The nose is an expression of pure fruit character showing blackcurrant and wild strawberry, with a hint of spice. A smooth and elegant structure with soft tannins.

New World 65 Viña Echeverria Carmenére Reserva, Curico Valley, Chile 24 Dark berries with a hint of bitter almond. Ripe beef notes, oak and berry fruits. A beautifully concentrated wine that is multi layered, supple that with a lingering and fine finish. A great wine!

66 Saddle Creek, Shiraz Cabernet, South East Australia 23 Smooth with coffee and cedar notes - a classically styled Bordeaux from this esteemed estate in St Julien.

67 Doña Paula, Lujan de Cuyo, Malbec, ARGENTINA 26 A full flavoured Malbec with sweet, spicy and intense aromas of ripe red fruits through a soft and velvety palate with a rich finish.

68 Vina Echeverria, Pinot Noir Gran Reserva, Leyda Valley, CHILE 29 Vibrant and elegant, with notes of black cherry, sweet spice and a refreshing finish.

69 Perez Cruz Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, Maipo Alto, Chile 30 This Shiraz displays vanillin cigar –box and black cherries on the nose, with a rich mouthfeel that leads to lovely ripe black cherry with complex hints of spice and herbs on the palate.

70 Berton Vineyard Metal Label Black Shiraz, South East Australia 29 Exuberant blueberry and plum flavours.Mouthfilling with a mint and spicy character full of tarragon and rosemary.

71 Swartland Winery, Bush Vines Pinotage, Babylons Peak, South Africa 35 Intriguing earthy and almost savoury aromas, followed by refreshing red berries and plums. A medium wine with dark berry fruit, well-structured, medium tannins and a beautiful balance. The wine is made in a classic, traditional style with a good balance between oak and fruit.

72 Raymond Family Classic, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA 52 Intense blackcurrants and eucalyptus on the nose, jammy fruits on the palate, velvety smooth tannins with a long, intense finish.

73 Piattelli, Malbec Tannat, Cafayate, Argentina 36 Intense and deeply coloured with hues of violet and contours of black that create a fierce scarlet colour, this wine shows spicy and ripe red fruit aromas enhanced by eucalyptus and fig notes. A wine with great impact, combining its ripe, firm and intense tannins, with a bold structure, balancing acidity and a long, persistent finish.

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74 Michele Chiarlo, Moscato d’asti DOCG ‘Nivole’, Piedmont, Italy 18.5 A rich, delicate and well-balanced dessert wine from the Muscat grape. Gently sparkling, the fruit dances lightly on the tongue.

75 Ca’Rugate Recioto della Valpolicalla DOC L’Eremita, Veneto, Italy 50 Dark intense ruby red in colour. On the nose it shows black fruit and berry notes, with hints of wild herbs and spice. The palate is sweet, luscious, rounded and balanced by velvety tannins.

76 Quady, Essensia Orange Muscat, California, USA 23.5 Vibrant orange in colour, this wine delivers luscious sweet oranges and apricots on the palate. The bittersweet orange marmalade notes balance well with the zesty citric acidity.

77 Saint Clair Awatere Valley Reserve Noble Riesling, Marlborough, New Zealand 36 The palate has a luscious texture and notes of pear and stone fruit with a long lingering honey and lemon zesty finish.

78 Quady, Starboard Batch 88, California, USA 50 Rich and spicy, port-like wine with luscious ripe blackberry, raisin and chocolate truffle flavours on the palate and a fine acidity and soft tannins.

79 Barros Late Bottled Vintage, Douro Valley, Portugal 60 Aromas of fresh mint and orange peel with a richly sweet palate backed by a honeyed finish. “A taste of sunshine”.

80 Barros Colheita 1996, Douro Valley, Portugal 80 Rich and spicy, Port-like wine, with concentration and character, with deep plum and violet hues and luscious ripe raisin and chocolate flavours on the palate.

81 Barros Colheita 1976, Douro Valley, Portugal 105 Intense amber colour. A complex but very attractive bouquet with prominent dried fruit aromas, combined with spicy notes.

82 Barros Colheita 1978, Douro Valley, Portugal 196 Intense amber colour. A complex but very attractive bouquet with prominent dried fruit aromas, combined with spicy notes.

Dessert Wines &Fortified Wines £

Cover Illustration by: Laura Jones, Very Vermilion/ f a c e b o o k / 365 Sketches for Macmillan 2018