WEAVERS WINE LIST 2013
WHITE WINES
FRANCE
PiquePoul, Henri de Richemer, Cotes de Thau 15.95
A wine from the Mediterranean coast. It has aromas of white flowers and stone fruits.
Crisp and refreshing and perfect with seafood
Gros Manseng, Alan Brumont, Madiran 19.95
Fans of New Zealand Sauvignon should try this Gascogne that retains full fruity
aromas and a full dry and refreshing palate
Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, Alain Marcedet 19.95
Zesty and crisp to rival many a Sancerre. Fresh and aromatic wine with structure and length
Chablis, Domaine Billaud-Simon. 25.50
Clean, wonderfully fresh and vibrant lemon fruit flavours supplemented by mineral
characters, from one of the regions best producers.
Sancerre, Fernand Girard et Fils 25.95
Grassy aromas with wild nettle flavours, notes of kiwi and a steely finish
ITALY
Il Banchetto, Trebbiano Chardonnay 12.95
A fresh, elegant white wine. Clean zesty finish with a hint of peach and apricot.
Pinot Grigio, Conto Vecchio 15.95
Pale straw colour, it has a fruity nose with fresh floral notes
Insolia, Torre Solaria, Sicilia 15.95
A fresh young wine from Sicily with pronounced finesse, delicately dry
with excellent balanced acidity and a clean finish
Gavi di Gavi, Tacchino 23.95
Fermented in Stainless Steel Vats and aged in the bottle without the influence of oak results in a
fresh vibrant wine, elegant citrus fruit and excellent minerality
Arneis Ceretto, Piemonte 32.95
Exceptionally vibrant and fresh with delicate melon flavours flecked with pistachio nuts
and a slight spritz on the finish. One of the best wines on the list.
SPAIN
Monte Clavijo, Viura, Rioja. 15.60
Fresh, aromatic with full fruit flavours and a crisp finish.
Castillo D Clavijo, Barrel Fermented Rioja, Criadores. 18.60
Deliciously fresh wine with sophisticated oak, balanced by exuberant fruit.
Albarino,A20 Rias Baixas 25.95
Crisp and aromatic, this pure Albarino has a creamy and peachy palate.
Clean and lively with fresh citrus fruits and floral overtones.
SOUTH AMERICA
Finca el Picador, Unoaked Chardonnay, Chile 13.50
Intense varietal aroma, fruity with apple, Pear and papaya
Julio Bouchon, Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley, Chile 15.25
Hand harvested and selected bunches of Sauvignon from 50 year old vines,
aromas of fresh cut grass and gooseberry leaf.
Maiden Flight, Riesling Reserva, Bio Bio Valley. Chile 19.65
This dry Riesling has a rich nose of grapefruit, mandarin and limes with soft notes
of stone fruits and white flowers. Balanced minerals and complex finish
Finca La Linda, Torrontes, Mendoza. Argentina 15.95
From 5500 feet into the Andes and irrigated with water from the snow capped mountains,
it has peach and fresh rose flower blossom aromas and a suites a less dry palate
Trivento, Viognier, Mendoza. Argentina 15.25
Fragrant and aromatic with light apricot, honey & tropical fruit nuances & a zesty finish.
GERMANY
Piesporter Michelsberg 13.35
Medium floral wine made from grapes grown in the Mossell Valley
SOUTH AFRICA
Cederberg Estate, Chenin Blanc 21.25
The vines are located at very high altitude with only frost and baboons that are a threat.
The Chenin grapes are rested on Sauvignon grape skins giving this wine some real power.
Paul Cluver, Riesling, Elgin 21.25
Fruity and Rich. Modern, crisp and bright with a spicy edge to a limey palate
Hartenberg, Chardonnay, Stellenbosch 22.50
Fantastic Chardonnay from one of the Western Cape’s star producers.
Apricot and Orange peel aromas and flavours of almond and marzipan, with integrated oak.
Life From Stone, Sauvignon Blanc, Springfield 23.30
A fresh lively wine with aromas of grass and nettles mingling with minerals on the palate.
AUSTRALIA
Spitting Spider, Unoaked Chardonnay, South Australia 15.95
Dry, with flavours of fresh peaches and a soft citrus acidity. Lively and refreshing
Pitchfork, Semillon Sauvignon, Margaret River 19.85
Fresh grassy tropical aromas bursting with clean flavours and a crisp, dry finish
Coriole, Chenin Blanc, McLaren Vale 21.65
Fruity wine with abundance of floral, zesty aromas of lemon blossom and pears, and ripe
Exotic fruit flavours on the palate
Sunday Morning, Pinot Gris. Redbank Winery, Victoria. 24.25
Weighty, nicely balanced with enticing aromas of pears and melons and a citrusy
finish on the palate.
The Hermit Crab, Marsanne Viognier. D’Arenberg, McLaren Vale. 23.15
Green, brilliant mid-straw colour, exhibiting fresh and tropical fruit, pineapple,
and mango, balanced by grapefruit.
Trentham Estate, Viognier, New South Wales 21.75
Characterised by fragrant aromas of peach and apricots, the palate has a touch
of exotic spice finishing soft and long.
NEW ZEALAND
Southbank Estate, The Terraces, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough. 20.95
Fresh fruit driven wine, typical of the highly acclaimed Marlborough region, has pronounced
passion fruit and gooseberry flavours with a touch of honeysuckle.
Waipara Springs, Dry Riesling, North Canterbury 23.45
Intensely scented dry Riesling exhibits aromas of fresh ginger and mandarin peel with
sweet notes of honeysuckle. Full, rich palate with ripe citrus flavours and a crisp dry finish.
RED WINES
FRANCE
La Picoutine, Carigan Grenache 12.95
Smooth, easy drinking blend with a hint of spice.
Minervois Chateau Millegrand 18.40
One of the ‘Premiers Grands Vins Classes du Languedoc Roussillon’, this wine is made using
60 year old vines blending Syrah, Grenache & Carignan grapes, producing a long full finish with gentle tannins.
Faugeres, I’Oratoire de la Pensiere 18.40
Soft aromas of red fruit, liquorice, thyme and juniper, with undertones of raspberry
Corbiere, Chateau Tour de Montrabech 18.40
Part aged in Oak fro 9 months. Dense, jammy and robust, with red berry fruit, figs and spice.
Cotes Du Rhone, La Gerbaude 19.95
Predominately Grenache and very similar in character and richness to Chateauneuf du Pape.
Fleurie, Producteurs des Grand Vins de Fleurie 24.15
Light, round wine with flavours of cherries and hints of white pepper
Chorley Les Beaune, Joseph Drouhin, 2007 31.95
Biodynamic, the vinification and aging of this wine reveal the elegance and true expression of the vineyard
Saint Emilion Grand Cru, Chateau Viramiere, Bordeaux. 2007 31.50
Gorgeoulsly soft with the chewy richness of raisins in a fruit cake supported by supple tannins
ITALY
Il Banchetto Rosso, Sangiovese Rubicone 12.95
Rich ruby red made from the Sangiovese grape from the hills of Emilia Romagna.
It has a floral bouquet with a hint of violet
Tutto Bene Rosso, Merlot,/Sangiovese, Tuscany 16.95
Captures the best of Tuscany with warm spices and fruit jumping out of the glass
Primitivo, Torre Solaria, Salentino 15.75
A soft and juicy wine, packed full of spicy blackcurrant and raspberry fruit flavours
Barbera, Riva Leone, Piemonte. 19.05
Smooth and savoury with rich spicy plum flavours
Chianti Classico Peppoli 26.00
Intense redcurrant and raspberry aromas amplified by hints of vanilla, with coffee sensations.
This full bodied wine is pleasantly lingering with soft, sweet tannins.
Ripasso D La Valpolicia Superiore 23.45
‘The Ripasso’ a technique of pouring the wine onto dried Amarone grapes promoting a second
fermentation creating a wine of intense colour and powerful flavours
Brunello di Montalcino, Castello Banfi, Tuscany. 2004 49.95
Structured but smooth with spicy concentration and notes of leather
SPAIN
Arteaga, Tempranillo-Cabernet-Merlot, Bodegas Asensio 15.75
This is great example of Navarra quality wine making. The wine is soft and fruity with a
surprising amount of depth yet smooth and silky.
Dinastia Vivanco, Rioja Crianza 23.05
Rich cranberry fruit with spicy layers and soft finish
Castillo D Clavijo, Criadores, Rioja Reserva. 23.85
Enticing flavours of forest fruits, full and spicy with aromas of cigar boxes.
LAN Rioja Gran Reserva, 2003 33.95
Made from choice grapes carefully selected from older vineyards with small yields.
Aged in Oak barrels, cherry red colour, complex bouquet of ripe fruit, spice and toasted notes.
Well balanced with fullness and length
LEBANON
Chateau Musar. G. Hochar, 2003 36.60
An intriguing blend of Rhone and Bordeaux grape varieties, concentrated and rich with plums,
liquorice and spice. Musar is a fabulously different wine, very powerful but with plenty of finesse.
SOUTH AFRICA
Saam Mountain, Pinotage, Paarl 17.55
Wonderful mulberry fruit with notes of toasted marshmallows
Acacia Tree, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Western Cape. 13.35
Gluggable, juicy ripe berry fruit with vibrant savoury spice.
Whole Berry, Cabernet Sauvignon, Springfield Estate. 25.95
Herbaceous characters with rich layers of cassis and blackberry fruit, aged in oak barrels
NORTH AMERICA
Wandering Bear, Merlot, California 15.25
Medium bodied Merlot with smooth flavours of savoury plums, a hint of chocolate
and a soft herbaceous finish
Delicato, Old Vine Zinfandel, California 18.60
Intense flavours of blackberries and cassis with a hint of liquorice
SOUTH AMERICA
Malbec DOC Single Vineyard, Luigi Bosca 2007, Argentina 25.40
A new DOC which is native of the Luján de Cuyo region. The wine has an intense violet colour
and displays ripe cherry and plum flavours with hints of spice and mocha.
Urban Uco Tempranillo, O Fournier, Mendoza, Argentina 19.80
Soft flavours of wild strawberries with aroma of toasted bread
Nostros Reserva, Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley, Chile 15.25
Outstanding Pinot Noir made in an ‘Old World’ style. Berry fruits open on the palate with spice.
Subtle, elegant wine with carefully balanced acidity leading to a pleasing finish.
Costa Vera, Merlot, Vina Indomita, Chile 13.75
Juicy and well rounded with warm ripe layers of dark sweet fruits and toffee
Maiden Flight, Shiraz Reserva, Colchagua, Chile 19.35
Sophisticated style with beautiful red berry fruit and creamy chocolate finish
Julio Bouchon, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva Especial. Maule Valley, Chile 21.90
Matured in French Oak, this is a powerful wine with spiced fruit in abundance
Vina Chocalan, Carmenere Reserva, Mapio Valley, Chile 19.95
Produces an aromatic, juicy and flavourful wine with an authentic expression of the fruit and terrior
AUSTRALIA
Eagles Point, Cabernet Merlot, Victoria 15.25
A blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot makes for an open and soft blackcurrant led fruity red.
Preece, Merlot, Victoria 21.30
Delicate raspberries and sweet baby beets unite with subtle Cedar and a dusting of chocolate
Schild Estate, Shiraz, Barossa Valley 24.25
Indulgent, full-flavoured and very moreish, bags of warming soft fruit,
with pepper spice and intelligent use of oak.
Nebbiolo, Trentham Estate. New South Wales. 22.80
Nebbiolo is the native grape variety the Italians make Barolo from. Not dissimilar, red berry
fruits and toasty oak blend with fine tannins and aromas of leather.
Rockford Rifle Range, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley. 2001 31.45
Rich, voluptuous wine with big blackberry flavours and hints of eucalyptus.
NEW ZEALAND
Ata Rangi, Crimson Pinot Noir, Martinborough 29.95
This 2009 wine is a vibrant expression of Pinot Noir from younger vines that are now showing their pedigree in the flavour and structure of this excellent wine.
Non – Low Alcohol
Green Ridge Chardonnay, England (1.4%) 8.95
A fresh, lightly sparkling blend of spring water, Chardonnay white wine, pure
concentrated Chardonnay grape juice and pressed lemons.
ROSE WINES
Pinot Grigio Blush, Italy 15.25
The grapes are harvested at night to produce a crisp, fresh, light coloured rose
with characters of strawberries on the palate
Wandering Bear, Zinfandel Rose, California 15.25
Medium dry Rose with a hint of raspberry and strawberry sweetness.
Juicy red cherries and ripe summer fruit flavours result in a smooth, easy drinking Rose.
Santa Digna, Cabernet Sauvignon Rose, Migel Torres, Chile 18.30
This wine is a gorgeous pink watermelon colour with a wonderful big bouquet that is perfumy
and full of fruit. Strawberry and pink grapefruit in the mouth, with solid acid and citrus finish.
Felicite Dry Rose, Walker Bay, South Africa 1905
Enticingly fresh, with delicate strawberry flavours made from a blend of Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc
Sancerre Rose, Domaine Phillipe Raimbault, France 26.30
This perfect pink is created by pressing the grapes just after harvesting to capture the expressive
essence of top notch Pinot Noir. Light and floaty in salmon-pink this elegant rose has a summer
fruit bouquet flushed with charming bursts of fresh raspberries.
PUDDING WINES
Estrella, Moscatel de Valencia, Spain (75cl) 15.25
Rich, luscious, orange marmalade scent and taste.
The Stump Jump, D’Arenberg Sticky Chardonnay, Australia (1/2 bottle) 16.65
Luscious, sweet wine with intense concentrated fruit flavours
Botrytis Semillon, Bimbadgen Estate, New South Wales Australia (1/2 bottle) 14.95
Opulent sweet wine. Rich vibrant fruit with an ‘orange marmalade nose’
with a natural acidity which prevents it being cloying.
Elysium Black Muscat, Madera, California (1/2 bottle) 17.95
Red Pudding wine, rich and full flavoured with slight spiciness & aromas of soft fruits
CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING WINES
Adnams Fizz, Chardonnay Brut 19.35
A very well made sparkling wine especially for Adnams, which could almost be the real thing.
Adnams “Pink” Fizz, Rose Brut 19.95
Very well made pink sparkling wine, made from a blend of Syrah, Grenache & Carignan
grapes fully ripened under the Mediterranean sun
Prosecco, Desiderio Jeio, Brut 19.95
Light bodied, gently sparkling. Fresh and floral with a crisp, dry finish
Champagne, Choix du Patron Brut 27.50
A very well made and affordable house Champagne
Veuve Clicquot Brut, ‘Yellow Label’ 49.95
White fruit and raisins from the grape followed by vanilla and toasty notes from ageing in the bottle. Intense, pleasant fragrance with fruit and Brioche notes. Well balanced and fresh to taste, with a remarkable fruity structure. Yellow Label is the epitome of the Veuve Clicquot style
Laurent Perrier Cuvee Rose Brut NV 61.25
Made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes from a total of ten top rated Grand Cru Villages.
Glorious pink colour, very much in vogue pink champagne.