Argentina is the largest wine producer in South America and the 5th largest in the world, with over 1,200 million litres (2003), and the 13th largest exporter (431 million USD in 2005). Due to the high altitude and low humidity of the main wine producing regions, Argentine vineyards rarely face the problems of insects, fungi, moulds and other diseases that affect grapes in other countries. This permits cultivating with little or no pesticides, allowing even organic wines to be easily produced.Mendoza is the main producing province with 143,764 hectares. It produces between 70% and 75% of the national wine followed by the province of San Juan with 48,869 hectares.

VINOS BLANCOS (White wines)

Very small glass of house white (125ml)                   £3.50
Small glass of house white (175ml)                            £4.40
Large glass of house white (250ml)                       £5.60
                                                                                      
Altivo Sauvignon Blanc - Mendoza, Argentina            £13.50
Loads of lovely cool gooseberry and lime fruit, nice zingy acidity
and a thoroughly refreshing lick of citrus on the finish.                                                                                             
La Colonia, Torrontés - Bodegas Norton, Argentina                £16.00
Ripe and mouth filling with rich floral fruits of peach, apricot   
and just a hint of citrus. Distinctive and long on the finish.

La Colonia, Sauvignon Blanc - Bodegas Norton, Argentina          £16.50
Intense Sauvignon character with a herbaceous citrus fruit, and fresh
balancing acidity.

E.S. Vino, Sauvignon Blanc - Finca Sophenia, Argentina            £18.00
Its clean shaven and zippy aromas of citrus, pink grapefruit, passion fruit
and zingy limes will bring a breath of fresh air to awaken your senses.
   
Tapiz, Torrontes - Bodega Tapiz, V. de Fatima, La Rioja £24.70   
Bright yellow with touches of green tints. Our emblematic Torrontés
reveals delicate and intense aromas of tropical flowers and fruits.
It is fresh and well balanced with a round and persistent finish.

Lurton, Pinot Gris - Bodega Lurton, Argentina                 £25.05
This Pinot Grigio wine has a complex and rich taste. It has a bouquet of
peach & apricot, is round and quite fresh on the palate, with a delightful
aftertaste. It is best enjoyed young.

 

VINOS ROSADOS (Rose Wines)

Very small glass of house rosé (125ml)               £3.50
Small glass of house rosé (175ml)        £4.40
Large glass of house rosé (250ml)        £5.60

Finca Flichman Rosé, Malbec Shiraz - Bodegas Flichman, Arg.      £14.40
Delicious strawberry and raspberry aromas with great depth of colour.
Dry with hints of white peaches with a refreshing, crisp acidity.

Tapiz, Malbec-Rose - Bodega Tapiz, Valle de Uco, Mendoza            £20.55
Vino joven con un intenso color rosado. En nariz se destaca por su carácter
frutal de guindas y frutillas con delicados toques florales.
En boca es persistente, fresco y equilibrado.

Valle Perdido Rosé, Malbec - S. Patricio del Chañar Vineyards, Arg.  £21.20
Enjoy expressive Summer fruits abundant with notes of strawberry
and raspberry. This is fresh and full bodied with a long and persistent finish.

 

CHAMPAÑA  (Champagne & Sparkling)

Michel Torino - Extra Brut (13%) 750ml          £19.00
This sparkling wine is smooth and fruity with flavours of pear with good
balance and a off-dry finish.

Saurus - Familia Schroeder                £28.70
Yellow colour with silver glints, very fine and persistent bubbles.
To the nose is fruity, elegant and very complex, featuring distinctive
toasted bread and smoky aromas. Fruity, with excellent acidity.

Champagne Testulat NV Blanc de Noir (12%) 750ml £58.00
Their vineyards in Champagne Testulat are situated at amongst the best
grape growing areas. From these wines is obtained a blend of the highest
quality and a product able to meet the demands of its faithful customers.

 

VINOS TINTOS (Red Wines)

Very small glass of house red (125ml)  £3.50
Small glass of house red (175ml)  £4.40 
Small glass of La Colonia Malbec (175ml)  £5.40
Large glass of house red (250ml)  £5.60  
Large glass of La Colonia Malbec (250ml)  £6.50

Santa Rosa, Shiraz/ Malbec  - Familia Zuccardi, Argentina  £14.20  
This is a soft, well balanced red wine of deep ruby colour. Cherry and plum
aromas combine with other red fruits nd spices to palate for a long velvety finish.

La Colonia, Malbec - Bodegas Norton, Argentina                £16.50
Argentina's signature grape variety, this wine shows the typical dark berry
fruit with liquorice overtones and a peppery spice.

Cuma (Organic), Malbec  - Michel Torino,  Argentina     £17.50
A fruit attack, full of soft and sweet tannings. and  raisings with a touch
of nuts and spiciness at the end.

Finca Flichman, Syrah - Bodegas Flichman, Argentina   £18.00
This deep coloured, smoky flavored has classic Syrah character. Dark fruit
and jammy red fruit blend together to give a soft feel in the glass. Aged in
American oak for three months to give a lovely rounded finish with a light
touch of vanilla-oak.

E.S. Vino, C. Sauvignon  - Finca Sophenia, Argentina      £18.40
Great aromatic intensity of blackcurrant, raspberry witheucalyptus and mint
hints. Firm in the mouth, it has voluminous tannins of great balance and
concentration.

Malbrontes, Malbec/Torrontés - Mendoza, Argentina    £18.60
More fragrant than a 'normal' Malbec, with enhanced but subtle high notes
of violets; the palate is also lightened and freshened with a touch of acidity,
making for a wine that remains a full-blooded red in every sense,
but is beguilingly approachable and soft. 95% Malbec; 5% Torrontés.

Etchart Privado, Malbec - Bodegas Etchart        £19.00
Rich, soft and very juicy, typical of Malbec. The region of Cafayate is famed
for its long growing period and this helps the fruit to ripen fully, giving
opulent aromas and plenty of ripe fruit.

Gouguenheim, C. Sauvignon  - B. Gouguenheim, Arg. £19.80
Enticing aromas of ripe plum and wild berries. Accents of spice, chocolate, and
a hint of tobacco on the palate. The vibrant tannins give the wine a beautiful
structure and an amazingly long finish.

Gestos Malbec/Malbec  - F. Flichman, Mendoza, Argentina    £19.90
This wine is a 'Malbec/Malbec' blend - with 50% of the fruit coming from
vineyards at 700m above sea level (giving it the ripe plum and prune characteristics) and 50% coming from 1,100m (where the grapes mature more slowly giving intense colour and aromatics). A stunning, complex wine.

Los Alamos, Bonarda  - The Wines of Catena, Argentina  £20.00
Intensely aromatic with the ripe raspberries and floral notes. The palate is full,
soft and chock full of red berry fruit and spices. An excellent alternative to Malbec when it comes to a juicy steak.

Finca Flichman, Reserva Malbec - B. Flichman, Arg.   £22.00
Terrifically intense colour, rich sweet fruit and ripe, typically earthy flavors,
six months in oak is necessary due to the sheer concentration of fruit and tannins
that are naturally present. Dry vanilla oak and raspberry fruits dominate the flavor.

Serie A, Malbec - Familia Zuccardi - Argentina                £24.30
Argentina’s Malbec is a great partner with the steaks that have made Argentina
a gastronomic destination. This wine, made from lower yielding grapes, is
concentrated and rich yet supple and appealing. Lots of ripe, plumy fruit character with hints of spice and mocha.

Septimo Dia, Malbec - Bodega Septima, Argentina                   £25.00
Intense and brillantly red colour. Generous but integrated tannis on the
palate are matched with a soft fruity balanced taste. 11 months in oak give
it the robust flavour you want.

Finca Sophenia, Cabernet Sauvignon - Argentina      £26.00 
Deep red colour. Intense aromas or red and black fruits, spicy and mineral
hints melt with smoke and vanilla scents.  A wine with complexity,
structure and great elegance.

Finca Pedriel, Merlot - Argentina            £25.05
Intense blackfruit aroma, species and coffee. Excellent concentration with fine
alegant tannins and a long appealing finish.

Passo Doble Malbec/Corvina - Masi Tupungato, Arg.     £26.05
Superb wine combining the passion of Italy and the soul of Argentina. Intense
bouquet of plums and cherries typical of Malbec together with the Italian grape
Corvina give a firm structure while smooth on the palate.

Urano, Shiraz - Cafayate, Salta, Argentina            £28.00
Vibrant purple with violet highlights; the nose is full of rich black and red fruit
aromas with spicy notes and a touch of roasted coffee and vanilla. The mouth
feel is full and ripe thanks to juicy, velvety tannins. Loads of sweet cherry fruit
flavours with a light earthy, mineral touch; excellent length.

Textual Caladoc, Grenache/Malbec - F. Zuccardi, Argentina         £31.05
A fabulous and unusual hybrid cross between Grenache and Malbec . Soft,
appealing brambly fruit with supple tannins and a rich, juicy finish.

Domingo Molina, Cabernet Sauvignon - Salta, Argentina            £32.40
Dark scarlet colour with some purple notes. Characteristic spicy aromas.
Ripe tannins and full body with lots of character.  Elegant, long finish.

Catena, Cabernet Sauvignon - Bodega Catena Zapata, Argentina           £33.30
This high altitude Cabernet Sauvignon is delicious. Note of ripe cassis and
blackcurrant fruit accompanied with tobacco, cedar and a touch of eucalyptus.

Privada, Malbec/Cabernet/Merlot - B. Norton, Arg.      £35.30
Deep, intense ruby red. Fine aromas of truffles, species, cassis, and hazelnut.
A wine of intense personality, excellent structure, ripe tannins and great finesse.

Clos de Los Siete - Mendoza, Argentina               £35.55
A "benchmark" Argentinean wine from Michel Rolland that shows
a mass of powerful black berry and cherry fruit peppered with charcoal-ember
nuances, sweet, tight-grain oak and heady spices.

Cavas de Weinert, Malbec/Cab Sauv/Merlot - B. Weinert, Arg.      £37.35
Impressively saturated deep colour, harmonious complex bouquet, a full bodied personality, proportioned flavours and a smooth luscious finish.

Gran Lurton, C. Sauvignon Gran Reserva - B. Lurton, Arg.   £37.70
Intense mixture of dark fruit and oak ageing, creating a complex wine with
a long finish.

Septima Gran Reserve - Bodega Septima, Mendoza, Arg.    £39.80
55% Malbec, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Tannat. Intense purple and ruby
colour, complex aromas of strawberry jam and dark chocolate. Elegant, balanced and full bodied with well integrated tanning.
Long and lasting finish of jammy red fruits.

Piedra Negra, Malbec – Bodegas Lurton, Argentina          £61.50
Deep red colour, complex nose blossoms with the characteristic vanilla aromas
of French oak. The spices blend nicely with the soft fruit to give an extremely
harmonious wine.

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