Crewe Hall sample wine list

Crisp Light & Fresh Whites                                   Bottle

El Muro Macabeo (2009/10) Spain                                      £18.75

A light bodied Spanish white with plenty of refreshing fruit flavours of vibrant peach and apple lifted by some lovely freshness on the finish.

San Rafael Sauvignon Blanc (2010/11) Chile                         £20.25

Vibrant and zingy, this wine has intense aromas of passion fruit

and gooseberry fruit flavours.

Poeta Chardonnay delle Venezie (2009/10) Italy                   £21.25

A lighter style Chardonnay from the North of Italy. Delicate with

Tropical fruits, and subtle creamy notes.

Fiano, villa de Fiori (2010/11) Italy                                     £23.25

A stunning crisp and flavoursome white from Sicily. Fruity and

refreshing with aromatic peach and passion fruit flavours

Riff Pinot Grigio delle Venezie,Terra Alpina (2010/11) Italy     £29.25

Elegant and fruity Pinot Grigio with green apple and citrus fruit

with a touch of honey. A bright, clean and refreshing example of

this uber-trendy grape.

Sancerre, Les Hospices (2010/11) France                             £32.25

A beautiful Sauvignon Blanc with classic fresh nettle and green apple

characters. Complex and refined.

Aromatic & Fruit Driven Whites                            Bottle

Alto Bajo Chardonnay (2010/11) Chile                               £19.75

A delicious nose of melon and grapefruit with a touch of creamy oak.

On the palate the wine is ripe and fruity, with a refreshing acidity.

Argento Pinot Grigio (2010/11) Argentina                           £22.25

A fresh and fruity Pinot Grigio with juicy apple, pear and peach

notes cut through by crisp lemony acidity.

Deakin Estate Artisan’s Blend Chardonnay/Pinot Grigio         £23.75

(2009/10) Australia

A modern blend with attractive grapefruit and citrus aromas.

Crisp and refreshing with good natural freshness.

Verdejo, Cuatro Rayas (2010/11) Spain                               £26.75

Subtle, spicy and tropical notes mixed with green apple,

white peach and apricot fruit.

Spy Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc                             £28.75

(2010/11) New Zealand

Classic characters of gooseberry and asparagus, with ripe melon.

Really delicately balanced and at the same time

deliciously quaffable.

Knappstein Three (Gewurztraminer/Riesling/Pinot Gris)         £32.25

(2009/10) Australia

This unique blend is a heady aromatic mix with aromas of lychee, tropical fruit and rose petals. The palate has wonderful lemon and lime with a hint of spice and Muscat.

Fuller Bodied & Oaked Whites                   Bottle

Gavi, Riva Leone (2010/11) Italy                                        £22.50

An intensely fruity and full flavoured white made with 100% Cortese

Grapes from Northern Italy.

Clean and fresh with a long lingering citrusy finish.

Saam Mountain Chenin Blanc (2010/11) South Africa                        £25.75

A tropical nose consisting of pear, guava and ripe stone fruit. The

abundance of flavours carries through to a mouth filling palate and

stays there.

Kloovenburg Chardonnay (2010/11) South Africa                £27.75

A nose of intense citrus and hints of dried apricots intrigues and follows

through on a silky palate finishing in a lingering aftertaste.

Valdivieso Reserve Viognier(2009/10) Chile                         £29.25

This Viognier exudes dried rose petal, guava and apricot aromas

with hints of Jasmine. Rich and full flavoured.

Cotes du Rousillon Blanc, Domaine Lafage                           £33.25

(2009/10) France

Made with 80% Grenache Blanc and 20% Roussane, the wine is

Intense, fresh and minerally with gorgeous peach and citrus fruit,

with just a hint of spice.

Chablis, Jaffelin (2009/10) France                                       £35.50

Deliciously dry with steely mineral notes and a long, lingering finish.

Pouilly Fuissé, Bouchard Aîné & Fils (2009/10) France           £39.25

A honeyed, spicy nose, with white fruits and fennel notes. Clean

tasting, with a rich style.

Refreshing Rosé                                                   Bottle

Wandering Bear Zinfandel Rose (2009/10) California                        £21.50

Juicy and off dry, this rose has a bright finish on the nose and a typically

blackberry and cherry fruit dominated palate.

 Very approachable and very quaffable.

Lamberti Pinot Grigio delle Venezie Blush (2009/10) Italy       £22.75

Pale and light with subtle raspberry and strawberry notes adding

to classic lemon and apple notes. A hint of juicy sweetness on the

palate makes it all the more delicious.

Vin de Pays de Maures Rose, Domaine d’Astros                    £27.25

(2010/11) France

A light and gentle dry rose with subtle raspberry and redcurrant aromas.

Bright and fresh.

Fruity Juicy Reds                                        

El Muro Tempranillo/Garnacha (2009/10) Spain                   £18.75

This is a soft, fruity, easy-going red with bags of dark berry fruit

and just a twist of pepper on the finish.

Wandering Bear Merlot (2009/10) California                                    £20.25

Juicy, fruity and smooth, this is textbook Merlot. The palate is

easy-drinking making it a real crowd pleaser.

Deakin Estate Artisan’s Blend Cabernet/Tempranillo  £23.75

(2009/10) Australia

Berries, plum and dark chocolate dominate this smooth Aussie blend.

Juicy and fresh.

Cotes du Ventoux, ‘Terres de Truffes’ Cave             £30.25

(2009/10) France

A smooth, rich and stylish blend of Syrah and Grenache, with

intense black berry fruit and delicate liquorice notes.

Pinot Noir de l’Hospitalet lGP d’Oc                                    £33.75

(2009/10) France

Juicy, medium-bodied Pinot Noir with plenty of ripe cherry, wild

raspberry fruit and a hint of sweet spice.

Soft & Rounded Reds   Bottle                                                                               

Casa de Piedra Cabernet Sauvignon (2010/11) Chile                         £19.75

A powerful nose of red and black fruits, with a hint of dark

chocolate. The palate is full-bodied, deliciously ripe.

Fico Grande Sangiovese di Romagna,                                  £25.00

Poderi del Nespoli (2010/11) Italy 

A wonderful Sangiovese, with ripe raspberry, blackcurrant

And cherry fruit. Very easy to drink.

Solarena Barrel – Aged Tempranillo (2009/10) Spain             £21.25

Solarena is ripe in character with spiced raspberry aromas. The enticing

Brambly fruit on the palate gives way to rounded, velvety, vanilla flavours,

While the subtle oak adds extra richness, structure and intensity of flavour.

Chilcas Estate Reserva Carmenere (2009/10) Chile               £28.25

Attractive and intense, the nose reveals fruit aromas such as strawberry,

raspberry and black plum. Great volume and silky tannins on the palate.

Hautes Cotes de Nuits, Bouchard Aine & Fils                       £31.75

(2009/10) France

A light but intense Pinot Noir with great redcurrant and raspberry characters leading to plums and notes of spice on the palate.

Chateau Lezongars, Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux                 £34.25

(2005/06) France

An approachable and full wine with aromas of cassis, plum and

cherry, with supple tannins and a long finish.

Big, Rich & Spicy Reds                                          Bottle

Argento Selecion Malbec (2010/11) Argentina                      £22.25

An exceptional wine offering dark violet colours and explosive

aromatics. Full rich concentrated fruit flavours and soft tannins.

Bush Telegraph Shiraz/Petit Verdot (2010/11) Australia         £24.50

The palate is full bodied with blackberry brambly fruits and

Coffee flavours intertwined within a soft tannin structure.

Saam Mountain Pinotage (2009/10) South Africa                   £26.00

The intensity of the ripe berry fruits is well balanced with juicy

tannins and hints of vanilla from French oak, giving the palate a

velvety elegance. Very food friendly.

Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel (2009/10) California                        £29.25

This wine exudes jammy and fresh aromas of black cherry,

raspberry and chocolate. Complex, with a well balanced

mouth-feel and smooth, juicy finish.

Rioja Reserva, Castillo de Clavijo (2005/06) Spain                 £30.25

Complex aromas of spicy oak and eucalyptus overlaid with black

and red fruits. A deliciously rounded mouthful with soft, supple

tannins, and hints of toast and liquorice on the finish.

St Hallett Faith Shiraz (2008/09) Australia                            £36.00

St Hallett Failth is a vibrant and expressive example of Barossa

Valley Shiraz. Accessible and fruit driven with raspberry, cherry

and spice flavours dominating.

Barolo Riva Leone (2007/08) Italy                                      £40.00

From one of Italy’s most famous regions, this Barolo is rich, elegant

and complex with earthy, truffly and chocolate notes and a hint of violets.

Dessert Wine                                                     Bottle

Château Loupiac Gaudiet, Loupiac 37.5cl (2006/07) France    £19.50

A gentle nose with subtle honey aromas. The palate is bright and

fresh with the fruit balanced perfectly by the crisp acidity in the

finish. An impressive, restrained wine with real character.

D’Arenberg The Stump Jump Sticky Chardonnay 37.5cl         £21.50

(2008/09) Australia

Superb concentrated peach and lime fruit balanced with a fine freshness.

Ripe and exotic and perfect with desserts, cheese or dribbled over vanilla ice cream.

Sparkling Wine                                                   Bottle

Thomas Mitchell Brut (NV) Australia                                   £24.75

The aroma has a lifted character of meringue and delicate white

flowers. The palate is soft and mouth-filling with a generous

explosion of bubbles.

Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Brut, Jeio (NV) Italy                    £28.75

The Jeio shows a brilliant straw yellow colour and an extremely

fine and vivacious mousse. The fruitiness of the wine emerges in a

pleasing and elegant fashion.

Champagne & Sparkling Rosé                    Bottle

Conti Neri Raboso/Prosecco Rosé (NV) Italy                        £32.75

Characteristically light and fresh, this is an easy drinking summer

fizz, with delicate red berry flavours leading to a crisp and fruity

finish.

Lanson Rosé Brut (NV) France                                           £51.00

Aromas of roses and fruit predominate, with discrete notes of red

fruit. Rounded and fresh, this wine has a harmonious balance.

Balfour Brut Rose (2006) England                                       £60.00

Characteristically pale and elegant with a fine mousse and good

persistence. The palate boasts soft, delicate red fruit flavours leading

to a crisp dry, focused finish.

Champagne                                                        Bottle

Lanson Black Label Brut (NV) France                                  £42.50

Toasty characteristics combine with a variety of flowers and honey

creating a sensation of plenitude and lightness.

Perrier- Jouët Grand Brut (NV) France                                £48.00

A wonderful, elegant Champagne with delicate freshly baked bread and citrus aromas.

Louis Roederer Brut Premier (NV) France                            £53.00

Full and generous with biscuit and brioche hints, and a considerable

depth and elegance.

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Yellow Label Brut (NV) France       £62.00

Powerful and well structured with a lingering elegant fruit finish

and great finesse.

Bollinger Special Cuvée (NV) France                                   £64.00

This is one of the most complex Champagnes with developed fruit

characters and biscuity, brioche tones.

Lanson Gold Label Vintage (1998/99) France                       £66.00

Full-bodied Champagne with a wonderful, pale colour, vibrant

aromas of pears, vanilla and brioche. A wonderful acidity and

elegance makes this a very balanced wine.

Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque (1999/00) France                        £130.00

With its iconic painted bottle, this superb champagne has delicate

white flower aromas, moving on to reveal honeyed notes and a

busicuity, brioche finish.

If a particular shipper or vintage is unavailable, then a suitable alternative will be offered.