Red Wine

Cono Sur Pinot Noir 2005, Rapel Valley, Chile
‘Lashings of strawberry jam with vanilla and leather hints, there are plenty of juicy red berry flavours and a soft end.

Parducci Pinot Noir 2005, California, USA
Pinot noir is one of the most Indian food friendly red grapes and this has in intense whiff of ripest blueberry with vanilla, spice and tobacco note. There juicy berry flavours with plump raison and soft tannins. It works well with the earthiness of lentil, mushrooms and also lamb.

Musar Cuvee Rouge 2003, Bekaa Valley Lebanon
From the cult Lebanese producer Chateau Musar, this Carignan based red flirts with juicy blueberry and tangy cranberry, its mid weight with a ripe soft finish. There is no oak. Try with chicken or lamb dishes that are heavy on the tomatoes and peppers.

Marques De Concordia Signa Tempranillo 2003, Rioja, Spain
Modern young Rioja with touches of cherry and raspberry and subtle vanilla from 6 months oak. Drink alongside lamb or aubergines or those with fenugreek. 

Vale Do Clara Tinto, 2004, Douro Valley, Portugal
A good mix of cherry, dark berry oak and spice with a chocolate edge, ripe tannins and cherries at the end. Vale Do Clara is made by Port producer Quinta De La Rosa from the same indigenous grapes that make Port.

Lamura Nero D’Avola, 2005 Sicily, Italy
Fragrant with fruits of the forest, this is mid weight with moreish dark cherry flavours with a twist of black pepper and lifting acidity. It sits well next to a wide range of dishes.

De Martino Legado Carmenere 2004, Maipo Valley, Chile
Though Bordelaise in origin, the Chileans have adopted the Carmenere grape as their own and these are organically grown. It’s a tangy mix of spiced blueberry with vanilla undertones and a herby edge. Try with rich lamb dishes with green pepper and herbs.

Domaine De Grangeneuve Vieilles Vignes 2003, Coteaux De Triscatin, France
From a little known area of the southern Rhone Valley, this old vine blend of Grenache and Syrah shouts of rich fruit cake, liquorice and spice. Its oak free but full bodied with forward ripe fruit and a spiced end. Try alongside lentil or lamb dishes.

Chapoutier La Bernardine Chateauneuf Du Pape 2001,Rhone Valley, France - £35.95
A classic from one of the Rhone’s best producers. The grapes are grown according to biodynamic principles- that’s organics taking into account cosmic forces! Although 13 grapes are permitted in Chateauneuf Du Pape, Chapoutier use just Grenache. This is big, rich and complex with dried fruit and black pepper.

Sparkling Wine

Ca Rosa Prosecco NV, Valdobbiadene, Italy
‘From the North East of Italy, the Prosecco grape is all about lively fruit with apples and peach’

Champagne

Segura Viduas Brut Cava NV, Penedes, Spain
‘Made by the same method as Champagne from local Spanish varieties, this is a savoury mouthful with a creamy richness and nutty notes.’

H Blin and Co Brut Tradition, Champagne, France
From a small cooperative in the Marne Valley, this Pinot Meunier dominated Champagne is all about finely tuned elegance and red fruit touches with toasty brioche notes.

Wines by the glass

Sparkling
Ca Rosa Prosecco NV, Valdobbiadene, Italy
125ml - £4.95, 175ml - £5.95, Bottle - £21.00
‘Refreshingly fruity, apple and peach like with a lifting zestiness’

Red
Coopers Crossing Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2004, Australia
125ml - £3.50, 175ml - £4.50, Bottle - £14.95
‘soft and brambly with juicy fruits’

Dessert Wine
By the glass 125ml or ½ bottle (37.5cl)

Stella Bella Pink Muscat 2005, Western Australia 37.5cl
125ml - £6.95, Bottle - £18.00
Light, sweet and refreshingly grapey with a touch of the exotic. Good along side fruit or ice cream dessert and those with an Indian accent.