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AUTHENTIC ITALIAN right in the heart of Brighton.
Our sparkling wines served by 125ml glass or 750ml bottle
The Chandon Brut NV signature flavour profile is of apple, pear and citrus flavours and aromas with a hint of spice that leads to a soft, dry finish. We recommend enjoying this beautiful premium, sparkling wine with salty, creamy, or nutty foods such as Caesar salad, fried calamari, oysters, or fresh salami and sushi.
Sharing for 2 or a small treat for yourself.
Famed Prosecco producer in the Valdobbiadene heartland. A beautifully balanced sparkling with lifted citrus blossom, golden delicious apple and fresh pear notes. Delicate, pure and complex, this is a classic aperitivo and is also ideally suited with entrees and seafood dishes.
A light, refreshing Prosecco, the Taylor Ferguson Sparkling Prosecco NV shows subtle notes of quince, citrus, pear and orange blossom. The palate is balanced with grapefruit and lime characteristics.
The Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial NV is the world's most loved Champagne. Vibrant, generous and alluring it has a wonderful generosity and subtlety: the delicious generosity of white fruits: pear, peach and apple. The alluring caress of fine bubbles and the soft vivacity of citrus fruit and gooseberry nuances.
Dom Pérignon has the exclusive privilege of being able to select grapes from all 17 Grands Crus and the Hautvillers Premier cru. The nose is full and varied and the bouquet is tactile. Energy dominates on the palate. After a welcoming open the wine quickly becomes vibrant and then literally explodes with a surge of effervescence.
Yellow label is the signature of Veuve Clicquot's quality and style, recreated every year thanks to our priceless collection of reserve wines. It's brilliant yellow label reflects the champagne's bright personality and impeccable winemaking credentials. Grapes from as many as 50 to 60 different Crus are used for the blending of Yellow Label. The predominance of Pinot Noir provides the core structure of Clicquot, while a touch of Meunier rounds out the blend. Chardonnay adds the elegance and fine
Our Italian whites served by 125ml glass or 750ml bottle
Historic winery producing a classic, fruit driven Grigio style. Aromatic, floral and vibrant with hallmark orchard fruits, pear and balanced texture.Great with antipasti, seafood and pasta.
Of uncertain origin, the Pecorino grape has been grown for centuries in the central regions of Italy and produces a dry, medium bodied wine that is somewhat of a cross between a Pinot Gris and a Sauvignon Blanc. It has a fruity aroma with citrus and tropical nuances, white peach and papaya. It has a lingering, fresh taste with a slightly balsamic finish.
A post volcanic hill, from the cru Foscarino, the Soave classico is produced by the garganega grape variety. A fine, well balanced and pleasant bouquet of reasonable intensity. Subtle and delicate palate, wth a delightful acidic freshness, moderate alcohol and strong minerality. Enjoyable and juicy, it has a long, clean finish, coherent with the notes perceived by the nose.
Organically-grown Fiano grapes are hand-harvested from the Cannito vineyard, which is situated on slopes looking out over the Gulf of Salerno. This Fiano has a lovely, delicate combination of green apple and pear fruit characters and an elegant minerality, together with a creamy acidity and a crisp finish.
Pale straw yellow with greenish highlights. Delicate bouquet, containing hints of fresh fruit with a dry, pleasant, fresh and harmonious finish. Goes perfect with an elegant aperitif, seafood and white meats.
Aromas of cedar with accents of acacia and hawthorn. With extraordinary minerality on the palate, this is an excellent wine to pair with fresh cheeses like Mozzarella di Bufala. It is also very good with shellfish and seafood. Pear flavour, white peach, lychee, yellow kiwi, touch of lemongrass, pure luscious fruit driven - good length - bone dry finale similar to Viognier.
Our Australasian whites served by 125ml glass or 750ml bottle
A bright aroma of lime, citrus, mineral and orange blossom. The palate is finely structured with gentle citrus and nectarine fruit flavours, crisp acidity and a clean balanced finish.
Pale lemon with flecks of gold, this Chardonnay harnesses a full range of flavour, all the while remaining agile, composed and cohesive. Sweet notes of marzipan, poached pear, vanilla, sage and candied peach to the crisp aromas of lemon curd, orange blossom, mandarin and citrus pith this wine treads a graceful line between confectionary tones and ripe citrus fragrance. The palate is lithe, revealing shimmers of exotic fruit while being led primarily by pink grapefruit acidity, culminating in a d
This wine has a fine boned structure, with a creamy mouthfeel. Refined and yet complex, with a wonderful purity, it is a beautifully sophisticated and fresh, modern style of Chrdonnay with intense fruit characters. Perfectly enjoyed with grilled chicken or veal dishes, mushrooms and pasta with light, cream based sauces.
An elegant wine with a finely concentrated palate - aromotic stonefruit characters abound, with lifted, exotic floral notes rose petal nuances and some nutty, flinty charcters. A silky texture and lingering smooth finish that is well matched to grilled fish dishes or any food with either spicy elements or a rich cream based sauce.
A super fresh, fruit driven style that offers plenty of lifted, juicy passionfruit and herbaceous aromas that leap out of the glass. The flavours on the palate match the aromas, combining the ripe, juicy fruit with fresh lemon and lime. A vibrant wine with a crisp, dry finish that is perfectly matched to any seafood, shellfish, salads or alternatively enjoyed as an aperitif.
A balanced wine beautifully crafted with melon and intense stone fruit aromas on the nose. Combined with extended lees contact barrel maturation, the acidity is well integrated with the French oak, creating a seductive delicious finish.
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc expresses the freshness, vibrancy, purity, complexity, character and boldness of the Marlborough terroir. This wine is vibrant, zesty and fresh, with primary aromatics of citrus and juicy stone fruits. It is delicious on it's own or can be enjoyed with fresh and simply prepared seafood or vibrant in season vegetables.
A fine, coll climate North-West Tasmania Chardonnay. Rich and spicy on the nose with flavours of ripe stone fruits, smooth vanilla and ripe lemon zest. Clean, crisp and complex, this Chardonnay has a fresh acidity that balances out the creamy vanilla, ripe stone fruits and well-integrated toasty oak. Excellent match for wild mushroom risotto, roast chicken or gnocchi with blue cheese.
Our Rosé wines served by 125ml glass or 750ml bottle
Made by Chateau Minuty in the heart of Provence this wine is a perfect example of the quintessential Cotes de Provence Rosé, a style that Chateau Minuty defined and is the reason behind their success as the world's top producer of premium Rosé. Made to drink on release for maximum flavour. Light, refreshing notes of wild strawberry and pomegranate lead to a crisp palate made up of stone fruit, a hint of cherry and raspberry. Match with a grilled seafood salad.
An elegant, pale pink colour, this wine is stylish and beautifully balanced with floral, fresh stonefruit and citrus aromas and a wonderfully minerality. Perfect as an aperitif or matched to lighter dishes.
Everything about the M vintage locks in it's balance and vibrancy. Elegant aromas coming from the Grenache, freshness from Cinsault, complexity from Syrah and a delicate white fruit aroma from seafront Tibouren. The idea us to lock in all the juices' bright intensity.
Our Italian reds served by 125ml glass or 750ml bottle
Authentic Chianti from a prominent Tuscan producer. Bold, ruby red berry fruits, leafy herbs and medium bodied with a quintessential earthy spice. Made to be enjoyed with pasta and roast meats.
A muscular wine, unique for complexity and harmony. Made with a 3 step (3 passo) winemaking approach: 1 part of the grapes are dried and on the vines to get more natural sugars and a better concentration, 2 the resulting must is partially over-pumped in a cold bottom tank to extract sweet tannins and dark colour, 3 wine is refined in wood to enhance smoothness and longevity.
With a garnet red colour, the nose is a harmonic and fine blend of dried cranberries, currants, nutmeg and pepper. In the mouth it is vibrant with ripe berry fruits and smooth with velvety tannins. The very long finish features the typical notes of the "Appassimento" technique, that is raisins and spices.
A blend of 5 different grape varieties with an extraordinary aroma and taste, great structure and soft, velvet tannins that together create the perfect harmony amongst the varieties. Very deep garnet red. Very intense and persistent, with notes of cherry and blackcurrant, herbs, cinnamon, cloves, cocoa, liquorice and hints of mineral.
Fruity tastes, with hints of coffee and cocoa. Very well balanced.
Bright violet of medium intensity; aromas of raspberry, strawberry and violet. Fresh and robust, full flavour and soft tannins. Excellent to pair with agnolotti (small ravioli) with ragu, flavourful risottos, fettuccine, meat stews, meat dishes from veal chops to lab or roasted goat or fowl with mushrooms, or rabbit with peppers.
Tassinaia has blackberry, blackcurrant, herb and tar aromas with tobacco, cedar and vanilla notes before dense, rich and round plum and cherry on the palate. Soft tannins broaden out in the mouth in a long finish.
The 13th Century Ormanni Estate is located right in the heart of Chianti and proof of the incredible history of this Tuscan family property can be found mentioned in Dante Alighieri's 'Divina Commedia'. This wine is a beautifully elegant Sangiovese with a generous, berry fruit core, intense fragrance and with great drinkability. Chianti Classico is often considered the highest quality for Chianti and this is no exception. Brilliant expression.
This wine is made from top quality Nero d'Avola grapes grown in the unique climate of the island of Sicily. Nero d'Avola is an indigenous grape local to the area and something of a Sicilian specialty. The wine has intense ruby colour with violet hints. A rich bouquet with dark berry and pomegranate notes. The taste is velvety and structured, a robust red with a long finish.
Founded in 2006, Tenuta Ulisse is today the symbolic mark of the enological renaissance in Abruzzo. This wine has great structure, is complex and elegant and well balanced with opulent fruit and a lingering finish. A beautifully plush wine.
Located in the village of Barolo in the northern Italian region of Piedmont, wine was originally produced from the estate vineyards exclusively for the family restaurant after which this wine is named; the Trattoria al Buon Padre. The reputation of Viberti Barolo spread leading to demand beyond Piedmont. Today the wines are superior quality, world-class Barolos.
Ruby red colour with purple hues; intense, vinous, spicy and fruits, with notes of black berries (blackcurrants and berries). Medium bodied, velvety, very good balance between freshness and warm feelings, long lasting and savoury aftertaste. Excellent with pasta dishes, meat in general and medium aged cheeses.
Shining in a clear ruby red colour, the bouquet intrigues you with notes of raspberry and wild berries, mixed with a number of spices and aromas of undergrowth. In the mouth it surprises with a wonderful elegance and a good tannic structure to frame the wine. Velvety tannins in the finish.
Our Australasian reds served by 125ml glass or 750ml bottle
Dark hued in the glass with a bright ruby core, this wine possesses deep brooding tones counterbalanced by it's light and fresh strokes. Swirling aromas of charred earth, dark cherry, sage, milk chocolate, strawberry and clove enliven the wine creating a pronounced and vibrant nose. A weightiness in the palate ensures that every crevice is coated in luscious, fleshy fruit, yet a tart cranberry acidity follows closely behind maintaining a crisp structure and dry finish.
Elegant and fine. Spicy cherry aromas with a characteristically vibrant mouth feel. Combined with the well-integrated oak, it gives a silky finish towards the beautifully balanced wine.
This wine serves as the benchmark for the Toro designation. It is a subtle blend of grapes from more than 100 parcels of the finest terroirs offering unique balance, elegance and power with intense fruit and structure. It is expressive and deep, with hints of red and black berries, notes of violet and hints of black pepper, cloves and a tobacco leaf generate complexity and length, surrounded by a good acidity.
Poured in 2020 at the 77th Golden Globe Awards in Hollywood, this wine is fresh and fruit driven and nicely layered with balance and elegance that guide this wine from beginning to end. Ideal to pair with red and game meat, especially grilled, it also pairs beautifully with mature cheeses and pasta with tomato based sauce.
Dense inky black colour with a deep dark red black hue. Elevated aromas of violet, blackcurrant, liquorice and blueberry meld into notions of graphite, vanillin cedar, earthy black olive and dried herbs. Rich blackcurrant and liquorice fruits drive the palate backed by a stern tannin structure and vibrant acidity.
Wonderfully composed and styled, this wine has beautiful blackcurrant aromas with a fine hint of blueberry, cedary tobacco, earthy fresh herbs and spice. Medium bodied with a classic cool climate mouthfeel, that is as flavoursome as it is aromatic. Perfect with heavier meat dishes, such as hearty osso bucco or rich ragu style dishes.
Meaty, lush and generous, this wine is fresh and juicy and eminently drinkable! Medium weight, loaded with dark berries and some slight herbal notes, its not hard to enjoy this wine. The perfect match to any classic Italian pasta dish.
This Shiraz is a classic example of the Heathcote style. It has a bright purple hue with red berry and cassis aromas and lifted floral notes. The mouthfeel is opulent with bright red berry fruit characters and spicy notes last linger. Well matched with grilled meats and ragus and heavier meat based dishes.
Bright dense ruby in colour. Vibrant fresh cherry fruits and violets on the nose showing great purity. Palate is juicy with creamy texture, more cherry, lovely chocolate notes & lovely fine tannins.
Matured for 18 months in French oak barriques. Magnificent impenetrable inky black colour with a dense black dark red hue. Pronounced ripe black cherry and liquorice aromas mix with scorched earth, vanillin cedar and black pepper notes. Ripe, slightly grippy tannins with a long black fruited aftertaste.
A balanced shiraz showing rich fruit textures of mocha, pepper and spice with lifted black fruit aromatics from characteristically small bunches. Integrated French and American oak extend the palate and creates a seductive cool climate wine.
Our dessert wine served by 90ml glass or 750ml bottle
This elegant wine exudes intense aromas of peaches and wild flowers. Delicate, sweet and sparkling it is the perfect accompaniment to dessert, lobster and also great on its own as an aperitif.
Our fortified wine served by 90ml glass
Amber gold in colour, in the nose reminds of honey dried fruit, figs with a spicy finish. Creamy, rich, sweet and fresh in the mouth, with citrus and dried fruits notes. Crisp close.
Traditional pairing with Cantucci biscuits.
A delicious Botrytis Semillon dessert wine, showing flavours of honey and marmalade. Smooth and luscious in the mouth, with pungent aromas of gooseberry and tropical flavours. Primary tropical fruits, give way to a crisp acidity.
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