The New Hare and Hounds Wine List
Whites
Louis Alexander Fresh White 2005 Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne, France
Cool, crisp and refreshing, this blend of Colombard and Ugni Blanc is a perfect thirst quencher. There’s plenty of ripe, green fruit aromas and flavours, such as lime and crisp apples, with a zingy mouth feel and a clean finish.
175ml £2.90, 250ml £3.90, Bottle £9.50
Santa Rosa Pinot Grigio 2005 Mendoza, Argentina
Gives you much more than your average Pinot Grigio…a great aromatic nose, a clean zesty taste with plenty of juicy citrus flavours and a lengthy, satisfying crisp finish.
175ml £3.10, 250ml £4.20, Bottle £11.50
Marktree Sauvignon, Semillon, Chardonnay 2004 South East Australia
Vividly fruity and fresh, this is an excellent, easy to drink Aussie blend. Ripe citrus and peach flavours combine with a refreshing, crisp finish. Great for enjoying on its own or with a variety of chicken or fish dishes.
175ml £3.10, 250ml £3.95, Bottle £10.50
Gavi La Battistina 2005 Piedmont, Italy
A delicate and fresh wine, produced from the Cortese grape, offering elegant tropical, pineapple aromas and a soft, citrus flavour. One of Italy’s rising star white wines, for very good reason.
175ml £3.30, 250ml £4.70, Bottle £13.95
Crowded House Sauvignon Blanc 2005 Marlborough, New Zealand
A pure, vivid Sauvignon Blanc with fresh, crisp gooseberry, kiwi and passions fruit flavours. Mineral and steely notes are balanced by ripe tropical flavours on the palate and a long zingy lemon and lime finish.
175ml £3.95, 250ml £5.20, Bottle £14.95
Montagny 1er Cru Chateau la Saule 2003 Burgundy, France
The Roy family have been producing top quality Chardonnay at Chateau de la Saule since the nineteenth century. This classic has a fantastic aroma of blossom flowers and a fruity palate, with hints of creamy oak.
Bottle £17.95
Chablis 1er Cru Domaine de L’Églantière 2004 Chablis, France
Exactly what 1er Cru Chablis should be...A distinct streak of steely acidity runs through this wine, with fantastically zesty citrus fruits and mineral quality unique to this region of Burgundy.
Bottle £22.95
Sparkling Wines
Graham Beck Sparkling Rosé 2004 Western Cape, South Africa
Over 80% of this beautiful sparkler is Pinot Noir - which gives it a lovely, biscuity edge and rich, ripe red berries. The Chardonnay adds some fresh citrus notes and the fine bubbles give a great creamy texture.
Bottle £17.95
Graham Beck Brut NV Western Cape, S.A.
A South African spin on the classic Champagne...made in exactly the same way, from the same blend of grapes, this is a wine of huge quality and style, with plenty of citrus fruits and subtle, rich flavours of biscuit.
Bottle £17.95
Pol Roger Brut NV Champagne, France
A classic Champagne house – of which Winston Churchill was a huge fan - and one of the very few to still be family owned.Bottle £38.90
Reds
Tesoro de los Andes Malbec Shiraz 2005 Mendoza, Argentina
Enticing and warm, with mixed spice, damson and rich bramble fruit aromas. Generous and full flavours of darker fruit, such as blackberries and blueberries, lead to a soft rounded finish.
175ml £2.90, 250ml £3.90, Bottle £9.50
Marktree Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 South East Australia
A well crafted, heady mix of warm Aussie sun and rich fruit flavours. Dark berries and spicy notes combine to give a powerful and concentrated wine, with a pure fruit finish.
175ml £3.10, 250ml £3.95, Bottle £10.50
Corinto Merlot 2004 Central Valley, Chile
A pure, uncomplicated hit of big, juicy plummy fruits - its as easy as that! Long, sunny days and cool, refreshing nights ensure the merlot fruit here is really ripe - but still fresh. A great one to relax with of an evening.
175ml £3.30, 250ml £4.10, Bottle £10.95
Cerro Añon Rioja Crianza 2002 Rioja, Spain
Established in 1973 by a group of businessmen driven by a love for great Rioja, Bodegas Olarra has gone from strength to strength. This Crianza has a perfect balance of oak and fruit, with a vanilla finish.
175ml £3.80, 250ml £5.05, Bottle £14.95
Oveja Negra Cabernet Syrah 2004 Central Valley, Chile
A rich, inky colour blend with wonderful dark plum, toasty oak and vanilla aromas. The flavours are deep and complex, with dark berry fruits intermingled with vanilla and roast coffee beans, courtesy of oak aging.
175ml £3.60, 250ml £4.50, Bottle £12.45
Breton Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2004 Coonawarra, Australia
Winner of ‘Best Cabernet’ at the 2006 International Wine and Spirits Competition, Bob Berton’s Reserve is full of ripe juicy blackcurrants and hints of menthol. The finish is long and smooth, with a coffee-like texture.
Bottle £17.50
Two Hands Brave Faces Shiraz Grenache 2004 Barossa, Australia
An alluring inky-purple colour, this blend has vibrant blackcurrant and cherry aromas. The distinctive peppery, red fruit of the Grenache harmonises perfectly with the darker berry flavours and spice of the Shiraz.
Bottle £22.95
Clos de la Cure St Emilion Grand Cru 2000 Bordeaux, France
Wonderfully smooth and rich, Clos de la Cure is produced from a vineyard classified as Grand Cru due to the quality of the soil and its ability to produce perfect fruit. It has silky plum fruits and a velvety finish.
Bottle £19.95
Rosé
Bellefontaine Rosé de Syrah 2005 Vin de Pays d’Oc, France
A vibrant wine both in colour and flavour...there is a hint of the dusky, smoky flavour of the traditional red Syrahs, followed by masses of raspberry and cherry flavours. Deliciously refreshing.
175ml £3.10, 250ml £4.10, Bottle £10.95
Hot Drinks
Cafeteria
Enough for a couple of cups by yourself £2.50
or to share
Tea £1.00
Either normal or herbal you choose!
Herbal teas include Camomile and Peppermint,
Dennis’s favourite afternoon tipple.
Bottled Beers and Cider
We’ve got a range of beers from around the world.
Why not try something new…
Budvar
Cobra
San Miguel
Coors Light
Kaliber
Newcastle Brown
Magners
Becks
Grolsch
Corona
Peroni
Budweiser
Hoegaarden
Something a little Different?
Why not try a Hare & Hounds Bloody
Mary, something to pick
you up in the morning. £2.95
Or feeling a bit cold lately then a Hot
Toddy should warm you up. £2.50