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The Wine List at the Royal Oak Inn

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Wines at The Royal Oak

Wine List

 

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Quality, value and a great compatibility with our menu.

 

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1. Mirabello Pinot Grigio Spumante NV   

Italy  

Vibrant and sparkly with floral, sherbet and pear aromas. An attractive wine that is crisp and refreshing with plenty of citrus and flower pinot grigio flavours. Bright and easy and very moreish.   (2)   12.5%vol   Btl £15.50

2. Mercier Brut NV  

Champagne, France  

Light and fresh with a friendly impression of sweetness for those who prefer their Champagne one step away from bone dry. A touch of brioche richness adds weight to the appley pear aromas and fresh style.   (1)   12%vol   Btl £35.00

3. Ayala Rose Brut Majeur NV  

Champagne, France  

Pale pink colour, fine mousse, fresh aromas and crisp on the palate. Perfect summer Champagne, full of delicate red fruit flavours.   (1)   12.5%vol   Btl £38.00 

 

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4. Santa Helena Sauvignon Blanc 2007/08  

Central Valley, Chile

This classic Chilean style of Sauvignon Blanc is lively and lifted, with an herbal green pea leafiness and real freshness through the finish.   (2)   13%vol   Btl £13.50 | 175ml £3.65 | 250ml £4.65

5. Castle Creek Chardonnay 2008/09

S.E. Australia

Golden, straight-down-the-middle Aussie Chardonnay, with nice richness, spread and length.   (2)   12.5%vol   Btl £13.50 | 175ml £3.65 | 250ml £4.65

6. Laroma Pinot Grigio 2007/08

Araldica, IGT delle Venezie, Italy

Easy drinking and very capably made. Fresh, dry and delicate with gentle floral and citrus aromas. A classic Italian white wine. (2) 12%vol Btl £13.50 | 175ml £3.65 | 250ml £4.65

7. Laurent Miquel Chardonnay-Viognier 2006/07

Pays d’Oc, France

Melons and peaches are suggested in this soft southern wine: its lifted bouquet and supple flavour are quietly sensual.   (2)   13%vol   Btl £14.50

8. Las Boleras Pinot Gris, J & F Lurton 2008/09

Valle de Uco, Argentina

A more tropical style of Pinot Gris emerges here from Argentina, with the zip of a lemon/lime streak sparking off exotic guava and pineapple notes. The flavour is open, full and firm, with great style and panache.   (2)   12.5%vol   Btl £16.00

9. By L’Avenir Chenin Blanc 2007/08, Laroche 

Western Cape, South Africa

This refreshing Chenin expresses a fruit-filled palate with sweet tropical fruits and hints of ripe pear naturally balanced with crisp raciness and an elegant richness.   (2)   12.5%vol   Btl £17.50

10. Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2007/08

Marlborough, New Zealand

Exciting gooseberry zest from the start. Dramatic ripe flavours continue to deliver pure Sauvignon ‘cut’ on the palate. Fine depth and length are developed, giving a wine of real class.   (1)   13%vol   Btl £19.00

11. Pouilly Fuissé 2007/08, P. Ferraud et Fils

Burgundy, France

Classic firm and ripe Pouilly, yet with modern, fresh and energetic aromas. Flavours are at once sappy and green, with a creamy vein from a little oak support. Genuine and delicious.   (2)   13%vol   Btl £25.00

 

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12. Santa Helena Merlot 2008/09

Central Valley, Chile

Soft, ripe and rounded and packed with plummy spice and red fruit flavours. A very gentle texture supports plenty of blackberry, bramble fruit. A real over-performer.   (C)   13.5%vol   Btl £13.50 | 175ml £3.65 | 250ml £4.65

13. Castle Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2006/07

S.E. Australia

Supple, generous, easy-drinking Cabernet with plenty of cassis characteristics and a light minty touch for added interest.   (C)   13.5%vol   Btl £13.50 | 175ml £3.65 | 250ml £4.65

14. Rocheburg Shiraz 2006/07

Western Cape, South Africa

Shiraz in the South African style - broad texture, juicy fruit with cassis and mint overtones - and with a drier European touch.   (D)   14%vol   Btl £13.50 | 175ml £3.65 | 250ml £4.65

15. Malbec Pedro del Castillo, Cavas Weinert 2006/07

Mendoza, Argentina

Characteristic Malbec with deep colour and leafy, fruity aroma, follows on with a wrap-around mouthful of soft, smooth, evenly-aged fruit.   (C)   14%vol   Btl £15.00

16. Mazuelo Rioja Crianza 2004/05

Azabache, Spain

Instantly attractive combination of vital strawberry fruit and soft oak flavours that is the hallmark of Rioja - and its universal appeal. Very satisfying.   (C)   13.5%vol   Btl £16.50

17. Les Sources du Château de la Rivière 2002

Fronsac, Bordeaux, France

Full of generous redcurrant fruit pepped up with a dash of spice. A moderately full bodied style that is currently showing at its best.   (C)   12.5%vol   Btl £19.50

18. Faustino I Rioja Gran Reserva 1996

Spain

Good full colour. Ripeness and age go hand in hand with vivid young fruit. Full of flavour. A serious aged Rioja with layers of complexity.   (C)   13%vol   Btl £24.50

19. Villa Cafaggio Chianti Classico Riserva 2005/06

Tuscany, Italy

This well-built young Riserva has the drive and length expected of a very good Chianti. In addition it shows polished aromas and the sinuous trail of multiple flavours that delight enthusiasts.   (D)   14%vol   Btl £26.00

20. Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve Benoit XII 2004/05

Rhone, France

Châteauneuf has achieved world-favouritism by being as equally spicy and well-flavoured for informal summer eating, as richly warming in winter. This is a charming, easy-drinking style.   (C)   14%vol   Btl £28.00

 

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21. Cougars Moon White Zinfandel NV

California, USA

Fun, pink and refreshing.   (3)   10.5%vol   Btl £13.50 | 175ml £3.65 | 250ml £4.65

22. Laroma Pinot Grigio Rosé 2007/08

Araldica, IGT Pavia, Italy

As pleasing a Pinot Grigio rosé as you could meet. It has freshness, delicacy and rose-scented charm all the way through.   (2)   12%vol   Btl £16.50

 

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23. De Bortoli Botrytis Semillon Vat 5 2005/06

N.S.W., Australia

De Bortoli Vat 5 is a perfect expression of botrytis: pure luminescent gold in colour, with intense marmalade and dried peel fruit flavours, plus the botrytis honeyed effect.   (8)   12%vol   Btl £12.95 | 125ml £4.35

 

Wine Guide

White & Rosé wines are designated numbers 1 to 9 with 1 being the driest and 9 being the sweetest.

Red wines are designated letters A to E with A being the lightest and softest and E being the deepest and fullest with a concentrated flavour.

Vintages and % volumes may change according to availability.

Wines supplied by Walter Hicks Fine Wine Merchants, St Austell, Cornwall

 

 

The above prices and range of wines are subject to change

(dated 12 February 2010)

 

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