OXWICH BAY HOTEL - Wine List                                                                                    70cl        125 ml   250 ml

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Recommended White Wines ([1] = driest; [5] = sweetest)

Alexis Lichine Dry (France) [1]                                                                                                   8.75   1.95     3.50

fresh & fragrant nose is followed by a crisp green fruit & lively finish                                                                                                                                                     

Alexis Lichine Medium Dry (France) [3]                                                                                     8.75   1.95     3.50

smooth & supple with ripe, green fruit to give a long finish                                                                                                                                                    

 

Alexis Lichine Medium Sweet (France) [5]                                                                                  8.75   1.95     3.50

delicious easy drinking white, full of fruity freshness                                                                                               

 

Norte Chico Sauvignon Blanc (Chile) [2]                                                                                    9.75   1.95     3.50

pungent & grassy with strong aromatic grapefruit flavours then crisp & appealing finish with fresh acidity                                             

 

Artesa Rioja Blanco (Spain)  [1]                                                                                               10.75   2.25     3.90

made from 100% un-oaked  viura; clean, fresh zesty style with citrus fruit characters                                                                                             

 

Oudeberg Chenin Blanc (South Africa)  [2]                                                                               11.75   2.25     3.90

a crisp, dry white wine displaying intense floral & citrus aromas with succulent tropical fruit on the palate                                             

 

Ancora Pinot Grigio (Italy) [1]                                                                                                  11.75   2.25     3.90

fruity & aromatic, this spicy & crisp, light & zingy wine shows refreshing apricot fruit flavours                                                                             

                                                                                                           

Delicato Family Vineyards Chardonnay (California) [3]                                                             14.75   2.75     4.90

straw gold wine has aromas of ripe pineapple & flavours of lush, tropical fruit; its buttery,  

mouth-filling richness is balanced by a long, crisp finish

                                                                                                               

Gavi La Batistina (Italy) [2]                                                                                                       14.75   2.75     4.90

rich, ripe poached pear character, hints of peach with a zingy acidity & immensely long finish                                                                                                              

 

Macon Prisse Faiveley (Burgundy, France) [2]                                                                          16.75   3.25     5.90

clean & lively with flowery bouquet & lovely,  honey & apple flavours on the palate                                                                             

                                                                                                           

Mud House Sauvignon Blanc (N.Z.) [2]                                                                                    17.75   3.25     5.90

a pure, vivid sauvignon blanc with fresh, crisp gooseberry, kiwi & passion fruit flavours                                                                                              

 

Madfish Sauvignon Blanc Semillon (Western Australia) [2]                                                        19.75   3.75     6.90

freshness, vitality & brightness of the palate; very clean & pure in its flavours & mouth feel  with crisp & refreshing acidity

 

Chablis Durup (France) [1]                                                                                                       19.75   3.75     6.90

absolutely stunning; beautiful deep buttercup yellow colour; superb nose of butterscotch, ripe pineapple & other tropical

 fruit with intriguing mineral nuances; buttery creamy mouth-feel that balances on a knife-edge with apple acidity                                 

 

Sancerre (Loire, France) [1]                                                                                                     20.75   3.75     6.90

pure Sauvignon on style; green fruit character on the nose, with cooked apples & chalky,  dry, minerally quality;

well balanced acidity, ripe fruit on the long finish    

                                                                                                                                                               

Chablis Premier cru Simonnet Febvre (Burgundy, France) [1]                                                    26.75   4.75     8.90

bright, pale gold colour, with a hint of green; the nose is round & rich with intense fresh fruit aromas balanced by a

mineral steeliness; classic Chablis, medium-bodied with a good crisp  finish & pronounced ripe fruit characteristics                                                                                                                                                                                 

 

Recommended Red Wines ( [A] = light bodied; [F] = full bodied)

Alexis Lichine Red (France) [B]                                                                                                  8.75   1.95     3.50

redcurrant fruit, a hint of spice & supple red berry fruits on the finish

                                                                                                             

Norte Chico Merlot (Chile) [E]                                                                                                   9.75   1.95     3.50

dense, dark & purple, packed with blackberry & plumy fruit flavours

                                                                                                           

Artesa Rioja Tempranillo (Spain) [C]                                                                                        10.75   2.25     3.90

youthful, fruity red with a deep ruby colour & ripe, red berry aromas; soft, easy-drinking style with ripe plum & cherry fruit on the palate

                                                                                                           

Woolloomooloo Merlot Cabernet Shiraz (Australia) [D]                                                            11.75   2.25     3.90

soft palate of luscious blackcurrants sprinkled with clove pepper spice, tightly structured tannins

                                                                                                           

Chateau Le Thou Coteaux du Langeudoc (France) [E]                                                              13.75   2.75     4.90

full palate, generous & with a good backbone of vanilla softened tannin; blackberry & plum  flavours to keep the finish fruity & delicious

                                                                                                           

Anakena Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (Chile) [D]                                                                    14.75   2.75     4.90

rich, full bodied & bursting with fruit; a myriad of blackberry, vanilla & cassis flavours combine to create a

 powerful & expressive wine; French oak gives added finesse                                                                                                                   

 

Terrazes Alto Malbec (Argentina) [C]                                                                                       16.75   3.25     5.90

intensely fruity with notes of plum & raisins, blending harmoniously with aromas of vanilla & coconut; medium-bodied,

well-rounded soft wine with flavours of cherry, morello cherry & red fruits dominate                                                             

 

Cuvée À L’Ancienne Fleurie (France) [A]                                                                                 17.75   3.25     5.90

ripe red fruit flavours with hints of strawberry & morello cherries

                                                                                                           

Cupid’s Arrow Pinot Noir (N.Z.) [A]                                                                                       19.75   3.75     6.90

ruby red in colour, red berry & cherry fruits mixed with the dried herb & earthy characters; soft textured palate

with fine grainy tannins & a spicy, dried fruit character on the finish                                                                                                                      

 

Monte Real Reserva Rioja (Spain) [E]                                                                                      20.75   3.75     6.90

intense cherry red colour with a sweet ripe red fruit perfumed nose;  big chunky tannins & black fruit characters                                                    

 

Rockbare Shiraz (McLaren Vale, Australia) [F]                                                                        21.75   3.95     7.50

this dense, dark black shiraz with crimson hues displays an explosion of berry fruits, with aromas of intense

wild blackberries, over-ripe cherries & gentle French oak derived cashew nuts                                                                                         

 

Chateauneuf du Pape, Chante Gigale (France) [F]                                                                     26.75   4.75     8.90

this wine has lots of warm red fruit & damson aromas, with cinnamon, spices & jam but also concentration on the

 palate; then liquoricey richness & elegance to finish                                                                                                                                              

 

Recommended Rosé Wines

Alexis Lichine Rosé (France) [2]                                                                                                 8.75   1.95     3.50

soft, full-flavoured Rosé with aromas of raspberries & a long, elegant finish                                                                                                                              

 

Old Station Zinfandel Rosé (California) [4]                                                                                10.75   2.25     3.90

delightfully fresh, off dry & spritzy  wine made from California’s native grape variety, Zinfandel                                                          

 

El Coto Rioja Rosé (Spain) [1]                                                                                                 11.75   2.25     3.90

deliciously fruity Garnacha roasado; lots of strawberry & raspberry fruit,  balanced by good acidity & a dry finish                                                   

 

Recommended Sparkling Wines & Champagnes

Gran Troya Cava (Spain)                                                                                                            9.75   1.95     3.50

traditional cava, well balanced with fresh fruit & a nutty twang

                                                                                                           

Sacred Hill Brut (Australia)                                                                                                       11.75   2.25     3.90

straw yellow in colour with fresh aromas & subtle yeast characters; the palate is dry & delicate with a long finish                                                                   

 

Cray Cremant Rosé (Loire)                                                                                                      17.75   3.25     5.90

Salmon tinged in colour & full of small bubbles, light & elegant with tangy soft fruits shadowed by chicory  

turning to nutty almond flavours

                                                                                                           

Autreau Roualet Champagne Brut (France)                                                                               24.75   n/a        n/a

superb quality Champagne that outshines many of the bigger name brands; pure fruit flavours dominate both the

 nose & the palate, with just a hint of yeastiness & a fine mousse                                                                                                                           

 

Franck Bonville Grand Cru Rosé Champagne (France)                                                             28.75   n/a        n/a

100% Chardonnay based wine which is rife with lemon meringue pie, brioche & sherbet aromas

on the nose; the palate is filled with crisp citrus fruit flavours & complex yeasty notes                                                                                           

 

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne (France)                                                           33.75   n/a        n/a

there are plenty of lovers of the famous yellow label who refuse to drink anything else; a stunning non-vintage with

great body & roundness, it never disappoints                                                           

 

Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut Champagne (France)                                                                    36.75   n/a        n/a

pale, mahogany coloured wine with bold, lively fruit aromas, medium acidity, supple tannins &

 round structure all combine deliciously with floral flavours to create a fine wine                                                                                                     

 

Dessert Wines

Monbazillac (France)                                                                                                                17.75   2.95     5.50

pale, golden yellow colour with an aromatic, perfumed nose; the grapey, orange blossom Muscat character shines

through on the palate with weight & powerful honeyed fruit & soft mouth-feel;  good concentration & a long ripe finish