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Wine List
The judgement of Paris is known in wine circles as a “David and Goliath” wine tasting
put on by Steven Spurrier in the Spring of 1976.
Steven was a wine merchant by trade. He sold the grandest wines available (read
French) and his shop in Paris off the Rue Royale became very popular because of this.
In a flash of entrepreneurialism he decided to put together a tasting with the greatest
wines from France and compare them to a selection of boutique Californian producers.
His aim was to sell more French wine by having the clumsy American wines showcase
the elegance of France.
French judges were invited to carry out two blind tasting comparisons. They were to
score each wine out of 20. The scores were then tallied up and the highest scored wines
were to be the winners. To everyone’s surprise (especially Steven) the Americans took
top spot in each category.
The tasting became international headlines as the greatest white Burgundies and Clarets
were beaten by wines no one had ever heard of. This was the start of the California wine
boom.
It is with the Judgement of Paris in mind that this list was constructed. Comparing the
great wines of America and France side by side and listed varietally for yourself to
choose. As we are now almost 40 years on from this tasting the lines between California
and France continue to blur even more.
Andres Ituarte - Head Sommelier
Table of Contents
Wines By The Glass
3-4
Magnums
5
Champagne & Sparkling
6
White Wine
Chardonnay
Red Wine
7-8
Pinot Noir
12-13
Sauvignon Blanc
8
Cabernet Sauvignon
14
Viognier
9
Cabernet Franc
14
Marsanne & Roussanne
9
Merlot
15
Grenache Blanc
9
Malbec
15
Chenin Blanc
10
Syrah
16
Pinot Gris
10
Grenache
17
Riesling
10
Zinfandel
17
Other Distinguished Whites
11
Other Distinguished Reds
18
Rosé Wine
11
Sweet And Fortified Wine
19
Madeira
20
2
Wines By The Glass
Champagne & Sparkling
Chandon, Brut NV.
125ml
Bottle
9.5
51
12.5
75
12.5
75
Mendoza, Argentina
Moët & Chandon, Brut Imperial NV.
Epernay, France
Moët & Chandon, Brut Imperial Rosé NV.
Epernay, France
Whites
Cuvée Jean-Paul, Blanc de Blancs Sec 2013.
175ml
500ml
Bottle
5
14
21
7
20
29
11.5
34
48
12
35
49
15.5
42
62
175ml
500ml
Bottle
5
14
21
7
19
29
Côtes de Gascogne, France
La Petite Abbaye, Sauvignon Blanc 2014.
Val de Loire, France
La Chablisienne, “La Pierrelée” Chablis 2012.
Burgundy, France
Charles Smith, “Kung Fu Girl” Riesling 2013.
Columbia Valley, Washington, USA
Au Bon Climat, “Wild Boy” Chardonnay 2012.
Santa Barbra County, California, USA
Rosé
Cuvée Jean-Paul, Rosé 2013.
Côtes de Gascogne, France
Le Poussin, Rosé 2013.
Languedoc-Roussillon. France
3
Wines By The Glass Continued
Reds
Cuvée Jean-Paul, Vacluse Rouge 2013.
175ml
500ml
Bottle
5
14
21
7
20
29
8.5
24
35
10
28
41
12
35
48
13
37
54
75ml
125ml
Bottle
19
32
27
45
35
63
40
65
55
93
Pays du Vaucluse, France
Cave de Tain, “Domaine Belles Granges” Syrah 2012
Rhone Valley, France
Familia Cassone, “Finca La Florencia” Malbec 2013.
Mendoza, Argentina
Château Tanesse, 2009.
Cadillac, Bordeaux, France
Jackhammer, Pinot Noir 2013.
Central Coast, California, USA
Edmeades Vineyards, Zinfandel 2011.
Mendocino, California, USA
Reserve Reds
Château Rauzan-Segla 1988.
Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Vérité, “Le Désir” 2004.
265
Sonoma County, California, USA
Opus One, 2010.
Napa Valley, California, USA
Château Montelena, “Estate” Cabernet Sauvignon 1997.
Napa Valley, California, USA
Château Mouton Rothschild, 1999.
Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
4
Magnums
White
Domaine Chavy-Chouet, “Les Femelottes” Bourgogne Blanc 2012.
90
Burgundy, France
Domaine Gautheron, “Mont de Milieu” Premier Cru Chablis 2011.
99
Chablis, Burgundy, France
Domaine Jean Pascal, Puligny Montrachet 2009.
200
Côte de Beaune, Burgundy. France
Domaine Lamy, “Les Frionnes” Saint-Aubin 1er Cru 2010.
221
Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Red
96
Domaine Chavy-Chouet, “La Taupe” Bourgogne Rouge 2012.
Burgundy, France
Château des Annereaux, 2008.
104
Lalande-de-Pomerol, Bordeaux
Domaine du Prieuré, “Grand Picotins” Savigny-lès–Beaune 2007.
141
Burgundy, France
Frogs Leap, Zinfandel 2011.
143
Napa Valley, California, USA
Domaine Alain Michelot, “Vieilles Vignes” Nuit-St-Georges 2009.
215
Burgundy, France
Château Batailley 2006.
215
Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Château Tanesse, 2009.
6L
250
Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
Château Clarke, 2000.
475
Listrac-Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Ridge, Monte Bello 1991.
510
Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA
5
Champagne
Brut
Moët & Chandon, Imperial NV. Epernay
Pierre Gimonnet, “Cuvée Cuis 1er Cru” NV. Cuis
Ruinart, “R de Ruinart” NV. Reims
Philipponnat, “Non Dosé Royal Réserve” NV. Ay
Paul Déthune, “Ambonnay Grand Cru” NV. Ambonnay
Bollinger, “Special Cuveé” NV. Ay
Henri Giraud, “Hommage à François Hérmart” NV. Ay
Ruinart, Blanc de Blancs NV. Reims
Gosset, Grande Réserve Brut NV. Ay
Krug, “Grande Cuvée”. NV. Reims
75
78
82
90
97
105
124
130
145
270
Rosé
Moët & Chandon, Imperial NV. Epernay
Laurent Perrier, Cuvée Rosé NV. Tours-Sur-Marne
Deutz, Rosé NV. Ay
75
119
146
Devaux, 2005. Côte des Bar
Dom Pérignon. 2004. Epernay
Louis, Roederer, “Cristal” 2005. Reims
Philipponnat, “Clos des Goisses” 2000
99
179
245
299
Vintage
Ay
Sparkling Wines
California
England
Argentina
Quartet, Brut NV. Anderson Valley, Sonoma
Francis Coppola, “Sofia Blanc de Blancs” 2013. Monterey County
Gloria Ferrer, “Sonoma Brut” NV. Sonoma County
Domaine Carneros, “Le Rève” Blanc de Blancs 1997. Carneros, Napa Valley
55
74
96
185
Nyetimber, Classic Cuvée NV.
79
Chandon, Brut NV. Uco Valley, Mendoza
Alma 4, Sparkling Bonarda 2011. Mendoza
51
49
6
White Wines
Chardonnay
Chile
Canada
California
Bourgogne
Blanc
Chablis
Côte de Beaune
Viña Leyda, “Reserva” 2014. Leyda Valley.
33
Meyer Family Vineyards, 2010.
74
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
Camino Cellars, 2011. Monterey County
Grayson Cellars, “Lot 11” 2012.
Wente Vineyards, “Heritage Block Riva Ranch” 2012. Monterey County
MooBuzz, 2012. Monterey County
Au Bon Climat, “Wild Boy” 2012. Santa Barbara County
Heitz Cellars, 2013. Napa Valley
Frogs Leap, 2012. Carneros
Sandhi Wines, 2012. Santa Barbara County
Ramey “Hyde Vineyard” 2011. Carneros
38
43
45
47
62
68
71
80
105
Domaine Chavy-Chouet, “Les Femelottes” 2012.
1500ml
90
1500ml
48
63
73
99
Gilles Bouton & Fils, “En Remilly” Saint-Aubin 1er Cru 2011.
Domaine Jean-Louis Chavy, Puligny-Montrachet 2011.
Etienne Sauzet, Puligny-Montrachet 2012.
François Carillon, “Combettes” Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 2010.
Domaine Jean Pascal, Puligny Montrachet 2009.
1500ml
er
Domaine Lamy, “Les Frionnes” Saint-Aubin 1 Cru 2010.
1500ml
76
87
120
154
200
221
La Chablisienne, “La Pierrelée” 2012.
Domaine Daniel Dampt, “Côte de Léchet” 1er Cru 2013.
Domaine Chistian Moreau, “Vaillon” 1er Cru 2013.
Domaine Gautheron, “Mont de Milieu” 1er Cru 2011.
7
Chardonnay Continued
Mâconnaise
Domaine Talmard, Mâcon-Uchizy 2013.
Domaine Perraud, Mâcon-Villages 2011.
Domaine Michel Chavet, Saint-Véran 2012.
Domaine Leflaive, Mâcon-Verzé 2008.
29
34
38
62
Côte
Chalonnaise
Stéphane Aladame, “Découverte” Montagny 1er Cru 2011.
62
Petaluma, 2009. Piccadilly Valley, Australia
Penfolds, “Bin 311, Henty” 2012. Australia
51
95
Australia
Sauvignon Blanc
Argentina
Humberto Canale, “Intimo” 2013. Rio Negro, Patagonia
35
California
Dry Creek, Fume Blanc 2013. Sonoma County
Clos du Val, “Ariadne” 2010. Napa Valley
Francis Coppola, “Diamond Collection” 2012.
Frogs Leap, 2013. Napa Valley
53
58
60
64
Bordeaux
Château Haut Rian, Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc 2013.
30
La Petite Abbaye, 2014.
Pascal Bellier, Cheverny 2014.
Domaine Thibault, Pouilly-Fumé 2013.
Domaine Jean-Paul Balland, Sancerre 2013.
Domaine Didier Dagueneau, “Buisson Renard” Pouilly-Fumé 2011.
29
36
48
54
183
Loire Valley
8
Viognier
California
Languedoc
Cambria, “Tepusquet Vineyard” 2012. Santa Maria Valley
Tablas Creek, “Cote de Tablas Blanc” 2011. Paso Robles
50
71
Domaine de Vedilhan, 2013. Pays d’Oc
26
Marsanne & Roussanne
California
Qupé, Marsanne 2012. Santa Barbara County
Joseph Swan, “Saralee’s Vineyard” Marsanne-Roussanne 2010. Russian
64
69
River Valley
Rhone Valley
Domaine du Tunnel, St Peray 2011.
Domaine du Columbier, Hermitage 2006.
76
110
Grenache Blanc
California
Rhone Valley
Bonny Doon Vineyards, “Le Cigare Blanc” 2010.
Broc Cellars, “Vine Starr” 2013. Central Coast
79
83
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, “La Crau” Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012.
68
9
Chenin Blanc
California
Loire Valley
Pine Ridge, Chenin Blanc-Viognier 2012. Napa Valley
39
Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau, “Cuvee Silex” Vouvray 2013.
36
Pinot Gris
Oregon
Alsace
Sokol Blosser, “18th Edition” Evolution NV. Dundee Hills
Sokol Blosser, 2013. Willamette Valley
42
49
Hugel, “Tradition Hugel” 2011.
44
Riesling
California
Washington
Alsace
Germany
Francis Coppola, “Sophia” 2012. Monterey County
Smith-Madrone, 2012. Spring Mountain District
49
74
Charles Smith, “Kung Fu Girl” 2013. Columbia Valley
52
Domaine Weinbach, “Cuvée Théo” 2011.
79
Joh. Jos. Prüm “Wehlener Sonnenuhr” Auslese 2004.
99
10
Other Distinguished Whites
Ugni Blanc
Cuvée Jean-Paul, Sec 2013. Côtes de Gascogne, Southwest, France
21
Cortese
Araldica, 2013. Piedmont, Italy
22
Picpoul
Baron de Badassière, Picpoul de Pinet 2013. Languedoc, France
26
Santa Ana, “Eco” 2012. Argentina
29
Domaine de la Chauvinière, Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie
2012. Loire Valley, France
28
Charles Hours, “Cuvée Marie” Jurançon Sec 2012. Southwest, France
49
Domaine Ramonet, 2011. Burgundy, France
52
Birichino, 2012. Monterey, California,
55
Torrontés
Melon de
Bourgogne
Gros Manseng
Aligoté
Malvasia Bianca
Arneis
USA
Seghesio Family Vineyards, 2012. Russian River Valley, California,
Gewürztraminer
Hugel, ”Jubilee” 2008.
Troussseau Gris
Wind Gap, 2013. Russian River Valley, California,
Albariño
USA
58
69
Alsace, France
USA
70
Marimar Estate, 2012. Russian River Valley, California. USA
73
Cuvée Jean-Paul, 2013.
21
Le Poussin, 2013.
29
Prieuré de Montézargues, Tavel 2012.
41
Rosé Wine
Gascony
Languedoc
Rhone Valley
11
Red Wine
Pinot Noir
Chile
Morande, “Gran Reserva” 2010. Casablanca Valley
39
Canada
Le Clos Jordanne, “Village Reserve” 2009. Ontario
81
Oregon
Firesteed, 2012.
Sokol Blosser, “Delinea 300” 2012. Willamette Valley
Phelps Creek Vineyards, 2010. Columbia Gorge
Domaine Drouhin, 2013. Dundee Hills
Bergström, “Cumberland Reserve” 2011. Willamette Valley
Adelsheim, “Elizabeth’s Reserve” 2011. Willamette Valley
44
51
69
74
97
104
MooBuzz, 2012. Monterey
Block Nine, “Caiden’s Vineyards” 2012.
Jackhammer, 2013. Central Coast
Byron, 2013. Santa Barbara County
La Crema, 2012. Sonoma Coast
Cuvaison, “Estate Grown” 2012. Carneros
Au Bon Climat, 2010. Santa Maria Valley
Lompoc Wine Co, 2012. Sta. Rita Hills
Marimar Estate, “La Masia” 2009. Russian River Valley
Hirsch Vineyards, “San Andreas Fault” 2011. Sonoma Coast
45
47
48
49
62
65
69
72
86
145
California
12
Pinot Noir Continued
Bourgogne
Rouge
Côte de Nuits
Joseph Drouhin, 2013.
Dominique Gruhier, Epineuil 2012.
Domaine Chavy-Chouet, “La Taupe” 2012.
1500ml
Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret, “La Croix” Hautes-Côte de Nuits
2012.
Bruno Clair, “Les Vaudenelles” Marsannay 2010.
Frédéric Magnien, “Vieilles Vignes” Gevery-Chambertin 2010.
Domaine Michel Gros, Nuits-Saint-Georges 2011.
Domaine Alain Michelot, “Vieilles Vignes” Nuit-Saint1500ml
Georges 2009.
Mongeard-Mugneret, “Echezeaux” Grand Cru 2012.
Frédéric Magnien, “Clos de Vougeot” Grand Cru 2005.
39
49
96
62
71
97
106
215
279
310
Domaine Pavelot, “En Caradeux” Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru 2010.
Bouchard Père & Fils, “Beaune du Château” 1er Cru 2009.
Domaine du Prieuré, “Grand Picotins” Savigny-lès1500ml
Beaune 2007.
Domaine Pavelot, “Corton” Grand Cru 2010.
75
77
141
Côte
Chalonnaise
Domaine Faiveley, Mercurey 2011.
Clos Salomon, “Clos Salomon Monopole” Givry 1er Cru 2012.
58
78
Loire Valley
Domaine André Dezat, Sancerre Rouge 2013.
48
Domaine Ostertag, “Fronholz” 2009.
89
Côte de Beaune
Alsace
147
13
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chile
Washington
California
Bordeaux
Los Caminos, 2013. Colchagua Valley
26
Hedges Family Estate, “CMS” 2012. Columbia Valley
49
Kendall-Jackson, “Avant” 2010.
Grayson Cellars, “Lot 10” 2012.
J. Lohr, “Seven Oaks” 2012. Paso Robles
Slingshot, 2011. Napa Valley
Heitz Cellar, 2009. Napa Valley
Dominus Estate, Napanook, 2006. Napa Valley
Ridge, Monte Bello 2010. Santa Cruz Mountains
Dominus Estate, 2003. Napa Valley
Opus One, 1995. Napa Valley
Ridge, Monte Bello 1991. Santa Cruz Mountains
38
40
47
59
127
156
264
282
410
510
Clarendelle by Haut Brion. 2009.
Château Haut-Bergey, 1998. Pessac-Léognan
Château Chasse-Spleen, 2007. Moulis
Château Ormes de Pez, 2005. St-Estèphe
Château Batailley, 2006. Pauillac
Château Palmer, 1996. Margaux
1500ml
1500ml
54
75
103
140
215
475
Cabernet Franc
Washington
Spring Valley Vineyard, “Katherine Corkrum” 2010.
Walla Walla
119
Valley
California
Loire Valley
Caberet Frank, “No 2” 2012.
33
Domaine Fabrice Gasnier, “Les Graves” 2012.
42
14
Merlot
Chile
California
Washington
Languedoc
Bordeaux
Ochagavia, “Silvestre” 2014. Rapel Valley
24
Lyeth, “L de Lyeth” 2012. North Coast
Francis Coppola, “Diamond Collection” 2011.
Freemark Abbey, 2011. Napa Valley
35
65
72
Charles Smith, “The Velvet Devil” 2012. Columbia Valley
56
Domaine Baptiste Boutes, 2011. Pays D’Oc
28
Château Hyot 2012. Castillon
Château Tanesse, 2009. Cadillac
Château Teyssier, 2011. St-Emilion
L’Égérie du Château Chéreau, 2009. Lussac St-Émilion
Château de Dauphine, 2001. Fronsac
Domaine de la Pointe 2010. Pomerol
Château des Annereaux, 2008. Lalande-de-Pomerol,
1500ml
37
41
63
68
72
98
104
6000ml
105
250
Bordeaux
Château Mazeyres, 2005. Pomerol
Château Tanesse, 2009. Côtes de Bordeaux
Malbec
California
Francis Coppola, “Diamond Collection” 2012.
68
Argentina
Familia Cassone, “Finca La Florencia” Malbec 2013. Mendoza
Amancaya, “Gran Reserva” 2012. Mendoza
35
56
Cèdre Heritage, Cahors 2012.
29
Southwest
France
15
Syrah
Chile
California
Washington
Rhone Valley
Languedoc
Provence
Viña Tabali, “Reserva” 2012. Limarí Valley
29
Gnarly Head, Petit Syrah 2012.
Terre Rouge, “Les Côtes de L’ouest” 2010.
Qupé, Syrah 2011. Central Coast
Château D’Aussières, 2011. Corbières
Eberle, “Steinbeck Vineyard” 2012. Paso Robles
Bonny Doon Vineyard, “Le Pousseur” 2011. Central Coast
Freemark Abby, Petite Syrah 2012. Napa Valley
Arnot-Roberts, 2013. North Coast
Hyde de Villaine, 2007. Carneros
Sine Qua Non, “A Shot In The Dark” 2006.
46
55
57
62
65
78
89
104
115
1450
Charles Smith K Vintners, “Milbrandt” 2012. Wahluke Slope
104
Cave de Tain, “Domaine Belles Granges” 2012.
Nicolas Perrin, Syrah-Viognier 2012.
Domaine Etienne Pochon, Crozes-Hermitage 2012.
Vincent Paris, “Granite 30” Cornas 2012.
Ferraton, “La Matinière” Crozes-Hermitage 2011.
29
32
42
62
109
1500ml
Baron Philippe de Rothschild, 2013. Pays D’Oc
Domaine de Trevallon, Syrah-Cabernet 2004. Bouches-du-Rhône
28
165
16
Grenache
California
Rhone Valley
Birichino, “Besson Vineyard” 2012. Santa Cruz
Tablas Creek Côtes de Tablas 2011. Paso Robles
65
73
Cuvée Jean-Paul, Vaucluse Rouge 2012.
Famille Perrin, Ventoux Rouge 2012.
Domaine Brusset, “Laurent B” Côte du Rhône 2013.
E. Guigal, Côte du Rhône 2011.
Château Pesquié, “Les Terrasses” Côtes-du-Ventoux 2011.
Domaine Alary, Cairanne 2012.
Domaine La Roche Buissière, “Petit Jo” NV.
Domaine la Soumade, Gigondas 2010.
Domaine Roger Sabon, “Cuvée des Olivets” Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2011.
Domaine de la Charbonnière, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2011.
Domaine Les Pallières, “ Terrasse du Diable” Gigondas 2010.
Domaine Bosquet des Papes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2004.
Châteaun La Nerthe, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2006.
Tardieu-Laurent, “Cuvee Speciale” Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2008.
Château de Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2000.
21
25
27
35
37
39
39
62
78
82
84
89
99
122
199
Zinfandel
California
Edmeades Vineyards, Zinfandel 2011. Mendocino County
54
Seghesio Family Cellars, Zinfandel 2012. Sonoma County
Turley Cellars, “Juvenile” Zinfandel 2012. St Helena
Ridge, “Lytton Springs” 2011. Dry Creek Valley
Seghesio Family Cellars “Home Ranch” 2012. Alexander Valley
Frog’s Leap, Zinfandel 2011. Napa Valley
1500ml
56
62
81
128
143
17
Other Distinguished Reds
Tannat
Carménère
Gamay
Alain Brumont, Tannat-Merlot 2012. Côtes de Gascogne, France
29
Montes Alpha, 2012.
37
Colchagua Valley, Chile
Château de Raousset, “Grille-Midi” Fleurie 2013. Beaujolais, Burgundy,
46
France
Carignan
Broc Cellars, “Love Red” 2013. California, USA
Joseph Swan Vineyards, 2011. Alexander Valley, California, USA
55
62
Valdiguié
Broc Cellars, 2012. Solano County Green Valley, California, USA
66
Seghesio Family Vineyards, 2011. Alexander Valley, California, USA
66
Arnot-Roberts, 2012. North Coast, California, USA
88
Sangiovese
Trousseau
18
Sweet & Fortified Wines
100ml Glass
Château de Corneilla, Muscat de Rivesaltes 2011. Roussillon,
Bottle
5.5
750ml
36
9
375ml
34
375ml
39
375ml
45
375ml
48
Château Guiraud, 2003. Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
375ml
69
Inniskillin, Sparkling Vidal Icewine 2011. Ontario, Canada
375ml
120
Château d’Yquem, 1996. Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
375ml
321
France.
Château Petit Vedrines, 2011. Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
Edmeades, “Perli” Late Harvest Zinfandel 2006. Mendocino
Ridge, California, USA
Quady, “Elysium” Black Muskat 2011. California
Bonny Doon Vineyard, “Vinferno” 2008. California,
12
USA
Sherry
100ml Glass
Barbadillo, Fino NV. Spain
Romate, Pedro Ximenez NV. Spain
Bottle
7.5
500ml
46
7
375ml
26
375ml
71
Gonzalez Byass, “Apostoles” 30-Year-Old Palo Cortado NV.
Spain
Port
100ml Glass
Bottle
Grahams, “Six Grapes” NV. Portugal
5
750ml
37
Warres, “Otima” 10 Year Tawny. Portugal
8
375ml
40
9
375ml
34
Grahams, “Quinta dos Malvedos” 2001.
Portugal
19
Madeira
The relationship between Madeira and the United States of America goes back to the 1600s. Back then no
grapes suitable for winemaking could be planted in the 13 British colonies. This lead to a dependence on European
wines. Unfortunately much of that wine shipped to the new world arrived spoiled and heavily taxed.
It is the unique production and impervious nature of Madeira that leant itself to the popularization of this
delicious wine among the Aristocrats in America. Madeira is a fortified wine that is exposed to high temperatures and
oxygen over a long period of time. Constant heating and cooling in oak barrels builds complexity that will last decades
and often even centuries. This meant that Madeira was one of the safest wines to import to the new world. Demand
grew and Madeira became so highly respected it was used to toast The Declaration of Independence. It was Thomas
Jefferson who was probably the biggest advocate of Madeira but it is well documented that Benjamin Franklin and
George Washington were also big fans.
The flavour of Madeira has not changed in 300 years and quality has never been better. These wines are
among the most underrated in the world. They offer so much complexity and enjoyment. Now is your chance to see
what the early Americans were onto.
100ml
Glass
Verdelho is one of the drier grape varieties grown in Madeira. This is medium dry with a richness
of orange peel and exotic fruits. A perfect accompaniment for richer soups or game.
Terrantez is a extremely rare grape variety and these grapes are almost always reserved for a
vintage wine. This wine however was made in limited quantity to mark the bi-centenary of
Blandy’s Madeira house. It is medium rich with lots of dried fruits, wood and spice.
Sercial makes the driest form of Madeira. It’s earmark is bright acidity and freshness. Almond
skin, pencil shavings, caramel and orange rind flavours are found here in perfect balance.
Bual is the longest living of the Madeira grapes. This wine shows us why with notes of dried
apricots, lime zest, sugar cane, tobacco and vanilla fudge. All elegantly put together in a medium
rich style.
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