Special Recommendations

	EXCEPTIONAL VALUE We stress throughout the selection how important value for money is when we choose wines for you. There are a number of wines however which, in our wine team’s opinion, offer ‘exceptional value for money’ and we are using the ££ sign to bring them to your attention.
	ABSOLUTE GEMS The diamond signifies wines that you may not know of by area or wine maker, but which our team wish to bring to your attention as being ‘absolute gems’ combining fantastic quality, great value and reasonable exclusivity in our area. These wines are displayed here.

Taste Guide & Wine Styles

REDS	DISHES
A and B
Light, fresh, supple and silky - including Bergerac, Claret, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Valpolicella, some Old and New World Merlots and Sangiovese.	Pasta, Pâtés, Meat Salads, Salmon, Hot Lobster, Monkfish, Barbecues, Chicken, Turkey, Ham and Gammon, Lamb, Pork, Salami and Cooked Meats.
C , D and E
Rich, full-bodied and intense - including top Claret châteaux & Chianti, Barolo, Amarone, Rioja, Old and New World wines made with Shiraz/Syrah, Malbec, Grenache, Pinotage and Red Zinfandel.	Pizzas with spicy toppings, Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Guinea Fowl, Grouse, Pheasant, Partridge, Lamb, Beef and Steak, Sausage, Stews and Casseroles, Barbecues, Brie, Camembert and Wensleydale.
WHITES
1 and 2
Very dry and dry - including Champagne Brut, Chablis, White Burgundy, Muscadet, Sancerre, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Frascati, Chenin Blanc, Viognier blends, and Verdelho.	Smoked Salmon, Oysters, Prawns and Shrimps, Mussels, Fish Pâtés, Fish Soups, Salmon, Sole, Sea Bass, Roast Cod, Crabcakes, Fish and Chips, Cold Lobster, Chicken, Turkey, Brie and Camembert.
3 and 4
Medium and Medium Sweet - including Champagne and Sparkling Demi-Sec, Medium Beauroy, Gascogne and JDV, Niersteiner, Piesporter, Liebfraumilch, Riesling, Vouvray & Gewurztraminer.	Pasta, Baked Cod, Crab, Scallops, Trout, Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Goose, Pork, Veal and Soft Cheeses, Indian, Chinese, Thai and other Asian cuisine.
5
Sweet - including Monbazillac, MR Moscatel, Finca El Retiro Late Harvest.	Puddings, Salty Blue Cheese (like Roquefort), and Hot Foie Gras.
ROSÉS
Our Rosé Taste Guide shows both the depth of colour by letter and the level of sweetness/ dryness by number. So Zinfandel Rosé is normally 3A and dry Shiraz Rosé is 2B.	Nearly all dishes other than the most substantial meats, stews etc. Surprisingly good with spare ribs and Chinese and Thai dishes.