May we present the wine list at The Baraset.

With the emphasis on quality we have bucked the trend and re-introduced many forgotten Old World classics which we urge you to try. These wines are produced by some of the best small producers in France, Spain and Italy and reflect the passions of the wineries and the wine makers. Each wine listed has been hand-picked and tasted by the proprietors and the management. We also stock a wide range of champagnes. Please enjoy!

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Sample Wine List

Crisp, Light and Fresh Whites

Pinot Grigio delle Venezie, San Floriano 2006/7, Italy 3.50 14.95
Delicate flavours of apple and pears on refreshingly dry palate
Gavi ‘Madonnina’, Araldica 2007, Italy 19.95
Zesty nose with apple and pear fruit and some almond and floral notes
Pinot Grigio ‘Le Fracce’ 2007, Italy 24.95
Clean, fresh with complex flavours of stone and fruit with a dry finish
Chablis La Lotte 2005, France 7.00 27.95
Mellow and full-flavoured with mineral undertones
Sancerre, Domaine G. Tassin , France 28.95
Full and rounded, a dry finish balanced by perfect acidity

Fruit Driven and Aromatic Whites

Tierra Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley 2007/8, Chile 3.50 13.95
Pale yellow with fresh fruit, citrus and mineral notes, clean finish
Kleine Zalze Bush Vines Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosh 2007/8 3.50 13.95
Soft and creamy, with a hint of tropical fruit and vanilla sweetness
Raimat Albarino Vina 24 Costa del Segre 2007/8, Spain 17.95
A full bodied yet mellow citrus style
Vidal Riesling, Marlborough 2007/8, New Zealand 17.95
A fine example of the Riesling grape, showing lime and floral aromas
Sauvignon Blanc , ‘Southern Lights’ Marlborough, NZ 5.50 22.95
Intense fruit with grassy undertones, crisp acidity and fine texture

 

Fuller Bodied and Oaked Whites

Rosemount Estate ‘Rycroft’ Chardonnay 2005, Australia 4.50 18.95
Light toasty oak balanced by rich fruit; lean, dry finish
Macon Lugny ‘Les Genievres’ Maison Louis Latour, France 22.95
Aromas of lemon, acacia and honey; rounded with a good structure
Chablis 1er Cru, Montee de Tonnerre Dom. Jean Durup, France 45.95
Pure, clean fruit with no oak; intense, upfront fruit with excellent acidity
Meursault ‘Vielles Vignes’, Dom. Vincent Girardin, 2004/5, France 51.95
Richly textured with excellent concentration. Ripe, fresh acidity
Puligny Montrachet ‘Vielles Vignes’, Dom. Vincent Girardin 2004/5 66.95
Exquisite steely power, full-bodied with exceptional balance and length

 

Fruity Juicy Reds

Tierra Merlot, Maule Valley 2006/7, Chile 3.50 13.95
Ripe blackberry aromas with ripe berry flavours and smooth tannins
Valpolicella ‘Alpha Zeta’ , Italy 21.95
Lovely depth of colour with a hint of cherry chocolate on the finish
Fleurie Reserve, Caves Des Producteurs 2006, France 26.95
Good depth of strawberry and raspberry fruit balanced by soft tannins

 

Smooth and Rounded Reds

Kleine Zalze Pinotage, Stellenbosch 2006/7, S Africa 3.75 15.95
Excellent berry fruit flavours and soft tannins
The Lizard Shiraz, Vin de Pays d’Oc 2006, France 4.00 16.95
Smooth and rich with ripe spicy flavours
Castillo de Manzanares, Reserva, La Mancha 2001, Spain 4.35 17.95
Rich with soft, well-intergrated tannnins with a lingering spicy finish
Kleine Zalze, Vineyard Selection Cab Sauv, Stellenbosch 2005/6 19.95
Blackcurrant richness coupled with a soft vanilla barrique character
Vidal Pinot Noir, Hawke’s Bay 2006/7, New Zealand 25.95
Raspberry sweetness showing through a youthful character, yet more structure and complexity developing from barrique-ageing

 

Big, Bold and Spicy Reds

Errázuriz Carmenère, Aconcagua Valley 2007/8, Chile 4.35 18.95
Rich, spicy flavour and firm, ripe tannins
Chateau Musar Red Gaston Hochar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon 8.95 37.95
A big and ripe Bordeaux influenced style, spiced blackcurrant flavours
Elementos’ Shiraz/Malbec 2006, Argentina 16.95
Full-bodied and barrique aged; creamy rich texture with hints of spice
Ravenswood Vintners Blend Zinfandel, California 2005/6, USA 20.95
Rich and spicy with classic black pepper and cherry aromas
Barolo, ‘Revello’, Araldica 2003, Italy 35.95
100% Nebbiolo grape with 3 years ageing in large oak casks. Light red colour with hints of orange; the nose is complex and spicy with a palate that is rich and full-bodied with sweet tannins with a dry finish
Chateauneuf du Pape, Domaine De Vieux Lazerat 2007, France 39.95
An estate Chateauneuf of the highest quality. A big powerful red wine; full bodied, dry, but sweet ripe fruit
Castillo Y Gay, Rioja Gran Reserva 1998, Spain 49.95
Potent aroma, complex and spicy with hints of roasted oak and ripened fruit

 

Refreshing Rosé

Belvino Pinot Grigio Rosato di Pavia 2007/8, Italy 3.75 14.95
Slightly drier in style, full of fresh summer berry fruit aromas
Kleine Zalze, Gamay Noir Rose Coastal Region 2007/8, S Africa 15.95
Salmon coloured rose, bursting with strawberries and raspberries fruit flavours

 

Champagnes

Louis Dornier et Fils Brut, NV 7.50 27.95
Upfront elegance blends with a respectful ageing in bottle
Veuve Cliquot, NV 11.50 47.95
Full, yet dry and has a rich, creamy style with biscuity flavours
Veuve Cliquot, Rose NV 15.50 65.00
Luminous, fresh, pink with aromas of red fruits leading to dried fruits
Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label Rose NV 64.95
Aromas of raspberry, wild strawberry, cherry, and blackberry
Dom Perignon, Brut 135.00
Long and satisfying on the palate with layers of yeasty, nutty flavours. Complex, luxury Grand Cru Champagne made only in the best years