Dining
Wine List
We offer an extensive wine selection at the Howard and have hand picked a small selection below for you to look over.
White Wines
SAUVIGNON BLANC, 2007 FAIRTRADE £18.00
Cannonberg Western Cape, South Africa
Made from a small Fairtrade winery in the Western Cape. This wine has a crisp, tight nose of green peppers and citrus fruit lead to a classic palate of tropical notes of apples.
PINOT GRIGIO 2006 £20.00
Villa Doral, Veneto, Italy
A refine nose of pears and peaches is followed by a complex palate and a long, almost nutty finish.
VIOGNIER 2005 £22.00
Domaine Carnaval, Langeuedoc,France
Fragrant aromas but somewhat lighter and drier then its more then its famous Rhone brothers. Limea, honeysuckle and orange peel with spicy tinge to the palate.
SAUVIGNON DE TOURAINE 2006 £22.00
Domaine de la Rochette
An award winning Sauvignon from the heart of the Loire. Crisp gooseberries and a very slightly creamy finish complete this very attractively priced white.
RIESLING DR L 2006 £26.00
Dr Loosen, Mosel
Lovely snap to the peach and citrus notes. It picks up a hint of mineral and shows fine balance and harmony.
CHENIN BLANC, 2006 £30.00
Joostenberg, Paarl
Chenin Blanc is probably the Joostenberg's champion variety - fresh, rich in peach, pineapple, apricot and apple flavours.
PINOT GRIS 2007 £32.00
Mud House, Gisborne
This classic Pinot Gris has all the melon and citrus flavours that are expected in this grape with the added complexity of subtle minerals.
CHABLIS, 2006 £35.00
Domaine Du Colombier
It is a pure and authentic wine vinified and aged in stainless steal tanks to retain all its fresheness and mineral character.
SANCERRE 2006 £35.00
Domaine de la Villaudière
The true home of Sauvignon, along with Pouilly Fumé. A nose of cut grass gives way to typical gooseberry flavours, backed up with a slight hint of blackcurrant on the finish.
POUILLY FUMÉ 2006 £35.00
Domaine Jonathan Pabiot
Very fresh, expressive fragrances of citrus, apricots and grapefruit. A lovely balance of fruit on the palate with mineral, flinty notes; this wine is a pure joy!
SAUVIGNON SEMILLON 2006 £37.00
Cape Mentelle, Western Australia
Heady aromas of passion fruit, orange blossom, ripe lemons and notes of tarragon mingle with a waft of vanilla derived from barrel fermentation. The palate is creamy and textural, with vibrant, flamboyant citrus flavours that finish crisp and clean, with great length and focus
ALBARINO 2006 £38.00
Bodegas Terras Gauda, Rias Baixas
The maritime climate here means that the Albarino grape benefits from the cooling influence of the Atlantic Ocean, allowing vivacious acidity and primary fruit flavours. The wine has an intense aromatic nose of citrus fruits with delicate floral undertones.
CHABLIS 1er Cru Les Fourneaux, 2005 £48.00
Domaine de la Meuliere
From of the better sites in Chablis, delicious honey, ripe apples, citrus and complex lingering mineral notes
SAUVIGNON BLANC 2006 £54.00
Cloudy Bay, Marlborough
Marked by honeyed tropical fruits, nectarines and grapefruit, but you can sense the herbal-jalapeno flavours lurking in the background. Rich and powerful on the palate, long on the finish; Cloudy Bay is on top of its game.
MEURSAULT-CHARMES 1er Cru £80.00
Guy Bocard
A complex bouquet of citrus fruits, honey and hazelnuts blend the rich vanilla oak. A lovely example of this highly sought after wine.
Red Wine
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006 FAIRTRADE £18.00
Cannonberg, Western Cape, South Africa
Another excellent example of the potential of the Cape's vineyards with notes of cherry, cassis and plum
SHIRAZ BENCHMARK 2005 £20.00
Grant Burgh, Barossa, South Australia
Attractive, bright plum wine with ripe blackberry and spicy aromas, Soft tannins intergrades with juice black fruit flavours and a velvety texture
MERLOT ORGANIC 2006 £22.00
Font des Prieurs, Languedoc, France
Soft round varietal fruit on the nose. Enhanced on the palate with berry/cherry fruit character. Well balanced
BORDEAUX SUPERIOR 2004 £25.00
Chateau Lagrange les Tours
Classic claret with soft, plum and black berry nose and palate with good firm yet ripe tannins in the finish.
BARBERA D'ALBA RUVEI 2004/05 £29.00
Marchesi di Barolo, Peidmont
From one of the most important growers in the world famous commune of Barolo, this Barbera has a lovely nose of warm cherries and spice. An ideal match for red meats.
CHIANTI DEI COLLI SENESI 2005 £30.00
Cantine Vittorio Innocenti, Tuscany
Full-bodied with plum and cherry fruit intensity. A lingering finish with spicy notes. A good example of quality Chianti.
PINOT NOIR, 2007 £30.00
Mud House, Marlborough, New Zealand
Clear ruby with highlights of orange. Fresh juicy cherries and strawberries fill the nose and palate, with appealing notes of brown spices to add complexity and lemon zest acidity to build the structure.
MALBEC RESERVA 2000 £35.00
Bodegas, Terrazas, Mendoza
From vineyards high up in Vistalba, the up and coming sub-region of Mendoza, this is a dark, brooding colour, with rich raspberry, red currant and sweet plum flavours, leading to a clean, toasty finish.
RIOJA RESERVA 2000 £39.00
Bodegas Lealtanza, Rioja Alta
A vivacious wine, full bodied with lively acidity typical of the area, giving way to a long and elegant finish.
MERLOT, MEERLUST, STELLENBOSCH 2004 £55.00
Having spent 18 months in oak casks and two years of bottle ageing, this wine shows complex, jammy and spicy aromas. A full bodied and well-balanced wine with rich, deep plum and raisin flavours with soft vanilla notes.
CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE "PARVIS" 2004 £60.00
Domaine Ferraton
This historic town was once the papal seat. It is now better known for it heady, powerful red wines. The vines grow on soil covered in smooth, flat "pudding stones". These retain the warmth of sun, lending a greenhouse effect to the vineyards in otherwise cooler nights. A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, this has a delicious spicy glow of black pepper and cassis.
BAROLO "VINI" 2003 £63.00
Marchesi di Barolo, Peidmont
Arguably one of the finest Estates in Piedmont. A concentrated mouthful of black cherries, stewed fruits and spice.
SARGET DE GRUAUD LAROSE £72.00
2nd wine of Château Gruaud Larose, Saint julien
Surprisingly accessible as well as supple, this St.-Julien reveals a deep plum-purple colour along with a rich bouquet of smoke, roasted vegetables, black currants, plums, liquorice, and Asian spices.
GEVREY CHAMBERTIN "En Jouise" 2003 £84.00
Domaine H. Geoffroy , Côte de Nuits Rich, plummy berry and dark fruit flavors underscored by sweet spice, oak and earth supported by focused, yet gentle tannins.
Rich, plummy berry and dark fruit flavors underscored by sweet spice, oak and earth supported by focused, yet gentle tannins.
CHÂTEAU GRAND PUY LACOSTE, 5EME CRU CLASSE PAUILLAC 1999 £135.00
This wine has a gently toasty cassis nose, followed by elegant blackberry and dark cherry fruit with liquorice hints and good freshness. It is one of the very finest wines in Pauillac, and indeed the whole of Bordeaux.
Rose Wines
ORGANIC ROSE, LO BARTAS 2006 £22.00
Domaine Bassac, Languedoc, France
Made from Cinsault, Tempranillo, Syrah and Cabernet Souvignon, this rose is totally fruit driven, with soft red berries and spicy characters, but it is also balanced by good acidity
RIMAURESQ ROSE 2006 £32.00
Cru Classe Cotes de Provance, France
This Rimauresq Rose is made from Tibouren and that other excellent rose grape Cinsault
PINOT NOIR- ROSE-LOICA £32.00
Vina Leyla, Chile
Delicate and fresh palate with great concentration of flavours and a sharp acidity that keeps the freshness all through the palate.
Sparkling Wine
PROSECCO DI CONEGLIANO NV £28.00
Cantina Bernardi, Veneto, Italy
Made in Veneto in the North East of Italy, famous for Pinot Grigio, this is a delicious sparkling wine, full of refreshing green apples and elderflower. The perfect aperitif.
Sparkling Rose Wine
CREMENT DE LOIRE ROSE £35.00
Domaine Langlois
Under the auspices of Bollinger, This wine is made from Cabernet Franc. The flavours are of ripe Raspberry and blackcurrant with a deliciously fresh and dry finish.
Champagne
GRAND CUVEE BRUT N.V. £45.00
Comte de Dampierre, Champagne
The Dampierre family have been closely tied with the
the production of champagne ever since the seventeenth century
POL ROGER £ 60.00
Pol Roger have some of the deepest and coolest cellars in Epernay, allowing their maturing Champagnes to attain a delicate finesse. Tiny, long lasting bubbles and a crisp, refreshing palate demonstrate its true quality.
Vintage Champagne
POL ROGER VINTAGE RESERVE 1998 £99.00
Made from 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, this wine is soft and fruit driven in its youth, developing great complexity and finesse as it ages.
DOM PERIGNON 1999 £175.00
This cuvée is extraordinarily open and ripe - it hits the palate with such force it is easy to confuse its ripeness with sweetness but then, in Dom Perignon style, it tightens up immensely and finished with great race and refreshing dryness.
Rose Champagne
RUINART ROSE BRUT N.V £67.00
A delicious Champagne full of rose petal, wheat, cherry and citrus notes, all supported by a vivid acidity and chalky texture. An innate sense of power on a lightweight frame.
Port
FINE TAWNY PORT £5.00
Taylors
LATE BOTTLED VINTAGE 2000 £7.00
Fonseca
VINTAGE PORT 'GUIMARAENS' 1988 £9.00
Fonseca
Dessert Wines
L'ANCIENNE CURE 2005 Bottle 37.5cl £22.00
Montbazillac, South West
Typical grapefruit and lime flavours are balanced by good acidity, and a long spicy finish.
TINJA BOTRYTIS SEMILLON 2006 Bottle 37.5cl £32.00
Lowe Estate, New South Wales, Australia
This late harvested Semillon was hand picked from a riverside block after a high degree of natural botrytis infection. Deep bright gold in colour with heady aromatics of apricot, mandarin and vanilla, a lusciously sweet palate with balancing acidity and intergrated oak.
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