Wine List

The wine list at The Harbour is full of surprises, with interesting vintages from small, well-respected vineyards across traditional regions and the New World.

There's a full choice of 10 red and 10 white wines, each handpicked from nearby suppliers.

With an emphasis on French varieties, the wine list is chosen specifically to complement the menu; the wines available change often so there is always something new and exciting to try. As with the food, the wine list is priced very fairly, enabling you to enjoy a great meal at a very reasonable price.

White Wines                                           

1.    Alpha Zeta, Garganega   2010      £16.50      £5.10 (glass)
Beautiful and easy to drink.  A fantastic all round food wine from Veneto.

2.    Ponte Del Diavolo, Pinot Grigio   2009      £19.00     £5.60 (glass)
Deliciously aromatic wine from Italy with plenty of exotic fruits and lively zest on the finish.

3.    Loimer “LOIS” Grüner-Veltliner, Austria   2010     £24.00     £6.80 (glass)
Austria’s finest white grape variety, Gruner – Veltliner, Is all about crisp appley flavours with a touch of spiciness, Perfect with Scallops......and one of our favourites!

4.    Rudera Chenin Blanc, South Africa   2009     £26.00     £7.10(glass)
A full bodied Chenin with nut and hay on the nose along side spicy oak. Great with all seafood (and just great on its own)

5.     Macon Davaye, France   2008     £27.50
Full bodied with tropical and stone fruits, also a hint of honey. A thread of minerality keeps it fresh. Proper white Burgundy

6.      Menetou-Salon, France   2009     £28.50
From Sancerre’s neighbouring region in the Loire valley,
this little beauty is 100% Sauvignon with a subtle mineral edge and bags of fruit. A winner from Roger Champault

7.     La Giustiniana ‘Gavi di Gavi’   2006     £30.50
A fresh and clean wine with good concentration on the palate with mineral and citrus notes.

8.     Montagny 1er Cru , France   2009     £32.00                
Jean-Marc Boillot is a outstanding wine maker who previously worked for Olivier Leflaive
before setting up on his own.

9.    Little Beauty, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand   2009     £34.00
From the girl who used to make the wine and run the vineyards at Cloudy Bay. A full array of citrus, green herb and tropical fruit flavours...an amazing nose! This 2009 Sauvignon Blanc is a winner.

10.    Chablis 1er Cru, France   2008      £37.50
Jean-Paul Droin “Vaillons”... Beautiful.                   
              
11.    Pouilly Fuisse, Vieilles Vignes, France   2006     £38.50                    
Domaine des Deux Roches, Full yet fresh with a hint of oak. Fine thread of minerality gives energy and depth
     
12.   Meursault, Domaine Jean Philippe Fichet, France   2005     £45.00                    
A great vintage for M. Fichet.  brilliantly  defined and precise flavours on a satiny texture. The finish goes on and on. Thoughts of this wine makes me thirsty.

Rosé:
La Labelle, Sables Fauves   2009     £20.50     £5.50 (glass)
Chateau Beychevelle Bordeaux, Crisp and refreshing

Champagne & Sparkling Wine:
Laurent Perrier, France     £45.00
Graham Beck Brut Rosé, South Africa      £28.50
This is a real find and we love it!

Red Wines

1.    Alpha Zeta, Corvina, Italy   2009        £16.50        £5.10 (glass)
A classy house wine, supple enough that it can even pair with our ‘meatier’ fish dishes for the more daring.

2.    Ch. La Roche Gaby, France   2004     £24.00     £6.50 (glass)
Rich and elegant.  Ripe redcurrants and Black cherries, this has silky texture and fine length.
Fantastic example of a fine Merlot blend.

3.     Rioja, Izadi Reserva   2006     £27.50     £7.40 (glass)
This fruit driven wine exceeds the `reserva’ requirements.
Old low-yielding bush vines are key to terrific  tempranillo

4.    Rasteau, L’Andeol France   2006      £28.00     £7.50 (glass)
Cotes de Rhones Villages, Grenache                                       
With a touch of Syrah. Green peppers, figs, dark chocolate and spices are all on the palate.

5.    Fleurie, Les Moriers, Domaine, France    2008        £29.50
Michel Chignard's vineyards are bordering Moulin a Vent and produce unusually concentrated and intensely aromatic wine, with a depth of fruit and structure seldom found in Fleurie

6.   The Scribbler Cabernet Shiraz, Australia   2008        £32.00
This Barossa is silky smooth with sweet blackcurrant and Blueberry fruit flavours. A gem of a wine.

7.   Ch. De Fonbel, Grand Cru St. Emilion, France    2006        £36.50
From the owners of the renowned Ch. Ausone. Plenty of plum and cherry character. Silky tannins and subtle oak provide good balance.

8.   Chateauneuf du Pape, France   2005        £39.50
Domaine des Saumades. A refined Châteauneuf du Pape with floral
aromatics and spicy, earthy cassis.

9.    Ch. Batailley, 5th Growth Pauillac, France    2001     £45.00
Dense, textured red and black fruit. Creamy oak and a very
long finish on this fine, elegant wine from a classic vintage

10.    Chambolle Musigny, France    2005     £52.00
Domaine Patrice Rion, Gracefully perfumed with velvety, succulent cherry fruit on the palate. Well structured with a gentle, tannic finish which sets this red burgundy apart from so many others.   

Dessert Wine:

Muscat Beaumes de Venise   2006     £34.00 (bottle)     £22.00 (half)      £7.50 (glass)     
Domaine Durban, Forget any other Muscat you have had before. This is unbelievably fresh, utterly delicious and leaving you wanting more. Simply the best.

Port:
Quinta do Passadouro Ruby Riserva Port, NV Portugal     £6.50 (glass)