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)
