The Seafood Restaurant

Aperitifs

Champagne & Sparkling

A restaurant's pouring Champagne is an excellent way to judge the attention to detail of any restaurant. For many years now, we have poured Delamotte NV as our 1st choice house champagne. It comes from impeccable pedigree, from the same stables as Champagne Salon and was founded in 1760. From 100% Grand Cru vineyards, Chardonnay dominant, it is elegant, persistent and offers citrus, white flowers and lemon peel

• Prosecco, Le Dolci Colline NV

  • 125ml GlassGBP 6.00
  • BotlGBP 32.00

• Delamotte Brut, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger NV

  • 125ml GlassGBP 9.00

• Kir Royale

  • 125ml GlassGBP 9.50

Sherry

Sherry makes a fantastic aperitif, whether you prefer sweeter or dryer styles. Manzanilla and Amontillado are thick yet dry as can be – very refreshing. For a treat, the Rich Oloroso (now 22 years old) is a beautiful accompaniment to chocolate desserts or coffee

• Manzanilla, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Bodegas Barbadillo

  • 70ml GlassGBP 3.50

• Amontillado, Bodegas Barbadillo

  • 70ml GlassGBP 3.75

• Dry Oloroso, Gutiérrez Colosia

  • 70ml GlassGBP 6.50

• Rich Oloroso, Emilio Lustau, Añada 1990

  • 70ml GlassGBP 10.00

• Pedro Ximenez, Solera Reserva, 'San Emilio', Emilio Lustau

  • 70ml GlassGBP 6.50

Madeira

• Bual, 10 year old, BarbeitoGBP 6.50

• Sercial, 10 year old, BarbeitoGBP 6.50

Port

Quite a traditional yet outdated aperitif, Port is a lovely start to a meal. Chilled Dry White is what the Portuguese drink and swear by – and I can see why. Expect a lovely off-dry wine that is fortified and full-bodied. If that's too adventurous for you, the Tawny 10 year is beautiful – light bronze in colour with a lengthy palate of stewed plums and spices

• Niepoort Dry White Port, OportoGBP 5.00

  White port is sadly largely ignored but we absolutely love it as an aperitif; dry but rich on the palate

• Quinta De Ventozello Ruby Reserva, PortoGBP 5.50

• Niepoort L B V 2007, OportoGBP 6.50

• Graham's 10 year old Tawny, PortGBP 6.00

Pouring Wines

We absolutely love our wine, and in order to share this passion with our customers we are serving a greater selection of wines, offering more varieties and styles by the glass and in carafe, than anyone in this part of Scotland. Ask us for advice about matching our wines with your food or about our various flights of wines

White

• Macabeu, Tramontane Wines, Côtes Catalanes 2012

  Easy drinking, dry white wine. Floral and citrus notes, with fresh acid

  • 125ml GlassGBP 3.50
  • 250ml CarafeGBP 7.00
  • 375ml CarafeGBP 10.50
  • 500ml CarafeGBP 14.00

• Marsanne, Tahbilk, Central Victoria, Australia 2009

  Age-worthy variety, honeysuckle, stone fruits and a rich, weightiness to the palate. Long elegant finish

  • 125ml GlassGBP 6.50
  • 250ml CarafeGBP 13.00
  • 375ml CarafeGBP 19.50
  • 500ml CarafeGBP 26.00

• Albariño, Orballo, Bodegas La Val, Rias Baixas 2012

  Very fashionable variety at the moment, a must try with seafood

  • 125ml GlassGBP 5.50
  • 250ml CarafeGBP 11.00
  • 375ml CarafeGBP 16.50
  • 500ml CarafeGBP 22.00

• Grüner Veltliner, Federspiel, Domaine Wachau, Austria 2011

  Signature grape of Austria, citrus, white blossom and a hint of spice

  • 125ml GlassGBP 5.50
  • 250ml CarafeGBP 11.00
  • 375ml CarafeGBP 16.50
  • 500ml CarafeGBP 22.00

• Sauvignon Blanc, Mantel Blanco, Rueda 2011

  Perfect for fish dishes, with a fresh juicy acidity and long finish

  • 125ml GlassGBP 5.50
  • 250ml CarafeGBP 11.00
  • 375ml CarafeGBP 16.50
  • 500ml CarafeGBP 22.00

• Bourgogne Blanc, 'Les Setilles', Olivier Leflaive 2010

  A blend of grapes from Puligny and Meursault, this Bourgogne Blanc presents a creamy texture and a zesty, floral nose

  • 125ml GlassGBP 6.35
  • 250ml CarafeGBP 12.70
  • 375ml CarafeGBP 19.05
  • 500ml CarafeGBP 25.85

• Riesling, South 'Pirie', Tasmania 2008

  Ozzie Riesling at its best, fresh clean citrus fruit with stony minerality and hints of development on the nose. Perfect with our Seafood

  • 125ml GlassGBP 5.50
  • 250ml CarafeGBP 11.00
  • 375ml CarafeGBP 16.50
  • 500ml CarafeGBP 22.00

• Chenin Blanc, Secateurs, Swartland, South Africa 2013

  Packed with honeyed, floral and savoury notes, dry yet fresh finish

  • 125ml GlassGBP 4.65
  • 250ml CarafeGBP 9.30
  • 375ml CarafeGBP 13.95
  • 500ml CarafeGBP 18.60

Rosé

• De Grendel, Durbanville, South Africa 2012

  Made from Pinotage and Cabernet Sauvignon this wine shows plenty of red fruit, delicate pink colour and a crisp dry finish

  • 125ml GlassGBP 3.85
  • 250ml CarafeGBP 7.70
  • 375ml CarafeGBP 11.55
  • 500ml CarafeGBP 15.40

Red

• Grenache Noir, Tramontane Wines, Côtes Catalanes 2012

  Ripe fruit and spice, full-bodied with soft round tannins

  • 125ml GlassGBP 3.50
  • 250ml CarafeGBP 7.00
  • 375ml CarafeGBP 10.50
  • 500ml CarafeGBP 14.00

• Chianti Classico, Vignamaggio, Tuscany, Italy 2010

  Classic Chianti, red cherries, savoury notes, with hint of leather

  • 125ml GlassGBP 7.00
  • 250ml CarafeGBP 14.00
  • 375ml CarafeGBP 21.00
  • 500ml CarafeGBP 28.00

• Malbec, Achaval Ferrer, Mendoza, Argentina 2011

  More ripe, juicy and rich than French examples, with chocolaty finish

  • 125ml GlassGBP 7.50
  • 250ml CarafeGBP 15.00
  • 375ml CarafeGBP 22.50
  • 500ml CarafeGBP 30.00

• Ribera del Duero, Reserva, Duron 2006

  Tempranillo from this region is all about structure and purity of fruit

  • 125ml GlassGBP 10.00
  • 250ml CarafeGBP 20.00
  • 375ml CarafeGBP 30.00
  • 500ml CarafeGBP 40.00

• Eradus Pinot Noir, Marlborough 'Awatere Valley`, New Zealand 2012

  Spicy tobacco, berry and savoury nose, soft ripe tannins and full-body

  • 125ml GlassGBP 7.50
  • 250ml CarafeGBP 15.00
  • 375ml CarafeGBP 22.50
  • 500ml CarafeGBP 30.00

• Mont Du Toit, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa 2006

  Bordeaux blend, deep dark fruit and spice, ripe but sophisticated

  • 125ml GlassGBP 7.65
  • 250ml CarafeGBP 15.30
  • 375ml CarafeGBP 22.95
  • 500ml CarafeGBP 30.60

• Château La Courolle 2010

  This very accessible Saint Emilion has smooth, gentle tannins and lightly spiced flavours, at an accessible price

  • 125ml GlassGBP 7.00
  • 250ml CarafeGBP 14.00
  • 375ml CarafeGBP 21.00
  • 500ml CarafeGBP 28.00

Champagne

Most Non-Vintage champagne is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Chardonnay provides elegance and refinement; Pinot Noir produces berries and fat bubbles; Pinot Meunier adds a floral nose and appeal. Blanc de Blancs is made from entirely from Chardonnay, being the only white grape. Champagnes such as Bollinger tend to favour more Pinot Noir in their blend. A Blanc de Noirs is a champagne made from both Pinot Noir and Meunier, which are both red grapes producing white juice

Non-Vintage

• Delamotte NV

  • BtlGBP 48.00

• Joseph Perrier, Cuvée Royale Brut NV

  • BtlGBP 50.00

• Pierre Mignon, Grande Réserve Brut NV

  • BtlGBP 65.00

• Pol Roger Brut NV

  • BtlGBP 70.00

• Joseph Perrier, Cuvée Royale, Blanc De Blancs Brut NV

  • BtlGBP 80.00

• Laurent-Perrier, Ultra Brut NV

  • BtlGBP 80.00

• Krug, Grand Cuvée NV

  • BtlGBP 275.00

Grower's Champagnes

• Champagne Maillart, Brut Platine NV

  A Pinot dominant blend (up to 80%) with a lot of reserve wines added and 10g/l of dosage. A beautiful creamy palate of hazelnuts and toastiness

  • BtlGBP 60.00

• Champagne Larmandier-Bernier, Tradition Premier Cru NV

  This contains 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir. It is Extra Brut which allows up to 6g/l of dosage which makes this leaner, more elegant and fresh. Think of spiced apples

  • BtlGBP 70.00

• Jacques Selosse 'Version Originale', Extra Brut NV

  A remarkable Blanc de Blancs from multi-vintages, very low dosage of 1.5g/l, 5 years bottle age before disgorging, a cult wine from a cult winemaker, the son of Jacques, Anselme Selosse. Only 300 cases made

  • BtlGBP 165.00

Rosé

• Delamotte Rosé NV

  • BtlGBP 75.00

Vintage

"Salon 1990 is perfect. I scored it 10/10 and felt that that wasn't enough. The baked citrus fruit with sweet herbs, white peach, some honeydew melon." – The Tasting Note Blog. Says it all. If that doesn't convince you, the 2002 vintage is currently being hailed as one of the all-time greats

• Delamotte, Blanc de Blancs 1999

  • BtlGBP 85.00

• Joseph Perrier, Cuvée Royale, Brut Vintage 2002

  • BtlGBP 115.00

• Pol Roger Brut Vintage 2002

  • BtlGBP 135.00

• Joseph Perrier, Cuvée Joséphine Brut 2002

  • BtlGBP 170.00

• Salon, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger 1997

  • BtlGBP 290.00

• Salon, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger 1990

  • BtlGBP 395.00

• Cristal, Louis Roederer 2002

  • BtlGBP 395.00

Rosé Wines

• De Grendel, Durbanville, South Africa 2012GBP 23.00

• Côtes du Rhône, E.Guigal, France 2009GBP 39.00

• Miraval, Côtes de Provence, Perrin, France 2012GBP 59.00

White Wines

France

Loire Valley

The Loire produces some terrific seafood wines mainly from the Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc grapes; racing acidity, lemon freshness and minerality are keywords for this region

• Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine 'sur lie', Jean François Guilbaud 2011GBP 29.00

  These two wines are made from Chenin Blanc, and show the versatility of this grape variety. Minerality is key but Chenin provides hints of honeysuckle and richness. The 2006 Savennières is dry, the 1999 'moelleux' is sweet, and so is the Vouvray 'moelleux'. Both the moelleux have an amazing apple acidity which work with sweeter dishes

• Savennières, Clos du Papillon, Domaine des Baumard 2006GBP 64.00

• Savennières, Clos du Papillon, Pierre Soulez, 'Moelleux' 1999GBP 45.00

• Vouvray, Clos Berger, Demi-Sec 2012GBP 27.00

• Vouvray, Clos Baudoin, Prince Poniatowski, 'Moelleux' 1996GBP 60.00

  These next wines are all 100% Sauvignon Blanc, renowned for the minerality and flintiness

• Sauvignon Blanc, Mont de Joie 2011GBP 31.00

• Sancerre, Domaine de la Grande Maison 2012GBP 40.00

• Pouilly Fumé, Les Chaumiennes, A&E Figeat 2012GBP 40.00

• Pouilly Fumé, La Demoiselle de Bourgeois, Henri Bourgeois 2010GBP 52.00

Bordeaux

Bordeaux has recently recaptured our imagination with their white wines. They are dominated by the Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grape varietals

• Bordeaux Sauvignon, Chateau Haut Pougnon 2011GBP 23.00

• Graves, Chateau Haut-Peyrous 2010GBP 47.00

Burgundy

Chardonnay is the theme in Burgundy, and it offers wide range of styles, from your elegant and fruity Puligny-Montrachets to the Buttery and rich Meursault, further south into the Macon you find bright tropical fruit and a healthy touch of oak

Chablis

Jean Claude Bessin's Chablis is outstanding. Fruit is hand-harvested, rigorously selected and carefully made into the best and most consistent Chablis we know

• Chablis, Vincent Dampt ` 2012GBP 40.00

• Chablis, 1er Cru "Montmains", Jean Claude Bessin 2011GBP 60.00

Bourgogne Blanc

• Bourgogne Blanc, 'Les Setilles', Olivier Leflaive 2010GBP 38.00

• Bourgogne Blanc, Domaine Leflaive 2009GBP 100.00

  This one is a absolute gem. Amazing freshness, depth and length for a generic Bourgogne Blanc

Saint-Aubin

• Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly, Olivier Leflaive 2010GBP 66.00

Puligny-Montrachet & Chassagne-Montrachet

• Puligny-Montrachet, Francois Carillon 2010GBP 85.00

• Puligny-Montrachet, 1er Cru 'Clavoillon', Domaine Leflaive 2005GBP 195.00

• Chassagne-Montrachet, 1er Cru 'Les Macherelles', Francois Carillon 2010GBP 135.00

• Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Cru, Domaine Leflaive 2006GBP 470.00

Meursault

• Meursault, 1er Cru 'Les Poruzots', Olivier Leflaive 2010GBP 115.00

Côte De Beaune Grand Cru

• Corton-Charlemagne, Grand Cru, Bonneau du Martray 2006GBP 250.00

  From the biggest name in Corton, these wines are big, creamy, toffee-nosed, butterscotch belters

Côte Châlonnaise

• Montagny 1er Cru Bonneveaux, Olivier Leflaive 2010GBP 48.00

• Rully 1er Cru Rabourcé, Olivier Leflaive 2010GBP 49.00

Côte Mâconnaise

• Saint Véran, Joseph Drouhin 2010GBP 36.00

• Macon-Verzé, Domaine Leflaive 2010GBP 85.00

  This wine from Domaine Leflaive, along with Les Setilles is a great deal. I buy them 'en primeur', lay them down for a few years before we list them with a bit of maturity

• Aligoté de Bouzeron, Domaine A & P de Villaine 2008GBP 47.00

  From the stables of Domaine Romanee-Conti, here is the best Aligoté in the world. Think of this as more of a premier cru Burgundy, amazing structure, length, purity of fruit

Rhône

• Côtes du Rhône Blanc, Domaine de la Janasse 2011GBP 38.00

• Viognier, Domaine des Granges de Mirabel, M.Chapoutier 2011GBP 43.00

• Condrieu, E. Guigal 2011GBP 120.00

Languedoc-Roussillon

The Languedoc has become another of our favourite regions, which is producing some fantastic red, rosé and white wines for brilliant value for money. The variety and the breadth of styles mean that you can keep coming back and finding something new. The varietals here are Grenache Blanc and Gris, Viognier, Picpoul, Marsanne, Roussane and Macabeu, which is known as Viura in Spain and used for white Rioja

• Muscat sec, Tramontane Wines, Côtes Catalanes 2012GBP 20.00

• Macabeu, Tramontane Wines, Côtes Catalanes 2012GBP 20.00

• Petit Gris, Consolation Wines, Côtes Catalanes 2012GBP 36.00

• Sauvignon & Gros Manseng, Domaine Horgelus, Côtes de Gascogne 2012GBP 24.00

  A very pretty blend with a gorgeous floral bouquet and great acidity. A real find

• Côtes du Roussillon Blanc, Mas Cristine, Côtes du Roussillon 2010GBP 24.00

  This wine is made from Marsanne, Roussane and Grenache Gris, with a touch of Macabeu and Carignan Blanc. 50% of the wine is fermented in oak and aged there until spring of the following year

• Picpoul de Pinet, Domaine des Lauriers, Languedoc 2011GBP 25.00

• Viognier, Delas Frères, Vin de Pays d'Oc 2011GBP 27.00

  A subtle, wine, with a gentle, slightly heavier mouth-feel. A slightly floral aroma and stone fruit notes of peaches, apricots and almonds. Excellent quality, for price

Alsace

• Riesling, Trimbach, Ribeauville 2010GBP 48.00

  Making wine since 1626 Domaine Trimbach is not only one of the oldest wineries in Alsace but also arguably one of the greatest producers of Riesling in the world. This wine shows fine mineral fragrance, with under ripe pineapple and floral notes, lemon and peach on the palate, with a lingering, clean and dry finish

• Pinot Blanc, Réserve, Domaine Weinbach, Kaysersberg 2009GBP 54.00

• Gewurztraminer, Rolly Gassmann, Rorschwihr 2009GBP 47.00

• Pinot Gris, A360P, Domaine Ostertag, 2009GBP 110.00

  This is a wine that truly justifies the price. A high level of quality and precision, in the making and vine selection, shows in the finished product -, well-balanced and aromatic and a true privilege to enjoy, a perfect accompaniment to our subtle, yet complex, fish dishes – bringing- out the best in each

Germany

These wines are very well made, with a typical German acidity. They offer freshness, a lightness and zingy Granny Smith apple flavours. The Siegel was made by Ernst Loosen of Dr Loosen fame, one of Germany's star winemakers, as was our recently discovered German Gewurztraminer

• Riesling, Schloss Schonborn, Rheingau 2010GBP 32.00

• Riesling, Siegel, Mosel 2011GBP 28.00

• Gewurztraminer, Villa Wolf, Ernst Loosen, Pfalz 2011GBP 28.00

• Pinot Gris, Villa Wolf, Ernst Loosen, Pfalz 2012GBP 28.00

Austria

• Pinot Blanc, Höpler, Burgenland 2008GBP 36.00

• Grüner Veltliner Federspiel 'Terrassen', Domaine Wachau 2011GBP 32.00

  As a variety that is fast gaining in popularity, 'GV', is not only fashionable, it is fresh, clean and slightly restrained. A wine that can be enjoyed on its own, or with a variety of white meats and fish

Italy

Italian whites tend to all have a similar almondy, mineral nuance to them, with a really clean freshness and acidic bite which makes them beautiful food wines

Piedmont

• Gavi, La Battistina, Nuovo Luadro 2012GBP 42.00

Lombardy

• Pinot Grigio, Mirabello, Provincie di Pavia 2012GBP 21.00

Alto Adige

• Sauvignon, Sudtirol, Alois Lageder 2011GBP 38.00

Veneto

• Soave, Classico, Brognoligo, Cecilia Beretta 2011GBP 29.00

• Soave, Pieropan 2011GBP 45.00

Marche

• Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi, San Lorenzo, Fattoria 2012GBP 33.00

Umbria

• Orvieto, Terre Vineate, Palazzone 2009GBP 30.00

Spain

Galicia

• Albariño, Orballo, Bodegas La Val, Rias Baixas 2012GBP 32.00

• Albariño, Gomariz X, Ribeiro 2011GBP 40.00

Basque Country

• Bizkaiko Txakolina, Itsas Mendi 2011GBP 43.00

  Racy acidity and fresh lemon make this a perfect wine for light and salty dishes. If you like Picpoul de Pinet you will love this wine

Rueda

• Verdejo, Ermita Veracruz, Rueda 2012GBP 36.00

• Rueda Blanco, Marqués De Riscal 2011GBP 26.00

  85% Verdejo, 15% Viura. Bright with grapefruit and a touch of lychee and grapefruit peel. A mixture of tropical fruit aromas and hints of fennel and fresh green grass

• Sauvignon Blanc 'Mantel Blanco', Alvarez y Diez, Rueda 2011GBP 33.00

Rioja

• Rioja Blanco, Luis Cañas 2010GBP 29.00

Portugal

Portugal produces a great deal of wine that is often overlooked, ranging from crisp dry whites with a hint of saltiness and liveliness about them to heavier oaked wines with more body and structure to them

• Fernao Pires Blanco, Quinta do Alqueve, Ribatejo 2010GBP 23.00

• Quinta de Ventozelo Branco, Douro 2011GBP 28.00

  This is an unoaked blend dominated by Moscatel; a very aromatic and appealing nose, with a creamy rounded palate which is great with our lighter dishes

Australia

Australian wines has changed greatly over the last decade, gone are the days of over ripe, over oaked and overly boozy wines, the wines from 'down under` are now much more about elegance, balance and using the abundance of ancient bush vines at their disposal to create expressive and concentrated wines

Hunter Valley

• Semillon, Old Broke Block, Glenguin Estate 2007GBP 38.00

South Australia

• Viognier, Yalumba, Eden Valley 2010GBP 45.00

• Chardonnay, Mountadam, Barossa 2012GBP 32.00

Victoria

• Marsanne, Tahbilk, Central Victoria 2009GBP 38.00

Western Australia

• Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc, Eagle Vale, Margaret River 2012GBP 39.00

Tasmania

• Pirie South, Riesling 2008GBP 33.00

  Australian Riesling at its best loads of citrus fruit, stony mineral notes and a razor like acidity on the palate

New Zealand

Marlborough

• Sauvignon Blanc, Ana, Marlborough 2013GBP 35.00

  Beautiful New Zealand style Sauvignon Blanc, lovely fresh and fruit forward nose and crisp and clean on the palate

Hawkes Bay

• Chardonnay, Trinity Hill, Hawkes Bay 2011GBP 36.00

Nelson

• Chardonnay, Neudorf, Nelson 2011GBP 60.00

  An array of citrus, mineral and white peach flavours, with bread crust and bran notes from the sensitive use of oak. Full malolactic gives the perfect fruit lovely texture. Great quality New World winemaking at its best

South Africa

Coastal Region

• Chenin Blanc, Secateurs, Swartland 2012GBP 28.00

• Riesling, Jordan, Stellenbosch 2011GBP 33.00

• Chardonnay, Simonsig, Stellenbosch 2010GBP 30.00

Elgin

Cooler conditions, help wines from this region retain acidity, freshness and purity of fruit

• Sauvignon Blanc, Iona, 2010GBP 38.00

• Chardonnay, Hamilton Russell, Hemel-en-Aarde 2011GBP 70.00

  One of the best expressions of Chardonnay outside of Burgundy. Intense yet elegant, with lovely use of oak

USA

Washington State

• Dry Riesling, Chateau Ste Michelle, Columbia Valley, Washington 2011GBP 40.00

• Gewürtztraminer, Chateau Ste Michelle, Columbia Valley, Washington 2010GBP 40.00

  These two are fantastic value: bright, lively and very well-made. Both are off-dry (despite the name) with the Riesling slightly lighter. In the Gewürtz expect quince and blossom

California

• Viognier, Wilson Vineyard, The Crusher, Don Sebastiani & Sons, Clarksburg 2011GBP 28.00

  Clarksburg is situated just east of Napa and is offering some amazing value for money

• Sauvignon Blanc, Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley, California 2010GBP 76.00

• Chardonnay, Camino Cellars, Monterey county 2010GBP 38.00

• Chardonnay, Schug, Carneros Estate Winery 2011GBP 80.00

Chile

The simple reason we love these wines, is because there is a strong French influence in the winemaking, which means that there is complexity, minerality and depth

• Sauvignon Blanc, Casa Lapostolle, Rapel Valley 2012GBP 29.00

• Chardonnay, Casa Lapostolle, Rapel Valley 2011GBP 29.00

Argentina

• Torrontés 'Serie A', Zuccardi, Mendoza 2010GBP 29.00

• Chardonnay, Felino Viña Cobos, Mendoza 2012GBP 40.00

  The wines from Vina Cobos have been trail-blazing a new path, predominantly due to the fact that Paul Hobbs, Californian wine-maker extraordinaire, is in charge of vinification here in his joint venture with 2 Argentinians. Stunning wines, high altitude acidity, intelligent use of oak; a great package

Red Wines

France

Bordeaux

The Bordeaux wines on this page are from the Left Bank, as opposed to the Right Bank. The Left Bank is further divided into the Médoc and the Graves regions, with the Médoc to the north. The Left Bank is dominated by the Cabernet Sauvignon grape with a smaller percentage of Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc used to make up the typical 'Bordeaux Blend.' Legally winemakers are still allowed to use Malbec and Carignan although very few still do. The soils make a huge difference, and here they are mainly gravelly soil with the communes of SaintEstèphe and Pauillac being more powerful due to the sediment from the Gironde river. Saint-Julien and Margaux, even-more-so, produce more feminine reds

Saint-Estèphe

• Château Capbern Gasqueton, Cru Bourgeois 2009GBP 65.00

  This is one of Jancis Robinson's top 2009 Bordeaux picks, made by the team of Chateau Calon-Segur, next door, densely planted, prime vineyards; 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc

• Château Phélan Ségur, Cru Bourgeois 2004GBP 90.00

Pauillac

• Château Grand-Puy-Ducasse, 5ème Cru Classé 1996GBP 180.00

• Château Pontet-Canet, 5ème Cru Classé 2006GBP 150.00

• Château Lafite-Rothschild, 1er Cru Classé 1996GBP 2,500.00

  This is the possibly one of the greatest wines ever produced. I bought a case to celebrate the birth of my first daughter. 100 Parker points well deserved

Saint-Julien

• Clos du Marquis, 2nd wine of Léoville-Las-Cases 2007GBP 95.00

• Château Léoville-Poyférré, 2ème Cru Classé 1985GBP 220.00

• Château Léoville-Las-Cases, 2ème Cru Classé 1999GBP 240.00

• Château Léoville-Barton, 2ème Cru Classé 1999GBP 220.00

Margaux

• Château Margaux, 1er Cru Classé 1995GBP 850.00

Pessac-Leognan

Pessac-Leognan is found just south of the city of Bordeaux in the Graves region. The appellation is fairly recent, dating to 1987. Before then, the area was part of the Graves AOC, and known informally as Haut Graves. In the mid-seventeenth century Chateau Haut Brion became the first chateau of international renown, being praised by Samuel Pepys in 1663, while the Medoc was still a swamp. Chateau le Thil Comte Clary was bought by Chateau Smith Haut Lafite in 2012 and continues is upward trajectory, offering great claret at affordable prices

• Château Haut Brion, 1er Cru Classé 1995GBP 900.00

France

Bordeaux

These Bordeaux wines come from the Right Bank. They are dominated by the Merlot grape but often feature some Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc. The soils here are more limestone and clay affected. The wines of Pomerol have earned a cult following, with many attracting a lot of interest on the investment markets. They tend to be smooth and opulent wines, and are ideal for drinking with beef

Pomerol

• L'Hospitalet de Gazin 2008GBP 75.00

  This is the second wine from the renowned Château Gazin, neighbour of Petrus

• Château Certan de May 2004GBP 140.00

• Château Latour à Pomerol 2005GBP 180.00

Saint-ÉMilion

The incredible properties of the JP Moueix estates, not only include Petrus, Trotanoy, Hosanna but also Magdelaine and Latour à Pomerol

• Château La Courolle 2010GBP 42.00

• Les Songes de Magdelaine, 2nd wine of Chateau Magdelaine, 1er Grand Cru Classé 2008GBP 75.00

• Château Magdelaine, 1er Grand Cru Classé 1999GBP 175.00

• Château Cheval Blanc, 1er Grand Cru Classé A 1998GBP 900.00

  This was the top scoring wine when my second daughter was born, beautifully round, plummy, with great structure; I'm describing the wine obviously, not my daughter

Loire Valley

What do most of our French visitors drink at The Seafood Restaurant? Well, it is Saumur Champigny! They love drinking Cabernet Franc with fish. It produces a light, fruity wine with good structure and a touch of vegetal smells. The Saint Nick is Cab Franc too. The other common red grape varietal from the Loire is Pinot Noir, which is used to make red Sancerre in a very similar style to the Saumur or other Cabernet Franc wines, but without the veggie notes

• Sancerre, Chaumeau-Balland et Fils 2010GBP 40.00

• St-Nicolas- de-Bourgueil, Domaine du Bourg 2010GBP 40.00

Burgundy

As Chardonnay is to white Burgundy, so Pinot Noir is to red. The northern half, the Côte de Nuits, generally produces deeper wines with more intensity, whereas the Côte de Beaune wines have a lighter feel to them. Typical fruit flavours are of cherries, red currants, wild strawberries with a hint of farmyard smells

Côte De Nuits

• Marsannay, Domaine Trapet Père & Fils 2011GBP 75.00

• Nuits-St-Georges, Terrasses, Garmot 2006GBP 95.00

• Chambertin Grand Cru, Domaine Trapet Père & Fils 2004GBP 210.00

Côte De Beaune

• Côte de Beaune Villages, Olivier Leflaive 2008GBP 45.00

• Chorey-Lès-Beaune, Les Beaumonts, Domaine Arnoux 2009GBP 48.00

• Blagny, 'La Pièce sous le Bois', Domaine Matrot 2008GBP 100.00

• Volnay 'Fremiet', Domaine Marquis d'Angerville 2009GBP 120.00

• Pommard 'Combes Dessus', Domaine Marquis d'Angerville 2008GBP 120.00

Côte Châlonnaise

• Mercurey 'Les Montots', Domaine A. & P. De Villaine 2010GBP 55.00

• Rully 'La Bergerie`, Roland Sounit 2010GBP 42.00

Beaujolais

Here the Gamay grape rules the roost. Although Beaujolais is further south than the Côte d'Or (the name of both the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune), and being further south in the northern hemisphere means warmer weather, it also stands to reason that the grapes have to be harvested earlier and therefore do not have the time to develop complexity and depth of flavour. Gamay has traditionally made light and fruity early drinking wines, but more and more the techniques used by the master winemakers in Burgundy are being successfully implemented thus the standard of Beaujolais is and has shot up over the last decade

• Fleurie, 'Grille-Midi', Chateau de Raousset 2011GBP 37.00

• Morgon, 'Les Charmes', Domaine Ferraud 2010GBP 36.00

Rhône Valley

The Rhône Valley is clearly split into two sub-regions with distinct vinicultural traditions. The Northern Rhône has a continental climate and is dominated by the Syrah (or Shiraz) red grape and the Viognier white grape varietals, and there is often a dash of Viognier permitted into the red wine blend depending on the appelation. The Mediterranean climate of the Southern Rhône favours grape varietals such as Grenache Noir, Mouvèdre, Cinsault and Carignan. Fabulous robust wines from the south, whereas the north produces silky smooth Syrahs

Northern Rhône

• Crozes Hermitage, Domaine Etienne Pochon 2009GBP 35.00

• Cote-Rotie, Saint Cosme, Louis et Cherry Barruol 2001GBP 85.00

• Ermitage 'Le Pavillon', M. Chapoutier 2001GBP 250.00

Southern Rhône

• Côtes Du Rhône Villages, Séguret, Les Coteaux Schisteux, Boutinot 2009GBP 36.00

• Gigondas, La Gille, Perrin & Fils 2008GBP 60.00

• Châteauneuf Du Pape, Château La Nerthe 2006GBP 110.00

Languedoc-Roussillon

This region has become one of our favourites, partly due to our friendship with a terrific wine maker who used to live and study in St Andrews. The reds from this region are an expression of Grenache Noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignon predominantly. The two Consolation wines are ones to behold: Powerful and interesting expressions of single varietals, they will not disappoint

• Collioure Rouge, Tramontane 2009GBP 29.00

• Côtes du Roussillon Rouge, Mas Cristine 2010GBP 26.00

  60% Syrah, 40% Grenache Noir

• 'Dog Strangler' Mourvèdre, Consolation Wines, Côtes du Roussillon 2009GBP 50.00

• Grenache Noir, Tramontane Wines, Côtes Catalanes 2012GBP 20.00

• 'L'Infidèle', Mas Cal Demoura, Coteaux du Languedoc 2008GBP 40.00

Cahors

• Château du Cèdre, Verhaeghe & Fils 2008GBP 45.00

  100% Malbec, therefore maybe not the best to go with your steamed lemon sole, but if you want to show the Argentinians how to make great dark and robust Malbecs, then look no further

Italy

Italy, on our list, represents great value; it also represents great depth of wine-making and breadth of variety. Italian reds are traditionally characterised by cherry flavours, but they also have a lively acidity – perfect for food

• Nero d'Avola, Il Meridione, Sicily 2011GBP 20.00

• Valpolicella Superiore, Cecilia Beretta, Veneto 2009GBP 33.00

• Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Costasera, Masi, Veneto 2008GBP 68.00

• Chianti Classico, Vignamaggio, Terre di Prenzano, Tuscany 2010GBP 42.00

• Barbera d'Asti, Fiulot, Prunotto, Piedmont 2012GBP 32.00

• Barolo Flori, Araldica, Piedmont 2009GBP 40.00

• Etna Rosso, Tenuta delle Terre Nere, Sicily 2012GBP 37.00

  This is a wine that, having tasted it, we just had to have it on our list. Made from Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, from low yielding vineyards, Etna Rosso presents itself as 'fresh, fragrant, beautifully slender and with a fine grip'. It also has a rich complexity that excites and gives pleasure, in one. A must have

Spain

Spain produces powerful and robust wines, which usually show intense cherry and blackberry with notes of pepper and spices and lengthy tannins. Rioja, which has a complicated ageing system, uses predominantly the Tempranillo grape with lots of oak. Ribera del Duero is similar, with complex and lengthy oak ageing processes and the Tempranillo grape, but presents a more fruit-forward style

• Rioja, Crianza, Luis Cañas 2008GBP 36.00

• Rioja, Reserva 'Seleccion de Familia', Luis Cañas 2006GBP 58.00

• Ribera Del Duero 'Lu&Be', Dominio de Caïr 2009GBP 46.00

• Ribera Del Duero, Reserva, Duron 2006GBP 60.00

• Psi, Ribera Del Duero, Dominio de Pingus 2009GBP 80.00

• Cabernet Sauvignon, 'Mas La Plana', Torres, Penedès 2006GBP 85.00

Portugal

• Quinta De Ventozelo Reserva, Douro 2008GBP 32.00

• Flor de Maio, Mayflower, Alentejano 2010GBP 27.00

Australia

Australian wines can never be discounted – from big powerful wines from the Barossa Valley to more delicate styles like that of the McLaren Valley there is plenty of choice. The Stella Bella is a calmer style than that of Barossa in the South, and their Cabernet Merlot blend is a marvel. Expect a cooler anise and eucalyptus touch (it is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon) with well-blended oak touch to the palate of blackcurrant and blueberries

• Shiraz or Syrah, Domaine Tournon, Chapoutier, Victoria 2009GBP 36.00

• Grenache, Bush Vine, Yalumba 2011GBP 37.00

  Barossa's Hot Continental climate gives beautiful ripe fruit and the old bush vines (between 35 and 70 years old) lend complexity and concentration of flavours to the wines from this region. Lovely red fruit and spice on the nose, with a structured yet elegant mouth feel and finish.Barossa's Hot Continental climate gives beautiful ripe fruit and the old bush vines (between 35 and 70 years old) lend complexity and concentration of flavours to the wines from this region. Lovely red fruit and spice on the nose, with a structured yet elegant mouth feel and finish

• Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, Stella Bella, Margaret River 2008GBP 42.00

• First Growth, Terra Rossa, Parker Coonawarra Estate 2001GBP 130.00

  A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, grown on the famous red soils of Coonawarra, along with a terrific vintage make this wine a collector's dream, especially as the founder, Mr Parker, passed away a few years ago

New Zealand

Pinot Noir is every wine-makers dream baby. It is the prima donna of grapes, fussy to grow, difficult to vinify but when you get it right, you are rewarded with silky smooth, elegant wines. Otago has intensity, power and high extraction to create a far denser style than the Côtes de Beaune in Burgundy. Spectacular Pinot Noir is now being produced in this cooler climate with Felton Road leading the way. Martinborough on the North Island with its warm microclimate produces smooth fruit-forward Pinot, while Hawkes Bay produces robust and impressive Chardonnay and Syrah

• Pinot Noir, Eradus, Marlborough, Awatere Valley 2012GBP 45.00

• Pinot Noir 'Bannockburn', Felton Road, Central Otago 2010GBP 85.00

• Syrah, Gimblett Gravels, Trinity Hill, Hawkes Bay 2008GBP 55.00

South Africa

Often brushed aside for producing wines that don't integrate their alcoholic content very well South Africa can be misunderstood. Impressive wines can be found, from big blends like that of Badenhorst or the Mont du Toit, which is oak aged for 23 months, to delicate single varietals like Antonij Rupert's Cabernet Franc. Expect vegetal notes in this wine with a lighter texture on the palate and a lengthy smooth finish with dancing tannins. The Raats Original Cabernet Sauvignon is award-winning and completely surprised me with its light style and impressive composure

• The SMV, Simonsig, Stellenbosch 2010GBP 30.00

• Cabernet Franc, Raats Family, Stellenbosch 2010GBP 46.00

• Mont du Toit, Cape of Good Hope (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz) 2006GBP 48.00

• MR "mvemveraats", De Compostella 2011GBP 115.00

  Two of South Africa's leading winemakers Bruwer Raats and Mzokhona Mvemve put their skill and knowledge together in creating this 'Bordeaux blend'. 96 points from Robert Parker in The Wine Advocate, makes this one of South Africa's highest rated wines to date. Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot give this wine a beautiful flavour profile, well integrated oak and good structure. Can compete with some of the best from the Old World

• Pinot Noir, Family Vineyards, Newton Johnson, Upper Hemel en Aarde Valley 2011GBP 56.00

USA

The United States is one of my favourite regions. California produces reds that have really blown me away, both in terms of quality and value for money, especially when compared to French counterparts. Our two 'flagship' Bordeaux blend reds here are marvels to behold. We are very proud of our more interesting varietals here also – Bonny Doon's Syrah Le Pousseur is remarkable and shows off the maker's quirky approach to wine-making. The vineyards are further south than Napa and Sonoma and are based around Santa Cruz and the Central Coast. A warmer climate lends the wine to a more fruit-forward style, yet Bonny Doon manage to deliver a wine that is fresh and elegant

California

• Petite Sirah, Grower's Selection, The Crusher, Don Sebastiani & sons, Clarksburg 2011GBP 28.00

• Lytton Springs, Ridge, Sonoma County [Zinfandel, Petit Syrah, Carignan] 2009GBP 75.00

• HDV, 'Belle Cousine', Hyde Vineyard, Napa Valley 2006GBP 125.00

  This is an interesting marriage of talent; Aubert & Pamela de Villaine from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti in Burgundy and Larry Hyde from the Napa Valley. The wine is named in Honour of Pamela, who is Larry's 'belle cousine'. Intense jet-ruby Merlot-dominant blend, with a tight rim, this is rather assertive on the nose - a certain savoury character complemented by earthy minerals, hints of dark chocolate and pepper. The palate reveals dark fruit, underpinned by chewy, fine-grained tannins. Good weight and balanced, shine through obvious muscle and innate power – impressive

• Syrah 'Le Pousseur', Bonny Doon, Santa Cruz 2007GBP 47.00

Chile

• Carménère, Santa Rita, D.O Central Valley 2008GBP 28.00

• Cabernet Sauvignon, Casa Lapostolle, Rapel Valley 2010GBP 29.00

Argentina

• Bonarda, Zuccardi, Mendoza 2008GBP 32.00

• Cabernet Sauvignon, Felino Viña Cobos, Mendoza 2009GBP 40.00

• Malbec, Achaval Ferrer, Mendoza 2011GBP 45.00

Dessert Wines

• Coteaux Du Layon, 'Carte D'Or', Domaine des Baumard, Loire 2010

  • Glass (125ml)GBP 8.00
  • 1/2 BottleGBP 24.00

• Château Briatte, Sauternes, France 2007

  • Glass (125ml)GBP 9.00
  • BottleGBP 54.00

• Banyuls 'Tradition', Tramontane Wines

  • Glass (125ml)GBP 5.50
  • BottleGBP 33.00

• Museum Muscat, Yalumba, South Eastern Australia

  • Glass (125ml)GBP 15.00
  • 37.5cl BottleGBP 45.00

• Tokaji Aszu, Royal Tokaji, 5 Puttonyos 2007

  • Glass (125ml)GBP 15.00
  • 50cl BottleGBP 60.00

• Quarts de Chaume, Domaine des Baumard, Loire 2006

  This wine is from the Loire Valley and is made from 100% Chenin Blanc. Beautiful poise, structure and length matched with the perfect blend of acidity and sweetness make this one of the best dessert wines on offer

  • 1/2 BottleGBP 70.00

• Vouvray Moelleux, Clos Baudoin, Prince Poniatowski 1996

  • BottleGBP 60.00

• Vin De Constance, Klein Constantia, Estate Wine 2001

  • 50cl BottleGBP 195.00

Port

• Niepoort Dry White, Oporto

  • Glass (70ml)GBP 5.50

• Niepoort LBV 2007, Oporto

  • Glass (70ml)GBP 6.50

• Quinta de Ventozelo, Ruby Reserva, Porto

  • Glass (70ml)GBP 5.50
  • BottleGBP 50.00

• Graham's 10 year old Tawny, Port

  • Glass (70ml)GBP 6.00
  • BottleGBP 65.00

• Graham's Vintage 1966

  • BottleGBP 220.00

Half Bottles

White

• Pouilly-Fumé, Henri Bourgeois, Loire, France 2010GBP 18.00

Champagne

• Joseph-Perrier, Brut Royal NVGBP 25.00

Magnums

White

• Meursault-Perrières 1er Cru, Pierre Matrot, Burgundy 2006GBP 170.00

Red

• Château Léoville-Las-Cases, Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 1982GBP 1,350.00

Champagne

• Joseph Perrier Cuvée Royale NVGBP 100.00

• Laurent-Perrier Brut NVGBP 130.00

Drinks Menu

Sherry

• Manzanilla, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Bodegas Barbadillo

  • 70ml GlassGBP 3.50

• Amontillado, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Bodegas Barbadillo

  • 70ml GlassGBP 3.75

• Pedro Ximenez, Candida

  • 70ml GlassGBP 6.00

• Rich Oloroso, Emilio Lustau, Añada 1990

  • 70ml GlassGBP 10.00

Madeira

• Bual, 10 year old, Barbeito

  • 70ml GlassGBP 6.50

• Sercial, 10 year old, Barbeito `

  • 70ml GlassGBP 6.50

Port

• Quinta De Ventozello Ruby Reserva, Oporto

  • 70ml GlassGBP 5.50

• Niepoort L B V 2007, Oporto

  • 70ml GlassGBP 6.50

• Quinta De Ventozelo 10 yrs old Tawny, Oporto

  • 70ml GlassGBP 8.50

Beers

We love our little selection of beers. Like whisky, good beer is made from good water, something we have in abundance in Scotland. The Black Isle, not to be confused with Tintin's The Black Island, is a peninsula on the east coast north of Inverness. Round to the west coast, the Isle of Arran is accompanied by thousands of other islands. The local St Andrews Brewery has produced its first batch of beers, and Eden Brewery from Guardbridge will be following soon. All this brewing talk is making me thirsty…Those who like a clean lager-style after a hot day of golf, it is difficult to beat a Peroni

Scotland

• Fife Gold, St Andrews Brewing Co., 4.2%, 500mlGBP 6.00

• Crail Ale, St. Andrews Brewing Co., 4.5%, 500mlGBP 6.00

• Neuk Ale, St Andrews Brewing Co., 4.6%, 500mlGBP 6.00

Italy

• Peroni, 5.1%, 330mlGBP 3.75

Gin

• Tanquerey London Dry, Fife, Scotland 43.1%

  • 35mlGBP 3.50

• Tanquerey No. Ten, Fife, Scotland 47.3%

  Subtle fresh grapefruit, notes of juniper, line and vanilla on the palate. Very smooth

  • 35mlGBP 4.50

• Hendrick's, Ayr, Scotland 41.4%

  Big zesty nose, coriander and juniper palate with cucumber and rose petals

  • 35mlGBP 4.00

• The Botanist, Islay, Scotland 46%

  From Bruichladdich Distillery, a floral nose, juniper sweetness, rich palate, citrus finish

  • 35mlGBP 4.25

• Caorunn, Spey, Scotland 41.8%

  From Balmenach Distillery, rowan berry, heather, dandelion, fresh, floral and crisp

  • 35mlGBP 4.50

• Sipsmith London Dry, England 41.6%

  Unique copper still, 10 botanicals, floral nose, marmalade palate, citrus finish

  • 35mlGBP 4.75

• Plymouth [est. 1793], England 41.2%

  Rich juniper, coriander and cardamom, smooth, creamy and aromatic

  • 35mlGBP 4.25

• Bombay Saphire, England 40%

  Has a ripe citrus aroma with rounded spice and a touch of juniper

  • 35mlGBP 3.00

Vodka

• Holland, Ketel One, 40%

  • 35mlGBP 3.50

• Sweden, Absolut, 40%

  • 35mlGBP 3.20

• France, Grey Goose, 40%

  • 35mlGBP 4.00

Tequila

• Mexico, Jose Cuervo Anejo, 38%

  • 35mlGBP 3.50

Rum

Cuba

• Matusalem Platino, 40%

  • 35mlGBP 3.50

• Matusalem Gran Reserva, 40%

  • 35mlGBP 4.50

Bourbon and Whisky

Scotland

Single Malts

Speyside

• Macallan, Gold, 40%GBP 4.50

• Benromach Organic, 43%GBP 4.50

• Benromach, 10 year, 43%GBP 4.50

• Benromach, Peat smoke, 2005, 46%GBP 6.00

Highlands

• Glenmorangie, The Original, 10 year, 40%GBP 4.50

• Glenmorangie, The Lasanta, 12 year, 46%GBP 6.00

• Glenmorangie, The Quinta Ruban, 12 year, 46%GBP 6.00

• Glenmorangie, The Nectar D'òr, 12 year, 46%GBP 6.00

Lowlands

• Glenkinchie, 12 year, 43%GBP 4.50

Islay

• Ardbeg, 10 year, 46%GBP 6.00

Blended

• Famous Grouse, 40%GBP 3.50

USA

• Jim Beam, 40%GBP 3.50

• Woodford Reserve, 45.2%GBP 4.50

Canada

• Canadian Club, 40%GBP 3.50

Brandy

France, Cognac

• Hennessy Fine de Cognac, 40%

  • 35mlGBP 4.50

• Rémy Martin XO, 40%

  • 35mlGBP 12.00

• Hennessy XO, 40%

  • 35mlGBP 12.00

France, Armagnac

• Armagnac Janneau VSOP 40%

  • 35mlGBP 4.50

France, Calvados

• Calvados, Boulard, 40%

  • 35mlGBP 3.50

Liqueurs, Vermouths and Fortified Wines

Ireland

• Baileys, 17%

  • 35mlGBP 3.20

France

• Cointreau, 40%

  • 35mlGBP 3.50

• Dubonnet, 14.8%

  • 35mlGBP 3.00

• Grand Marnier, 40%

  • 35mlGBP 4.00

• Noilly Prat, 18%

  • 35mlGBP 3.00

• Ricard, 45%

  • 35mlGBP 3.00

Italy

• Amaretto di Saronno, 28%

  • 35mlGBP 4.00

• Campari, 25%

  • 35mlGBP 3.20

• Martini Extra Dry, 15%

  • 35mlGBP 2.50

• Martini Bianco, 15%

  • 35mlGBP 2.50

• Martini Rosso, 15%

  • 35mlGBP 2.50

• Sambuca, 38%

  • 35mlGBP 3.00

• Sambuca Caffé, 36%

  • 35mlGBP 3.00

• Grappa, Nonino, 41%

  • 35mlGBP 4.00

UK

• Drambuie, 40%

  • 35mlGBP 3.50

• Glayva, 35%

  • 35mlGBP 3.00

• Pimm's N o 1, 25%

  • 35mlGBP 3.00

• Tia Maria, 26.5%

  • 35mlGBP 3.00