House white

£17.75£3.25Crusan Colombard Sauvignon, FranceFresh but succulent, this is a juicy little quaffer with a soft attack, late fruit and a clean finish.

Crisp and dry

£18.25£3.60Solandia Grillo Sicilia, ItalySun-drenched vineyards of Sicily give us this modern favourite. How anything so delicately fragrant can be born from this heat is a wonder.

£19.75£3.60Tierra Alta Sauvignon Blanc, Chile“The high ground”. Classic Mountain Sauvignon Blanc with a distinct nettly, grassy aroma; much like my lawn.

£18.95£3.45Quindi Pinot Grigio, ItalyThis is a playful little number, which nevertheless has good bone structure and an appealing finish. Nutty, crispy, toasty, tasty.

£20.95 Domaine de Vedilhan Sauvignon Blanc, FranceNose-pricklingly crisp, with refreshing hints of lime in the mouth. This is the wine you would give your future in-laws, boss, dentist or state prosecutor if you wanted things to go your way.

£25.95 Les Girelles Picpoul de Pinet, FranceBone-dry and mineralic with great texture. If you enjoy a crisp Sauvignon, this will float your boat.

£34.95 Joseph Mellot Sancerre Les Collinettes, FranceWhen it comes to pedigree, Sancerre is an aristocrat of a wine, and this one certainly deserves its ennoblement. You''ll find a classic lick of gooseberry with hints of honey and grapefruit.

Dry and aromatic

£19.95 Cape Heights Viognier, Western Cape, South AfricaOpen, peachy perfume. Abundant stone fruit, demonstrating excellent varietal character. Sufficiently fresh and lively too.

£19.95 Etchart Privado Torrontés, ArgentinaJuicy and fragrant. If I had but £20 left in the world, this is what I would do with it. Then I''d put the change on an accumulator at Epsom so I could buy some more later.

£26.95 Raimat Albariño, SpainThis Spanish señorita dances on your palate with a kick of zippy citrus and graceful swirls of apricot, almonds and sweet vanilla.

£22.75£4.15Milford Point Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New ZealandThis Kiwi beauty is bursting at the seams with zingy gooseberries, nettles and voluptuous tropical fruit flavours.

£44.95 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New ZealandBehold the icon of New Zealand Sauvignons which still sits on its elegant throne after all these years. Okay so it''s pricey, but this is exactly what £44.95 was designed for.

Clean and rounded

£19.95£3.65Listening Station Chardonnay, Victoria, AustraliaRefreshingly un-oaked, citrus and white peach flavours combine with a zesty fresh acidity and a clean, bright and linear mineral finish.

£26.95 La Ciboise Luberon Blanc, M.Chapoutier, FranceThis white walks barefoot in the mountains of Luberon with flowers in its hair. White blossom, lemon and exotic fruit skip hand-in-hand with a fresh, round finish.

£18.95£3.45Kleine Zalze Bush Vines Chenin Blanc, South AfricaBags of yellow tropical fruits. South Africa is absolutely jumping right now, and Chenin Blanc is the pole-vaulter of the team. One step up from dry, but it never cloys.

£24.95 Tenuta del Porconero Fiano, Paestum, ItalyFiano is widely tipped as the next big thing. Lovingly produced in harmony with the lunar cycle, it has clean, rich flavours of hazelnut, green apple, pears, jasmine and broom. Get in touch with your spiritual side, man.

£25.95 Araldica Gavi ''La Luciana'', ItalyOverlook this, and you''ll be the poorer for it. This is a discovery wine, from the cool foothills of Piedmont, and is dry, crisp and lemony.

£27.95 Sileni Cellar Selection Pinot Gris, Hawke''s Bay, New ZealandThe Alsace grape on holiday in the adventure capital of the world. Adventurous stone fruit, citrus and pear flavours. PG goes bungee jumping!

Rich and full

£29.95 Nostros Gran Riserva Chardonnay, ChileA powerful nose of soft vanilla, tropical and citrus fruits and nuts, fine example of South America trying to emulate the fine whites of Burgundy.

£43.95 Domaine de la Motte Chablis Premier Cru, Beauroy, FranceToo often these days, Chablis can be mean, lean and plain unfriendly, but this is old school aromatic buttery loveliness. This is a big shaggy dog of a wine that licks you all over.

Organic White

£29.95 Sepp Grüner Veltliner, AustriaThe indigenous Austrian grape Gruner Veltliner is given the organic treatment by the legendary Nikolaus, son of Sepp. Grapefruit with a hint of spice and edelweiss.

Fizz

£24.95£5.95Midea Prosecco, ItalyThe fuel of gondoliers, water-taxi drivers and romancers of Venice.  Happy bubbles.....ciao bella!

£25.95£6.25Mirabello Pinot Grigio Rosé Spumante, ItalyLet''s face it, it doesn''t get much more fun than pink bubbles. Time to unfasten your top button and let your hair down.

£29.95 Pongracz Brut, South AfricaMade in the same way as Champagne, so effectively South African Champagne. Delicious!

£39.95£8.25Louis Dornier et Fils Champagne, FranceA light, fresh, vigorously youthful champagne with a fine, elegant, slightly lemony nose, lively mousse and long, crisp palate. What''s not to love?

£54.50 Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut NV Champagne, France Push the boat out with this Grande Marque, well known for its friendly and open style. Perrier-Jouët have been making champagne since 1811, and they''ve pretty much nailed it by now.

£54.95 Taittinger Prestige Brut Rosé NV Champagne, FranceUltimately elegant pink bubbles from Reims. Dry and deep pink in colour with flavours of strawberry and cherry, this is the champagne of the bon viveur – beaucoup de luxury!

House red

£17.75£3.25Solandia Nero d''Avola, ItalyThis is a proper Italian quaffer with bags of character. Excellent on its own or with food.

Elegant and less weighty

£20.95£4.45Granfort Merlot, Pays d'Oc, FranceThis merlot shows all the true characteristics with lots of full plummy fruit and soft, rounded tannins

£19.95 Conviviale Montepulciano d''Abruzzo, ItalyThis wine takes you on a whirlwind tour on the back of a Vespa along the route of black cherries, raspberries and light zippy fruit... Bellissimo!

£22.45£4.10Rare Vineyards Pinot Noir, FranceIf wine were footwear, this would be a light summer deck shoe. In the glass, this Pinot Noir is warm and loving with a good level of fruit that''s had the sun on its back. Red cherries spring to mind.

£32.95 The Cloud Factory Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New ZealandThis New Zealand Pinot drives with the top down and the wind in its hair. Living on the coast of the Southern Ocean, it is quirkier and more vibrant than its French cousin. Full of breezy finesse and flavours of cranberry and redcurrant.

£31.95 Fleurie, Château de Fleurie Loron, FranceYou''ll find ripe and savoury strawberry, cherry and raspberry fruit, which stays clean and supple throughout. This is a welcome relief from those shouty New World fruit-bombs, jumping up and down, waving their arms about and generally showing off.

Smooth and earthy

£20.45£3.75El Pugil, Tempranillo Toro, SpainSpain’s famous Tempranillo grape thrives in the “up and coming” region of Toro. Cherry and raspberry fruit flavours with warming overtones of vanilla. A knockout!

£21.75 Flagstone Longitude Cab Sauv Shiraz Mourvèdre, South AfricaSouth African blends have become renowned of late, this one unusually combines influences from Bordeaux and Rhône, but with a South African twist.

£23.95£4.40Vega del Rayo Rioja Vendimia Seleccionada, SpainA characterful, classic Rioja with just a touch of oak. Well balanced, fruity and approachable.

£26.95 Artesa organic Rioja, SpainProduced from top quality organic fruit. Rich, ripe plum and cherry characters combine with subtle spice and gentle tannins. Classic Rioja.

Warm and spicy

£24.95 Nederburg The Manor Shiraz, Western Cape, South AfricaClassic South African Shiraz . Aged slowly in barrel for 12-18 months this delightful Shiraz displays prune, plum and black cherry flavours with hints of indulgent dark chocolate.

£19.95£3.65Percheron Shiraz Mourvèdre, South AfricaA ''Percheron'' is a breed of French heavy horse used by early settlers. This Shiraz blend is strong, robust and dependable, like its namesake - yet it remains surprisingly nimble on its feet.

£34.95 Nederburg ''The Brewmaster'' Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Cape, South AfricaSerious kit. A tribute to Johann Graue, the famous ''Brewmaster'' of the Western Cape. Claret with a blast of South African sunshine. Big, warm, restrained and respectful - a gentle giant.

£34.95 Domaine La Haute Marone Gigondas, ''Dentelles de Montmirail'', FranceThis is a heady, top-end wine from the Southern Rhône. Its weight and warm spices come primarily from hand-picked Grenache, whereas all the finesse comes from earthy, elegant Syrah.

Rich and plummy

£24.95 Boutinot ''Les Coteaux'' Côtes du Rhône Villages, FranceThis has weight, fruit and power, with immense smoothness and harmony. In choral terms, Boutinot''s ''Les Coteaux'' is the Penrhyn Male Voice Choir.

£25.95£4.75Passori Rosso, Veneto, Italy''Passori'' is an anagram of ''Ripasso'', a style of wine renowned for its rich, dark-baked Christmas cake flavours and aromas of sun-dried raisins. Amarone for the people.

£29.95 Primitivo di Manduria, ItalyDeep purple hue with a complex bouquet of spices and ripe fruits scents. Powerful structure with a soft sweetness. Gentle tannins and lasting finish. Excellent with elaborate courses, stews, boiled meat and savoury cheeses.

Organic Red

£22.95 Honoro Vera Organic Monastrell, Bodegas Juan Gil, Jumilla, SpainMid Spain, big sun, huge fruit. This is a Flamenco dancer''s lunchtime tipple! Taste the sunshine.

Rosé

£20.95£3.85Wicked Lady White Zinfandel, California Strawberries and cream.  Frivolous, fun and enticing!

£20.95£3.85Belvino Pinot Grigio Rosato delle Venezie, ItalyPinot Grigio Pink at it's finest.  Fresh mountain flavours of raspberry and red cherry with a refreshing, uplifting finish. Big in Venice and.....!

£21.95£4.00Domaine de L'Olibet, Les Pujols, FranceDelicate sweet spice aromas lead onto an abundant ripe fruit palate, lifted by a natural zing, finishing with a characterful texture and richness.

£20.70£3.60Le Sautarel, FranceThis blend of Cinsault and Grenache is charming and fruity with lovely red fruit flavours.

Dessert Wine

£24.45£2.95Ginestet Classique Sauternes 50cl, France - 50ml glassThis wine blew our pants off - there''s loads going on with flavours of almond, peach and orange and is intense, complex and long: that''s Botrytis (noble rot) for you.