The Red Lion Wine List


 

As the seasons change, our tastes change, and the varieties of wines that we enjoy vary from the lighter white and rosé wines of Spring & Summer through to the heavier reds of Autumn & Winter. The Red Lion wine list frequently changes to reflect the popularity of the wines that we serve. We make sure that we keep up to date with the fortunes of the wine producing regions across the world, and are always on the lookout for high quality wines to compliment the extensive wine list.

When you visit The Red Lion, there are often special offers under the "Wine of the Month" heading - look out for these!

Please see below for a sample of the current wine selection on offer at The Red Lion:

White Wines

Cellar Selection
Bin Number Description 175ml Glass Price Bottle Price
One 2010 La Fete, Vin de Pays d'Oc, France £3.50 £13.50
With aromas of peach, grapefruit and a hint of white blossom this wine is wonderfully light and fresh.
Two 2010 Five Foot Track Chardonnay, Australia £3.50 £13.50
A nose of citrus fruits and ripe apples, with underlying notes of vanilla. Crisp lemon and lime on the palate.
Three 2010 Robertson Winery Chenin Blanc, Robertson, South Africa - £13.95
Crammed full with pineapple, melon and green apply fruits complemented by a firm structure and balancing acidity.
Four 2009 Finca Los Prados Chenin/Semillon, Mendoza, Argentina - £14.95
Light, youthful colour and a fresh, lemony perfume on the nose.  Clean and fresh, it is well balanced with the Semillon adding a smooth, almost waxy character to the fresh, zingy style of the Chenin Blanc.
Five 2009 Goats do Roam White, Paarl South Africa - £15.95
This wine is straw coloured, with a rich, tropical fruit nose, with hints of melon and apple combined with an appealing grassiness. Fresh and attractive on the palate, with a clean acidity.
Six 2009 Calbuco Sauvignon Blanc, Maipo Valley, Chile £4.00 £15.95
Clean and fresh, with classic Sauvignon blanc gooseberries and an attractive balance between fruit and zesty acidity.
Seven 2009 Pinot Grigio delle Venezie, Cortegiara, Italy £4.25 £16.95
This wine has a purity of fruit rare in a Pinot Grigio from the Veneto.  It has a scented, spicy character on the nose, good weight and breadth on the palate and good acid on the finish, which is surprisingly long.
Eight 2010 The Ned Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand £4.75 £18.00
A nose of nettles and grass leads to generous gooseberry flavours with a smoky herbal twist on the palate. The stony terroir gives the wine a subtle gun flint minerality which delivers extra complexity.
Nine 2008 Sancerre Domaine Nicolas Girard Loire France - £21.95
Nicolas Girard’s very modern Sancerre is very fresh and aromatic on the nose. On the palate, it has an attractive mineral quality, with vibrant, Sauvignon blanc characteristics and a fresh finish edge with a long, lingering finish.
Ten 2009 Petit Chablis, Domaine Laroche, France - £24.95
From one of the best producers of Chablis, this has a wonderful steely minerality with a ripeness and richness of fruit to balance. A minutes-long finish to boot!
Red Wines
Bin Number Description 175ml Glass Price Bottle Price
Eleven 2010 La Fete, Vin de Pays de L'Herault, France £3.50 £13.50
Good depth of colour, with forward perfumes of ripe strawberries and plums. Rich and concentrated on the palate, with opulent fruit and cedary tannins.
Twelve 2009 Baron de Baussac Carignon Vielles Vignes, Vin de Pays de l'Herault - £14.95
Dark ruby red wines with plenty of body and packed full of fruit. From low-yielding vines aged around 40 years
Thirteen 2008 Calbuco Merlot, Maipo Valley, Chile - £15.50
This wine has a vibrant colour, a soft, plummy nose which follows through to a relatively full-bodied palate, with rounded, tannins and a good finish.
Fourteen 2008 Redfin Shiraz/Cabernet, South Australia £4.25 £16.95
A fresh, juicy and fruit-driven wine where the attractive, spicy blackberry characteristics are typical of good young Shiraz.
Fifteen 2008 Chianti Leonardo, Tuscany, Italy - £16.95
This wine is clear, ruby-red in colour, with nice depth and good structure. Perfumes of cherries and fresh red fruit mingle with spicy, peppery notes.
Sixteen 2008 Omrah Pinot Noir, Western Australia - £18.95
Light, ruby red in colour, with perfumes of sun-ripened strawberries and cherries.  Soft and ripe on the palate, with soft tannins and fleshy, ripe fruit characters.
Seventeen 2005 Izadi Rioja Crianza, Spain - £19.95
A step ahead of all the other Riojas in quality, this offers wonderful concentration, enticing strawberry fruit and gentle oak.
Eighteen 2007 Barco Reale, Capenzzana, Tuscany, Italy - £19.50
Beautiful, stylish Italian red made from the Sangiovese grape in southern Tuscany. One of Raymond's favourites, and great with a steak!
Nineteen 2008 Fleurie, Dominique Morel, Beaujolais - £21.95
Enticing summer fruits on the nose, with a soft, silky palate, this is always a popular favourite.
Twenty 2007 Crozes Hermitage, Les Jalets, Rhone, Jaboulet, France - £25.95
From one of France’s leading producers comes this classic French offering. Spicy and yet elegant, this Syrah has lovely finesse and good complexity.
Rosé Wines
Bin Number Description 175ml Glass Price Bottle Price
Twenty One 2009 Alpha Zeta ‘R’ Rosato, Veneto, Italy £3.50 £13.50
This wine is a fragrant rosato of impressive "gulpability".  A vibrant pink colour, with delicate aromas of cherry blossom, it has enough body to drink with food as well as on its own.
Twenty Two 2008 Chocalan Syrah/Petit Verdot Rose, Chile - £15.95
Juicy, vibrant rose which has more intensity than the Alpha Zeta above.  Soft and rounded yet with an enticing bitter cherry fruit character. Great with or without food.
Sparkling Wines
Bin Number Description 175ml Glass Price Bottle Price
Twenty Three NV Prosecco Frizzante, Italy* - £15.95
Delicious crisp, dry aperitif which has become extremely popular lately.

*This wine is sealed with a crown cap to eliminate any risk of cork taint and ensure you receive a glass of the freshest Prosecco possible. It's the way many sparkling wines will be sealed in the future; in fact, even Moet et Chandon now use the crown cap for their New World sparklers as well!
Twenty Four NV Prosecco Corte Alta Raboso Rosado - £17.50
An elegant and intense bouquet, dry and soft with fresh peach and red berry flavours on the palate and a round and full-bodied structure
Twenty Five NV Extra Brut, Valentin Bianchi, Argentina   £19.95
This is not only one of Argentina's most impressive sparkling wines, but also stands up as the best that the rest of the world has to offer at this price. It has a nice biscuity fruit on the nose; good richness on the palate, and a dry finish.
Twenty Six NV Devaux Grande Reserve Brut Champagne - £32.95
A rich yet elegant style of Champagne with extended lees ageing giving extra depth of flavour.
Twenty Seven NV Brut Laurent Perrier Champagne, France     - £42.95
The colour is a pale golden hue, with fine and persistent bubbles. The nose is fresh and delicate, showing good complexity with its hints of citrus and white fruit. With its elegant style, Brut L-P has led the way in making champagne the ideal aperitif.
Twenty Eight NV Moet et Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne, France     - £42.95
Perhaps the best known Champagne, the Brut Imperial from Moet embodies their house style; crisp and clean, this classic Champagne shows citrus aromas and hints of biscuity flavours. An excellent aperitif.
       
Dessert Wines      
Bin Number Description 175ml Glass Price Bottle Price
       
Twenty Nine Chateau Laville Sauternes 2005 (375ml Bottle) - £17.75
  Dark gold in colour, with an intensely perfumed nose with all the aromas associated with botrytised wines, including marmalade and dried apricots. On the palate, it is rich and sweet, with more apricot flavours and a clean, refreshing finish. Pair with blue cheeses and fruit desserts.