Housel Bay Hotel :: Wine Menu

Housel Bay Hotel, The Lizard, Cornwall, TR12 7PG / Telephone: +44(0)1326 290 417

Hotel Wine Menu

We have a range of over 40 old and new world wines, encompassing Sparkling Wines,
Reds, Whites and Rosé.

For full and comprehensive information on our wines, with pricing, please click on the links below or alternatively you can download our winelist by clicking here.

SPARKLING WINE & CHAMPAGNE

ROSÉ WINES

WHITE WINES


Bin No % Vol				Per Bottle

7 12.5%	BURGUNDY, FRANCE CHABLIS SAINT MARTIN 2007/08, DOMAINE LAROCHE Fine gold, with full fruit and authentic Chablis mineral character. Pleasing and correct in every way.	1		£27.00

8 12.0%	LOIRE, FRANCE MUSCADET SEVRE ET MAINE SUR LIE 2007/08, CHATEAU L’OISELINIERE DE LA RAMEE, CHEREAU CARRE Just what a good young Muscadet is about - a combination of sea breeze,the smell of new hay and underpinned with mineral cool. Perfect with shellfish.	1	1/2 bottle	£17.50 £9.50

9 12.5%	POUILLY FUME, LES LOGERES 2007/08, GUY SAGET A top Sauvignon blanc from the upper Loire - crisply refreshing. A great partner to goats cheese.	1		£26.50

10 9.5%	MOSEL, GERMANY PIESPORTER MICHELSBERG 2007/08, FRANZ REH Fresh, light, semi-dry wine with neat sweetness and balance.	4		£15.50

11 13.0%	AUSTRALIA CHARDONNAY 2008/09, CASTLE CREEK, SOUTH EAST AUSTRALIA Golden, straight-down-the-middle, Aussie Chardonnay, with nice richness, spread and length.	2		£16.50

12 12.0%	CHENIN BLANC 2007/08, BROWN BROTHERS, VICTORIA Intense, citrus aroma leads into a palate of fine flavours, richness, viscosity and pace. Here is Chenin blanc as it wants to be, but rarely is.	3		£17.50

13 14.5%	Oxford Landing Viognier 2007/08, SOUTH AUSTRALIA An enchanting wine with aromas of lemon and honeysuckle with hints of spice. The palate is rich, luscious and silky with juicy tropical fruit, citrus and lychee.	2		£18.50

14 12.0%	ITALY San Alessandro Pinot Grigio 2008/09, Veneto Light and polished with almost tangible floral notes and a delicate nutty touch.	2		£17.50

15 13.5%	CHILE PIONERO SAUVIGNON BLANC, VIÑA MORANDÉ, 2010/11 Light and delicate with an elegant grassy, mineral style. There are bright tropical fruits with some herbal overtones pulled together with a vibrant raciness.	2		£18.50

16 14.0%	PIONERO CHARDONNAY, Viña Morandé , 2009/10 Plenty to occupy the nose with aromas of mango, passionfruit and vanilla with fresh brioche edge. It follows through with a rich ripeness and plenty of fresh fruit character topped off with a tight citrus lift.	1		£17.50

17 13.5%	SOUTH AFRICA Riebeek Chenin Blanc Reserve 2008/09, Western Cape Full of vitality, with a tropical lime-scented bouquet. Chenin’s rich under-note fills the palate and ends with a hint of lemon-meringue. Very dashing.	2		£18.00

18 11.0%	NEW Z EALAND Whitehaven Riesling 2008/09, Marlborough Crisp, vividly appetising aroma of tropical limes and gooseberries. Flavours intensely fruit-driven, always fresh, with a long staying finish. Especially good with oily fish such as mackerel or tuna.	3		£18.50

19 13.0%	SAUVIGNON BLANC 2008/09, MONTANA, MARLBOROUGH Famous flag-bearer for New Z ealand Sauvignon - fresh, dry and gooseberry-ish.	3		£21.50

20 12.5%	SPAIN MARQUES DE CACERES 2007/08, RIOJA Buttery, short-crust, smooth big wine. Dry and rounded, but not oaky.	1		£16.50

RED WINES


Bin No % Vol		Wine Guide	Per 175ml	Per 250ml	Per Bottle
	FRANCE

21 12.0%	BORDEAUX, FRANCE CHÂTEAU TOUR DES GRAVES 2006 A friendly, plummy Claret with warm, ruby colour and juicy, bright red fruit character, propped up with a fine backbone that lends itself to happy drinking.	B			£16.50

22 12.5%	BURGUNDY, FRANCE BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES DOMAINE DES OULLIERES 2007/08, PAUL BEAUDET Grown-up Beaujolais with smoothness and distinction. Light enough for fish dishes.	B			£17.00

23 12.5%	FLEURIE DOMAINE DE LA CHAPELLE DES BOIS 2008/09, PAUL BEAUDET Beaujolais’ most famous cru Beaujolais, loved for its easy smoothness. Try with liver.	C			£24.00

24 13.0%	RHÔNE, FRANCE CÔTES DU RHÔNE PRESTIGE 2005/06, LOUIS MOUSSET A thoroughly amiable southern Rhône red of warmth and ripeness.	C			£16.00

25 13.0%	CROZES HERMITAGE 2006/07, LOUIS MOUSSET Very deep red colour and fascinating bitter sweet aroma of classic Syrah. Richly maturing, deep, delicious fruit flavours appear in the palate, with tense mineral notes and sweet fine leather. Classic partner to steak.	D			£19.00


	ITALY

26 12.5%	CHIANTI RUFINA 2007/08, PRUNATELLI The Prunatelli wines are characterised by attractively ripe, forward and easily approachable fruit and this Chianti is no exception. It is a youthful, vibrant wine with plum and cherry fruit on the palate. Mellow finish with hints of vanilla and spice from a period of ageing in oak.	C			£18.00


	SPAIN

27 13.0%	MARQUES DE CACERES CRIANZA 2005/06, RIOJA Dark and smooth with a nice meatiness. Age softens the finish.	C			£21.00

28 12.5%	SENORIO DE LOS LLANOS RESERVA 2004/05, VALDEPENAS Light, smooth, easy wine, ageing and very soft. Good with duck.	C			£16.50


	AUSTRALIA

29 13.0%	THE BLACK LABEL 2006/07, McGUIGAN BROTHERS, SOUH EAST AUSTRALIA Good, bright red in colour, with a cheerful, juicy aroma, soft, sweet fruit and plenty of vitality all through.	C			£16.00

30 13.5%	Castle Creek Shira z Reserve 2008/09, S.E. Australia Dark gleaming colour. Very attractive rich polished aroma, leading into well-shaped flavours that fill the palate. Full, smooth and gratifying.	D			£16.50

31 13.5%	OXFORD LANDING MERLOT 2008/09 Dark red, full soft flavour, easy and dependable.	C			£17.00


	CHILE

32 14.0%	Pionero Pinot Noir , Viña Morandé , 2010/11 A delicious easy going, light wine with plenty of strawberry and cherry fruit with the perfumed background so typical of Pinot Noir. Elegant, light and ethereal it has an enticing spicy edge and fine, silky tannin structure.	B			£17.00

33 14.0%	Pionero Merlot , Viña Morandé , 2009/10 Packed with juicy, fruity black berry, cassis and bilberry fruit and overlaid with touches of tobacco and vanilla for a real spicy, tarry mouthful. Rich and full there are lovely layers of chocolate and mocha with a touch of candied peel. A real over-peformer!	C			£16.50

HOUSE WINES

Vintages and % volumes may change according to availability

Wines supplied by Walter Hicks Fine Wine Merchants, St Austell, Cornwall

Wine Guide
White and Rosé wines are designated numbers 1 to 9 with 1 being the driest and 9 being the sweetest

Red wines are designated letters A to E with A being the lightest and softest
and E being the deepest and fullest


Bin No % Vol		Wine Guide	Per 250ml	Per Bottle

1 11%	CIPRIANO PROSECCO FRIZZ ANTE NV SPAGO, ITALY A very fashionable fizz! Prosecco pleases with its unassuming sweet/sour fruitiness and solid good value. Gentle sparkle and flavours of fresh apples.	2	£3.90	£18.95

2 11.5%	LOUIS PERDRIER ROSÉ NV, FRANCE A lovely pale pink, this juicy-fruity fizz is packed with bubbles and light berry fruit.	2		£19.50

3 12.0%	PAUL HERARD BLANC DE NOIRS BRUT, CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE Brut, but with sunny fruit flavours and a fresh appley edge.	1		£38.00

4 12.0%	VEUVE CLICQUOT YELLOW LABEL BRUT, CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE Pale gold, confident full aroma and flavour, mouth-filling and satisfying. Excellent in its class with real depth of flavour.	1		£49.00


Bin No % Vol		Wine Guide	Per 175ml	Per 250ml	Per Bottle

	FRANCE

34 11.5%	CUVÉE CHANTE D’OR DRY RED NV GRENACHE-MERLOT Smooth, mellow, attractive red wine.	A	£3.50	£5.00	£14.50

35 11.0%	CUVÉE CHANTE D’OR DRY WHITE NV SAUVIGNON BLANC Clean, fresh and fruity; a good quality, dry house wine.	2	£3.50	£5.00	£14.50

36 10.5%	CUVÉE CHANTE D’OR MEDIUM DRY WHITE NV Medium bodied, flowery and well balanced.	3	£3.50	£5.00	£14.50


	AUSTRALIA

37 13.0%	RICHMOND RIDGE RED 2008/09 Dark colour. Cool intensity is the style here, showing dark fresh flavours.	B	£3.95	£5.90	£15.95

38 12.5%	RICHMOND RIDGE WHITE 2008/09 Fresh, bright wine with a streak of active green energy.	2	£3.95	£5.90	£15.95


	CHILE

39 13.0%	CHARDONNAY 2008/09, PUENTE DEL INCA Firm, rounded, good clean modern Chilean Chardonnay.	2	£3.95	£5.90	£15.95

40 13.0%	CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008/09, PUENTE DEL INCA Super deep blackcurrent-style Cabernet. Flavours leaping out of the glass.	B	£3.95	£5.90	£15.95


	SOUTH AFRICA

41 14.0%	Rocheburg Cinsaut -Shira z 2006/07, Western Cape Easy, soft open-weave young wine with a full finish.	C	£3.95	£5.90	£15.95

42 13.0%	CHENIN BLANC 2009/10, ROCHEBURG, WESTERN CAPE Light and refreshing - made from South Africa’s most popular white grape variety.	2	£3.95	£5.90	£15.95