Wines
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Cava Brut Reserva, Segura Viudas, Spain8.5042
The gentle sparkle of this wine carries scents of honeyed apple and red-apple skin. It’s fragrant and clean. Always a crowd pleaser.
2010 Brut Rosé, Hinterland, Prince Edward County, Ontario89
Vicky Samaras and Jonas Newman are now producing the best bubbly in Ontario. Try it!
N.V. Premier Cru Brut Champagne, Champagne Cattier, France125
Picked this up on a whim. Tastes like Bollinger for two thirds of the price. We love the just baked brioche notes.
White G5ozG8oz½ LB
2011 Pinot Grigio ‘La Lot’, Peter Zemmer, Alto Adige, Italy813.52740
A mid-weight, extremely refreshing throat charmer, with mouthwatering acidity and a lemon/lime tartness.
2011 Riesling, Tawse, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario9152944
This is the best value Riesling we have tasted of late. Green apple fresh, tangy and a touch sweet.
2011 Chardonnay ‘Tollgate’, Stratus Winery, Niagara, Ontario10163349
The nose is a decidedly unctuous melange of tropical fruits; pineapple, ripe musky jackfruit, and melon pear.
2012 Verdejo/Sauvignon Blanc ‘Basa’, T. Rodriguez, Rueda, Spain10 1633 49
Vibrant lime juice kicks around in the glass with enthusiasm, scattering tropical fruit in all directions.
2011 GrünerVeltliner, Loimer, Kamptal, Austria12193959
Grüner is a superb grape varietyand Austria makes the very best.It has a panoply of flavoursthat roll on seamlessly forever!
2008 Riesling ‘Terrassen Reserve’, Loimer, Kamptal, Austria59
Fred Loimer sees himself as a vintner bursting with creativity. This Riesling is an absolute gem, simply sensational and a must-try.
2012 Godello ‘SotreLías’, Bodegas Valdesil, Valdeorras, Spain69
From the most westerly vineyards in Europe, Godello is a wine of great personality and is terrific with seafood.
2009 Riesling ‘Les Éléments’, DomaineBott-Geyl, Alsace, France74
Classic Alsacian Riesling that shows crystalline minerality in both the aromatics and on the finish.A small boutique producer.
2009 Savennières ‘Clos de Saint Yves’, Domaine des Baumard, Loire Valley, France79
Dry and full-bodied white wine, made from 100% Chenin Blanc. Displays a hint of honey.
2010 Chablis ‘Rive Droite’, DomaineTestut, Burgundy, France85
100% Chardonnay.A complex wine with a beautiful mineral structure.
RedG5ozG8oz½ LB
2012Carmenère, Echeverria Winery, Curico Valley, Chile813.52740
We love this little charmer. Plenty of ripe berry fruit and oak fragrances.
2012 Malbec Reserve ‘La Chamiza’, Polo, Mendoza, Argentina9153045
Black in colour, but very pulpy on the palate, this is a cascading squashed blackcurrant style wine with an eager demeanour.
2010 Cabernet-Merlot, Tawse Winery, Niagara, Ontario1118.53755
Tawse wines always drink way above their class. Voted Ontario’s best winery 5 years in a row.
2011 Mencía ‘El PájaroRojo’, FincaLosada, Bierzo, Spain1118.53755
Mencía is the grape and it offers up flavours of violets, black raspberry, black pepper, liquorice and leather. Enough said!
2011 Shiraz ‘The Pup’, Dog Ridge Vineyards, McLaren Vale, Australia13214465
This cheeky wine is a fireball of flavour and is classic Aussie all the way.
2009 Tempranillo, ‘ClosTorribasCrianza’, Bodegas Pinord, Penedès, Spain44
This Spanish red is a complete and utter star. A juicy, smooth, blackberry-scented red with a cunning twist of warm sweet spices.
2011 Sangiovese ‘Ceregio’, FattoriaZerbina, Emilia-Romagna, Italy45
This is a wine from the leading estate in Emilia-Romagna. Why buy Chianti when you can drink this?
2009 SaliceSalentino (Negroamaro), Rivera, Puglia, Italy47
A fun-packed Puglia red that has a hedonistic quality and flavours of blackberry jelly and bittersweet cherries.
2009 Côtes du Rhône ‘Les VieillesVignes’, Domaine Santa Duc, Rhône, France55
Average age of the vines is 45 years. Big on flavour with stewed prunes, sweet cherry, earth and spices.
2009 Corbières Rouge “Trois Seigneurs”, Château Aiguilloux, Languedoc, France59
A wine that never disappoints.Fresh, harmonious red-berry fruit with a leathery, earthy bouquet.
2009 Mencía, FincaLosada, Bierzo, Spain62
Mencia: Pronounced men-THEE-a, an indigenous Spanish red wine grape, found predominantly in northwest Spain.
2003 Château DasvinBelair, Haut Médoc. Bordeaux, France65
This is a lovely, juicy, blackcurrant-driven wine and It’s 10 years old!! Drink it while it lasts.
2010 Côtes-du-Rhône ‘Mon Coeur’, J.L. Chave Selection, Rhône, France69
Chave in our humble opinion, is the greatest wine maker in France. Vigneron from father to son since 1481!
2010 Syrah, Santa Barbara Winery, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.A.69
Exhibits a strong cool climate varietal character with ample flavours of green peppercorns and lavender with rich dark fruit.
2010 Grès de Montpellier Rouge, Domaine du Poujol, Languedoc, France69
Made by the lovely Robert and Kim Cripps. Always a perfect expression of the local garrigue.
2009 Minervois Rouge ‘Giocoso’, L’Oustal Blanc, Languedoc, France75
This wine is redolent of incense, freshly-baked ginger cookies, and confitured cherry and black raspberry. Very intense.
2004 Ribera del Duero Reserva, Bodegas Briego, Ribera del Duero, Spain78
A very traditional Ribera del Duero producer drinking at its peak. The next vintage will be ‘09 so buy this while you can.
2008 Mencía ‘Altos de Losada’, FincaLosada, Bierzo, Spain95
The third wine on our list from this illustrious producer. We must love it! The top dog.
2010 Monthelie ‘Cuvée Paul’, Domaine Paul Garaudet, Burgundy, France99
The Paul Garaudet wine estate produces authentic wines in the tradition of the great Burgundy wines.
2007 BrunellodiMontalcino, Fattoria La Lecciaia, Tuscany, Italy135
An absolute stunner of a wine and in the running for the best wine on the list.
2007 Barolo ‘Ravera’, ElvioCogno Piedmont, Italy 135
Made from one of the legends of the region. A sublime vintage. Needs meat!
Beer & Cider
Cask Conditioned: 20oz, 7.50
Please ask your server for today’s casks.
Draught: 20oz
Creemore Springs Lager (Ontario) 7
Steam Whistle Pilsner (Ontario) 7
Blanche de Chambly (Quebec) 7.50
McAuslan Cream Ale (Quebec) 7.25
Durham Brewery Black Katt Stout (Ontario) 7.25
Fuller’s London Pride (England) 7.50
Innis & Gunn Scotch Barrel Aged 13oz (Scotland) 8.95
Bottles:
F&M Brewery Stone Hammer Light 341ml (Ontario) 6.50
Wellington Brewery Trailhead Lager 341ml (Ontario) 6.50
Gananoque Brewing Co Trainwreck Strong Ale 341ml (Ontario) 6.50
Spitfire Kentish Ale 500ml (England) 11
St. Peter’s English Ale 500ml (England) 11
Duchy Originals Organic Old Ruby Ale 500ml (England) 11
Beau’s All Natural Lug Tread Lagered Ale 600ml (Ontario) 10
Beau’s All Natural Fall Seasonal Night·Märzen600ml (Ontario) 12
Früli White Strawberry Beer 250ml (Belgium) 7
Cider
Spirit Tree Cider 341ml (Ontario) 9.75
ThornburyPremium Cider 355ml (Ontario) 7
Eric BordeletSidreTendre 750ml (Normandy, France) 49
Cocktails: 2oz 10
The Q&B G&T– House Made Tonic Syrup, Beefeater London Dry Gin, Lemon, Seltzer
Pimm’s Original – Pimm’sNo 1, Gin, Fresh Seasonal and Citrus Fruit & Lemonade
Sparkling Negroni – Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Gin & Cava
The Robert Burns – Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters with an Absinthe Rinse
Dark & Stormy – Goslings Black Seal Rum, Fresh Lime & Ginger Beer
Mary Tudor – Vodka, Worcestershire, Siracha, Horseradish & Tomato Juice
The Szarlotka – Zubrowsha Bison Grass Vodka, Cinnamon & Apple Juice
Sunday Evening Feasting Menu
Prime Rib & Yorkshire Pudding
Slow Roast Shoulder of Lamb
Venison Stew & Dumplings
Loin of Pork & Apple Sauce
Beef Wellington (8 or more)
Wood Roast Suckling Pig (10 or more)
Bison Rib Eye
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