THE OFFORD ‘SHOE
WINE LIST
Our Chronic Range
Josh Beckett was born in Paso Robles and worked in wineries all through High School. After completing school he worked under American, French and Australian winemakers before returning to Paso Robles and founding Chronic Cellars with his brother Jake. They are known for their crazy labels, punning names and well made wines. Looking to try something new? These wines are a must try:
WHITE WINE:
Stone Fox £32.00
35% Grenache Blanc; 33% Viogner; 32% Picpoul
Undeniably the fox of all foxes. Beautiful golden hay colour, aromas of glazed pear and
creamed peach are followed by floral notes. Great depth and a silky body. The palate is
creamy with mouth-watering minerality. The flavours are long, well balanced
and sophisticated.
RED WINE:
Suite Petite £32.00
87% Petite Sirah, 13% Syrah
The dark inky colour of the Petite Sirah can’t be mistaken in this wine. Aromas of cigar spice and
meaty notes finished with fresh cracked pepper. On the palate sweet cherry, blackberry and juicy
blueberry with brown sugar and spice notes. The lingering finish from the tannins keeps you
thinking about her long after she’s gone.
Sofa King Bueno £32.00
46% Syrah, 27% Grenache, 22% Petite Sirah, 3% Mourvedre, 2% Tannat
This is not the good king of the couch!Big juicy flavours with lots of layers on the palate. A mix of
different red and black fruits will fill your glass. Strawberries, raspberries, cranberries and
blueberries come storming at you. This wine is smooth and silky as it races across your palate.
A polished and plump wine that is stylish and sexy at the same time.
Dead Nuts £32.00
78% Zinfandel, 12% Petite Sirah, 10% Tempranillo
These nuts might be dead but this wine is alive and well!Medium to dark ruby colour.
Flavours consist of black cherry, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries. Hints of anise,
black pepper and other spices compliment the juicy flavours. The wine is very full and round
with mild tannins and a soft palate. A light toast integrates well with the different aromatics.
The Bubbles
1. La Marca Prosecco 200ml £7.00
Italy
Delicate and elegant with a distinctive aroma of apple and apricot.
2. Prosecco Corte Alta N/V, DOC 125ml £5.00 750ml £24.00
Italy
This wine carries lots of fresh peach, pear, apricot and apple with a revitalising finish.
3. Paul Drouet N/V 125ml £8.50 750ml £45.00
Champagne, France
A bright yellow colour with tiny bubbles. Aromas of Mirabelle plum notes and peach,
with a fruity nose.
White wine
Fresh & Crisp
4. Pinot Grigio, San Giorgio 175ml £5.10 250ml £7.10 750ml £20.50
Veneto, Italy
The pale hue of the wine gives way to hints of perfume, pears, stone fruit and lime, as well as the occasional floral note. Fresh and vibrant acidity results in a light, easy drinking wine.
5. Montagny, Grand Vin de Bourgogne, Buxy 175ml £6.50 250ml £9.10 750ml £27.00
Burgundy, France
A delicious, fresh Chardonnay which has been fermented and matured in stainless steel tanks to preserve the pure peach, pear and acacia aromas.
6. Gavi, Valle Berta 750ml £22.00
Piedmont, Italy
Ripe peach and pears with hints of citrus and a slight honeyed edge held together by steely minerality and a fresh acidity.
7. Sancerre Blanc, Berthier 750ml £32.00
Loire Valley, France
This wine exhibits classic passionfruit and mineral characters coupled with a racy acidity giving excellent balance and structure.
8. Sauvignon Blanc, Stonebuck 175ml £4.90 250ml £6.90 750ml£19.95
West Coast, South Africa
Intense asparagus, grass and guava notes providing a captivating bouquet. The palate is a delicate mix of citrus fruit and mineral texture.
Off the beaten track
15. Albariño, El Cante , Rías Baixas 750ml £23.50
Galicia, Spain
A light, fresh and youthful wine, with a zesty and well defined citrus backbone, overlayed with subtle hints of stone fruits and nectar.
16. Falanghina, Vigne Verginianæ 750ml £26.50
Campagnia, Italy
The floral character is largely camomile and the fruit tones are those of white peach. On the palate, hints of both peach and citrus are evident, together with zesty freshness and some salinity.
17. Viognier, Baron de Baussac, PGI Pays d’Oc 750ml £22.50
Languedoc, France
Fresh and dry with aromas of apricots and white peach, hints of elderflower and fresh pineapple and an underlying. A refreshingly crisp acidity draws it all together beautifully.
Aromatic, Rich & Full Bodied
9. Chardonnay, Rutini 750ml £30.00
Mendoza, Argentina
Complex and well rounded flavors of white stone fruit, toffee, fig and almond. Spending 9 months in new French oak created a wine with well integrated oak. Some honeydew and cremebrulee to finish.
10. Michel Servin Blanc 175ml £4.20 250ml £5.80 750ml £16.75
Vin de France, France
Light and straightforward, with an up-front nose of citrus fruit, tinged with a subtle leafy character.
11. Sauvignon Blanc, Fathoms 175ml £6.20 250ml £8.60 750ml £25.50
Marlborough, New Zealand
Very zesty on the palate with lots of lime and a nettly herbaceousness, this is an aromatic and classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with a refreshing dry finish.
12. BantryBay Chenin Blanc 750ml £17.50
Western Cape, South Africa
An aromatic wine with hints of tropical and citrus fruit on the nose and palate.
14. Chardonnay, Flor del Fuego 175ml £4.50 250ml £6.30 750ml £18.50
Central Valley, Chile
Fresh and clean, with the typical apple and citrus fruit giving way to a softer, peachier, almost tropical flavour. Refreshing and easy to drink, with a soft-edged acidic lift.
Rose wine
18. Torre Alta Pinot Grigio Rosé 175ml £4.70 250ml £6.50 750ml £18.95
Italy
This wine shows why rose is so popular. Beautiful soft strawberry flavours with floral notes.
19. Ormilles Rosé, Côtes de Provence 750ml £20.50
Provence, France
A light, dry and fruity rosé, with strawberry, red cherry flavours accompanying more subtle flavours of watermelon and nectarine.
20. Blushmore Zinfandel Rosé 175ml £4.40 250ml £6.10 750ml £17.50
Italy
Bright coral in colour, with a delicious sweetness, offset by a tangy acidity. The intense cherry and raspberry fruit burst enthusiastically onto the palate, with a fine natural spritz.
Red wine
Off The Beaten Track
39.Ayres de Escal, Bodegas Abanico 750ml £26.00
Priorat, Spain
On the palate, the soft tannins and mature red fruits are brought to life by the interesting yet subtle touch of hazelnut to finish.
40. Zinfandel, Lonely Tree 750ml £18.95
California, USA
Heady and bold on the nose, which is full of ripe strawberry, and hints of coffee bean and cocoa. Wonderfully plump and juicy on the palate, with satisfying warmth and subtle touches of vanilla.
41. Barbera d'Alba Enzo Boglietti 750ml £30.00
Piedmont, Italy
Integrated and refined, it has a spine of ripe tannin which ensures longevity and balance and offers a perfect foil to the beautifully proportioned freshness and fruit.
Light & Fruity
29. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Torre Cerere 750ml £17.50
D’Abruzzo, Italy
This is a soft, fruity approachable red wine produced from Montepulciano grapes.
30. Pinot Noir, Fernlands 750ml £28.50
Marlborough, New Zealand
A very powerful nose of violets, cinnamon and red fruit. The mouth-feel is mineral and has a fresh vibrant acidity which is balanced by the rich fruit flavours.
31. Michel Servin Rouge 175ml £4.20 250ml £5.80 750ml £16.75
France
This wine is supple and inviting, fruity with soft tannins
Rich & Full Bodied
33. Merlot Reserva, Terra Vega 175ml £4.90 250ml £6.90 750ml £19.95
Central Valley, Chile
The wine delivers a solid core of fruit, hinting at blackberry preserves and damson plums. Deeper layers open up to notes of treacle and spice.
34. Malbec, Rutini 175ml £6.80 250ml £9.40 750ml £27.50
Mendoza, Argentina
With aromas of high roast, cocoa and forest fruit. The low yield old vineyards are present in its
pleasant and mature tannins, resulting in a full mouth, elegant and tasty wine.
35. Crozes-Hermitage, Etienne Barret 750ml £32.00
Rhône, France
A superb wine with rich aromas of dark fruit, earthy minerals and spice. Soft and round on the palate with smooth tannins, rich blackberry and cherry fruit, hints of liquorice and a substantial finish.
36. De Morgenzon, DMZ Quintet 750ml £25.50
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Integrated and refined, it has a spine of ripe tannin which ensures longevity and balance and offers a perfect foil tothe beautifully proportioned freshness and fruit.
37. Wirra Wirra Good Catch 175ml £5.90 250ml £8.30 750ml £24.00
South Australia
Australia’s twist on a Bordeaux blend, Shiraz, Cabinet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. This wine has brilliant crimson with a purple edge, this is a youthful and vibrant wine offering raspberry, cherry and blackberry fruit, lifted by hints of violet and spicy oak notes.
38. Malbec, Beauté du Sud 175ml £5.00 250ml £6.95 750ml £20.00
South West France
This modern Malbec echoes both the Old World rusticityof Southern France, and the inky fruitiness found in the Malbecs of Argentina and the rest of the New World.
125ml measurements available on request