World Wines

Spanish White Wines

Sauvignon Blanc ‘Fransola’ 2008
Torres, Penedes - €27.50
Sauvignon Blanc forms the basis of this unique wine, partially fermented and aged in new American oak. Intense voluptuous bouquet with aromatic notes of various fruits and plants. On the palate the wine is round and full-bodied and has excellent structure. Elegant aftertaste with a citrus edge.

German White Wines

Bernkasteler Riesling Kabinett 2006
Dr.Loosen, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer - €49.50
The vineyards of Dr. Loosen owe their excellent quality to three major factors: the exceptional regional climate of the middle Mosel area, the mineral-rich slate and volcanic soils, and the incredible age of the estate’s ungrafted Riesling vines. This Kabinett is a deliciously steely wine with a firm backbone. It is characterised by delightful ripe and aromatic fruit.

Spanish Red Wines

Sangre de Toro 2008
Torres, Catalunya - €7.50 - €14.50
Undoubtedly the most popular Spanish wine in the Maltese islands, it is made from a blend of Garnacha and Carinena. Characterized by complex Mediterranean aromas and notes of spices, soft red fruits and liquorice.

Rioja Reserva 2001
Bodegas Beronia, Spain - €25.50
A classic, aromatic mix of dried cherries, dark chocolate, crushed flowers and leather notes. The palate has a dusty powdery texture with juicy flavours of red cherries, exotic spices, cigar box and espresso. Great acidity and a long smooth finish

Celeste 2007
Torres, Ribera del Duero - €19.90
Celeste is an opulent wine brimming with fruit, body and colour: as unique as the night sky in the Ribera del Duero. Intense blackberry colour. Spicy and intense nose, with liquorice and black pepper hints on a base of well-ripened fruits like blackberry and cherry. On the palate the wine is at first very fruity with ripe tannins that are persistent and full bodied.

Azul 2006
Bodegas Guelbenzu, Navarra - €21.50
Complex nose with red fruit and spices, prune and figs. In the mouth it has a powerful attack that is full bodied and that keeps its strength on the palate. The wood aromas are very well integrated, with a long after taste. It boasts a perfect balance.

Numanthia 2006
Bodegas Numanthia, Toro - €76.90
Deep ruby. A deep, youthfully brooding bouquet offers dark cherry, blackcurrant, incense and suave oak spices. Spicy cherry and dark berry flavours show an exotic anise quality and slow-building sweetness. This gently tannic, chewy, extremely persistent wine finishes with echoes of oak spice and floral pastille, not to mention excellent vivacity.

Portuguese Red Wines

Vinha Grande 2007
Casa Ferreirinha, Douro - €16.90
Vinha Grande shows an appealing red ruby colour. Its aroma is dominated by floral and ripe red fruits notes, and reflects the complexity of both maturation and evolution in the bottle. On the palate is a balanced and full-bodied wine with well structured tannins smoothened by the fruit which enhances a rich and persistent finish.

Lebanese Red Wines

Chateau Kefraya 2007
Chateau Kefraya, Bekaa Valley - €33.20
A dark colour, concentrated, thoroughbred and complex bouquet; spices, menthol, black fruits, tobacco. A full-bodied and rich taste and a solid tannic structure endow this wine with a charming and solid character. Still marked by wood, the bouquet starts out very promising. It’s the same impression on the palate, also capable of feeling the very good balance between grape and wood tannins. It is an altogether character full, high quality, perfectly well made wine.

Chateau Musar 2002
Hochar Pere, Bekaa Valley - €48.50
Full and complex, fruit and earthy flavours are consistent with the nose, zingy acidity and soft tannins set up a very long finish with fruity and floral notes that seem to last for minutes. A very fine wine, capable of ageing for years.