brasserie menu
Crofters Hotel
 
         
    WHITE POURING WINES BY THE CLASS    
         
    Les Frères Dry White, VdP des Côtes de Gascogne, NV
Clean grapefruit nose backed up by a serious fruit punch in this Southern French
gem.
  Regional France
         
    Les Frères Medium Dry White, VdP Jardin de la France, NV
Brimming with ripe rounded melon and grape flavour in a pleasing off dry style.
  Regional France
         
    Cullinan View Chenin Blanc, Robertson, 2005/6
Good weight with ample concentration of ripe white fleshed fruits with a pleasingly crisp finish.
  South Africa
         
    Valle Andino Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley, 2005/6
Zesty fresh citrus style with good weight of tropical fruit.
  Chile
    RED POURING WINES BY THE GLASS    
         
    Les Frères Red, VdP de l’Hérault, NV
Soft red berries with a dusting of pepper mark this out as an excellent any occasion crowd pleaser.
  Regional France
         
    Condesa de Leganza Crianza, La Mancha, 2001/2
Juicy Tempranillo aged for a year in oak to give a smooth easy drinking style.
  Spain
         
    Valle Andino Merlot, Maule Valley, 2005/6
Velvety smooth plummy Merlot all wrapped up in creamy vanilla.
  Chile
    WHITES- LIGHT & FRESH    
         
    Frascati Superiore Fontana Candida Terre dei Grifi
A 70's superstar reborn! Light, fresh and brimming with clean green apple fruit.
  Italy
         
    Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio, 2005
Light melon fruit palate with a hint of nuttiness.
  Italy
         
    Houghton Private Bin Sauvignon-Semillon, Western Australia, 2005
Zesty gooseberry fruit given a touch of added weight by the addition of 40% Semillon.
  France
         
    Sancerre Les Collinettes, Joseph Mellot, 2004/5
Full of elegance this Loire Sauvignon has pure citrus aromas that lead to a fine and long finish.
  France
         
    Chablis Gloire de Chablis, J. Moreau et Fils, 2004/5
Classic flinty, steely dry Chablis with crisp apple fruit and a long minerally finish.
  France
         
    Bay of Fires Tigress Sauvignon Blanc, Tasmania, 2005/6
Beautiful Sauvignon from cool climate Tasmania. 15% is barrel fermented for added complexity.
  Australia
    WHITES- SOFT & FRUITY    
         
    D’istinto Catarratto-Chardonnay, Calatrasi, 2004/5
Bright lemon and nutty notes abound in this easy drinking Sicilian stunner.
  Italy
         
    Berri Estates Unoaked Chardonnay, South-Eastern Australia, 2005/6
Up front lemony tropical fruit totally unoaked to retain purity.
  Australia
         
    Nobilo Pinot Gris 2006
Off dry ripe peach and apricot flavours with a lot more fruit than Italian Pinot Grigio.
  New Zealand
         
    Santa Caterina Pinot Grigio Collio, Vigneti Fantinel, 2004/5
This is how all Pinot Grigio should be! Full rounded apple fruit flavours backed by a hint of almond & hazelnuts- delicious.
  Italy
    WHITES- AROMATIC & COMPLEX    
         
    Casa La Joya Reserve Gewürztraminer, Colchagua Valley, 2005/6
Big spicy lychee nose that follows through to the rich intense palate.
  Chile
         
    Accademia del Sole Viognier, Calatrasi, 2004/5
Peaches and cream in a glass with a fine streak of minerality. This is the grape to steal Pinot Grigio's crown!
  Italy
         
    Stonehaven Cellar Selection Riesling, Limestone Coast, 2004/5
Fabulous dry Riesling - a million miles from the German style. Full limey palate with a rich full mouthfeel and crisp balancing acidity.
  Australia
    WHITES- FULL & RICH    
         
    Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks Chardonnay, California, 2003/4
Perfect ripe pineapple and candied tropical fruits with a lovely creamy edge. At last a USA Chardonnay that isn't too oaky!
  USA
         
    Barossa Valley Estate Semillon, Barossa Valley, 2003/4
Full and rich but totally unoaked. Full bodied in style but with racy freshness on the finish.
  Australia
         
    Bourgogne Chardonnay Couvent des Jacobins, Louis Jadot, 2002/4
Stylish modern rendition of Chardonnay from this most respected Burgundian producer. Vibrant apple and melon fruit with crisp acidity and the merest hint of oak.
  France
    ROSE- PINKY & PERKY    
         
    D’istinto Sangiovese Rosato, Calatrasi, 2004/5
Bright colour, rich ripe berry fruits and a pleasing crisp finish make this the perfect any time rose.
  Italy
         
    Torres Mas Rabell Rosado, 2004/5
A blend of Grenache and Carignan result in a light fresh spicy strawberry fruited style.
  Spain
    REDS- LIGHT & JUICY    
         
    Beaujolais-Villages, Domaine Soitel, Sylvain Fessy, 2004/5
Light easy drinking soft berry fruit flavours that is great served slightly chilled.
  Beaujolais
         
    Rex Goliath Pinot Noir
Fruits of the forest with a touch of vanilla and a hint of spice from this cult Californian producer.
  USA
         
    Santa Caterina Pinot Néro Collio, Vigneti Fantinel, 2004/5
Wild raspberries with a touch of exotic spice burst from the glass in this amazing Pinot Noir from northern Italy.
  Italy
         
    Nobilo Icon Series Pinot Noir, Marlborough, 2006
Great cool climate expression of the finest red grape variety. Complex wild raspberry fruits mixed with exotic spices underpinned by smooth creamy oak.
  New Zealand
    REDS- MELLOW & SMOOTH    
         
    Etchart Privado Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon, Salta, 2005/6
Intense ultra ripe black berried fruits with a soft velvety palate.
  Argentina
         
    Don Jacobo Crianza Rioja Tinto, Bodegas Corral, 2001/2
Summer berry fruits laced with double cream and a long silky aftertaste.
  Spain
         
    DRYLANDS MERLOT, NEW ZEALAND
Lush Ripe black berries with soft tannins and mellow well integrated oak.
  New Zealand
         
    Don Jacobo Rioja Gran Reserva, Bodegas Corral, 1994/5
Top flight expression of the Tempranillo grape given extended ageing both in barrel and bottle before release to produce this seductive and seamless classic.
  Spain
    REDS- SPICY & WARMING    
         
    Kleine Zalze Pinotage, Stellenbosch, 2004/5
South Africa's best known red grape offering deep berry frits on the palate and a slightly spicy aftertaste.
  South Africa
         
    Chianti Ruffino
Black cherry extravaganza from this awesome producer with a lovely savoury finish.
  Italy
         
    Bonterra Organic Shiraz-Carignane, California (Bob Closure), 2004/5
Fully organic Californian interpretation of Chateauneuf du Pape that initially seems quite light but builds beautifully to a crescendo of spicy berry fruit.
  USA
         
    TINTARA GRENACHE, SE AUSTRALIA
Warm spicy crunchy black fruits with a dusting of pepper leading to a rich long lasting aftertaste.
  AUSTRALIA
         
    Gigondas, Clos la Grande Boissière, 2003
Well structured and full bodied blend of several spicy local grapes highlights the quality and value available in the Rhône.
  Rhône
         
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château Saint-André, 2003/4
Intense spicy berry fruits with balanced oak and a rich earthy character.
  Rhône
    REDS- INTENSE & BOLD    
         
    Finca Flichman Malbec, Mendoza, 2005/6
Rapidly becoming the calling card for Argentina, this Malbec is full of dark berry character with a firm structure and silky tannins.
  Argentina
         
    Errázuriz Carmenère, Aconcagua Valley, 2004/5
A forgotten grape initially thought to be Merlot but with a darker more concentrated nature.
  Chile
         
    Blackstone Shiraz, California, 2002
Fast becoming the "in" grape in California this intense fruit packed monster will scare the life out of the Australians.
  USA
         
    YARRAMAN SHIRAZ, HUNTER VALLEY
Amazingly rich ripe pure blackcurrant flavours with a hint of spice and very long creamy finish.
  AUSTRALIA
         
    Château du Seuil, Graves, 2002/3
Classy Cabernet dominated Bordeaux from the Graves area that seems to do no wrong. Owned by a Welshman and made by a New Zealander, this wine represents a long overdue resurgence for Bordeaux in the UK.
  Red Bordeaux
         
    MEERENDAL PINOTAGE, DURBANVILLE HILLS
Local grape from a cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsault. Rich dark fruit character with a soft rounded palate and a savoury finish.
  South Africa
         
    STONEHAVEN LIMESTONE COAST CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Powerful yet full of elegance this massive blackcurrant stacked Cabernet is long creamy rich and utterly delicious.
  AUSTRALIA
    SWEETIES- LUSCIOUS & DECADENT    
         
    Bowen’s Folly Noble Late Harvest Riesling, Robertson, 2001/3
Unctious rich concentrated sweet style with a terrific butterscotch palate yet clean fresh acidity.
  South Africa
         
    Sevelle Ruffino Vin Santo del Chianti
This is a delicate wine where the grapes are picked then dried to concentrate the flavours of candied fruit honey and caramel.
  Italy
    FIZZ- CLASSY & ELEGANT    
         
    Prosecco Extra Dry, Fantinel, NV
The new sensation for summer- fresh melon and ripe apple fruit with a great citrussy finish.
  Sparkling Wine
         
    Bouché Père et Fils Cuvée Réservée Brut, NV
Rich decadent Champagne that has the depth of flavour many vintage offerings can only dream of.
  Champagne
         
    Piper-Heidsieck Brut, NV
Recently awarded the International Wine Challenge Champagne of the year award beating all the other well known names in a blind tasting. Fantastic stuff!!
  Champagne
         
    Taittinger Prestige Brut Rosé, NV
Light in colour but big on super ripe strawberry fruit this is seen by many as the benchmark rose Champagne.
  Champagne