House Red 2 for £24.00 Abruzzo, Italy   DrinksDriver House Red of the Month Each month we select a new house red wine. Ask us about this month's special.

	Montepulciano dAbruzzo, Cantina Frentano, 2008 £14.50 Abruzzo, Italy   An easy to drink, soft and fruity red. Rich red and black fruits with elegant spicy notes.

	Malbec, Viu Manent, 2007 £14.50 Colchagua, Chile   A silky, opulent and fruity red. Red and black fruit aromas. Rich, darker fruits on the palate, along with chocolate and mocha notes.

	Cotes-du-Rhone, Belleruche, M. Chapoutier, 2008 £14.50 Southern Rhone, France   Medium to full-bodied, spicy red. Warm, structured flavour of red and black fruits with a hint of spice.

	Pinot Noir, The Crossings, 2008 £17.50 Marlborough, New Zealand   A light, fruit driven, fragrant red. Balanced delicate red berries, darker cherry fruits and hints of violets with an aromatic persistence.

	Cabernet Sauvignon, Los Vascos, Domaines Barons Rothschild (Lafite), 2006 £19.50 Colchaqua, Chile   A medium bodied, complex red. Fresh and easy to drink, showing flavours of strawberry, black cherry, chocolate and a touch of spice on the finish.

	Pinot Noir, Le Bourgogne, Domaine Chanson Pre et Fils, 2007 £23.50 Burgundy, France   A great everyday red Burgundy, lively with ripe, rich flavours. Intense aromas of raspberry and violets with a hint of pepper.

	Chianti Classico, Fattoria Di Rodano, 2004 £26.50 Panzano, Tuscany, Italy   A classic, medium bodied, rustic red. Wonderful aromas of fresh cherries and blackberries, earth and spice.

	Rioja, Marques de Riscal Reserva, 2004 £29.50 Rioja, North West Spain   A medium bodied, toasty red. Intense succulent red berry fruit flavours with spicy hints of vanilla.

	Chateau La Croix Chatecaille, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 2004 £32.50 Bordeaux, France   A full bodied, rich and soft Merlot. Intense and fresh ripe red fruits on the nose. Full bodied, toasty palate shows plum and chocolate notes with a rich finish.

	Shiraz, Turkey Flat, 2006 £34.50 Barossa Valley, Australia   A full bodied, strong and spicy red. Rich and dense dark berry fruit flavours, with bitter chocolate and cedar notes.

	Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Le Bernadine, M. Chapoutier, France, 2008 £37.50 Southern Rhone, France   A medium bodied, earthy and spicy red. Complex aromas of blackcurrant, coffee and cinnamon spice, met with sweet fruits on the palate.

	Reserve de la Comtesse, Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac, 2004 £49.50 Bordeaux, France   A deep, robust, yet balanced Bordeaux with silky tannins. Rich and appealing aromas of dark fruit, Crme de cassis, licorice, herbs, charcoal and spice.

	Gevrey-Chambertin, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Heresztyn, 2005 £54.50 Bordeaux, France   A medium bodied, complex, rustic red. The King of Burgundy. An elegant structure, complemented by a gorgeous velvety texture. Aromas of strawberry, blackcurrant and violet with lingering pure fruit flavours.

	Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron, 1997 £67.50 Pauillac, Bordeaux, France   A rich, both elegant and powerful Bordeaux. Full bodied and expressive with complex aromas of red berries, black cherries and smokiness.

sweet and fortified

	Taylors, Late Bottled Vintage Port, 2003 £23.50 Douro Valley, Portugal   Powerful and intense, fantastic depth and complexity. Full of rich cherry and blackcurrant aromas. Full bodied and firm with a luscious fruity finish.

	Sauternes, Mouton Cadet Reserve, 2005 £29.50 Bordeaux, France   A luscious, honeyed and complex sweet wine. Rich aromas of bitter orange and acacia blossom, honey and fresh apricot flavours. All the power and concentration of a great sweet wine.