SAMPLE MENU - £22.50 per person

Cream of Vegetable Soup served with a crisp bakers roll
Pork, Apple & Apricot Terrine served with a Fig and Tomato Chutney
King Prawns marinated in Chilli & Corriander with peppered Mackerel and Balsamic
Fanned Cantelope Melon with Strawberries marinated in cracked Black Pepper

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Chicken Fillet wrapped in Parma Ham served with braised Shallots and Chive Oil
Lamb Steak served with roast Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes and Olives in a rich Gravy
Grilled Sea Bass served with a Balsamic dressing
Sunblushed Tomato Risotto with Herb Dressing
Char-grilled Fillet, Sirloin or Rib Eye Steak served with a choice of Peppercorn or Diane Sauce or Sauteed Mushrooms, Tomatoes and Onion Rings (Supplements £6.95 for Fillet, £5.95 for Sirloin and £4.95 for Rib Eye)

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Meringue nests filled with freshly whipped Cream and mixed Berry Compote
Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce
A Selection of Luxury Ice-Creams
Cheese and Biscuits (supplement £2.95)

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WINE LISTS

WINE LISTS

Riverside Hotel

Wine List

Organic Champagne

1. House Champagne NV. Carte Rouge                                                                                                                                                  32.95

2. Champagne Vintage 1996/7 – Fleury                                                                                                                            45.00

Organic Sparkling Wine

3. Prosecco del Veneto ‘Empiria’ 2005 – Otto Marzo                                                                                                                            14.75

Organic White Wine

4. Muscadet de Sevre et Maine Sur Lie AC 2004 (France)                                                                                                                     16.95

A bio dynamic wine, rich, opulent and perfectly balanced.

5. Chablis AC 2003 – Jean Goulley (France)                                                                                                                                         24.95

A classic Chardonnay, dry, rounded with lengthy finish

6. Saove DOC 2004/05 – Otto Marzo (Italy)                                                                                                                                                14.95

Dry with good fruit characteristics and a hint of almonds

7. QMP Rheinhessen Riesling 2004/5 – Knobloch (Germany)                                                  14.95

A Riesling from a true family vineyard. A dry, nutty and apple taste        

8. Sauvignon Blanc 2005 – Sonop (South Africa)                                                           14.75

A no airs or graces, drink it anytime wine from this sun soaked South African Estate. Full of gooseberry.

9. Eden Collection Chardonnay (Australia)                                                                                      15.75

Aromas of Melon, tropical fruits and a hint of lime juice, with a soft, creamy finish.

10. Sauvignon Blanc, Richmond Plains 2004 (New Zealand)                                                     21.75

Full and generous on the palate with strong gooseberry flavours  

Organic Rose

11. Bardolino DOC Chiaretto ‘Nobilitron’ 2005 – Otto Marzo (France)                                    14.75

Marvellously crisp fresh rose made from Bardolino grapes. Extremely drinkable at any time.

Organic Red Wine

12. AOC Cotes du Rhone 2004 – CVLR (France)                                                            14.75

From a quality conscious cooperative based in Narbonne. This is a gentle wine with lightly spiced berry fruits, very quaffable.

13. AOC Beaujolais, 2004 – Domaine di Buis Rond (France)                                           15.95

This is a great example of the Gamay grape at its best, hearty and characterful with low tannins and attractive fruit tones.

14. St Emilion AOC 2001 – Chateau Jacques Blanc (France)                                                                                                                            21.75

Predominantly Merlot, from a rare bio-dynamic vineyard in this famous region.

15. Barbera DOC Piemonte 2003 – La Luna Del Rospo (Italy)                                                                                                            15.75

Aroma of Strawberries and bitter cherries, a very agreeable taste. Good balance of fruit and acidity.

16. Valpolicella DOC Classico Superiore ‘Grola’ 2001 (Italy)                                                                                                               19.50

An elegant medium bodied wine with lots of fruit, showing a lingering taste with an expansive finish

17. Touchstone Merlot, 2004 – Vinedos Organicos Emiliana (Chile)                                                                                                        14.75

A bench mark bio-dynamic Merlot. Lots of smooth jammy black cherry and plum fruits. A fantastic wine!

18. Organic Terrior Pinotage, 2004 – Sonop Wine Farm                                                                                                                  14.95

Pinotage is South Africa’s trademark grape. This is  a  certified ‘Fairtrade’ wine. Strong, yet soft and easy drinking.

19. Cabernet – Merlot 2002/03 – Wilkie Estate (Australia)                                                                                                                 17.50

Cherry and plum characters on the nose and subtle chocolate overtones on the palate. Quite a rich and complex wine with good length and balance.

House Recommendations – Organic White

                                                                                                            175ml                         250ml                         Bottle

20. QBA ‘Ornament’ 2004, Rheinhessen – St Ursula (Germany)             

For those who might like something not too dry this medium dry will suit. Made from only the finest quality grapes by chief winemaker, Wolfgang Heess. Displaying hints of elderflower and honeysuckle. Easy Drinking

                                                                                                            3.50                             4.95                             14.50

21. Sauvignon Blanc Friuli Grave DOC 2005 – Arcano (Italy)       

North East Italy produces some of the Italy’s finest white wines, this one is no exception. 100% Sauvignon Blanc with its typically buoyant aroma reminiscent of yellow flowers, sage, mint and peppers. A wine of great composition.

                                                                                                            3.50                             4.95                             14.50

22. Pinot Grigio Fruili Grave DOC 2004/05 – Arcano (Italy)

Another exceptional wine from the same vineyard as above. Dry, full and elegant with a pleasantly bitter flavour.

                                                                                                            3.50                             4.95                             14.50

23. Chardonnay Touchstone 2004 – Fabril Alto Verde (Argentina)

Slow ripening grapes from the foothills of the Andes have created a wine with plentiful tropical fruits and a creamy finish. Dr Rodolfo Nale and his wife Carla are rightfully proud of their rigorously inspected organic estate.

                                                                                                            3.50                             4.95                             14.50

House Recommendations – Rose Wine

24. Contessa Staffa Rosato IGT Daunia 2005 (Italy)

Created from the Montipulciano grape a delicious drink with a lovely pink colour. The wine is reminiscent of wild strawberries and other small red berries. A perfect balance between velvety soft and crisp.

                                                                                                            3.50                             4.95                             14.50

House Recommendations – Red Wine

25. Merlot Fruili Grave DOC 2004 – Castello di Arcano (Italy)

Full and fragrant with a slightly herbaceous aroma and lots of fruit. This is a dry, well structured wine with typical Merlot softness and smoothness.

                                                                                                            3.50                             4.95                             14.50

26. Cabernet Sauvignon Fruili Grave DOC 2003 – Castello di Arcano (Italy)

Whilst having an intense fruity aroma this Cabernet is lighter than many and no less attractive for it. Oak aged for just six months in barriques adding very gentle hints of vanilla to the typical Cabernet characteristics.

                                                                                                            3.50                             4.95                             14.50

27. Tempranillo DO Rioja Livor 2004 – Ijalba (Spain)

This Rioja made from 100% Tempranillo grapes, has a beguiling raspberry jam character with no rough edges. Velvety smooth from start to finish.

                                                                                                            3.50                             4.95                             14.50

28. Shiraz 2004 – Sonop Wine Farm (South Africa)

Sonop takes its responsibilities to both the environment and its workers very seriously. You can feel the warmth of the sun in this softly spiced red.