Gourmet Spot - Wines - The Avenue, Durham City DH1 4DX - Discover New Sensations - Molecular Gastronomy

Working with our wine merchant, we have endeavoured to find wines to suit all palates and pockets. We have specifically chosen wines that are drinking well now, from some of the finest producers. Many of our wines are available by the glass, so why not try something different. Above all, our wine list reflects our aims to present good food and good wine in a relaxed and enjoyable environment – enjoy.

Pinot Grigio, Veneto IGT Sparkling NV £21.95
Veritiere
Veneto, Italy (12% abv)
Fresh, crisp and appealing, with small bubbles, a subtle bouquet, an appley fruit character and a well balanced acidity.

Brut di Pinot Nero Rosé, Ruggeri NV £24.95
Veneto, Italy 125ml £4.50
Medium bodied and dry, possessing a ripe cranberry fruit intensity that balances the bubbles and the crisp finish beautifully.

Henriot Brut Souverain NV £49.95
Champagne, France (12% abv) 125ml £8.50
Fresh, well-balanced and harmonious on the palate with persistent, fine bubbles.

Henriot Blanc Souverain ‘Pur Chardonnay’ NV £61.50
Champagne, France (12% abv)
An intense and complex floral nose with a touch of white fruit. Fruity, sharp, lively and persistent in the mouth with a mainly citrus aftertaste.

Henriot Brut Rosé NV £71.50
Champagne, France (12% abv)
The Henriot rosé epitomises elegance combined with remarkable concentration on the palate, great balance and attractive aromas of red fruits.

Henriot Vintage 1996 £89.50
Champagne, France (12% abv)
Graceful yet powerful vintage that will age magnificently. As a complex and refined cuvee with delicate aromas and Chardonnay derived from the Grands Crus, this wine reflects the typical elegance of an Henriot House style.

Moët et Chandon Cuvée Dom Pérignon 2000 £136.50
Champagne, France (12.5% abv)
Aromas of acacia honey and fresh almonds, dried apricots and toasted brioche finishing long and elegant.

La Place Sauvignon Blanc 2009 £16.95
Côtes de Gascogne 175ml £4.95
South West France (11.5% abv)
Vibrant and zesty, with gooseberries and tropical fruit on a light bodied, crisp, unoaked palate.

Caracter Chardonnay / Chenin Blanc 2009 £15.50
Bodegas Santa Ana
Mendoza, Argentina (13% abv)
Light to medium bodied and dry, with fresh fruit flavours and a crisp finish.

Gruner Veltliner 2008 £23.95
Hopler
Burgenland, Austria (11.5% abv)
A fully ripened, delicate structure with refined sweetness of fruit on the palate and a creamy finish.

Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2008/09 £21.50
De Gras
Colchagua Valley, Chile (13.5% abv)
Delicate citrus and melon aromas and a hint of fresh cut grass. Well balanced melon, citrus and herbal notes with a crisp acidity and a lingering finish.

Chablis 2008 £27.50
Olivier Tricon
Chablis, France (12.5% abv)
This is benchmark Chablis, with crisp, citrus overtones and a mineral finish.

Trebbiano Poggio NV £12.50
Rubicone, Contri
Emilia Romagna, Italy (11.5% abv)
Dry with a fruity and upfront bouquet and a fresh citrus finish.

Albariño Valmiñor 2008 £32.95
Rias Baixas
Rias Baixas, Spain (12.5% abv)
A fresh bouquet of peach and apricot lead to a rich and full palate with a hint of lemony acidity. Clean and well balanced with a dry, concentrated finish

Pinot Grigio Classici DOC 2009 £26.95
Colterenzio 175ml £6.95
Alto Adige, Italy (13% abv)
A full bodied wine with a lightly floral bouquet. Lime and herb notes underlay melon and pineapple fruit flavours. Supple and almost rich - unusual for this varietal.

Semillon, My Word Is My Bond 2005 £19.95
Peter Lehmann
South Australia (11.5% abv)
Very elegant and tightly structured with persistent lemony characters. This wine is unoaked and totally fruit-driven.

Pouilly Fumé 2008 £32.95
Château Favray
Loire, France (12.5% abv)
A round, lush wine with depth of fruit, fantastic concentration and superb balance.

Muscadet 2008 £17.95
Château du Poyet, V. Vignes 175ml £4.50
Loire, France (12% abv)
Well balanced with surprisingly good weight and concentration followed by a clean, crisp finish.

Chardonnay 2005/06 £28.95
Yering Station
Victoria, Australia (13.5% abv)
A complex nose of flinty, minerally characters as well as citrus with some almond and spicy complexity. The palate is clean and fresh with well-integrated oak characters.

Sauvignon Blanc 2008 £23.50
Mansion House Bay
Marlborough, New Zealand (13% abv)
A medium to full bodied wine with vibrant acidity intertwined with crisp fruits and a long and zesty finish.

Chenin Blanc 2009 £16.95
Man Vintners
Western Cape, South Africa (13.5% abv)
Tropical fruit, guava and melon aromas, crisp and bold sweet citrus backed by refreshing acidity and minerality.

Fiano 2008 £16.50
MandraRossa 175ml £4.50
Sicily, Italy (13.5% abv)
Medium bodied and dry with balancing acidity keeping the tropical fruits clean and refreshing with a dry, textured finish.

Hand Picked Riesling 2009 £29.50
Skillogalee
South Australia (13% abv)
Crisp and fresh on the palate with lemony fruits accompanied by orange blossom and melon, great depth and weight of flavour with a long, dry length, lifted with refreshing limey acidity.

Viognier Reserva 2009 £22.95
De Gras
Colchagua Valley, Chile (14% abv)
Full bodied with nectarine and melon flavours and a rounded, succulent finish.

Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Kabinett 2007 £34.95
Paulinshof
Mosel, Germany (10% abv)
A classic, fresh lemony fragrance on the nose with an amazingly complex balance on the palate - fresh fruit and a deep oily complexity.

Billi Billi Shiraz 2005 £20.50
Mount Langi Ghiran 175ml £5.50
Victoria, Australia (14.5% abv)
Displays a complex nose, with a broad array of fruit and oak aromas. Medium bodied, with soft blueberry fruit, spices and subtle oak, well integrated tannin and a dry finish.

Crozes Hermitage, Cuvee Laurent 2009 £30.95
Domaine Combier
Rhone, France (12.5% abv)
Rich and spicy with ripe tannins. The finish is long, smooth and velvety.

Château Haut Bernat 2002 £38.95
Puisseguin St Emilion
Bordeaux, France (13% abv)
An elegant, soft, yet structured claret with ripe tannins and excellent fruit concentration.

Chianti Classico 2007 £37.95
Fonterutoli
Tuscany, Italy (13.5% abv)
The nose is perfumed with black cherry and spice and hints of woodsmoke. Full, ripe tannins, integrated acidity and a long finish.

Château Kefraya Rouge 2004 £40.95
Château Kefraya
Bekaa, Lebanon (14% abv)
Subtle notes of ripe red fruits, with cherry, plums, spices and leather. Well structured with a good balance between fruit and tannins.

Rioja Reserva 2005 £30.95
Vina Cerrada
Rioja, Spain (14% abv)
Spicy cherry bouquet and plum aromas blending with notes of tobacco. The body is full and powerful, with an excellent balance between wood and fruit.

Nero d’Avola 2008 £16.50
MandraRossa 175ml £4.50
Sicily, Italy (13.5% abv)
Fresh with good vanilla flavours. Soft and warm, with silky and sweet tannins.

La Place Merlot 2009 £16.95
Pays d’Oc 175ml £4.95
South West France (13% abv)
Soft and elegant with ripe damson fruit character, subtle tannins and a long elegant finish.

Fleurie La Bonne Dame 2008
Jean Tête
Burgundy, France (13% abv)
Fruit driven with cranberry and raspberry fruits and a touch of green spicyness. The palate is medium bodied, soft and supple, with forest fruit flavours finishing elegant, dry and poised.

Sangiovese Poggio NV £12.50
Rubicone, Contri
Emilia Romagna, Italy (11.5% abv)
Bright ruby red in the glass with aromas of forest fruits, a medium bodied palate and a delicious food-friendly freshness.

Wildflower 2009 £24.95
J. Lohr
California, United States of America (12.5% abv)
Bright aromas of boysenberry, cherry, raspberry and banana. The fruit complexion on the palate is equally bright, dominated by boysenberry and raspberry.

Grenache, Montagne Noire 2008 £14.95
Vin de Pays d’Oc, Foncalieu
Languedoc Roussillon, France (12.5% abv)
Soft red currant, plum and raspberry notes, with a soft structure, and a gentle acidity.

Caracter Shiraz / Malbec 2009 £15.50
Bodegas Santa Ana 175ml £3.95
Mendoza, Argentina (13% abv)
Medium bodied, soft and easily approachable, offering an array of red fruit flavours with balancing structure and a dry, rounded finish.

Côtes du Rhône 2009 £22.95
Domaine Brusset
Rhone, France (13% abv)
Red berry fruit aromas precede subtle flavours of raspberries and well balanced, smooth tannins.

Red Angel IGT, Pinot Nero 2006 £43.50
Vinnaioli Jermann
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy (13% abv)
Elegant, round and velvety Pinot Noir with cherry undertones filling out the medium bodied, succulent palate.

High Country Pinot Noir 2007/08 £36.95
Trinity Hill
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand (14% abv)
Characters of black fruits, such as plums, blackcurrant and cherry are evident, along with raspberry aromas. However, this wine is more about texture and structure than primary fruit, with complexity derived from the different clones and winemaking techniques used.

1860 Tempranillo 2007 £20.95
Marqués de Riscal
Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon, Spain (13% abv)
Aroma of fresh fruits with subtle oak leading to a smooth palate accompanied by hints of ripe tannins.

Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2009 £16.50
MandraRossa 175ml £4.50
Sicily, Italy (12.5% abv)
A deeply coloured rosé with a wonderfully expressive nose. A lively medium body, balanced acidity and a fresh elegant finish.

Pinot Noir Rosé, Extra Dry 2008 £28.95
Yering Station
Victoria, Australia (14% abv)
Rich with fine tannins and a surprising depth and length. The complex flavours of red berries, sage and spice make this wine a perfect complement to a wide array of food.

Tortoise Hill Rosé 2008 £19.50
Glen Carlou
Western Cape, South Africa (14% abv)
Soft acidity balances clean dark fruit and ripe watermelon flavours. The finish is soft and dry with lingering dark berry fruits.

Princess Moscato 2009 £18.50
Peter Lehmann 125ml £4.95
South Australia (7.5% abv)
An enticing pale apricot colour, with a delightful aroma redolent of freshly squeezed grapes. It has a zippy, fresh effervescent palate, finishing with a touch of delicious natural sweetness.

The Welder (Chenin Blanc) 2008 £24.50
Glen Carlou 125ml £6.50
Western Cape, South Africa (11% abv)
Aromas of honey blossom, jasmine, figs and peaches. On the palate are ripe stone fruits, gooseberry and grapefruit.

Recioto Valpolicella, Bertani 2007 £42.50
Veneto, Italy (13.5% abv) 125ml £10.95
Classical notes of plum,cherry and raspberries,accompanied by spices,vanilla, hay and cocoa. In the month is intense, full.

Clos Dady, Sauternes 2007 £34.50
Bordeaux, France (13.5% abv) 125ml £11.50
Luscious and generous with sweet apricot, honey, roasted nut and marmalade flavours perfectly balanced by a zesty, lime rind acidity.