Wine By The Glass
Red Wines |
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| Foxwood Old Bush Vine Syrah 2008 | €5.95 |
| Region: Vin de Pays d'Oc, France | |
| Grape: Syrah | |
| "A ripe and juicy wine with lots of smoky leatheriness. The fruit almost seems stewed, with nuances of sour cherry flavours. This wine has good softness and an easy style." Recommended, Decanter Magazine | |
| Panul Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 | €6.25 |
| Region: Colchagua Valley, Chile | |
| Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon | |
| Ripe cassis and blackcurrant flavours, herb and a rich fruit finish | |
| Budini Malbec 2009 | €6.40 |
| Region: Mendoza, Argentina | |
| Grape: Malbec | |
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Medium in body with good intensity of plum, damson and red fruit character with a savoury, spicy finish. “Good balance and impressive length for a light wine." 4.5 Stars Food &Wine Magazine |
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| Di Majo Norante Sangiovese 2008 | €6.60 |
| Region: Friuli, Italy | |
| Grape: Sangiovese | |
| A gorgeous Sangiovese, very meaty with lots of dark spicy fruits, violets and leather. Really juicy. | |
| Rioja Vinasperi Crianza 2006 | €7.50 |
| Region: Rioja, Spain | |
| Grape: Tempranillo | |
| A modern style of Rioja. Soft tannins, plenty of ripe red fruit and hints of vanilla - Awarded GOLD at 2008 International | |
White Wines |
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| Foxwood Bruno's Block Chardonnay 2008 | €5.95 |
| Region: Languedoc | |
| Grape: Chardonnay | |
| "A wonderful Chardonnay with hints of kiwi and grapefruit. It has a refreshingly long finish." Irish Independent | |
| Panul Sauvignon Blanc 2009 | €6.25 |
| Region: Colchagua Valley, Chile | |
| Grape: Sauvignon Blanc | |
| Fresh varietal character, firm gooseberry with hints of apricot and melon. | |
| Coriole Diva Chenin Blanc 2008 | €6.50 |
| Region: McLaren Vale, Australia | |
| Grape: Chenin Blanc | |
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Fresh and dry with a succulent, honeyed palate ending in a clean, zesty finish Mary Dowey, Irish Times Magazine Bottle of the Week |
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| Pinot Grigio - Chardonnay Ciu Ciu Taboldo 2009 | €6.95 |
| Region: Grave del Friuli, Italy | |
| Grape: Chardonnay | |
| " Well made wine with a bit of real interest. Serve with chicken salad or prawns." John Wilson, Irish Times | |
| Paddy Borthwick Sauvignon Blanc 2009 | €7.50 |
| Region: Wairarapa, New Zealand | |
| Grape: Sauvignon Blanc | |
| Zesty gooseberry and lime rather than typical New World tropical fruits and a dazzling price." Thomas Clancy, Sunday Business Post | |
Rosé Wines |
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| Chateau Haut Rian 2009 | €6.50 |
| Region: Bordeaux, France | |
| Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot | |
| Fresh, bright and full of light red fruit flavours | |
Wine By The Bottle
Champagne & Sparkling Wine |
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| Prosecco Marsuret NV | €35.50 |
| Region: Valdobbiadene, Italy | |
| Grape: Prosecco | |
| This quality sparkling wine comes from carefully selected grapes in the region of Valdobbiadene, the perfume is delicate and the flavour is full, fragrant and elegant | |
| Charpentier Brut Reserve NV | €59.95 |
| Region: Champagne, France | |
| Grape: Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir | |
| Persistent mousse of fine bubbles. Clean and dry with an appealing mouth filling richness. "Deliciously yeasty, rich nose, gentle acidity and lovely clean length. It's unusual in being mainly Pinot Meunier and even more unusual in being remarkably good value. If you want really good Champagne without having to pay for a famous name, this is a fine choice. Drink the wine, not the label." Tom Doorley, Sunday Tribune | |
White Wines |
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| Foxwood Bruno's Block Chardonnay 2008 | €23.95 €5.95/glass |
| Region: Languedoc | |
| Grape: Chardonnay | |
| “Aussie in character, with a nice golden colour and rich aromas of fully ripened fruit with subtle oak overtones. The palate is dominated by a combination of melon and peach notes balanced carefully between the oakiness and a refreshing crispness. If you close your eyes, you'd swear you're down under, it's so easy to drink." Irish Independent | |
| Coriole Diva Chenin Blanc 2008 | €24.95 €6.50/glass |
| Region: McLaren Vale, Australi | |
| Grape: Chenin Blanc | |
| This fresh, dry white has classic Chenin Blanc characters of lime, citrus and pear along with a succulent, honeyed palate ending in a clean, zesty finish Mary Dowey, Irish Times Magazine Bottle of the Week | |
| Albariño, Val de Sosego 2008 | €29.95 |
| Region: Rias Baixas, Spain | |
| Grape: Albariño | |
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Aromas of apricot and honey. Scintillating acidity with mouth watering flavours of citrus fruit leading to a long satisfying finish “Very appealing fresh nose of elderflowers and ripe apples, which follow through onto a rounded palate of red apples matched by crisp acidity.”
The Best of Wine in Ireland |
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| Sancerre, Masson Blondelet 2009 | €37.95 |
| Region: Loire, France | |
| Grape: Sauvignon Blanc | |
| Crisp and dry white wine leading to luscious, slightly flinty gooseberry fruit with a crisp finish “Fresh fruit underpinned by a firm mineral character, clean and lasting finish.” Raymond Blake, Food and Wine Magazine | |
| Panul Sauvignon Blanc 2009 | €20.95 €5.95/glass |
| Region: Colchagua Valley, Chile | |
| Grape: Sauvignon Blanc | |
| Fresh varietal character, firm gooseberry with hints of apricot and melon and a crisp finish | |
| Chablis, Seguinot-Bordet 2008 | €33.50 |
| Region: Burgundy, France | |
| Grape: Chardonnay | |
| Dry with well balanced acidity, delicious mineral edge and good fruit structure leading to a long flavoursome finish | |
| Riesling, Luc-Mader 2008 | €28.95 |
| Region: Alsace, France | |
| Grape: Riesling | |
| Clean and ripe citrus fruit is balanced by crisp acidity. Medium bodied and very long. A classic single - vineyard Alsace Riesling | |
| Pinot Grigio Ciu Ciu Tebaldo 2009 | €27.95 €6.95/glass |
| Region: Grave del Friuli, Italy | |
| Grape: Pinot Grigio / Chardonnay | |
| Pear and apple aromas dominate the nose which echoes the lively tangy freshness of the well balanced palate. Generously fruited, refreshing acidity and good length Difficult to forget an Italian wine producer called Ciù Ciù because the great grandfather used to work on the railways." Jancis Robinson | |
| Chateau Thieuley Blanc 2009 | €28.50 |
| Region: Bordeaux, France | |
| Grape: Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc | |
| The Sauvignon Blanc in this blend gives a rich and fragrant nose. Rich, round and full flavoured palate with a lovely long, dry finish. Ideal with seafood or cream cheeses Top Ten Dry White Bordeaux in Ireland - The Dubliner | |
| Paddy Borthwick Sauvignon Blanc 2009 | €29.95 €7.50/glass |
| Region: Wairarapa, New Zealand | |
| Grape: Sauvignon Blanc | |
| “A touch of oak for a quarter of the crop, steel tank maturation and five months on lees all combine to produce a supuerlative, sancerre like zest all gooseberry and lime rather than typical New World tropical fruits and a dazzling price." Thomas Clancy, Sunday Business Post | |
| Pouilly Fuisse ‘Clos sur la Roche', Saumaize-Michelin 2008 | €46.95 |
| Region: Burgundy, France | |
| Grape: Chardonnay | |
| Crisp acidity with a silky mouth feel. A subtle touch of oak with mineral hints and a classic, long finish | |
| Touraine A/C Domaine des Chezelles Sauvignon Blanc | €25.95 |
| Region: Loire | |
| Grape: Sauvignon Blanc | |
| Enticingly full flavoured Sauvignon, from an appellation that is finding recognitiion. Great value for money. | |
| Macon Verze, Nicolas Maillet 2008 | €29.00 |
| Region: Burgundy | |
| Grape: Chardonnay | |
| Lovely aromas of lemon with hints of honey, well rounded palate of rich citrus fruit with balancing freshness. Great wine! "Attractive, floral, bready and lifted bouquet, very good expression of Chardonnay. Good fruit, balance and Mâcon vineyard character. Long length; very well made." ****Highly Recommended, Decanter Magazine | |
| Domaine de Millet 2009 | €23.95 |
| Region: Vin de Pays Cotes de Gascogne, France | |
| Grape: Colombard, Ugni Blanc | |
| Peaches and white fruits with a crisp acidity and delicious citrus fruit "Lovely, plump, easy-drinking melon and apple fruits. This would make a wonderful holiday house wine, whether you are staying in Ireland or France. Domaine de Millet welcomes visitors and they have shop selling their wares, including Armagnac." John Wilson, The Irish Times | |
Rosé Wines |
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| Chateau Haut Rian 2009 | €23.95 |
| Region: Bordeaux, France | |
| Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot | |
| Fresh, bright and full of light red fruit flavours "…made using process which indicate quality such as natural fermentation and low temperature fermentation. The result is a solid, meaty wine with full on primary fruits but touches of complex spiciness over a recent 13% alcohol” Tomás Clancy, The Sunday Business Post, Agenda Magazine | |
Red Wines |
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| Chateau de Millet 2008 | €23.95 |
| Region: Vin de Pays Cotes de Gascogne, France | |
| Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Franc | |
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Plenty of ripe, elegant red fruits with a fresh finish. The reds from this region can be a little cool and herbaceous, but the best have a lovely purity of fruit. This is one such example, with a lifted nose of blackcurrants, and lovely, easy, soft plum fruits. Best with food." John Wilson, The Irish Times |
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| Salice Salentino Terre D'uva 2008 | €26.95 |
| Region: Puglia, Italy | |
| Grape: Negroamaro, Malvasia | |
| Full bodied with spicy aromas and wonderful flavours of fruits of the forest and herbs. A very good long finish | |
| Cotes du Rhone, Domaine Charavin 2008 | €31.50 |
| Region: Rhone, France | |
| Grape: Carignan, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah | |
| Juicy red fruits with a twist of spice make for a very appealing Cotes du Rhone. “A medium-bodied red, ripe brambly fruit on the nose. Easy drinking with plenty of fruit. Well balanced style” Best of Wine In Ireland | |
| Budini Malbec 2009 | €22.95 €6.40/glass |
| Region: Mendoza, Argentina | |
| Grape: Malbec | |
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Medium in body with good intensity of plum, damson and red fruit character with a savoury, spicy finish "A velvety structure with well integrated tannin, hints of spice and a ripe fruity finish. Good balance and impressive length for a light wine." 4.5 Stars Food & Wine Magazine |
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| Rioja Vinasperi Crianza 2006 | €28.50 €7.50/glass |
| Region: Rioja, Spain | |
| Grape: Tempranillo | |
| A modern style of Rioja. Soft tannins, plenty of ripe red fruit and hints of vanilla Awarded GOLD at the 2008 International Wine Challenge | |
| Fleurie, Domaine des Terres Dorées, Jean-Paul Brun 2009 | €39.95 |
| Region: Beaujolais, France | |
| Grape: Gamay | |
| A wonderful Fleurie with a vibrant nose of light red fruits. Rich, concentrated raspberry fruit with a wonderful clean finish | |
| Villa du Clos 2008 | €23.95 |
| Region: Languedoc, France | |
| Grape: Pinot Noir | |
| Delicious cherry with white pepper on the nose which follows through onto the palate. Lovely pure fruit finish | |
| Domaine Luc Lapeyre – Les Bres 2008 | €25.95 |
| Region: Minervois, France | |
| Grape: Grenache, Syrah | |
| This Grenache dominated wine is light in style with soft black fruits, good balance and roundness and an attractive smoky finish. | |
| Foxwood Old Bush Vine Syrah 2008 | €23.95 €5.95/glass |
| Region: Vin de Pays d'Oc, France | |
| Grape: Syrah | |
| "A ripe and juicy wine with lots of smoky leatheriness. The fruit almost seems stewed, with nuances of sour cherry flavours. This wine has good softness and an easy style." Recommended, Decanter Magazine | |
| St. Emilion Grand Cru, Chateau Grand Champs 2006 | €41.00 |
| Region: Bordeaux France | |
| Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon | |
| This superb St Emilion Grand Cru, made by Hubert de Bouard of world renowned Chateau Angelus, gives away aromas of dark berries and spice matched by the expressive fruit flavours which are well balanced and long | |
| Chianti Le Caselle 2007 | €28.95 |
| Region: Tuscany, Italy | |
| Grape: Sangiovese | |
| Intense, very fruity nose with black cherry aromas and a touch of spice. Rich, fruit driven, mouth filling palate leads to a well structured, long and savoury finish | |
| Panul 2009 | €20.95 €6.25/glass |
| Region: Colchagua Valley, Chile | |
| Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon | |
| Ripe cassis and blackcurrant flavours, herb and a rich fruit finish | |
| title | €31.00 |
| Region: Yarra Valley, Australia | |
| Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon | |
| Intense dark berry fruit character with soft, subtle tannins | |
| Di Majo Norante Sangiovese 2008 | €24.50 €6.60/glass |
| Region: Friuli, Ital | |
| Grape: Sangiovese | |
| A gorgeous Sangiovese, very meaty with lots of dark spicy fruits, violets and leather. Really juicy. | |
| Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine du Pere Pape 2006 | €54.50 |
| Region: Rhone, France | |
| Grape: Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre, Cinsault | |
| Intense spicy aromas, rich black fruits and liquorice on the palate, full bodied and richly structured with a lingering finish. | |
Wine By Half Bottle
| Chateau Haut Rian 2009 | €14.00 |
| Region: Bordeaux, France | |
| Grape: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | |
| Concentrated exotic fruits with good balance and a long, tasty fruit finish “Crisp, tangy, crowd pleasing Sauvignon – based star.” Mary Dowey, The Irish Times Magazine | |
| Chablis Seguinot-Bordet 2008 | €18.95 |
| Region: Burgundy, France | |
| Grape: Chardonnay | |
| Dry with well-balanced acidity, delicious mineral edge and good fruit structure leading to a long flavoursome finish. | |
| Corbieres Chateau Baronne | €13.50 |
| Region: Languedoc, France | |
| Grape: Syrah, Grenache | |
| A rich smoothly textured well-balanced wine. | |
| Chianti Montellori 2008 | €18.50 |
| Region: Tuscany, Italy | |
| Grape: Sangiovese | |
| This expertly made Chianti is medium bodied, dry and shows delicate soft cherry fruit on the palate. | |
Port & Desserts
| Quinta Do Crasto Late Bottle Vintage Port 2005 | €42.00 €7.00/glass |
| Region: Douro, Portuga | |
| Very elegant and complex flavours of red fruits with a spicy character. Elegant palate with soft tannins and great depth. A well balanced and persistant finish | |
| Chateau Jolys Cuvée Jean 2006 | €24.00 €6.50/glass |
| Region: Jurançon, Franc | |
| Grape: Petit Mansengs | |
| This wine develops a lovely opulent nose, full of ripe fruit and honey and shows a body of flesh and roundness with superb length. Full of character with a lovely concentrated mouth-feel | |
CASA (Caring And Sharing Association) is an Irish Charity, which for over twenty-five years has been providing social outlets, friendship, and one-to-one care for people with disabilities.
With 450 volunteers working in 20 separate groups CASA is active throughout the country providing one-to-one care to those who need it most. It also organises holiday breaks; currently CASA operates two respite houses, a holiday centre in Dublin, and arranges an annual pilgrimage to Lourdes for our members who are terminally ill or have severe disabilities.
Since it's founding in 1981 CASA has proved itself to be progressive and forward looking. In June 2008 it took brave new step: Restaurant TenFourteen, situated on the Clontarf Road opposite the Bull Wall, is a local eatery serving high-quality lunch and evening meals in a relaxed atmosphere with friendly, efficient service – and it is wholly owned by CASA. All profits from Restaurant TenFourteen go directly towards supporting their activities in the community.
Reviews
“There's a shortish wine list of some 40 wines, but someone has taken the time to choose them carefully. There are plenty of critically-acclaimed wines on it and the mark-up is reasonable. We had a half bottle of the excellent white Château Haut-Rian from Bordeaux” Paolo Tullio – Irish Independent Weekend
“the wine list was of the genus ‘sensible' — not over-long, sourced from one reliable supplier and capable of providing a kaleidoscope of decent drinking from around the vino-sphere. From it selected a Semillon/Sauvignon blend from the Bordeaux hinterland, made by two lovely girls and their crabby papa, all of whom I'd met. The wonderful thing about being involved with wine is it allows you to make these connections; there's a memory in every glass.” Ernie Whalley – Evening Herald