The Northern Quarter Restaurant and Bar - Manchester

White Wine

LIGHT, FRESH AND MINERAL DRIVEN WHITES

	TERRE FORTI TREBBIANO/CHARDONNAY 2010 - RUBICONE, ITALY	15.00	5.25
	Light and freshly aromatic wine with apple and peach notes on the nose and a dry, fresh palate with plenty of pear, citrus and apple, in an easy drinking style.
	PINOT GRIGIO, LA MAGLIA ROSA 2010 - VENETO, ITALY	19.00	6.50
	A textbook Pinot Grigio with fresh, crisp and ripe aromas, a nose of core and stone fruit, floral notes and a very slight tropical edge. The palate is soft, fresh, very approachable and nicely balanced.
	CASTILLO VIENTO RIOJA BLANCO 2010 - RIOJA, SPAIN	19.50	6.50
	This unoaked Viura dominated blend displays notes of soft lemon and peach, with a subtle floral edge, reminiscent of fresh white flowers.
	HEYWOOD ESTATE SEMILLON SAUVIGNON 2010 - SOUTH EASTERN AUSTRALIA	24.00
	A classic, honeyed, fresh and vibrant Semillon-Sauvignon blend with zesty citrus notes, a firm streak of acidity and a slight herbaceous edge.
	FIANO MASSERIA BIANCA 2009, IGT SALENTO - PUGLIA, ITALY	24.00
	A bone-dry, minerally, herbaceous and core fruit driven Fiano from Puglia’s Salento Peninsula. Crisp, fresh and clean notes of grass, peach, pear, green apple and a slight edge of crystallised fruit lead onto a palate with a firm streak of refreshing, wet-stone minerality, tingling acidity and a long, soft finish of ripe peach.
	VALLADO MOSCATEL GALEGO 2010 - DOURO, PORTUGAL	28.00
	Unusual and delicious dry Muscat from the Douro. The nose is aromatic and beguiling, with notes of rose-petal, musk and pink grapefruit, whilst the palate is crisp and refined with a pleasing texture, a slight mineral streak and well-balanced acidity.
	PINOT BLANC PRESTIGE CAVE DE RIBEAUVILLE 2010 - ALSACE, FRANCE	27.50
	Fresh, quietly aromatic nose of predominantly apple and pear, with citrus fruit and honeysuckle notes. The palate is soft and clean with delicate fruit and bright acidity. A delicious, elegant wine.
	FRIENDLY GRUNER-VELTLINER LAURENZ V 2010 - NIEDEROSTERREICH, AUSTRIA	34.00
	Austria's wonder grape puts in another star turn. Friendly Gruner delivers its customary and bewildering array of delicious flavours; peach, apple, white pepper, floral notes, to name a few. Off dry, balanced by a streak of acidity.
	CLOUDY BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2011 - MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND	36.00	12.00
	A modern day classic with mouth-watering aromas of passion fruit, gooseberry and lemongrass. The palate has exceptional freshness, with ripe gooseberry notes and a hint of fresh fennel leading to a powerful, crisp finish.
	POUILLY FUME LES BERTHIERS CLAUDE MICHOT - LOIRE, FRANCE	39.00
	Dry, refreshing and crisp, this is a textbook Loire Sauvignon Blanc. Restrained and elegant, it displays understated green apple and lime with Pouilly Fume’s typical flinty notes edge to the finish.

FRUIT DRIVEN AND AROMATIC WHITES

	VALDIVIESO SAUVIGNON BLANC 2011 - LONTUE, CHILE	18.50	6.50
	A typical, lifted, highly aromatic Sauvignon nose of freshly cut grass, gooseberry and a slight edge of fresh asparagus. Crisp, clean and balanced on the palate, with excellent fruit weight.
	SAAM MOUNTAIN PAARL CHENIN BLANC 2010 - PAARL, SOUTH AFRICA	21.00
	An aromatic abundance of rich tropical fruits, pear, guava and ripe yellow stone fruits. The abundance of flavours carries through on the well-structured palate.
	CUATRO RAYAS VERDEJO VINEDOS CENTENARIOS 2010 - RUEDA, SPAIN	22.00
	Clean, powerful and fresh on the nose, the palate is full of fruit driven and herbaceous notes, with a touch of fennel coming through on the finish. Full flavoured and powerful, but well balanced, with a silky texture and wonderful length.
	TERRAZAS RESERVA TORRONTES 2010 - MENDOZA, ARGENTINA	27.00
	This unoaked style of Torrontes focuses on intense freshness and primary fruit flavour. Orange blossom, rose water, mango and passion fruit aromas dominate, yet on the palate the citrus acidity and lively mineral streak come to the fore providing a remarkable freshness to the finish.
	RHEINGAU RIESLING QBA SCHLOSS SCHONBORN 2010 - RHINE, GERMANY	30.00	5.00/125ml
	Minerally, steely, grapey, peachy and incredibly moreish, this delicious Rhine Riesling, even at a young age, shows the grape’s tell-tale edge of petrol on the nose, with flinty, floral and soft white fruit notes, incredible acidity and a very long finish. Great Riesling for the price and a perfect aperitif.
	HUIA GEWURZTRAMINER 2010 - MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND	33.50
	An off-dry, powerful, yet poised Gewurztraminer with spicy, rose petal and mango notes on the nose. Mouth-coating and rich on the palate with notes of ginger, orange and vanilla, balanced by fresh, mouth watering acidity.
	A-Z PINOT GRIS 2009 - OREGON, USA	34.50
	This exceptional Pinot Gris has powerful and complex aromatics of ripe stone and citrus fruit, acacia flowers, tropical fruits, lychee, powdered sugar, honeysuckle, nectarines & pineapple. A concentrated wine with beautifully balanced acidity.
	RIESLING RAIN VINEYARD ALOIS LAGEDER 2009 – ALTO ADIGE, ITALY	36.00
	Clean, pronounced varietal aromas with refined, fruit notes. Medium bodied, off-dry, well balanced grapey flavours, with a crisp, refreshing finish & persistent finish. Well integrated, lively acidity.


FULLER BODIED WHITES

	CASA DE LA ERMITA VIOGNIER 2010- MURCIA, SPAIN	25.00
	A bright, fresh, floral and beautifully textured Viognier with tell-tale jasmine, peach and apricot aromas on the nose. The concentrated, fruit driven palate has real depth and an edge of spice. Crisp acidity rounds out the finish beautifully.
	DRY CREEK VINEYARD WILSON RANCH CHENIN BLANC 2009 - CALIFORNIA, USA	25.50	5.50
	A superb wine with aromas of honeysuckle, banana, orange peel & tropical fruit. The palate is defined by vibrant flavours of green apple, citrus & melon that mingle with crisp acidity.
	BODEGAS TOMAS CUSINE AUZELLS COSTERS DEL SEGRE 2009 - CATALUNYA, SPAIN	34.00
	This unique and delicious modern Spanish blend has a complex array of aromas, including apples, pears, mangos, apricots, orange blossom, citric notes, green grass and aromatic herbs like rosemary. The palate is fresh, bright and lively, with a rich creamy finish, balanced by bright acidity and citrus notes.
	VIEGADARES ALBARINO ADEGAS GALAGES 2008 - RIAX BIAXAS, SPAIN	44.00
	This exceptionally good, exciting and unique, multi award winning blend of Albarino, Treixaeira and Loureira is raised for 6 months in French and American oak, resulting in deep tarte tatin notes on the nose, prominent apple, pear, orange zest, hazelnut and peach on the palate and an underlying butteriness. Full bodied, yet perfectly balanced by a great streak of acidity and a backbone of chalky, almost spicy minerality.
	PULIGNY-MONTRACHET ROCHE DE BELLENE VIEILLES VIGNES 2007 - BURGUNDY, FRANCE	65.00
	Very stylish with a touch of oak on the nose and attractive floral, white peach and almond notes, crisp acidity and slight mineral streak. Pure and poised.


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