Welcome to Riley's Wine Flights.
A carefully selected range of three 75ml (total of 225ml) wines offering you the opportunity to try something new! We recommend you sample them in order but you're the boss!
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New World Whites £8.50
Old World Whites £8.50 Bold and Beautiful Reds £8.50 Italian Road Trip £9.00 Rich & Full Bodied £9.50 Sparkling £11.50 Rioja (Mixed) £8.50 |
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New World (White) £8.50
New world wines are those wines produced outside of the traditional winegrowing areas of Europe, in particular, Argentina, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile and Australia. Traditionally these wines are lighter in colour and alcohol than their old world counterparts but the new world has developed over the last 20 years and it’s not as easy to differentiate.
1. Santa Julia Torrontes. Torrontés is a white grape variety, mostly produced and known in Argentina. The grape is hand harvested and fermented in Stainless steel to maintain freshness and acidity. This wine is pale yellow colour with green hues, and has a fresh, fruity flavour with aromas of white blossom and pineapple and mango. (Mendoza, Argentina)
2. Havoc & Harmony. A classic Marlborough, flavours of exotic fruits with slight herby notes. (New Zealand)
3. Simonsig Stellenbosch, Gewurztraminer – Off Dry, honey notes and exotic fruits and rose petals. Smooth yet zesty finish. (South Africa)
Old World (White) £8.50
Traditionally old world wine producing countries include France, Spain, Italy, Germany and Portugal. We have 3 wines from France, Spain and Italy for you to sample the typical flavour profiles of the particular grape(s), region and/or country of origin.
1. Autantique Viognier. A dry yet low acidity wine with flavours of apricot and peach and floral notes. (Languedoc, France)
2. Albarino Entreflores Rias Baixas. Aromatic, citrussy, clean acidity this typical Spanish grape is truly a classic. (Galicia, Spain)
3. Gavi di Gavi. Known for its straw yellow colour, as well as fine intensity and consistency. Scent of white flowers and aromatic trace of minerals. A fresh, savoury balanced wine with an almond after taste. (Italy)
New world wines are those wines produced outside of the traditional winegrowing areas of Europe, in particular, Argentina, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile and Australia. Traditionally these wines are lighter in colour and alcohol than their old world counterparts but the new world has developed over the last 20 years and it’s not as easy to differentiate.
1. Santa Julia Torrontes. Torrontés is a white grape variety, mostly produced and known in Argentina. The grape is hand harvested and fermented in Stainless steel to maintain freshness and acidity. This wine is pale yellow colour with green hues, and has a fresh, fruity flavour with aromas of white blossom and pineapple and mango. (Mendoza, Argentina)
2. Havoc & Harmony. A classic Marlborough, flavours of exotic fruits with slight herby notes. (New Zealand)
3. Simonsig Stellenbosch, Gewurztraminer – Off Dry, honey notes and exotic fruits and rose petals. Smooth yet zesty finish. (South Africa)
Old World (White) £8.50
Traditionally old world wine producing countries include France, Spain, Italy, Germany and Portugal. We have 3 wines from France, Spain and Italy for you to sample the typical flavour profiles of the particular grape(s), region and/or country of origin.
1. Autantique Viognier. A dry yet low acidity wine with flavours of apricot and peach and floral notes. (Languedoc, France)
2. Albarino Entreflores Rias Baixas. Aromatic, citrussy, clean acidity this typical Spanish grape is truly a classic. (Galicia, Spain)
3. Gavi di Gavi. Known for its straw yellow colour, as well as fine intensity and consistency. Scent of white flowers and aromatic trace of minerals. A fresh, savoury balanced wine with an almond after taste. (Italy)
Bold and Beautiful £8.50
A selection of our most bold reds. Tasty robust and fuller bodied.
1. Recantos De Lisboa Reserva. Rich and juicy bramble flavours with a delicate spice. A blend of grapes from Portugal. (Aragonez, Castelao, Touriga Nacional)
2. Bodega Petruele Malbec. This single blend grape (Malbec) has a strong flavour of raspberries and black plumb with delicate pepper notes. Contact with oak gives the wine spicy aromas, chocolate and vanilla notes. A complex, unctuous, very fruity Malbec. (Argentina)
3. Cabernet - Carmenère "Casa de Campo". The blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Carmenere grapes. Casa De Campo 2020 is nearly full bodied with red plum, ripe cherry, and blackberry on entry with savory dried herbs, baking spice and toasted oak on the midpalate supported with balanced, fine tannins (Central Valley, Chile)
Italian Road Trip £9.00
A collection of classic and blended Italian grapes from the heel of Italy right up to the North close to the Austria border.
1. I Feudi di Romans, Pinot Nero (Noir) A light, fragrant red wine with low tannins, this wine is grown in the cooler climes of northern Italy along the historical waterways of Friuli by I Feudi di Romans. Pale ruby red in colour, the nose is typical to the variety and in the mouth the wine leaves a slightly bitter aftertaste. A legendary grape which produces some of the finest wines around the world. (Friuli, Italy)
2. Primitivo Pirovano. Jammy, velvety with ripe fruits of the forest. Primitivo is the grape, also known as Zinfandel and it’s the predominant grape from the (Apulia Italy).
3. Baronello Rosso Toscano. This Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese grape blend is elegantly dry with a good balance despite its dryness. It’s exceptionally fruity and velvety, with a wonderfully sweet taste profile. This silky red wine is balanced and multi-layered on the palate.. Once fermentation is complete, the Baronello Rosso Toscano is aged for several months in oak barrels. (Tuscany, Italy)
Rich & Full Bodied £9.50
An example of remarkable rich and fuller bodied wines from France and Italy. An appassimento style red from Italy, sandwiched between a creamy warm white, and a rich and robust GSM blend, both from the prolific wine making Languedoc region in France.
1. F de Flandry Chardonnay (Languedoc, France) Grapes for this wine are hand-picked and pressed followed by malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels. The wine is aged on lees for 9-11 months. There’s a sumptuous volume to the wine with complex notes of pear and vanilla.
2. Duo Rosso IGT (Veneto, Italy) Rich cherry flavours with a hint of coffee, and sweet spice. Concentrated palate and soft tannins with a rounded smooth finish. A DUO of grapes from two of the best provinces of the Veneto (Cabernet Franc & Corvina) in a harmonious combination of sweet, rich fruit produced using the Appassimento style, an Amarone-inspired wine.
3. Chateau De Caravettes, GSM. GSM is shorthand for the classic blend of Grenache, Syrah (Shiraz) and Mourvedre. This wine is aged in French oak for 20 months giving it a rich vanilla with red and dark fruit taste. It’s a rich garnet colour with a punchy, full bodied but warm and silky finish. You might get a herby afternote of rosemary and mint! (Languedoc, France)
A selection of our most bold reds. Tasty robust and fuller bodied.
1. Recantos De Lisboa Reserva. Rich and juicy bramble flavours with a delicate spice. A blend of grapes from Portugal. (Aragonez, Castelao, Touriga Nacional)
2. Bodega Petruele Malbec. This single blend grape (Malbec) has a strong flavour of raspberries and black plumb with delicate pepper notes. Contact with oak gives the wine spicy aromas, chocolate and vanilla notes. A complex, unctuous, very fruity Malbec. (Argentina)
3. Cabernet - Carmenère "Casa de Campo". The blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Carmenere grapes. Casa De Campo 2020 is nearly full bodied with red plum, ripe cherry, and blackberry on entry with savory dried herbs, baking spice and toasted oak on the midpalate supported with balanced, fine tannins (Central Valley, Chile)
Italian Road Trip £9.00
A collection of classic and blended Italian grapes from the heel of Italy right up to the North close to the Austria border.
1. I Feudi di Romans, Pinot Nero (Noir) A light, fragrant red wine with low tannins, this wine is grown in the cooler climes of northern Italy along the historical waterways of Friuli by I Feudi di Romans. Pale ruby red in colour, the nose is typical to the variety and in the mouth the wine leaves a slightly bitter aftertaste. A legendary grape which produces some of the finest wines around the world. (Friuli, Italy)
2. Primitivo Pirovano. Jammy, velvety with ripe fruits of the forest. Primitivo is the grape, also known as Zinfandel and it’s the predominant grape from the (Apulia Italy).
3. Baronello Rosso Toscano. This Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese grape blend is elegantly dry with a good balance despite its dryness. It’s exceptionally fruity and velvety, with a wonderfully sweet taste profile. This silky red wine is balanced and multi-layered on the palate.. Once fermentation is complete, the Baronello Rosso Toscano is aged for several months in oak barrels. (Tuscany, Italy)
Rich & Full Bodied £9.50
An example of remarkable rich and fuller bodied wines from France and Italy. An appassimento style red from Italy, sandwiched between a creamy warm white, and a rich and robust GSM blend, both from the prolific wine making Languedoc region in France.
1. F de Flandry Chardonnay (Languedoc, France) Grapes for this wine are hand-picked and pressed followed by malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels. The wine is aged on lees for 9-11 months. There’s a sumptuous volume to the wine with complex notes of pear and vanilla.
2. Duo Rosso IGT (Veneto, Italy) Rich cherry flavours with a hint of coffee, and sweet spice. Concentrated palate and soft tannins with a rounded smooth finish. A DUO of grapes from two of the best provinces of the Veneto (Cabernet Franc & Corvina) in a harmonious combination of sweet, rich fruit produced using the Appassimento style, an Amarone-inspired wine.
3. Chateau De Caravettes, GSM. GSM is shorthand for the classic blend of Grenache, Syrah (Shiraz) and Mourvedre. This wine is aged in French oak for 20 months giving it a rich vanilla with red and dark fruit taste. It’s a rich garnet colour with a punchy, full bodied but warm and silky finish. You might get a herby afternote of rosemary and mint! (Languedoc, France)
Sparkling £10.50
A selection of fizz to complement our regular prosecco offering. This flight comes in 3 x 100ml measures.
1. I Castelli Prosecco DOC Rose. A light and fruity prosecco with hints of strawberry and Cherry.
2. Cava Portaceli. Cava is a traditional Spanish fizz made from the Macabeo grape. Unlike Prosecco, Cava is made in the champagne style meaning that the bubbles are naturally occurring. You will find these sparkling wines much richer in colour and warmer in flavour. This Cava is rich and fruity with toasted vanilla and honeysuckle.
3. Spago Rosso Marzemino. A sparkling Red….! Made from the Raboso grape, indigenous to Veneto region in Italy. This wine tastes like lightly mulled cherries with a soft delicate sparkle.
RIOJA (MIXED) £8.50
Rioja refers to the region in North Central Spain where these wines originate. Rioja is most commonly a red wine made from the Tempranillo grape, though sometimes Garnacha, Mazuelo, and Graciano grapes are used. Viura and Blanco Garnacha grapes are commonly used for a white Rioja.
We have collated a range of fine Riojas to give you the appreciation of the diverse range wines produced in this region.
A selection of fizz to complement our regular prosecco offering. This flight comes in 3 x 100ml measures.
1. I Castelli Prosecco DOC Rose. A light and fruity prosecco with hints of strawberry and Cherry.
2. Cava Portaceli. Cava is a traditional Spanish fizz made from the Macabeo grape. Unlike Prosecco, Cava is made in the champagne style meaning that the bubbles are naturally occurring. You will find these sparkling wines much richer in colour and warmer in flavour. This Cava is rich and fruity with toasted vanilla and honeysuckle.
3. Spago Rosso Marzemino. A sparkling Red….! Made from the Raboso grape, indigenous to Veneto region in Italy. This wine tastes like lightly mulled cherries with a soft delicate sparkle.
RIOJA (MIXED) £8.50
Rioja refers to the region in North Central Spain where these wines originate. Rioja is most commonly a red wine made from the Tempranillo grape, though sometimes Garnacha, Mazuelo, and Graciano grapes are used. Viura and Blanco Garnacha grapes are commonly used for a white Rioja.
We have collated a range of fine Riojas to give you the appreciation of the diverse range wines produced in this region.
- Azerbache White Rioja. Made from 100% Viura grape, which is fermented in new oak barrels. This white Rioja is well balanced, fresh and lively with an aroma of citrus fruits and vanilla. The palate is soft with flavours of lemon, green apple, peach and vanilla. The oak ageing gives the wine a full body and a buttery, creamy texture which is balanced perfectly by the crisp acidity.
- Nexo Tempranillo. A flavoursome young Rioja, with flavours of a mix of red and dark fruits, with some herbaceous and earthy notes. It is fresh, floral and harmonious and has some slight tannins.
- Mirano Crianza Rioja. A smooth aged rioja, this grape is 100% Tempranillo. Notes of hazelnut and vanilla come from time in oak barrels.
