Yeoldon House Hotel - North Devon Country House Hotel set in the rolling Devon
countryside this elegant Bideford Hotel offers charming North Devon accommodation and award winning cuisine
Yeoldon House Hotel, Bideford

Wine List

Wines supplied by Charles Steevenson Wines Ltd, Tavistock, Devon.
Proprietor's Reserve
The Red and Dry white come from Patriarche Pere et Fils in Beaune, they are 'Vin de Table' blended to represent true Burgundian characteristics.  The Medium Dry 'Vin de Pays' white and Gamay rosé comes from a very modern Co-operative Cellar in Gascony where the emphasis is on  extracting the maximum fresh fruity flavour from the Colombard grape.  
Bin No. Per bottle
France 1 . Yeoldon House Red, £13.95
Père Patriarche, Vin de Table Français, (C)
Soft, ripe and fruity red - not too heavy and in the style of a young red Burgundy.
France 2 . Yeoldon House Crisp Dry White,  £13.95
Père Patriarche, Vin de Table Français, (1)
Clean tasting and fresh with a crisp dry finish redolent of Chablis. 
France 3 . Yeoldon House Fruity, Medium Dry White,  £13.95
Producteurs Plaimont, Vin de Pays de Côtes de Gascogne, (3)
An aromatic, vibrantly fruity yet mellow medium white.
France 4 . Yeoldon House Gamay Rosé,  £13.95
Yvon Mau, Vin de Pays du Comté de Tolosan, (3)
Enticingly pink, deliciously fruity and refreshingly crisp.
Available by the 175ml glass at £3.50
'New World' White Wines
Bin No. Per bottle
Australia 5 . Sandford Estate Colombard - Chardonnay, 2006, (2) £14.25
The sort of wine that Australian winemakers excel in making, fruit centred and refreshing.  Good wine making captures the essence of mellow Chardonnay and aromatic citrusy Colombard grapes.
S.Africa 6 . Beacon Bay Chenin Blanc-Colombard, Western Cape, 2008, (3) £14.50
A new wine fresh from the Cape - crisp, mellow Chenin is blended with the fruity floral scented notes of Colombard into a wine with all the freshness of a fruit sorbet.
Chile 7 . Torres, 'Santa Digna' Sauvignon Blanc, 2007, (1) £15.95
Sharp tangy Sauvignon from the Chilean vineyards of the famous Spanish company Miguel Torres. Clean gooseberry fruit balanced by citrus acidity.
Australia 8 . Commissioner's Block Viognier, Mildura, S.Australia, 2007, (2) £15.95
Made from the fashionable Viognier (V-on-E-A)  grape, which makes attractively honeysuckle scented wines. Fresh flavours of apricots & peaches make it a refreshing alternative to Chardonnay.  
N. Zealand 9 . 'Exodus' Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, 2007 (1) £19.95
Green tinged, tangy Sauvignon, with classic fresh gooseberry fruit overtones; typical of wines from cool vineyards of New Zealand's South Island.
Australia 10 . 'Mad Fish' Unwooded Chardonnay, W. Australia, 2007, (2) £23.50
A fresh and immediately appealing aroma of fruit leaps from the glass to meet you. The first taste of this wine does not disappoint; lush and lively, reminiscent of grapefruit and melon followed with a tangy bite of acidity to tickle the tongue. 
Classic European White Wines
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Germany 11 . Domaine de Montmarin, Vin de Pays des Côtes de Thongue, 2007,(2) £14.50
A well balanced Viognier, with the weight of a Mâcon.  Peachy and aromatic with a strong bouquet of apricots and a lingering citrus finish.  
Italy 12 . Pinot Grigio, Minini, 2007, (1)                                per 175cl glass £3.95     £14.75
From the province Veneto which stretches east from Venice to Lake Garda and north to the Alps. A fresh tasting 'grassy' nose with a palate of green apple and citrus notes is typical of Pinot Grigo as is the lovely clean refreshing finish.
Loire 13 . Muscadet 'sur lie' , Clos de la Chapelle, 2007, (1) £15.95
Along with the wines of Chablis and Sancerre, Muscadet is traditionally regarded as the perfect wine to partner seafood. From vineyards close to the Atlantic coast of France it is a bright, breezy, refreshing wine with delicate fruit and crisp dry finish.
Devon 14 . Sharpham 'Dart Valley Reserve', Sharpham Estate, 2007, (2) £17.50
An exceptional wine made from grapes grown on a picturesque and well sheltered bend of the river Dart. Light and fragrant in the German manner and gently fruity with a pleasantly dry finish.
Burgundy 15 . Mâcon Villages, 'Le Moulin du Pont', Domaine Auvigue, 2006, (2) £21.50
Great value white Burgundy from the co-operative cellar village of Prissé in the Mâconnais.  Careful wine making has extracted generous flavour from the Chardonnay fruit as well as preserving the acidity essential for a crisp finish.
Burgundy 16 . Chablis A.C., Domaine Pascal Bouchard, 2007 (1)  £28.95
Chablis is Chardonnay at it's most elegant, the flavour owes less to the grape and more to the soil in which they were grown. There is a mineral quality to the wine which combined with the crisp acidity makes this an uplifting wine drinking experience.
Loire 17 . Sancerre A.C., Domaine Claude Chatelain, 2007 (1) £28.95
Will the popularity of Sancerre ever fade ? - it seems not.  Balance is the secret of good Sancerre like this exceptional example - fruity flavours resembling green apples and gooseberries dominate and are complimented by a refreshing dash of tart acidity.
'New World' Red Wines
Bin No. Per bottle
Australia 18 . Sandford Estate Shiraz-Cabernet, 2006 (B)      per 175cl glass £3.95     £14.25
A rich full bodied, deeply coloured wine with flavours of red plums, blackberries and spice a plenty.
Argentina 19 . Kaiken Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, 2006 (D) £15.95
 A beautifully made, dark violet coloured wine with concentrated plum and black cherry aromas. The wine has a refined and elegant texture with rich concentrated fruit flavours and ripe sweet tannins.
S.Africa 20 . Forge Mill Pinotage, Franchoek, 2006 (C) £17.95
Unmistakeably Pinotage - deep ruby red, with full blown forest fruit flavours and with a whiff of cloves and tobacco. Lovely and rich with a touch of acidity making it very drinkable.
Australia 21 . Fincher Shiraz, South East Australia, 2005 (C) £17.95
A good balanced wine with spicy, blackcurranty Shiraz fruit, toasty vanilla from cask ageing and tannins released from the grapes during the pressing process all playing a part.  
Australia 22 . Craneford Merlot 'Private Selection', 2006, C) £19.95
Round and fruity, plums and cherries spring to mind, with soft tannins on the finish. A smooth rounded offering from Merlot the 'in' grape of the moment.
Classic European Red Wines
Bin No. Per bottle
Rhone 23 . Chateau La Roca, Côtes du Rousillon, 2006 (B) £15.50
A delicious modern blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan from this ancient wine region, lovely soft fruit, silky smooth tannins and vanilla are cleverly balanced.
Spain 24 . Rioja Marques de Caceres, Crianza, 2004 (C) £19.50
Ripe fruit and sweet oak tannins harmoniously merge in this fine young Rioja, a wine recognised the world over as a symbol of consistent quality.
Bordeaux 25 . Château Lezongars, Premier Cotes de Bordeaux, 2002, (C) £21.50
A light, modern Claret in very approachable style, made largely from Merlot grapes to create a smooth and supple wine with rich plummy fruit.  
Italy 26 . 'Spanna' Antonio Vallana, 2004, (D) £21.50
Younger brother to Barolo and made from the same Nebbiolo (Spanna) grapes that would otherwise go into this estate's flagship wines.  It possesses all of the characteristics of its more illustrious kin, richly scented, dark in colour with tightly packed fruit softened by cask ageing.
Spain 27 . Rioja Urbina 'Seleccion' , Rioja Alta, 1998 (C) £26.95
Rioja as good a sit gets, made with premium grapes from vines up to 80 years old.  Classic 'old style' Rioja, aged in oak casks into a smooth, elegant, delicately fruity wine of depth and complexity - a wine to savour. 
Beaujolais 28 . Fleurie 'La Roilette' Domaine Metrat, 2007, (B) £27.95
Fresh juicy flavours from one of the prettiest of the Cru Beaujolais. Lovely and broad on the palate with a persistent strawberry flavoured finish.
Rosé Wines
Bin No. Per bottle
Italy 29 . Pinot Grigio Rosé, Damiani, 2007(2)                       per 175cl glass £3.95  £14.95
Rosés are back in vogue. This violet tinged offering from Italy is a delicate marriage of soft fruit and deliciously refreshing acidity.  
Champagne & Sparkling Wines
Bin No. Per bottle
France 30 . Chameroy  'Blanc de Blanc' , Kriter, N/V (2) £17.50
Kriter, not a Champagne house, have only ever made their high quality sparkling wines in Burgundy. This particular wine, crisp and refreshing is the perfect choice as an aperitif or to mark that special occasion. 
France 31 . Champagne Beaumont des Crayères, Brut, N/V (1) £36.00
32 . Champagne Beaumont des Crayères, Brut, N/V (1)  1/2 bottle £21.00
The creation of a small co-op of growers just outside Epernay -  an artisan cellar without inflated advertising budgets, or Grande Prix pretensions - simply concentrating on what they know best turning out small quantities of hand crafted Champagne.  Rich and toasty, effortlessly enjoyable.
France 33 . Champagne Beaumont des Crayères, 'Grand Reserve' Rosé, N/V (1) £38.50
A luxurious treat, crushed strawberry aromas, persistent creamy bubbles and beguiling summer fruit flavours. 
Dessert Wine
Bin No. Per 1/2 bottle
France 34 . Loupiac A.C., Domaine du Noble, 2004, (8) £13.95
Made in the Bordeaux village of Loupiac from very ripe late harvested Semillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle grapes that produce small quantities of extremely sweet juice; the wine which results has the smooth, honeyed style of neighbouring Sauternes.
Half Bottles
White Wines
Bin No. Per 1/2 bottle
France 35 . Chablis A.C., Pascal Bouchard, 2007 (1) £11.95
Germany 36 . Piesporter Michelsberg Qba., Peter Mertes, 2006 (4) £9.95
Australia 37 . Penfolds, 'Koonunga Hill', Chardonnay, 2006 (2) £9.95
Red Wines
Australia 38 . Penfolds, 'Koonunga Hill', Shiraz-Cabernet 2006 (C) £9.95
France 39 . Beaujolais Villages A.C., Louis Jadot, 2007, (B) £10.95
Spain 40 . Rioja Marques de Caceres, Tinto Crianza, 2005 (C) £10.50
Where vintages have changed we will usually offer a later one.
Taste Guides
These appear after the name of each wine and are intended as a guide to the relative dryness of white wines or the weight or 'body' of red wines.  For example:-
White wines: Bin 17 Sancerre is (1) very dry, Bin 34 Loupiac is (8) very sweet.
Red wines: Bin 28 Fleurie is (B) light, Bin 26 Spanna is (D) full bodied.
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