Domaine de Cambos Ugni Blanc-Colombard 2008, 11.5%, France
4.95 - 19.50
A fresh, elegant, traditional French blend from the Cotes de Gascogne, w/ aromas of fresh peaches & citrus fruits. The light 11.5 % alcohol make it the perfect lunchtime wine!
Domaine Fontenelles Viognier 2008, France
5.75 - 22.50
With a nose of rich tropical fruits, dried apricots & a touch sweet vanilla, this dry white has soft acidity & a persistent finish.
White Wines
Panul Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Lontue Valley, Chile
3.95 - 14.95
Chile has a near perfect climate for wine production & a reputation for producing single varietal wines w/ very precise flavours. This is packed w/ elderflower presse & gooseberry fruit.
Cranswick Smith Bin 410 Semillon Chardonnay, Australia
4.75 - 18.95
An unoaked, easy drinking Aussie white w/ fresh citrus fruit complimented by riper mango notes.
The perfect aperitif w/ its delicate floral aromas & understated flavours of apricot & honey. This comes from a single vineyard ideally suited to growing this grape variety & this is reflected in the long finish.
Ana Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Marlborough, New Zealand
25.95
Textbook Kiwi Sauvignon w/ fragrant elderflower & gooseberry fruit & a long minerally finish. Bottle
Chablis 1er Cru Les Lys 2007 Domaine Vincent Dampt, Burgundy, France
38.00
A Decanter Magazine 5 star Gold Medal winning producer w/ this Premiere Cru. Understated but very fine & complex. Bottle
Santa Florentina Pinot Gris 2008 Famatina Valley, Argentina
16.95
Floral, honeysuckle aromatics lead to an opulent white peach & lychee palate w/ low acidity. Bottle
Old Vines Chenin Blanc 2007 Stellenbosch, South Africa
20.00
The Old Vines Estate only produce Chenin Blancs & as a result turn out some of South Africa’s finest. Refined orchard fruits are to the fore w/ notes of honey & quince on the long finish. Bottle
Selaks Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008, New Zealand
5.75 - 22.00
Benchmark Marlborough Sauvignon from this iconic producer, dry w/ crisp acidity, it’s packed w/ aromas of cut grass, gooseberries & grapefruit.
Crossroads Riesling 2006 Hamkes Bay, New Zealand
27.50
New Zealand has excelled w/ its complex, limey Rieslings which are delicious on their own yet also very food friendly. Bottle
Pouilly-Fume 2008 A.E. Figeat, Central Loire
38.50
Bench mark style for Old World Sauvignon Blanc. Nervy gooseberry & citrus fruits w/ complex minerality & a hint of gun smoke (the fume part!?) . Bottle
Red Wines: Wines of the Month
Foot of Africa Pinotage 2007, Stellenbosch, South Africa
4.75 - 18.50
Made by one of South Africa's oldest family estates, the award wining Kleine Zalze based in Stellenbosch. With complex earthy & plum flavours, it has a soft structure w/ integrated tannins, giving a very approachable yet complex wine.
Los Boldos Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Chile
4.50 - 17.50
Packed w/ lots of bramble & cassis fruit, w/ a hint of caramel, cedar & vanilla coming from 6 months in quality French & American oak. Delicious w/ roasted or grilled Lamb!
Red Wines
Panul Estate Merlot 2007 Colchagua Valley, Chile
3.95 - 14.95
This displays all the sweet fruits of the forest flavours that we have come to expect from Chilean Merlot, but w/ an interesting tarry, smokey edge to it.
Chamunyo Malbec 2007, Mendoza, Argentina
18.50
Mendoza is Argentina’s premium wine producing region & has been put firmly on the winemaking map by its World Class Malbecs. An inky, blue/black wine w/ sappy blackberry & mulberry fruit, a touch of oak & spiced finish. Bottle
Vinamar Reserva Pinot Noir 2007 Casablanca Valley, Chile
22.50
Casablanca’s cool climate is ideal for Pinot Noir which is evident in this medium bodied, elegant, red berry & cherry flavoured wine. Bottle
Callabriga Douro Tinto 2006/07, Portugal
5.95 - 25.50
The Douro Valley is not only home to Port but is also widely acclaimed for its world class red wines. Made from predominately Tinta Roriz (the same grape as Tempranillo in Rioja) , blended w/ other indigenous varietals, this example has complex aromas of red & black fruits, w/ a spicy hint of clove & cinnamon.
Catapult Shiraz-Viognier 2006/07, Wirra Wirra, McLaren Vale, Australia
6.50 - 27.00
Made by the IWC International Red Winemaker of the Year Samantha Connew. A dash of aromatic Viognier is added to compliment the mocha, black pepper & chocolate aromas of the Shiraz, w/ subtle oak ageing enhancing the aromas of liquorice & winter spice.
Fleurie Vieilles Vignes 2007 Marcel Joubert, Beaujolais, France
32.00
Small yields from old vines results in a lissom, strawberry & cranberry flavoured wine, lighter to medium bodied & w/ silky tannins. Perfect for simply cooked Lamb dishes. Bottle
Heywood Estate Shiraz 2008, Australia
17.50
Classy Aussie Shiraz w/ ripe blackberry & plum fruit, just a hint of spice & soft tannins. Bottle
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2006 "Rocastella" Villa Bizarri, Italy
4.95 - 19.50
The best wines of Montepulciano come from the superior vineyards of Rocastella. This is Mid weight w/ smooth morello cherry fruit.
Bodegas Lar de Paula 2007 Tempranillo Rioja, Spain
5.95 - 23.00
Made from 20 year old Tempranillo vines w/ richly textured, succulent dark fruit flavours & silky tannins.
Chateau Bel-Air 2004 Graves de Vayres, Bordeaux, France
26.95
This excellent Claret from Bordeaux’s smallest appellation excelled in the hot 2003 vintage. Ripe tasting w/ generous cranberry & cassis fruit seasoned w/ well integrated oak. Great partner to a Steak! Bottle
Cotes du Rhone 2006 Vignobles Gonnet, Southern Rhone
29.50
The Gonnet family run top Chateau neuf estate Font de Michelle & use the fruit from young vines in this cotes du Rhone blend. Excellent winter warming red wine. Bottle
Crozes Hermitage 2006, Millepertuis, Guyot, France
La Brouette Rose 2007 Vin de Pays du Comté Tolosan, France
4.25 - 15.95
Made by one of the top co-operatives in France, this delicate pink ha bright, crunchy cranberry fruit & a clean, dry finish.
Nelson Estate Merlot Rose 2007 Paarl, South Africa
19.95
A rich, dark rose packed w/ luscious red berry fruit & vanilla notes on the finish. Bottle
Champagne
Guy de Chassey Brut NV France
7.50 - 38.00
A family run Champagne house using only fruit from their own 100% Grand Cru rated vineyards. Crisp, orchard fruit w/ toasted notes & a fine mousse.
Delamotte Brut Rose NV France
60.00
Very much an insiders Champagne & recently described by the wine critic Matthew Jukes as ‘the best value Rose Champagne on the UK market’. This is the sister property to Salon (the most expensive Blanc de Blanc’s Champagne) & benefits from this property’s grapes in non vintage years. Bottle
Laurent-Perrier Brut NV France
56.50
A quite exceptional Champagne from one of the top Grande Marques. Medium bodied w/ honey & citrus flavours complemented by a toasted character & fine mousse. Bottle
Dessert Wines
Chateau Septy 2003 Monbazillac, France
3.50 - 15.95
Monbazillac produces some of France’s & therefore the World’s best value sweet wines utilising the same grape varieties & wine making methods as it’s famed neighbour of Sauternes to the East. The perfect accompaniment to a good Cheese Board.
(At market price, on request) fondant potatoes, pea fricassee, crayfish & watercress sauce
Steak
All our beef comes from a local family-run farm in Appleton, Oxfordshire. Field Farm Fresh is home to Britain's biggest herd of pure-bred Charolais cattle. Stocked over some 3500 acres of English farmland, they produce some of Oxfordshire's finest meat. Field Farm age their beef on the
Served w/ Triple-Cooked Chips, Garlic, Mushrooms, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Onion Rings & a plain Rocket Salad. Choose from one of the following homemade Sauces: Tomato Ketchup, Blue Cheese or Red Wine & Garlic Butter
Try this classic culinary pairing of meat & fish -your Steak cooked to personal taste & served
8oz Sirloin
24.95
with Tiger Prawns & a Garlic, White Wine & Cream Sauce on the side
Bone, Which Gives It the Outstanding Flavour We Are Proud to Serve.
8oz Rib-eye
23.95
Sandwiches
On freshly baked Baguette or Ciabatta. We also offer a Gluten-free option*.
Three classic kids favourites. All freshly prepared here in The Dashwood kitchen, they go down a treat & are healthy too.
Starters
Garlic Bread (v)
Mains
Bangers & Mash
Penne Pasta (v)
Tomato & basil sauce
Onion Gravy
Homemade Pizza
Tomato & mozzarella - w/ a choice of toppings
Dessert
Ice Cream
Dessert
All our sweets, puddings, ice creams & cakes are homemade here in The Dashwood Restaurant by our Head Chef Tim Potten & the kitchen team. So go on, treat yourself - you can always ask for another spoon!
Double Chocolate Brownie
5.95
Fruit coulis, vanilla ice cream
Baked Raspberry & Lemon Cheesecake
5.50
A Selection of Ice Cream & Sorbet
4.50
Dessert Wine & Coffee
6.95
Classic Treacle Tart
5.95
Clotted cream
Roast Rhubarb & Homemade Ginger Biscuit Fool
6.25
Strawberry & White Chocolate Millefeuille
6.95
Salted caramel
Cheese Slate
8.95
Wines
Champagne
Prosecco Le Colture Sylvoz Brut, Piedmont, Italy, NV
26.95
Complex, w/ soft mousse & notes of orchard fruit, citrus & white flowers. Bottle
Full bodied & well structured w/ concentrated, juicy black fruit & notes of cinnamon & a long finish.
Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Les Moniales Dom. Varoilles, Burgundy, 2001
52.00
Classically styled w/ a precision, intensity & purity only found in the very best burgundy. Sweet cherry fruit, truffle & wild mushroom notes are combined w/ zesty minerality.