The RiverRun Bistro Restaurant Ballina Killaloe

Les Vigneaux Vin de Pays
Sauv. Blanc 2005
This is clean, crisp and very fruity yet not too flowery. Very subtle herbs and lots of summer fruits to the fore.

Domaine La Gravette
Chardonnay 2007
Bright straw-yellow in colour with a hint of green. Aromas of ripe fruit, toast and white flowers. Smooth and lush on the palate.

WHITE WINE

Domaine de Martinolles
Chardonnay vdp 2005
A super quality chardonnay from the South of France. Lots of butter and vanilla here on both the nose and the palate. Very clean and refreshing with a lovely crisp aftertaste.

Domaine Montintin
Sauvignon Blanc 2005
From the Sancerre region, this sauvignon is very clean, crisp and fresh. Ideal with mild fish and subtle sauces, or on its own as an aperitif.

Domaine de Jean Pierre
Chablis 2005
Excellent quality Chablis here with its soft, almost honey-like nose. Rich and creamy on the palate showing the true characteristics of a good Chablis.

Pinot Grigio, Italy
Fossaluzza 2005
Probably Italy’s most known white grape.
This has very mild hints of tropical fruits both on the nose and on the palate. Very easy drinking with slight hints of spices on the follow-through.

Domaine de Coudoulet
Viognier 2004
Classic Viognier from the Pays d’Oc in France. Slightly sweet on the nose with hints of honey. On the palate this is rich and creamy and could almost be mistaken for a light dessert wine.

Forrest Riesling, Marlborough
New Zealand 2003
This is classic New World Riesling with its dry, steely texture. Lots of minerality with slight spicy tones at the end. This is a fine example of classic winemaking.

Muscadet Sur Lie
Domaine la Morinière 2004
Gentle hints of exotic fruits and minerality on the nose. This has a mild concentration and a slightly green grass effect on the palate. This would make a lovely partner to smoked fish.

Brampton’s Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa 2006
Massive amounts of wild gooseberries here. This wine a lots of personality and is very forward. Very powerful on the palate and the aftertaste goes on for ever. Very much a food wine.

Sancerre
Domaine Franck Millet 2005
Well-made Sauvignon Blanc from one of Sancerre’s better producers. Wild flower tones on the nose with more steely, robust flavours on the palate. Very clean with good concentration.

White Half Bottles

Bests Chardonnay - Australia 2005

Haut Poitou Sauvignon Blanc 2005

DR Loosen Riesling - Germany 2003

Rosé

Lou Rosat Rosé 2005
Temptingly silky off dry rosé wine. Accompanies grilled fish and white meat well.

Sparkling Wine

Champagne Hervé Mathelin
Réserve Brut
From a family owned vineyard this champagne has a deliciously refreshing delicate nose, producing hints of biscuit and aromatic fruits, which finish splendidly in a long lingering mouth watering experience.

Prosecco Sparkling Wine
Italy

Les Vigneaux Vin de Pays
Cab. Sauv. 2005
Smooth, rich yet gentle Cabernet fruits here. A mixture of both black currants and red currants with a little spice aswell. Very clean on the palate with good after taste flavours.

Domaine la Gravette
Merlot 2006
Excellent fruity Merlot, ripe with a touch
of Pepper, Blackberry nose and flavour.
Beautifully made, a chunky Merlot.

Chateau d’Oupia Minervois
Tradition 2005
As minervois wines go this is very soft and gentle with persistent fruit levels to the fore. Hints of chocolate and spices giving it real presence. A Southern French special and a genuine revelation.

Domaine de la Chapelle des Bois
Fleurie AC 2004
Fruity and floral aromas that include violet, Blackcurrant and small red fruits make this wine the perfect match for meat, poultry & cheese. Velvety tannins give it a lovely soft feel.

Bordeaux
Ch. Calon 2001
This is a bit special. Really great concentration of rich tannin and soft red currants. Lovely poise and finesse here and yet not overpowering on the palate. Almost jam like and quite herbaceous. Excellent intensity.

Madrigal 2005
Cab Sauv/Malbec
Argentina
From the Mendoza Valley, this blended wine is a deep ruby red with great aromas of ripe red fruits. On the palate it is robust and concentrated yet offering soft, mellow fruits and a refreshing finish.

Bardolino, Monte del Fra 2004
Italy
Medium colour with mild spices on the nose. On the palate this has very soft fruity tannins with a little concentration. A gentle introduction to Italian red wine.

Finca Antigua, Tempranillo
La Mancha Spain 2004
This is a wonderful example of the Tempranillo grape from the La Mancha region. Deep red
in colour with a mildly oaky nose. This has super concentration and richness of fruit
offering gentle spices at the same time. This is a wonderful mouthful and has a terrific after taste.

Trentham Merlot 2005
Western Australia
Classic merlot with its soft, gentle, fruity nose which carries on to the palate. Very warming and yet crisp and clean. Would make an excellent combination with most red meats.

Forest Pinot Noir, Marlborough
New Zealand 2002
New Zealand Pinot Noir is becoming renowned and this offers real quality. Power and richness on both the nose and palate are its characteristics. Lots of black fruit, almost cassis like. Great personality. Terrific with Pies and Stews.

William’s Well Shiraz
South Australia 2006
Beautifully soft black cherries on the nose. Great fruit intensity and subtleness on the palate. For a Shiraz this is really gentle, almost port-like. A very smooth drink.

Ontanon - Crianza 2004
Rioja
Classic Rioja, bramble, fruit & soft spices mixed with hints of Oak. The palate is full of fleshy ripe flavours, a firm slightly Oaky middle with stylish length and excellent ballance.