The Taphouse

Wine List

Wines supplied by Walter Hicks Wine Merchants, St Austell Brewery Co. Ltd., Cornwall

WINE GUIDE

White and Rosé: 1 (driest) to 9 (sweetest) | Red Wines: A (lightest) to E (deepest)Vintages and % volumes may vary according to availability

PINK AND PRETTY9 Pinotage Rosé, Lion Ridge, 2014/15 Western Cape, South Africa

Authentic hint of blue haunts this delightful pink. Alert aroma of cherries is softened to summer fruits in a

super-fresh, nearly dry palate. (2) 13% vol

Bottle £16.00 - 250ml £5.40 - 175ml £4.40 - 125ml £3.50

10 White Zinfandel, Riptide, 2013/14 California, USA Gently sweet but incredibly refreshing, this gorgeous White Zin balances strawberry and cream flavours with

a zesty, crisp finish. (3) 9.5% vol

Bottle £16.50 - 250ml £5.50 - 175ml £4.50 - 125ml £3.60

FIZZY21 Prosecco Spumante, Tenuta Ca’Bolani, NV Italy

Pale straw-yellow and a fine, clear mousse with delicate bubbles. Exuberantly fruity, aromatic, with appley

notes. Well-balanced and easy-drinking with the delicate almond note typical of the grape variety. (1) 11% vol

Bottle £22.00 - Magnum £45.00 - 125ml £4.50

Celebration22 Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut, NV Champagne, France

Firm, with yeasty brioche notes following through to enrich the fruit flavour. Taut style and solid finish.

(1) 12% vol

Bottle £60.00

White Wines

THE USUAL SUSPECTS TAKE A RISK

3 Sauvignon Blanc, The Crossings, 2014/15 Marlborough, New Zealand Bright and fresh, it leaps with exotic notes of

white peach and pink grapefruit over a mineral

flintiness. There is an enriching complexity of

gooseberry and passionfruit and taut citrus

raciness that shows off true varietal character.

Just brilliant. (1) 13% vol

Bottle £22.00 - 250ml £7.40

175ml £5.70 - 125ml £4.00

5 Chardonnay, Billycan, 2013/14 South East Australia Australia has moved away from heavy, oaky,

simple white wines and this Chardonnay shows

their new improved style. Light and fresh with

crisp green apple character. (2) 13% vol

Bottle £16.50

7 Gavi La Battistina, Araldica, 2014/15 Piemonte, Italy Brilliantly bright and fresh with charming

poached pear and peach fruit flavours. Zesty

acidity with a hint of minerality on the finish.

(2) 11.5% vol

Bottle £19.50

4 Verdejo, Guerilla, 2012/13 Rioja, Spain A high intensity wine on the nose with

herbaceous and citric fruit aromas. Subtle white

flowers on the smooth and rounded palate

leave a fresh finish with a hint of acidity.

(2) 12% vol

Bottle £19.00

6 Torrontes, Martin Fierro, Bodegas Borbore, 2013/14 San Juan, Argentina Argentina’s white grape shows its true varietal

character here with a pretty floral nose

reminiscent of fresh fruit salad. The palate

shows white flower and tropical fruit notes. A

wonderfully aromatic wine that pairs well with

spicy chicken or fish dishes. (2) 13.5% vol

Bottle £17.50

8 Picpoul de Pinet M, 2014/15 Languedoc, France Fresh with a bright aroma of white flowers and

zesty citrus. (1) 13% vol

Bottle £19.50

1 Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Helena, 2014/15 Central Valley, Chile This classic Chilean style of Sauvignon Blanc is lively and lifted, with a herbal green pea leafiness and real

freshness through the finish. (2) 12% vol

Bottle £16.00 - 250ml £5.40 - 175ml £4.40 - 125ml £3.50

2 Pinot Grigio, Soprano, 2014/15 Italy Crisp apple and soft white pear flavours. This wine is easy drinking with a lifted freshness. (1) 11.5% vol

Bottle £16.50 - 250ml £5.50 - 175ml £4.50 - 125ml £3.60

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RED Wines

11 Merlot, Santa Helena, 2014/15 Central Valley, Chile Soft, ripe, rounded and packed with plummy spice and red fruit flavours. A very gentle texture supports

plenty of blackberry, bramble fruit. A real over-performer. (C) 13% vol

Bottle £16.00 - 250ml £5.40 - 175ml £4.40 - 125ml £3.50

12 Pinot Noir, Cosmina, 2013/14 Viile Timis, Romania A fantastic example of Pinot Noir at a sensible price. Gorgeous flavours of black cherry, raspberry and

cinnamon. Rich fruit cake spice on the palate with a velvety lingering finish. (B) 12.5% vol

Bottle £16.50 - 250ml £5.50 - 175ml £4.50 - 125ml £3.60

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13 Primitivo-Negroamaro, Gran Rosso, 2013/14 Salento, Italy Intense, full and complex with dark chocolate

and black cherry character. A wonderful food

wine with plenty of body and structure for

hearty dishes. (C) 13.5% vol

Bottle £17.00 - 250ml £5.90

175ml £4.80 - 125ml £3.70

15 Cabernet Sauvignon, Martin Fierro, Bodegas Borbore, 2013/14 San Juan, Argentina Clean and pure Cabernet fruit; black berries,

dried fruits and spice abound. Big and bold yet

smooth and approachable style. (D) 13% vol

Bottle £18.00

17 Sangiovese, Villa Cardini, 2012/13 Puglia, Italy Delicate and aromatic berry flavours, refined

plum notes. A medium-bodied style, balanced

on the palate with cherry fruit and gentle

tannins. (B) 12.5% vol

Bottle £17.00

19 Malbec, Avanti, Bodegas Borbore, 2014/15 San Juan, Argentina Fully ripe, intense and glossy. It is bright and

silky with vibrant hedgerow fruits and layers of

subtle berry and spice flavours. (C) 13% vol

Bottle £17.00

14 Pinot Noir, The Crossings, 2013/14 Marlborough, New Zealand Finely poised aromas of red cherry, spice,

raspberry and gentle smokiness. The palate

is vibrantly intense with a full, rich and silky

mouthful. (B) 13.5% vol

Bottle £27.00

16 Côtes du Rhône Rouge, Colombo & Fille, 2013/14 Rhône, France A bright and seductively fruity wine packed with

red fruit characters, well-rounded tannins and

balanced acidity. (C) 13.5% vol

Bottle £21.50

18 Shiraz, Rolling, 2012/13 Orange, Australia A wine of fine, cool elegance, drawn from its

high altitude vineyards and the famed skills of

the Cumulus winemaking team. Pure peppered

black fruit is supported by fine velvet tannins.

(D) 13.5% vol

Bottle £21.50

20 Rioja Reserva, Marqués de Murrieta, 2009/10 Rioja, Spain One of the grandest Riojas - all super-sweet

and oaky. The big style emphasizes the

intense ripe berry fruit and the busty oak offers

overtones of toffee, coffee and coconut.

(C) 14% vol

Bottle £30.00

Wines on this list may contain sulphites, egg or milk products. Please ask a member of staff should you require guidance.

The Taphouse

MENU

Please order food and drinks at the bar. See our specials board for additional options. All produce and ingredients are sourced locally whenpossible. All of our salad and herbs are grown organically in the village and picked daily to order. All food is cooked fresh to order. At busytimes this may cause some delay. we try our best but mistakes do happen, please let us know at the time so we can rectify or make amends.

Light BitesTappy Bread Plate small £4.50 large £8.00A selection of warm breads, balsamic oil, olives and homemadehoumous.

Nachos small £8.00 large £11.50Bowl of Nacho chips smothered in melted cheese and toppedwith Guacamole, sour cream, salsa and Jalapeno peppers.

Macho Nacho's small £11.50 large £14.50As above topped with a generous helping of home cooked pulled pork in bbq sauce.

Chicken Caesar Salad small £8.00 large £12.00With sweetcure bacon, shaved parmesan, ciabatta croutons and anchovies in a ‘real’ homemade Caesar dressing.Veggie option available.

Deep Fried Baby Squid small £8.00 large £11.50Served with dipping sauce and salad.

Thai mussels starters 1/2 kilo £7 / Main 1 kilo £13Local mussels steamed in a fragrant Thai coconut broth served with abowl of fries.

MainsMalaysian Beef Rendang Curry £13.00Chef’s own slow cooked beef with lemongrass, chilli andcoconut, served with jasmine rice, a citrus tomato salsa andcoriander

Prime Cornish Sirloin Steak £19.00Cooked to your liking & served with fries, fine green beans and a Jack Daniels, cracked pepper and cream sauce

Mexican Steak Burrito £12.50Topped with mozzarella cheese & served with guacamole, salsa & salad.

Cornish Seafood Chowder £13.00“Chow down on this beauty” Succulent white fish, shellfish,bacon, fennel, potato and sweetcorn served with warm crustyciabatta.

Chefs Homemade Veggie Lasagne £13.50Served with sweet potato fries and salad.

Side OrdersTenderstem broccoli with chilli and garlic £3.00

Rocket, Shaved Parmesan & Balsamic Salad £3.00

Olive Bowl £3.00

Fries £3.50

Sweet Potato Fries £4.00

Filthy Fries £7.50House fries topped with pulled pork, b.b.q sauce and mozzarella cheese

Children’sMealsChicken Goujons, chips and salad £7.50

Plaice Goujons, chips and salad £7.50

Spaghetti Bolognaise £7.50

DessertsSEE DAILY DESSERT SPECIAL BOARDS

GourmetBurgersTappy Burger £12.50Large homemade patty, topped with a choice of Cornish blue or Swisscheese, sweetcure bacon and harissa mayo.

Hot Chick £12.50Southern fried chicken fillets topped with Swiss cheese, sweetcurebacon and spicy mayo

Spiced Butternut Squash and Chickpea Burger £12.50Swiss cheese, zingy tomato salsa and harissa mayo served with sweetpotato fries.

The Dirty Cow £13.50Large homemade patty, topped with pulled pork, Monterey jack cheese,sweetcure bacon and b.b.q sauce.

All burgers are served in a Baker Tom toasted Brioche bun and servedwith fries, salad and slaw.

Stonebaked PizzasMargherita 9” £8.50 12” £11.50Tomato, mozzarella and olive oil.

Marinara 9” £9.50 12” £12.50Mixed seafood, red onion & anchovies topped with wild rocket &shaved parmesan.

Pollo Pesto 9” £9.50 12” £12.50Chicken Breast, basil pesto, pine nuts & red onion topped with wildrocket & parmesan.

Caprino 9” £9.50 12” £12.50Goats cheese, spinach, red onion, roquito peppers.