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Our wine list has been carefully put together with wines from both the New World and the Old World that we particularly enjoy ourselves and which as far as possible complement the dishes we cook. If you need any further advice, don't hesitate to ask.

Please note that wines, vintages and prices do change regularly subject to the vagaries of supply and demand.

The Golden Cross HotelThe Golden Cross Wine List
white wines
light, fresh & zesty
Les Nuages Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, France
Packed with punchy lime & gooseberry fruit

Chablis Domaine des Marronniers, Bernard Legland, France
Green apples, hints of honey, lemon & limes & a whisper of richness behind

Conto Vecchio Pinot Grigio delle Venezie, Italy
Light, fresh and fruity with apple notes & a crisp refreshing finish

Muscadet Vivanco Rioja Viura/Malvasia, Spain
Aromas of pure citrus fruit with a vibrant, balanced & refreshingly long finish


aromatic & fruit driven
Johnson Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, NZ
A classic fruit-driven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with intense passion fruit & grapefruit aromas

Riesling Pfalz Wolf, Germany
With its natural residual sugar & low alcohol making a medium style

Valdivieso Sauvignon Blanc, Chile
Intense aromas of citric fruit & a nice grassy edge. Very crisp & lively

Torrontes, Tilia, Argentina
Wonderfully aromatic with floral character but also some supple texture


rich & textured
d’Arenberg The Stump Jump Riesling/Marsanne/ Sauvignon, Australia
Filled with passion fruit, crisp citrus, peach, honeysuckle & a hint of melon

Alto Bajo Chardonnay Valle Central, Chile
Tropical fruits & buttery/creamy notes. Fresh, balanced & a bit of sweetness

Saam Mountain Paarl Chenin Blanc, South Africa
Green fig, guava & lemon with a wonderful mouth filling texture


champagne & sparkling
De Castellane Croix Rouge Saint Andre Brut NV, France
This superb Non-Vintage has aromas of white flower, peach & brioche & is perfect for any special occasion

De Castellane Rose NV, France
A delicious Rose, fresh & round combining the delightful flavours of stewed & wild strawberries

Bisol Prosecco Valdobbiadene Brut Crede, Sparkling Wine
Floral honeysuckle notes & hints of pear & apple fruit. This Vintage Prosecco is soft & delicate with just the merest hint of sweetness

Bisol Prosecco Valdobbiadene Brut Crede

red wines
soft, juicy & easy-drinking
Primitivo, Villa dei Fiori, Italy
Ripe berries, cherry, plum & a hint of liquorice with a delicious, juicy finish

Maas Vallei Pinotage/Shiraz, South Africa
With ripe fruit, spice and dark chocolate aromas & a soft warming finish

Madfish Pinot Noir, Australia
Lovely berry aromas, spice & underlying earthiness

Fleurie Millesime Cave de Fleurie, France
A striking red colour with concentrated fruit aromas & grassy hints


medium-bodied & smooth
Merlot de l’Hospitalet IGP d’Oc, France
Juicy plum & damson in a glass with a touch of sweet wood smoke

d’Arenberg Stump Jump Grenache/Shiraz/ Mourvedre, Australia
A must try. This has lashings of red fruit, ripe tannins & a twist of spice

Château La Croix Ferrandat St-Emilion, France
70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon - Classic claret!

Côtes du Rhône Rouge ‘Les Champauvins’ Alain Jaume, France
Awarded 88/100 in Wine Spectator ‘Best Value Reds from Around the World’


rich & spiced
Argento Selección Malbec, Argentina
This has a violet colour & aromas of plums, cherries & notes of chocolate

Castillo de Clavijo Rioja Crianza, Spain
Intense aromas of spice, noble oak, charred toast & vanilla

Firefinch Ripe Red, South Africa
Plenty of berry fruit supported by firm but ripe tannins & crisp acidity

Valdivieso Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile
Cassis, Spice, coffee, chocolate & vanilla - full bodied but so drinkable


rosé & port
Wandering Bear Zinfandel Rosé, USA
Juicy, fruity & full of ripe sweet watermelon & strawberry

Domaine d’Astros Rosé Vin de Pays des Maures, France
Very light in colour but full of red berry fruit & a clean dry finish

Etim ‘Verema Tardana’ Negre, Spain
Aromas of dried figs and cocoa, plum, blackberry, spice & chocolate


The Golden Cross Hotel, Shrewsbury The Golden Cross Hotel
14 Princess Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 1LP.
Tel: +44 (0) 1743 362507
Email: info@goldencrosshotel.co.uk
Internet: www.goldencrosshotel.co.uk