Drinks at the King William
We are committed to supporting local producers so our guest ales are sourced from local microbreweries. We normally keep a Palmers ale and rotate the other pumps using breweries such a Stonehenge Ales, Milk St brewery, Otter brewery, and Bristol beer factory. So if you have a paticular favorite that hasn’t been on for a while, let us know and we’ll try and get it in. The Georgian cellars maintain the beer at a constant temperature keeping our beer in perfect condition. Our selection of draught lager is second to none with Birra Moretti, Heineken and Amstel available. We also keep a small selection of bottled beers, including Tiger and Corona.
Beers
Ales
Our favorites…
Dorset Gold – 4.5%
Danish Dynamite – 5%
Tunnel Vision – 4.2%
Devilfish Best – 4.2%
Lagers
Birra Moretti 5% ABV £3.95
Heineken 5% ABV £3.80
Amstel 4.1% ABV £3.45
Ciders
Pheasant Plucker Draught – 5% ABV
Westons Organic Cider – 6.5% ABV
Orchard Pig Cider – 6.5% ABV
Red wines
| France |
| Merlot, Les Clairieres, VdP d’Oc 2009 – Languedoc | £4.25 (175ml) | £5.50 (250ml) | £16.50 (Bottle) | ||
| Abundant dark fruit and spice on the nose with some underlying smells of the garrigue. Soft and appealing on the palate, with generous fruit showing enough underlying structure giving real pedigree. | |||||
| Syrah Grenache, Saint-Cirice 2008 – Rhone | £4.35 | £5.75 | £17.50 | ||
| Gard is on the cusp between the Rhone Valley and Languedoc and the wines combine the ripeness of the Languedoc with the pepper and spice of the Rhone. This is like a mini Chateauneuf – violet scented and full of gutsy, spicy fruit with abundant black fruit notes. | |||||
| Cahors, Malbec, Heritage de Cedre 2008/9- SW France ORGANIC | £21.50 | ||||
| This is the lighter style and a brilliant, savoury expression of the Malbec grape. It is an inky-spicy wine with dried fruits character, reminiscent of spongy fig rolls, with also suggestions of fresh tea and tobacco/menthol. A moreish drink that digests all manner of meaty foods. | |||||
| “House Claret”, Chateau Deville 2005 – Bordeaux | £22.50 | ||||
| From vineyards in the Graves area of Bordeaux and made from the traditional Bordeaux of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Excellent Claret from a very good vintage. Cassis, cedar and the slight hint of ‘forest floor’ on the nose and on the palate good fruit with soft tannins. | |||||
| Domaine La Bousolle, Pinot Noir 2009 – Languedoc | £22.50 | ||||
| Pinot Noir from the Languedoc is unusual and as such this is a very individual wine as it has all of the bright elements of the grape without the more earthy, complex overtones and is soft, supple and full of summer berry fruits and hints of mocha. | |||||
| Beaujolais-Villages, Domaine de la Plaigne 08/09 – Beaujolais | £24.00 | ||||
| Although this is classic Gamay it avoids all of the cliches of boiled sweets and bubblegum! This is deep crimson with vibrant blackberry and cherry fruit and a real hint of earthy structure. Plenty of wine to tackle a steak and charcuterie, but perfect slightly chilled with fish. | |||||
| Bourgueil “La Binette”, Domaine de la Chevalerie 2007 – Loire | ORGANIC | £24.50 | |||
| From 25 year old Cabernet Franc vines that give pretty violet-scented wines for earlier drinking. The wine shows brilliant purple colour, with violet and cassis leaf perfume on the nose; you can sense the purity of the cherry cassis organic fruit and refreshing even succulent palate | |||||
| Cotes-du-Rhone, Domaine Chapoton 2009 – Rhone | £25.00 | ||||
| Delicious, Syrah- based Rhone from a small vineyard between Avignon and Montelimar. Aromas of violets and soft black fruits with some spice and silky tannins. Another meat friendly red with the versatility to go with most dishes. | |||||
| Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Domaine Remoissenet 2006 – Burgundy | £28.50 | ||||
| This encapsulates the virtues of mature Pinot Noir with a fascinating bouquet of preserved berry fruits, leather, spice and hints of undergrowth. Good intensity on the palate with black fruits and a touch of game and firm, yet elegant on the finish. | |||||
| Saint-Julien, Sarget Gruaud Larouse 2007 – Bordeaux | £40.00 | ||||
| The second wine of the legendary Château Graud Larose, this wine exhibits all of the class one would expect. Cassis and pencil box aromas give way to a supple palate with good fruit, notable, but balanced tannins and firm structure on the finish. | |||||
| Gevrey-Chambertain 1er cru, Domaine Heresztyn ‘06 – Burgundy | £69.00 | ||||
| This estate run by Florence Heresztyn is very highly regarded for its Gevreys. Activity in the vineyard is rigorous aiming at both concentration and purity of fruit. This vivid ruby-red wine has a stunning bouquet of myrtle, blackberries, sloes and bramble not to mention floral notes of violets and jasmine, a sustained palate with exquisite finesse and length. | |||||
| Italy & Spain |
| Tempranillo, Albizu 2009 – Spain | £3.60 (175ml) | £4.75(250ml) | £14.00(Bottle) | ||
| Made from 100% Rioja juice, this is an uncomplicated, joyful wine bursting with sweet damson and soft plum fruit, but with enough structure to go with a wide selection of food. | |||||
| Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Cantina Frentano 2009 – Abruzzo, Italy | £4.30 | £5.75 | £17.50 | ||
| This wine is not afraid to be bold! Plum skinned fruit allied to leathery warmth with an all over chocolate layer. Dark and full-bodied with a big gush of prunes, plums, dark cherries and a dry peppery-spicy finish to keep it in check. | |||||
| Rioja Montesc, Bodega Classica 2008 – Rioja, Spain | £20.00 | ||||
| This traditionally made Rioja is 75% oak aged wine (Crianza), which gives the wine an additional depth and suppleness. It certainly has the soft vanilla, bramble fruit and silky softness that you expect to find in a Rioja, but it also boasts generous red fruit flavours with some firmness on the finish to lend gravitas. | |||||
| Chianti dei Colli Senesi, Innocenti 2007 – Tuscany,Italy | £25.00 | ||||
| Made from Sangiovese and Canaiolo Toscano this is classic Chianti. A lovely meaty style of wine with flavours of spicy red cherries, roasted herbs, leather and liquorice and with the firm, dry finish that is so typical of wines from this area. This wine needs food think red meat either from the grill or slow-cooked. | |||||
| Rioja Gran Reserva, Bodegas Urbina 1996 – Spain | £31.00 | ||||
| This is a refined and elegant Rioja that benefits from being open for a while before being drunk. With the combination of sweet and gamey fruit and mature, caramelized aromas this is an elegant and sophisticated Rioja. It partners well with lamb and is delicious with steak and chicken. | |||||
| Barolo Classico, Borgogno 2004 – Piedmonte, Italy | £58.00 | ||||
| An unashamedly old fashioned style of Barolo with minimal oak influence, this has a restrained nose of spice and dried fruits. Some savoury, tarry attack on the palate with some grainy tannins that melt away after a few minutes in the glass. Posed and balanced and very elegant. | |||||
| New WorldCabernet Sauvignon, Casa Azul 2009 – Rapel Valley, Chile | £4.25 (175ml) | £5.50 (250ml) | £16.50 (Bottle) | ||
| Dark red with a touch of purple with some cherry scents and a hint of chocolate. On the palate it has some richness and soft tannins. This is a bit bolder than an easy drinker and with the underlying structure is ideal to go with a burger, sausages and cheese. | |||||
| Shiraz Malbec, Villa Vieja 2009 – Mendoza, Argentina | £4.75 | £6.25 | £18.00 | ||
| The perfect combination of grapes to offer bags of ripe berry fruits, pepper and spice, with sweet tannins and a lingering finish. The Shiraz gives the spicy, minty fruit with hints of eucalyptus whilst the Cabernet offers some balance and structure | |||||
| Sandford Estate, Shiraz 2008/9 – Victoria, Australia | £22.50 | ||||
| The great joy of this wine is that as it is not over-oaked you can enjoy the purity of the flavours of the Shiraz. Deep red with purple hues, notes of eucalyptus and spice ,ripe fruit flavours of plum, raspberry and liquorice with integrated toasty oak, vanillin flavours and soft tannins. | |||||
| Petit Clos, Pinot Noir 2008 – Marlborough, New Zealand | £28.00 | ||||
| Good Pinot Noir, as grown in Burgundy, is all about subtlety and understatement, not about huge flavours and lashings of oak, and here we have a superbly elegant wine which achieves exactly that. Quietly floral, with some cherries and then some savoury notes on the palate. | |||||
White wines
£74.00
| France | 175ml | 250ml | bottle |
| Bergerie de la Bastide blanc, Vin de Pays d’Oc 2009 – Languedoc | £3.60 | £4.75 | £14.00 |
| Picpoul de Pinet, Château de la Mirande 2009 – Languedoc | £4.75 | £6.25 | £18.50 | ||
| Sea scented, clean, crisp and dry with spicy aniseed bouquet, green fruits, yellow plums and herbs underpinned with refreshing acidity. Quite resinous with a full-bodied mouthfeel. | |||||
| Sauvignon de Touraine, Domaine Guy Allion 2009 – Loire | £21.00 | ||||
| Using organic techniques in this Loire vineyard, this delicious Sauvignon has aromas of elderflower cordial, Victoria plums and hints of grass and gooseberry fool on the palate. Perfect with seafood. | |||||
| Viognier Chardonnay, Reserve de Gassac, VdP de l’Herault ’09 -Languedoc | £22.50 | |||
| This second wine of legendary Mas de Daumas Gassac combines aromas of honeysuckle and orange blossom, with underlying flavours of pear with rich silky texture and vibrant, clean freshness. | ||||
| Pinot Gris Reserve, Domaine Albert Scherer 2009 – Alsace | £23.50 | ||||
| Yellow with green tints, aromas of ripe pears with some honey overtones. Generous on the palate, just off dry with a hint of the sherbert-lemons about it! A fresh and clean finish. Ideal with smoked fish or spicy food | |||||
| Limoux Chardonnay, Toques et Clochers 2007/8 – Languedoc | £25.00 | ||||
| Melted butter, nuts, caramel and toast, also a deliciously lemony twist to finish. The accent is on terroir and minimal intervention, unfiltered and unfined. Think Burgundy, particularly Mersault and cut the price by 60%. | |||||
| Petit Chablis, Domaine Gerard Tremblay 2009 – Burgundy | £27.50 | ||||
| Superb unoaked Chardonnay. Drawing on the soil of fossilised oyster shells, the minerality comes through strongly on the nose with underlying notes of apple. The palate is graceful and flavoursome and finishes with the expected firm acidity. A great wine for fish, especially river fish. | |||||
| Sancerre, Domaine Gérard Fiou 2009 – Loire | £30.00 | ||||
| Rully 1er cru ‘Rabourcé’, Domaine Belleville 2008 – Burgundy | £34.00 | ||||
| A few miles south of the Côte d’Or, the village of Rully produces distinguished, elegant white wines. The mineral rich limestone soil accentuates the grapes natural acidity, making it fresh in youth and rich with age. This Rully reaches an extra level, vibrant pears, minerals, and green apples sheathed in sympathetic oak. | |||||
| Pouilly-Fumé, Dagueneau ‘Cuvée d’Eve’ 2005/6 – Loire | £36.00 | ||||
| Beautifully crafted Sauvignon from its natural home. Aged on the “fine lees” to give the wine added richness and distinctive smokiness which gives the wine its name (fumé). Characteristic gunflint nose, mineral-edged, broadening and ripening in the mouth with a full tangy grapefruit and red apple finish. | |||||
| Condrieu, Domaine du Monteillet 2006 – Rhone | £52.00 | ||||
| Some wines display such heavenly charm and character the description “fine wine” seems woe-fully inadequate. Made from low-yielding Viognier vines planted on hillsides in Condrieu this wine is full-bodied, powerful and aromatic with aromas of lime-blossom and honeysuckle, vinous and spicy with vanillin notes, dried citrus fruits and apricots. Something to slow-down and savour. | |||||
| Italy & Spain | 175ml | 250ml | bottle | |
| Maccabeo Chardonnay, Alquezar 2009 – Somontano, Spain | £4.50 | £5.95 | £17.50 | |
| From the foothills of the Pyrenees, un-oaked with engaging aromas of pineapple, banana and peach. Ripe, smooth and fresh on the palate with just a hint of fruit sweetness balanced by a seam of pleasing acidity. | ||||
| Pinot Grigio Gargenaga , Rosa Bianca 2009 – Veneto, Italy | £4.45 | £5.90 | £18.50 | ||
| Italy’s best known white grape, on this occasion blended with Garganega to add to its personality. Pure clean orchard fruit (pear & apple) and a touch of marzipan. Quite mouthfilling with pleasant balancing acidity. | |||||
| Vinho Verde, Afros 2009 – Portugal ORGANIC | £24.00 | ||||
| This wine offers huge reward to those willing to try it. From an organic vineyard by the Minho River close to Spain, made from the Loureiro grape. Benefiting from the combination of gentle sunshine and the cooling influence of the Atlantic, the wine is vibrantly crisp and fresh with notes of mandarin and grapefruit. | |||||
| Gavi di Tassarolo, Cinzia Bergaglio 2008/9 – Piedmont, Italy | £25.00 | ||||
| Made from Cortese, the local white grape of the area which flourishes in these picturesque hills of Piedmont. The wine is really fresh, floral and clean with a pleasant aftertaste of toasted almond and hints of apple and sage. The creamy weight makes it perfect with flavoursome seafood such as stuffed squid or clams. | |||||
| New World | |||||
| Casa Azul, Sauvignon Blanc 2010 – Rapel Valley, Chile | £4.25 | £5.50 | £16.50 | ||
| With a penetrating fragrance of white flowers and tropical fruits, fresh light and youthful taste that screams ‘gooseberry’ and a bright cleansing finish, this vibrant Sauvignon leaves the mouth refreshed after each sip. | |||||
| Chenin Blanc, Winery of Good Hope ‘09 – Stellenbosch, South Africa | £18.50 | ||||
| Chenin Blanc has made the journey from the Loire Valley to Stellenbosch with ease – to an extent that the South Africans must be close to claiming it as their own. This wine is rich, spicy and honeyed but with a mineral undertone. Ripe apples leap out of the glass with hints of quince. | |||||
| Sauvignon Blanc, Framingham 2009 – Marlborough, New Zealand | £25.00 | ||||
| Harvested from vines planted on the alluvial deposits on the banks of the Wairau river that runs through Marlborough at the top of the South Island , this is a dry wine with refreshing acidity and has pungent passionfruit and grapefruit aromas, along with flavours of redcurrant and capsicum and a mineral finish. | |||||
| Evolution 13th Edition, Sokol Blosser NV – Oregon, USA ORGANIC | £28.50 | |||
| A real dizzy blond from Oregon, this is a bonkers blend of some 9 different grape varieties all of which play their part in creating this just off dry merry-go-round of smells and flavours. Wonderfully flavoursome and aromatic, it has snap, spice and zing | ||||
Rosé wines
£25.00
| Bergerie de la Bastide, Vin de Pays d’Oc ‘09 – Languedoc, France | £3.95 | £5.25 | £14.00 | ||
| Easy drinking rosé with vibrant red berry fruit flavours and a very more-ish appeal. | |||||
| Cotes de Provence, Carteron “Elegance” 2009 – Provence, France | £22.00 | ||||
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Jean-Paul Deville Champagne Carte Noire NV – Reims £25.00
A fine balanced champagne with a rounded and creamy toasty flavour, made mostly from Pinot Noir. Just off-dry, it is fruity and generous with great length. A real bargain!
Prosecco Bernardi £15.00
The Classic Italian sparkling wine. Wonderfully subtle and elegant.
Spirits
Single Malt Whiskey 50ml
Laphroaig, Islay, 10 yrs old
Lagavulin, Islay, 16 yrs old
Macallan, Highlands, 10 yrs old
Glenfiddich, Highlands, 12 yrs old
Talisker, Isle of Skye, 10 yrs old
Oban, West Highlands, 14yrs old
Cognac
Martell VS
Remy Martin
Armagnac Marquis de puysegur VSOP £3.00
Bas Armagnac, Baron de Sigognac, 20 yrs old £4.00
Calvados
Berneroy Blend No 25, 25 yrs old £3.00
Somerset Cider Brandy, 5 yrs old £3.00
Port
Churchills Reserve 50ml Glass £2.60
Warres Vintage 1989 50ml Glass £6.00
Sherry
Cardenal Cisneros, Pedro Ximenez 50ml Glass £3.90
San Leon Manzanilla 50ml Glass £2.60
Dessert Wine
Domain de Lancienne Cure, Montbazillac
100ml Glass £4.50 Half Bottle £15.00