Wine and whiskey glasses set out at Temple House, County Sligo

The Cellar

Wine List

A short list of reds and whites chosen for the table — from an easy Corbières to a Cape Bordeaux blend and a Chablis.

Good to Know

Choose ahead for a large party

For large parties, it is handy to know what you would like, to ensure we have sufficient stock. There is an honesty bar too, so the evening looks after itself.

A ~ before a price means it is approximate and may rise slightly.

Red

Burgundy

Maratray Dubreuil Bourgogne Pinot Noir

€45

A delightful wine, on the nose delicate and fruity aromas of strawberry and red currant. Well balanced tannin with red cherry on the palate and a long finish. 12.5%

Languedoc

Château Cascadais, Corbières

€33

Carignan/Syrah/Grenache/Mourvèdre. A medium to full bodied wine with a ripe dark berry fruit character. The soft fruity aromas are complemented by notes of peppery spice, vanilla and rosemary. Silky elegant tannins complement good balancing acidity for a refreshing, long finish. 15%

Cruviers-Lascours and Ners cellars. IGP Cevennes. Pinot Noir.

€32

A beautiful, bright red Pinot Noir with crimson reflections. Great aromatic richness with aromas of cherry, blackberry and notes of the forest floor. The taste is delicate and it has a steady structure with a woody harmony. 13%

Bordeaux

Château La Fauconnerie, Montagne St Émilion

€42

Bursting with enticing spicy fruit and moderate tannin. A tremendous mouth feel, leading to a smooth well rounded finish. 14%

Château Guibeau. Puisseguin, St Émilion. Organic

€37

Organic Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot. Ripe plum and cheery notes with a subtle oak lift, the taste is velvety black fruit supported by firm ripe tannins. 13.5%

Côtes du Rhone

Le Mas des Flauzieres Gigondas Four Danuga

€49

This is a velvety-textured wine, with lively notes of peppery spice enlivening the core elements of black cherry, plum and liquorice. Lip macking good with a great long finish. 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah. ABV 14.5%

Domaine Montmartel. Organic

€33

70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre. Easy drinking with fruity fragrances of cherry evolving into a rather suave and textured finale, with an aftertaste of gritty, grainy tannin and a smoky, menthol clarity. ABV 14.5%

Italy

Puglia. Apollonio Terragnolo. Primitivo

€46

A rich full bodied intense red, with a striking nose of figs, blueberries and stewed blackberry. A blast of blackcurrant on the palate and an excellent fruit driven finish with a hint of coconut. ABV 15%

Puglia. Flaio Primitivo Salento

€33

Dry with firm, rich tannins and a medium body of juicy dark-red fruit. 13.5%

Camperchi Chianti, Organic Sangiovese.

€34

On the nose, there are scents of cherry, raspberry, and violet. The palate is pleasant, fresh, and elegant, long lasting. ABV 13.5%

Sicily. Brumale Nero d'Avola.

€32

Typical Nero d'Avola of black cherry, blackberry, plum and blueberry. The wine is full and robust, silky smooth with tannin's that are gentle. ABV 13%

Spain, Rioja

Ontanon. Crianza. Organic Tempranillo

€33

A modern style rioja which sees a short time in oak. It has a classic nose with bright red bramble fruit. Medium bodied, really juicy and good acidity. A well balanced example of a young rioja - cracking value. ABV 14%

Argentina, Mendosa

Ocaso Melisa Malbec

€32

Violet with a hint of spice on the nose with underlying black cherry notes, in the mouth raspberry with a hint of blackcurrants, quite smooth tannins followed by a finish of liquorice and a sprinkling of pepper, good length. ABV 13.5%

South Africa, The Cape

Diemersdal - Private Collection 346

€54

A classic Bordeaux blend, deep, dark chocolate, cigar box and enticing cedar aromas appear first on the nose, followed by wafting notes of blackberry, cherry and cassis. ABV 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc

House

Domaine La Gravette, Cabernet Sauvignon

~€30

On the nose cloves, ripe plums, blackberries and a hint of spice. On the palate velvety, balanced and refreshing fruit flavours. 12.5%

White

Burgundy

Chablis, Domaine Michel Colbois

€47

A truly excellent Chablis, this wine exhibits richness with the familiar steely tones of the region. Golden in colour with an abundance of peach and lemon. The nose is loaded with minerals, citrus, white flower aromas with hints of wet stone. Minerally, tight and racy with cool flavours and perfect balance.

Pouilly Fuissé. Château Vitallis

€52

Intense aromas of citrus, white fruit, brioche and a hint of honey. The palate is medium with a richness from the 6 months in oak, long and flavoursome finish.

Loire

Sancerre, Tradition Morin

€49

This is a small family-run domaine comprising 9.5 hectares of vineyards in Bué, arguably the most prestigious village in the whole of the Sancerre appellation. A cool fermentation ensures a particularly pure, fruity style to sit alongside the characteristic flintiness.

Alsace

PH Ginglinger. Organic Riesling.

€36

Intense lemon yellow; distinguished, delicate and fresh nose with citrus fruits, candied lemon, grapefruit; ample mouth with citrus fruits, delicate spice and ginger followed by long, vivacious finish.

Italy, Fruili

Anselmi, Latisana, Ca'Stella. Pinot Grigio

€30

Golden yellow. Enticing juicy pear and orange blossom. A ripe mouthful of zesty citrus and green apple. Light, spicy notes and palate with lovely depth and balance. A touch of pleasing minerality, followed by crisp honey on the long finish.

Spain, Rias Baixas

Finca dei Arantei, Albarino

€44

A zesty, lime and pineapple nose. With bright peaches and apple fruit on the palate. There's a firm backbone of acidity which keeps the wine structured and just enough fleshiness to give a flattering mid palate.

Argentina

Ocasa, Chardonnay

€33

Medium bodied, slight oak (four months in oak barrels), zippy acidity and a mineral core. A chardonnay from the new world with old world characteristics.

New Zealand, Nelson

Torrent Bay, Sauvignon

€32

Dry, with gooseberry, blackcurrant leaf and subtle juicy tropical flavours, herbaceous as well with hints of lime. This leaves a clean fresh palate and nicely balanced mouthfeel.

House

Domaine La Grave, Sauvignon

~€30

Fresh and fruity with mellow aromas of tropical fruits and white flowers. Tastes of melon, peach and apricot with excellent acidity and a long perfumed finish.

A bottle from the list, a fire in the grate

The wine list is served at private dinners and casual suppers for house guests. Tell us what you would like when you book.

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