Our Wine Selection
From time to time vintages can change without notice.
Be assured we taste all vintage changes to ensure the wine is what we would expect. The Verre du Vin system here at The Cat, allows us to keep more wines open, offering more choice of wines by the glass.
Some wines by the Carafe are now available. (500ml)
Wines of the month and Bin Ends are to be found on the inside cover of the wine list.
We have a few Organic wines. Clearly marked on the list.
We now offer a selection of non alcoholic Sparkling Wines, Beers and G 'n' Ts.
During the year we have wine dinners. These are all available on this website and in our monthly newsletter.
The success of sparkling wines in this area of the country has been phenomenal. We list several! What is not so well known are the still wines. We are delighted to offer wines from four local wineries. All, bar the Frizzante are available by the glass. Please refer to Wines by the glass page.
Albourne Wine Estate
A family-owned boutique Sussex vineyard and winery overlooking the beautiful South Downs, just 8 miles from Brighton. They craft small quantities of exciting and distinctive still and sparkling wines using only their own carefully grown grapes. All their wines are suitable for vegans.
Bacchus Frizzante 2018 £40.00 12%
As England’s first Frizzante, this is a delightfully new and light-hearted way to enjoy their ever-popular Bacchus wine. Produced via tank fermentation, this lightly sparkling style fills the mouth with a gentle creamy effervescence that beautifully compliments the elegance and crisp freshness of the wine.
Sandstone Ridge 2018 £39.50 12%
A chardonnay-led blend offering a perfectly-balanced fuller wine than is typical in England, making it highly flexible as a solo or food matching wine.
Hand-selected grapes and contact with young second-fill French oak barrels has enhanced the overall mouthfeel & complexity of this wine.
Albourne cont/ Bottle Alc%
Estate Selection 2018 £39.50 12%
The highest quality batches from across the vineyard are selected to become their Estate wine. Led by Pinot Blanc (66%) & Pinot Gris (20%) this wine is elegantly textured and well-structured on the palate, expertly balancing an initial smooth mouthfeel with a crisp cleansing finish.
Bolney Estate Sussex
A third generation family business, and one of the first commercial vineyards in England. The Estate specialises in producing still wines and traditional method English Sparkling wines. They have won numerous awards including “Winery of the Year 2017”.
Pinot Gris 2018 £45.00 12.5%
A medium bodied and smooth, plenty of fresh pear along with citrus and honeysuckle. Fresh finish with grassy notes
Freedom Cross Sauvignon
Franschhoek, South Africa £4.70 £6.58 £9.40 £18.80 £28.20 12.5%
Falanghina, Fremondo,
La Guardiense 2022, Italy £5.50 £7.70 £11.00 £22.00 £33.00 12.5%
Pinot Grigio
Amori Terre Siciliane, Italy £4.80 £6.72 £9.60 £19.20 £28.80 11%
Verdicchio Classico
Pontemagno-Cupamontana,Italy£5.00 £7.00 £10.00 £20.00 £30.00 12.5%
I Care Chardonnay
Les Vignerons D' Aligan du Vent, France £6.65 £9.300 £13.30 £26.60 £40.00 14%
Sandstone Ridge
Albourne Estate, Sussex £6.85 £9.60 £13.70 £27.40 £41.00 12%
Watervale Riesling
Clare Valley, Australia £8.75 £12.25 £17.50 £35.00 £52.50 12.5%
Dart Valley Reserve
(Madeleine Angevine)
Sharpham Estate,Devon £8.75 £12.25 £17.50 £35.00 £52.50 11.%
Instinct Sauvignon Blanc, Pask
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand £7.00 £9.80 £14.00 £28.00 £42.00 13%
White Wines cont/
White Wines 125ml 175ml 250ml 500ml Bottle Alc%
Pinot Gris 2018
Bolney Sussex 9.35.13.10 18.70 37.40 56.00 12.5%
Rose Wines 125ml 175ml 250ml 500ml Botte Alc%
St Mont, Chemin des Pelerins
Plaimont, Gascony France £5.25 £7.35 £10.50 £21.00 £31.50 12%
Chateau Bel Air Rose
Bordeaux, France £7.00 £9.80 £14.00 £28.00 £42.00 12.5%
Red Wines 125ml 175ml 250ml 500ml Bottle Alc%
Cabernet Sauvignon
XV Pure Victoria, Australia £5.95 £8.33 £11.90 £23.80 £35.70 14.5%
Merlot/Tannat
Cotes de Gascogne, France £5.20 £7.28 £10.40 £20.80 £31.20 12.5%
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Villa Moncaro, Italy £6.10 £8.54 £12.20 £24.40 £36.60 13.5%
Uvas del Sol Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina £5.45 £7.63 £10.90 £21.80 £32.70 13.5%
Monte Ory Navarra Crianza,
Muga, Spain £6.65 £9.30 £13.300 £26.60 £40.00 13.5%
125ml Bottle Alc%
Sussex White
Albourne Multi-Vintage £8.00 £48.00
As its name suggests this wine is made of selected base wines from multiple vintages to produce an approachable, expressive and immediately enjoyable style. This wine represents excellent value for money.
Hindleap Blanc de Blanc 2014 £9.75 £58.50 11.5%
Bluebell Vineyard
Made from the Chardonnay grape, this elegant sparkling wine has rich flavor profile, great structure and juicy balanced acidity.
Albourne Estate Blanc de Blancs 2013 £9.75 £58.50 11.5%
Albourne, Sussex
This “white of whites” is made from the highest quality ‘cuvee’ juice pressed from selected hand-picked Chardonnay grapes. As a wine of a single vineyard and single vintage it reflects the nuances of place and weather patterns so creating a true ‘terroir’ wine.
1/2 Bottle Bottle
Nyetimber “Classic Cuvee Multi Vintage £38.50 £77.00 12%
Nyetimber Vineyard, Sussex
Nyetimber’s reputation as a world class winemaker continues to flourish.
The classic Champagne grape varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) join forces in complex flavours of honey, lemon and almonds.
Rose 125ml Bottle Alc%
Bolney Cuvee Rosé 2017 £11.00 £66.00 12.5%
A Wonderful Single vintage, traditional method sparkling wine, with subtle pink colour in the glass and fine, tightly beaded mousse. Aromas of brioche and summer fruits lead to raspberry ripple, red apple and hints of pastry on the palate with a smooth, creamy finish.
Hindleap Rosé 2014 £9.75 £58.50 11.5%
This elegant sparkling rosé has been tenderly crafted from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Well balanced with excellent structure it has a juicy, zesty backbone of raspberry and red apple with a balanced. Long finish.
Kent
Herbert Hall, Brut Rose £10.00 £60.00 12%
Marden Kent
Made in the traditional Champagne method, using a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. This Brut Rose uses a higher percentage of Pinot Noir which adds softness to its hints of red fruit and shortbread for a balanced taste.
White Sparkling
Amori Prosecco Extra Dry NV, Vinicola, Italy £6.00 £36.00 11%
Brut Sparkling
A delightfully crisp and elegant prosecco with vibrant apple and pear notes and a delicate, floral and fruity finish.
Champagne Joseph Perrier Brut NV £14.20 £85.00 12%
France
Since 1825 the family-owned Grande Marque House of Joseph Perrier has quietly built up a reputation and tradition for the very highest quality Champagnes.
Champagne Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve NV £110.00 12%
France
The Billecart NV blend has remained unchanged since 1945 and still maintains its reputation as one of the most balanced and harmonious non-vintage champagnes on the market. A rich, powerful palate is lifted with lovely freshness. The non-vintage Billecart offers the best of both worlds with complexity and delicacy, making it perfect for any occasion
Rose
Privilege Rosé NV £6.00 £36.00 12%
France
Varichon et Clerc have been producing classic "Methode Champenoise" wines since 1901. Local grapes, are skillfully blended with judicious amounts of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Maccabeu to create this very elegant wine. Soft bubbles and not too dry; delicious.
White Wines Bottle Alc%
1. Freedom Cross Sauvignon 2023 £28.20 12.5%
Franschhoek Cellars, South Africa
Offering up alluring flavours and aromas of tropical fruit, with apricot and fig. There are notes of grassiness on the fresh, zesty palate, and the length of finish is good.
2. Falanghina Fremondo, La Guardiense 2023 £33.00 12.5%
Italy
One of the great unsung heroes of Italian winemaking! A true all-rounder which is packed with notes of citrus and apple but retains a nutty complexity on the finish.
3. Greco, Sannio DOP, La Guardiense 2017 £33.00 12.5%
Italy
This cooperative hired the services of well respected Italian winemaker Riccardo Cotarella, who was referred as one of the most influential people in the wine world by Robert Parker in 2011, in order to create wines that are true to their grape varieties and terroir.
Greco was imported to Italy by the Greeks and thrives on volcanic soil. Clean, mineral and very refreshing with aromas of stone fruits and herbal notes.
4. Pinot Grigio, Amori 2023 £28.80 11.%
Terre Siciliane, Italy
With a crisp, dry, lightly floral character and a subtle honeyed note on the finish, this is a good example of Pinot Grigio.
5. Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico,2023 £30.00 13%
Pontemagno 2018, Italy
This fresh, fruity and refreshingly dry wine has been described as central Italy's most promising white grape variety (Oz Clarke) with its delicate floral creamy character and surprising complexity. It has a richness and character that lifts it above the competition.
White Wines Bottle Alc%
6. I Care Chardonnay, 2022 £40.00 14%
Les Vignerons d'Alignan du Vent, France
Fresh and fruity, it reveals refined and complex flavours of tropical fruit, toast and hazelnut.
7. Cotes du Luberon 2019 £36.50 13%
Perrin, France
A brilliant white showing enticing aromas of citrus fruits, blossom and green apples. The palate is crisp, dry and well-balanced with a lovely clean finish.
8. Picpoul de Pinet, Emma M Louise 2023 £37.00 13%
Languedoc, France
Here is a bright, vivacious Languedoc white with zesty fruitiness, light body and lively acidity. This wine’s clean, zippy style lends itself perfectly to shellfish and salads, but it is equally pleasurable served on its own.
9. Dart Valley Reserve 2021 £52.50 11%
Sharpham Estate, Devon, England
At the forefront of vine growing and wine making in the UK, Sharpham is widely recognised as producing some of England's most outstanding wines.
This fine dry style exhibits the best qualities of English wine. An elegant wine characterised by its pale lemon colour and long refreshing finish. The taste of fresh citrus fruits gives a youthful fresh sensation. Grape Varieties - Madeleine Angevine, Bacchus and Phoenix
White Wines Bottle Alc%
11. Macon-Bussieres Villages 2022 £48.00 13%
Domain Gonon, France
Grown in the village of Bussieres, this wine is a happy marriage of
flavours of flint and grapefruit. It is a very elegant wine with superb depth and balance.
12. Instinct Sauvignon Blanc, Pask 2022 £42.00 13% Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Pask's Sauvignon leaps out of the glass with aromas of gooseberry, greengage and a failt grassy note. This green fruit character continues to delight on the palate, finished with a zippy citrus twist.
13. Sancerre, La Porte du Caillou 2023 £53.00 13%
Domaine Henri Bourgeois, France
This fruity wine with delicate and floral fragrances possesses excellent balance, invigorating freshness and delightful persistence.
14. Pouilly Fume, Domaine des Fines Caillottes 2022 £58.00 12.5%
Jean Pabiot, France
An aromatic and very harmonious Pouilly Fumé.
Bolney Cuvee Rosé 2017 £11.00 £66.00 12.5%
A Wonderful Single vintage, traditional method sparkling wine, with subtle pink colour in the glass and fine, tightly beaded mousse. Aromas of brioche and summer fruits lead to raspberry ripple, red apple and hints of pastry on the palate with a smooth, creamy finish.
Hindleap Rosé 2014 £9.50 £57.00 11.5%
This elegant sparkling rosé has been tenderly crafted from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Well balanced with excellent structure it has a juicy, zesty backbone of raspberry and red apple with a balanced. Long finish.
Kent
Herbert Hall, Brut Rose £10.00 £60.00 12%
Marden Kent
Made in the traditional Champagne method, using a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. This Brut Rose uses a higher percentage of Pinot Noir which adds softness to its hints of red fruit and shortbread for a balanced taste.
20. Cabernet Sauvignon - £35.00 14.5%
XV Pure, Victoria, Australia
Cabernet can be hard as nails, but this beauty is a soft, supple and fruity.
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21. Merlot-Tannat 2022 £30.00 12.5%
Vin de Pays des Cotes de Gascogne, France
Located in the heart of Gascony, (South-West France) on clay-chalk and clay-silt soils. The nose exhales aromatic and complex flavours of red fruits (blackcurrant and blackberry) and floral hints; slightly roasted and vanilla in part. Tannins are well-balanced, supple and fruity with final spicy notes.
22. Nero d'Avola, 2022 £32.00 13.5%
Fedele, Sicily
An enjoyable red blend, made up primarily with Nero D’Avola and a portion of Merlot and Syrah. Nero D’Avola is Sicily’s number 1 grape variety, and is indigenous to the island. Fedele Rosso is a pleasant, every-day drinking wine, due to its wonderful structure and soft tannins. Organic wine.
23. Freedom Cross Pinotage 2018 £30.00 13.5%
Franschhoek Cellars, South Africa
A Pinotage that shows lovely violet notes over brambly fruit, a medium-bodied wine with typical sweet berry flavours. Medium to full-bodied dry red wine with an approachable earthy and berry fruit aroma. Softly-styled in character with good wood integration
Red Wines Bottle Alc%
24. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2023 £36.00 13.5%
Noi Centro, Roxan, Italy
Characteristic notes of mature red cherries on the palate and nose, tannin are soft and mature. Fresh and enjoyable red.
25. Uvas del Sol Malbec 2024 £32.00 13.5%
Mendoza, Argentina
Rich aromas of blackcurrant and plum on the nose and palate entwine with notes of mocha and tobacco on the complex finish.
26. Frappato 2023 £40.00 13.5%
Santa Tresa, Sicily
The bouquet is fresh and lively, reminiscent of wild strawberries and delicate sweet spices. The palate is smooth and long, with hints of spice. The acidity races through the wine, lifting the fruit and releasing a whole variety of fruit flavours in the mouth. Organic Wine
27. Chateau La Tuilerie Du Puy 2018 £40.00 13.5%
Bordeaux Superieur, France
A perfect wine that is regularly selected by the most famous wine guides in France (Hachette, Dussert Gerber, Gilbert & Gaillard...).
Who says that Bordeaux wines must be expensive ?? The Château La Tuilerie du Puy is a perfect example for a Bordeaux Supérieur, pure, very well balanced and full of taste.
The impression in the mouth is extremely fine with soft tannins. The finish is fruity and very long. A real pleasure!
Red Wines Bottle Alc%
28. La Closserie des Lys, Pinot Noir 2022 £40.00 13%
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
This is remarkably delicious and well-made Pinot Noir at a terrific value price.
29. Matraro Grenache 2012 £50.00 14.8%
Mitchell Winery, Clare Valley, Australia
The conditions of rocky barren soils, old, dry grown vines and a long ripening period, which their selected vineyards in Clare offer, the fruit develops the flavours and structure for a complex varietal wine.
The resulting wine is not aged in wood, in order to preserve the complex array of fresh lively flavours of the variety - the black cherry and soft fruit tannins. A wine of great style with both power and finesse.
Red Wines Bottle Alc%
30. Cote de Brouilly 2021 £68.00 13.5%
Chateau Thivin, France
The Gamay grape finds its home in France's Burgundy region where it is responsible for the red wines of Beaujolais. Producing light to medium bodied wines with modest tannins and good acidity, Gamay is unfairly associated with Beaujolais Nouveau. It is capable of producing wonderful, cherry and raspberry flavored wines with earthy hints of violets and spice.
31. Barbera d’Alba 2021, £67 14.5%
Pio Cesare, Piedmont, Italy Pio’s Barbera is a wine quite different from many other Barbera. This is because the Barbera grapes are grown alongside the Nebbiolo grapes. This, combined with the extensive barrel ageing, results in a wine with the strength and wild energy of a Barbera, but the refined elegance of Barolo. This is a unique Barbera—full and brave, yet soft and supple.
32. Chateau Cissac 2018 £65 13%
Haut Medoc, France
Displaying a deep garnet ruby colour. The nose has aromas of fresh dark fruits such as blackcurrants, plums and cherries, very elegant with hints of spices, tobacco, a little vanilla and dark chocolate. Rich silky tannins and well- structured fruit with spicy notes. A long and elegant quality finish
33. Reserve de Leoville Barton 2017 £90 13%
Saint Julien, France
Six Successive generations have ensured the regularity of this St Julien, considered as one of the best in the appellation. Rounded, with ripe fruit and firm, but easy, tannins.
Dessert Wines and Port 125ml ½ Bottle Alc%
41. Santa Julia, Tardio 2017 £7.25 £21.75 7.5%
Mendoza, Argentina
Intense aromas of over-matured fruits, honey and dried fruits like pears, apricots and peaches, orange skin and roses.
Sweet, unctuous in the mouth, silky, with balanced acidity. Complex and long finish.
42. Elysium Black Muscat £9.25 £27.75 15%
California, USA
Elysium is Greek for Heaven, a fitting association for this excellent wine made by Andrew Quady. Virtually black in colour, with a rose-like aroma, very intense on the palate and full of fantastic rich velvety fruit. One of the few wines that can stand up to chocolate puddings. Or try it poured over ice cream for the ultimate after-dinner treat!
75ml
43. Port Ramos Pinto Reserve
Ruby “Collector” £5.50 20%
Aromas of fruits, such as prunes, figs, blackberries, raspberries and cherries work their way through to the palate. Perfect with mild cheeses and chocolate.
44. Port, Ramos Pinto £10 20%
10y Old Tawny “Quinta da Ervamoira”
A ripe style, with rich, well-integrated flavours of toffee, marshmallow and dried plum. Offers cream and butterscotch on the lush finish. Possibly the finest 10y old Tawny currently available.
Malt Whiskies 25ml 50ml Alc%
Lagavulin 16 Years 10.25 20.50 43%
A much sought-after single malt with the massive peat-smoke that's typical of southern Islay - but also offering a dryness that turns it into a truly interesting dram.
Dalhwhinne 15 years 6.50 13.00 43%
The "Classic Malt" from the Highlands, from Scotland's highest & coldest distillery (326m).
Talisker 10 year 4.50 9.00 45.8%
On the shores of Loch Harport, the village of Carbost is home to Skyes only distillery producing a wonderfully powerful and award-winning Island malt bottled at above average strength.
Glenmorangie 4.00 8.00 40%
The original expression of our elegant, floral spirit and the real backbone of the Glenmorangie range. A ten-year-old single malt, Glenmorangie Original is produced by marrying the delicate spirit that emerges from Scotland's tallest stills, with first and second fill American white oak casks.
Laphroaig 4.00 8.00 40%
Laphroaig 10 Year Old is an all-malt Scotch Whisky from the remote island of Islay in the Western Isles of Scotland. Laphroaig, pronounced "La-froyg", is a Gaelic word meaning "the beautiful hollow by the broad bay".
Jura 16 Years 5.15 10.30 40%
Subtle Malt with Enticing flavours of mist gingerbread and Demerara sugar, finishing with dark chocolate, Glazed Oranges, nutmeg, sweet toffee, apple and honey
Cognac and Armagnac 25ml Alc %
Maxime Trijol VSOP Cognac £5.60 40%
Mellow and rich on the palate, but also fruity. Its length is all but perfect, leaving lingering bliss on the palate.
Ch Tariquet VSOP Bas Armagnac £4.50 40%
A richly powerful, concentrated nose with aromas of warm bread, plus a hint of toast and gingerbread. Very smooth and round on the palate with rich vanilla notes and a finish of macerated stone fruits.
Ch Tariquet XO Bas Armagnac £7.50 40%
A traditional, elegant and full-bodied Bas-Armagnac. A bouquet of nuts and quince jelly, with notes of dried flowers and a hint of coconut.
Eau de Vie and other wonderful delights! 50ml Alc%
Listed below are some very special drinks to round off your meal.
Other well known liqueues are of course available. Please ask your server.
G. Eau de Vie Poire William, Micho £7.50 40%
This Grande Reserve has the most depth and finesse of all eaux de vie blanches and Miclo are justly famous for theirs, after all it takes 28kg of pears to produce one litre of spirit!
Unctuously rich and well developed, showing subtle fresh fruity flavour, with good intensity and depth of pear extract.
G. Eau de Vie Framboise, Micho £7.75 40%
A piercing fruity nose, redolent of raspberry with a touch of violet. Soft fresh fruit on the palate with great intensity and delicacy. Try a drop in your coffee!
Grappa Frassino Tosolini £7.50 42%
A delicate fruity aroma with a hint of vanilla, spring flowers and a touch of almonds. Shows persistence and balance on the palate and finishes with a tickle of the spirit and a zesty lift on the tongue.
Amaretto Saliza Tosolini £6.50 28%
A beautiful nose of freshly ground almonds, toffee and orange peel. Light, delicious and rounded on the palate with fresh almond sweetness that leads to a long, candied finish.
Tosolini Limoncello £6.50 28%
Delicious with a lovely tasting lemon flavour. The lemon’s used to make this limoncello come from Italy’s Amalfi coast.
Ignored for too long, these are really special and certainly help the digestion after a little over indulgence……
25ml Alc%
Green Chartreuse £4 55%
A naturally green liqueur made from 130 herbs and plants macerated in alcohol and steeped for about 8 hours. A last maceration of plants gives its colour to the liqueur.
Amaro’s are delicious served over ice, or on their own.
50ml Alc%
Montenegro Amaro 4.50 23%
It is made using over 40 herbs, including vanilla and orange peels,
Lucano Amaro 4.50 28%
Originally created in 1894 by Pasquale Vena, a pastry chef who blended more than 30 herbs
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