Steve Flanagan wrote:

> What we want is a small list of wines that will go well with the menu
> above, are fairly cheap to buy whilst also being good (i.e. basically
> we don't want to buy a bottle of "vinegar" just beacuse it's cheap).
> We're not looking for a massive margin on the wine, just something
> that the members can buy which they will probably enjoy with what's on
> offer.

OK. What I'd suggest is to take a cue from the wine lists of
restaurants and focus on the lower price range with perhaps 1-2
"splurge" wines for those so inclined. A small list might be:

sparkling wine - Spanish cava, Italian prosecco and/or NV Champagne
crisp white - Sauvignon blanc from NZ or the Loire
rich, dry white - Chardonnay from Oz or CA
off dry white - German Riesling (maybe a kabinett and a Spätlese)

light red - Beaujolais
med bodied red - Chianti or other Italian red
fruit forward red - Aussie Shiraz or CA Zinfandel
full bodied red - minor Bordeaux (maybe a more fancy claret as a splurge)

You might also have a sherry and/or Port for the fortified wine
drinkers, especially if you can serve by the glass. For specific wines,
you'd need to find a retailer who could supply you and see what they
have on hand and recommend. It helps if your retailer is both
knowledgable and honest, so find one who comes recommended.

HTH
Mark Lipton