If you're interested in gaining a better insight into the wines on offer, we run periodic wine-tasting evenings with our friends in The View Gallery upstairs. Join our mailing list (link at the bottom of this page) to be notified of upcoming dates. Numbers are strictly limited, so you do have to be quick when booking!
WHITE WINE
FRUNZA PINOT GRIGIO | Banat, Romania
Lovely, opulent notes of grapefruit and peach. Light in body with melon and apple flavours on the palate resulting in a citrusy acidity. This is what Pinot Grigio should be. (1)
RIVALRY CHENIN BLANC | Swartland, South Africa
Unwooded and unpretentious, this wine is sustainably crafted, it offers intense tropical fruit flavours balanced by a crisp, fresh finish. (2)
AVOIR LA PECHE CHARDONNAY | South of France
Expressive Chardonnay with the perfect balance of density, texture and freshness. The result is very pure and bright, with an attractive orange blossom nose and a harmonious, rich and peachy palate. (2)
DON’T TELL THE KIWIS SAUVIGNON BLANC | Western Cape, South Africa
This fruity wine is bursting with fresh zesty citrus flavours. It has the perfect balance of acidity and freshness you associate with wines from vineyards on the cool slopes of the Western Cape, South Africa. (1)
PICPOUL DE PINET JEAN-LUC COLOMBO | Languedoc, France
The nose is rich and subtle, with fresh notes of white flowers. The palate is nicely rounded and very fresh with good structure and a nice range of aromas. (1)
LA LANCELLOTA GAVI | Piedmonte, Italy
This is an elegant and fresh Gavi, easy-drinking but with depth of flavour. Zesty citrus fruit and lightly floral characters with hints of apple and pear. Fresh, steely acidity and underlying mineral characters, balanced by notes of melon and stone fruit, and a touch of fennel. (1)
OUTNUMBERED SAUVIGNON BLANC | Wairarapa, New Zealand
This refreshing, aromatic wine has wonderful aromas of ripe citrus and lime, with a juicy gooseberry palate, a splash of grapefruit and a lingering finish. (1)
CÔTES DU RHÔNE BLANC COLOMBO & FILLE | Rhône, France
Intense floral aromas and crisp, fresh citrus characters. Lively and vibrant. (1)
ESK VALLEY ARTISANAL ALBARINO | Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
This wine reveals classic Albarino notes of lime, peach and an assortment of tropical fruits. It is full and rich with mouthwatering acidity providing length and deliciousness with the palate weight enhanced by ageing on yeast lees. (1)
LYME BAY SHORELINE | Devon, England
A wine for seafood; dry and refreshing with complex layers. This beautiful wine has subtle notes of rose petal, lemon, nettle and grapefruit. (2)
THE FEDERALIST CHARDONNAY | Mendocino, California, USA
Boasting a big oak backbone, rich fruit flavours and a long, smooth finish, this is a Chardonnay that stands tall and proud. (2)
SPARKLING WINE & CHAMPAGNE
PROSECCO SPUMANTE BOTTER | Veneto, Italy
A zippy, refreshing and sherbet style fizz with delicate fruity notes and a soft creamy finish. (1)
DELLA VITE PROSECCO SUPERIORE | Valdobbiadene, Italy
Rich and extra-dry with a highly mineral palate and a lingering finish. Hints of crostini and chamomile combine with poached pear, spiced apple, white peach and star anise. (1)
DELLA VITE PROSECCO ROSÉ MILLESIMATO | Valdobbiadene, Italy
Elegant, pale coral pink in colour with an aromatic nose of freshly crushed wild berries and rhubarb. A bright, clean palate with delicate fruit flavours balanced by a creamy texture and fine bubbles, leading to a long, smooth finish. (1)
ALDWICK JUBILATE SPARKLING | Bristol, England
A light mousse, crisp with aromas of pear and hints of freshly baked bread. This sparkler is fruit driven with a strikingly fresh finish. (1)
BARON DE VILLEBOERG BRUT | Champagne, France
From a Champagne House based in Ville Sur Arce, deep in the south of Champagne. This sparkling has an elegant nose with notes of blossom and yellow fruits. A fresh and generous palate, with a fine balance and long finish with hints of pear. (1)
LAURENT-PERRIER LA CUVÉE BRUT | Champagne, France
In the top rank of Champagne houses, the style is light and elegant. Real finesse tops yeasty, fresh bread undertones, taut apple and citrus fruit. Complex, absolute purity. (1)
ROSÉ WINE
ISLAND FOX ZINFANDEL ROSÉ | California, USA
A beautifully fruity, sweet wine bursting with raspberries, redcurrants and a hint of melon. (4)
LAROMA PINOT GRIGIO ROSATO | Sicily, Italy
As pleasing a Pinot Grigio rosé as you could find. It has freshness, delicacy and rose-scented charm all the way through. (1)
CRAZY TROPEZ ROSÉ | IGP Mediterranée, South of France
This deliciously fun and fruity little number is produced by Domaine Tropez. An off-dry style pale rosé made from 70% Grenache and 30% Cinsault. (3)
RED WINE
SAN ELIAN MERLOT | Central Valley, Chile
On the nose, aromas of black cherries, whilst on the palate, juicy red and black fruits combine with a medium-body and soft tannins. (B)
BILLYCAN SHIRAZ | South East Australia
Here’s a juicy fruity Aussie red with balanced alcohol to give a deliciously easy drinking Shiraz. It’s time to rediscover just how good the wines from Down Under are tasting. (C)
NO.10 MALBEC | Mendoza, Argentina
Bold, rich and spicy in style. A classical youthful Malbec, with juicy blueberry and blackberry flavours. (C)
LAURENT MIQUEL SYRAH- GRENACHE | Languedoc, South of France
Smoky, spicy and herby with plenty of attractive hedgerow fruit flavours and good solic weight. An almost chalky minerality that begs to be matched with robust food. (C)
ESTATE COLLECTION CABERNET SAUVIGNON RESERVA VIU MANENT | Colchagua Valley, Chile
Fresh red berries and blackcurrants on the nose with subtle notes of vanilla. Soft tannins lead to a long finish. (D)
WALT PINOT NOIR | Pfalz, Germany
Elegant, light and fruity with ripe red berries and hints of spice. (B)
MIOPASSO NERO D’AVOLA APPASSIMENTO | Sicily, Italy
Intense bouquet with deep notes of dark cherries, damsons and blackcurrants. The palate is powerful yet approachable, with silky smooth tannins, great depth of flavour and layers of complexity. (C)
ERMITA DE SAN FELICES CRIANZA RIOJA | Rioja, Spain
Very smart, modern Rioja, with smoky, spicy fruit and enveloped by a neatly integrated silky oak overcoat. Fine concentration and power - a real over-performer in its class. (C)
ESK VALLEY MERLOT- CABERNET-MALBEC | Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Full dark red. Soft Merlot, firm Cabernet and ripe, dark Malbec come together perfectly in this smooth integrated blend. (D)
ERMITA DE SAN FELICES RESERVA | Rioja, Spain
Intensely concentrated with blackberry fruit and wonderful enriching sweetness. Beginning to show meaty, gamey, leathery development with a finish that lasts forever. Fabulous! (D)
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE COLOMBO & FILLE | Rhône, France
A big and powerful wine with ripe fruit and gingerbread spice and subtle herbaceous notes. (C)
CHATEAU MUSAR | Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
Blood red in colour with a rich, fragrant fruit nose; mulberries, black cherries, plums with a hint of mocha. The palate is very intense and concentrated, it’s full of volume and characterised by forest and black fruits with elegant spice. The tannins are soft and juicy and it has a lengthy finish. (D)