Current Wine Selection
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Reds
2023 Pinot Nero, Kaltern - £21/bottle (Sold out - more coming soon)
The grapes are ground in a northerly region of Italy called Trentino Alto Adige, north of Verona. A fantastic region for to grow a variety of grapes, but particularly good at Pinot Noir. This has intense cherry, red apple and wild berries, with a good chunk of cranberries in there too. The palate is medium bodied with a velvety texture and a long, fresh finish.
2022 Langhe Nebbiolo Sogni al Campo, Vite Colte - £21/bottle (Sold out - more available on request)
A lovely medium-bodied and delicate wine. Red cherry and dried herbs, classic to the grape, along with nice amounts of vanilla and toasted spice. Good tannins and fresh acidity that keeps you wanting another sip.
2024 Valpolicella, Allegrini - £14.50/bottle (6 available - more coming soon)
The bright ruby colour to the wine makes it pop from the glass. On the nose it shows aromas of cherries and plums, with black pepper and herbs. A powerful, smooth Valpolicella accompanied by crisp acidity and a long, fresh finish. One of my favourite wines on the list.
2018 Barbaresco, Produtorri del Barbaresco - £32/bottle (4 available)
A fantastic producer who consistently delivers exceptional wines vintage to vintage. Red berries, Mushroom and dried leafy herbs, along with orange peel and sweet spices. A great wine to pair with more autumnal dishes.
2019 Chianti Classico, Fontodi – £30/bottle (8 available)
A mature, rich Chianti Classico from a highly regarded producer. Exceptional length and class for the price.
2022 Le Aforne Grenache, Casadei - £23.50/bottle (Sold out - More coming soon)
100% Cannonau (Grenache). No Oak in the wine-making process. Instead the wine is aged in Terracotta Amphorae for 6 months before further bottle ageing. It’s a big wine, showing lots of black pepper and black fruits, with Liquorice and olive notes. Organic. It will go very nicely with rich game dishes.
2020 Silare 18, Casadei – £43/bottle (1 available - more available, just ask for details)
The top cuvée from a Tuscan winery near Bolgheri, made from 100% Cabernet Franc. Powerful, with big fruit and fantastic length. Ideal with ragù, stews, or lasagne. Organic
2022 Chateauneuf-du-pape, Le Vieux Donjon – £39/bottle (Sold out)
A very sexy Chateauneuf-du-Pape. This producer focuses on producing wines that express the excellent fruit produced on the estate, with minimal Oak (not new either) giving a pure and precise wine that is really special. This will pair particularly well with more delicate Game and Lamb cuts.
2016 Château Marsau, Cotes de Francs – £27/bottle (3 available)
This 100% Merlot wine, dubbed the Petrus of Cotes de Francs, is an absolute banger. The nose and palate are like diving into a hedgerow, with tonnes of black and red berry fruits. Nice firm tannins and racy acidity. The age this wine has, means it’s ready to go immediately.
2018 Château de La Dauphine, Fronsac – £26/bottle (sold out)
Floral nose, ripe palate, perfectly aged. A right bank Bordeaux offering exceptional value.
2021 Château Laroque, Grand Cru Classé, St Émilion – £25/bottle (12 available OWC)
Punchy dark fruit, tobacco, and star anise. Young but already excellent after a few hours’ aeration. A superb right bank option.
2021 Les Cruzelles, Lalande de Pomerol, Denis Durantou - £20/bottle (8 available)
Deep ruby colour with aromatic depths. Toasted oak, Liquorice, Tobacco, Cocoa bean, Blueberry and hints of Blackberry. Delicate and well structured. Superb for the money.
2024 Beaujolais Lantignie, Jean-Marc Burgaud - £17/bottle (10 available)
The Beaujolais Lantignié is deep ruby in the glass. The nose boasts bright aromas of crunchy red fruits and violets. On the palate, this wine has superb structure, with grainy tannins, concentrated red fruit flavours and a racy acidity that lifts the finish. A little young, better to sit on it for 6 months.
2022 Moulin a Vent Rochegres, Patrick Tranchand - £20/bottle (Sold out - More coming!)
Grown in the most northerly area of Beaujolais, Moulin a Vent is a village known for producing some of the best wines in the region. Fresh blackberries and blueberries jump out the glass, with bramble fruits on the palate and the typical minerality you’d expect. The wine is medium bodied and very good.
Whites
2023 La Rocca Soave, Peiropan - £33/bottle (2 available)
This is a truly exceptional wine. Golden yellow in the glass with a wonderful perfumed nose of exotic fruits and nuttiness, which runs through into the palate. A long and rich palate, with a little spiciness towards the end. If you like richer Chardonnays, please give this a try, it’ll be to your liking.
2023 Stéphane Ogier Le Temps est Venu Blanc - £23.50/bottle (3 available)
This wine is medium-bodied, and has fantastic stone fruit and pear notes, as well as citrus notes to lightenup the mix up. A cracker - some might call it a poor man’s Condrieu… Don’t serve it too cold, you’ll hide the flavours!
2019 Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Caillerets, Jean Noel Gagnard - £40/half bottle (12 available)
One of the absolute best estates in Chassagne-Montrachet is run by winemaker and only child, Caroline Lestimé. No chemical fertilisers, herbicides or pesticides are used, with the utmost respect given toward the environment. Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets reveals marvellous fruit purity balanced with subtle melted butter and cream notes on a long, richly textured finish. Not cheap, but worth every penny!
2024 Beaujolais Blanc, Dominique Morel – £15.50/bottle (6 available - more coming soon)
Excellent value. 100% Chardonnay with lovely stone fruit and pineapple notes. Lees ageing adds a touch of richness, while the absence of oak keeps it fresh and light. Delicious!
2024 Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ – £18.50/bottle (30 available)
Produced by Kevin Judd (formerly Cloudy Bay). Fresh, citrus-driven, with mouth-watering acidity and a long finish. Excellent value under £20.
2023 Volratz Rheingau Riesling Trocken, Schloss Vollards, Germany - £15.50/bottle (2 available - more coming soon!)
One of the oldest wine estates in Germany. This refreshing dry style of Riesling shows Citrus fruits, as well as apricot and grapefruit. A lovely textural minerality to this wine too. Great with Asian dishes, nibbles or on its own.
Champagne
Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve - £50/bottle (4 available)
This is a wonderful non-vintage champagne. 50% reserve wines go into the blend, giving the wine a fantastic richness. Brioche and roasted nuttiness, classic to the style, along with ripe Mango, Apricot and Victoria Plums. Exceptional wine for the money.
Whisky
POIT DHUBH 8 YEAR OLD (gift boxed) - Unchill-filtered, Gaelic Whisky - £42/bottle (1 available)
Beautifully balanced and subtly smoky Gaelic style whisky. The alcohol level is 43%, which retains a lovely oiliness to the spirit. This is how whisky used to taste, before the modern style took over. Worth a try!
Merch
the local’s cap - £15/each (34 available)
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