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TO START
Chisenbury lovage soup, pickled radish, broad beans, croutons 12
Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, Les Mazelle, Guy Allion, France, ‘21 175ml 8 ½
Ceviche of Orkney scallops, avocado, cucumber, jalapeños, lime dressing, coriander 18
Alter, Ribeiro Blanco, Galicia, Spain, ’21 175ml 10 ½
Huntsham Court Farm pork terrine, sauce gribiche, dressed baby leeks, toasted sourdough 15
Cave, de Hanwihr, Pino gris, Reserve, Alsace, France ’19 175ml 10
La Perla mozzarella from Neal’s Yard, grilled English asparagus, romesco sauce 14
Dolcetto d’Alba, Massolino, Piemonte, Italy, ’21 11 ½
Chicken liver pate, Madeira jelly, toasted laminated brioche 15
Framingham, Marlborough Classic Riesling, New Zealand, ‘21 175ml 11
Crisp cod scotch egg, Danebury velouté, dill 14
Reserve, Danebury, Stockbridge, Hampshire, UK, ’21 175ml 6 ½
TO FOLLOW
Cornish cod, olive oil mash, Provenҫal tomato, gremolata 28
Picpoul de Pinet, Beranger, Languedoc, France, ’21 175ml 8
Herb-roast Wiltshire lamb rump, fine beans, crushed Jersey Royals, sauce niçoise 32
‘Roble’ Ribera del Duero, Marques de Burgos, Castilla y Leon, Spain, ’20 175ml 9 ½
Risotto primavera, wild garlic, English asparagus, black olive tapenade, Centosettanta Parmesan 25
Pieropan, Soave Classico, Italy, ’21 175ml 10 ½
Cotswold chicken breast, English asparagus, fresh morels, hash brown, vin jaune 29
Touraine Pinot Noir, Les Mazelles, Guy Allion, France, ’19 175ml 10
Chateaubriand of Wiltshire beef for 2, hand-cut chips & sauce béarnaise 72
Mediterra’, Poggio al Tesoro, Tuscany, Italy, ‘21 175ml 13 ½
TO FINISH
Crème brûlée 10
Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, France, ’19 50ml 5
Westcombe ricotta profiteroles, citrus salad, candied hazelnuts, mint 12
Dr Loosen Estate Riesling Beerenauslese, Mosel, Germany, ’17 50ml 14
St James, selected & matured by Neal’s Yard, RL biscuits, pickled rhubarb 15
Justino’s Madeira, 10-Year-Old Malvasia, Portugal, NV 50ml 6 ½
Tahini cake, banana, black sesame, salted brown butter, RL honey ice cream 13
Sauternes, Carmes de Rieussec, Bordeaux, France, ’19 50ml 7
The millefeuille: RL puff pastry, strawberry, basil, black pepper, strawberry sorbet 13
Michele Taliano, Birbet, Italy, NV 100ml 6
White chocolate bavarois, Willie’s 70%, cocoa nibs, raspberry-wasabi sorbet 12
Domaine Fontanel Maury, Grenat, France, ’19
CAN’T CHOOSE?
Have it all with today’s 5 course menu. £65 per person
PLEASE DO NOT FEED DESMOND.
A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill.
Please ask if we can modify your choice, however we cannot guarantee any dish will be completely allergen-free.
Please notify us of any allergies or dietary requirements
The following are regularly used in our kitchen: Celery, Gluten, Eggs, Fish, Lupin, Milk, Molluscs, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame seeds, Shellfish, Soya, Sulphites, Tree nuts.
5 Course Tasting Menu
Today’s 5 Course Menu
£65 per person (for the whole table please)
Wine pairing £38, or choose by the glass!
Chisenbury lovage soup
Pickled radish, broad beans, chives
Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, Les Mazelle, Guy Allion, France, ‘21 175ml 8 ½
Ceviche of Orkney scallop
Avocado, cucumber, jalapeños
Alter, Ribeiro Blanco, Galicia, Spain, ’21 175ml 10 ½
Wiltshire lamb
Fine beans, Jersey Royals, sauce niçoise
Chateau La Brande, AOC Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux, France, ’16 175ml 12
St James cheese (optional course £10)
RL biscuits, pickled rhubarb
Justino’s Madeira, 10-Year-Old Malvasia, Portugal, NV 50ml 6 ½
‘Rhubarb & custard’
Toasted almonds, vanilla
White chocolate bavarois
Cocoa nibs, raspberry-wasabi sorbet
Domaine Fontanel Maury, Grenat, France, ’19 50ml 6
PLEASE DO NOT FEED DESMOND.
A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill.
Please ask if we can modify your choice, however we cannot guarantee any dish will be completely allergen-free.
Please notify us of any allergies or dietary requirements
The following are regularly used in our kitchen: Celery, Gluten, Eggs, Fish, Lupin, Milk, Molluscs, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame seeds, Shellfish, Soya, Sulphites, Tree nuts.
Set Lunch
2 courses for £28 3 courses for £32
Paired wines:
3 for £18 or single glasses a la carte
Korean salad
Daikon, sesame, gochujang
Planet pale (1/2 pint) 3 ½
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Huntsham Farm jambonette
Sandridge Farm bacon, petits pois a la Francaise
Pandolfi Price, Los Patricios Chardonnay, Itata, Chile, ‘17 175ml 13
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Rhubarb sorbet
Vanilla cream, almonds
Michele Taliano, Birbet, Italy, NV 100ml 6
Available Wednesday to Friday lunchtimes
PLEASE DO NOT FEED DESMOND.
A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill.
Please ask if we can modify your choice, however we cannot guarantee any dish will be completely allergen-free.
Please notify us of any allergies or dietary requirements
The following are regularly used in our kitchen: Celery, Gluten, Eggs, Fish, Lupin, Milk, Molluscs, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame seeds, Shellfish, Soya, Sulphites, Tree nuts.
This menu is not available on Bank Holidays
| White Wine | 175ml | 250ml | Bottle |
| Bright, Crisp, Light | |||
Reserve, Danebury, Stockbridge, Hampshire, UK, ‘21 From the Test Valley in Hampshire light and refreshing with floral hints, crisp apple and plenty of white peach perfume. A brilliant English wine. | £6.5 | £9 | £25 |
Quinta do Ermizio ‘Chin Chin’, Vinho Verde, Portugal, ‘21 As fresh as wine gets and ethically made! Crisp green, apple lip smacking citrus…… an explosion of freshness. | £7 | £10 | £27 |
Franz Haas, Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy, ‘21 A quality pinot grigio. Made from hand-picked grapes and aged for about four months on its lees to add complexity and body. | £8.5 | £12.5 | £34 |
Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie: Domaine de la Mortaine, France, '21 There's Muscadet, and then there's Muscadet. This zesty, palate-tingling wine makes a bracing aperitif and goes down a treat with oysters, mussels and other 'fruits de mer'. It also displays a fabulous, unique label, designed by Quentin Blake! | - | - | £39 |
Alter, Ribeiro Blanco, Galicia, Spain, ’21 A small, family-run winery makes this Semi-aromatic blend with a touch of both creaminess and savouriness. Perfect with our scallop ceviche dishes. | £10 | £14.5 | £40 |
Pieropan, Soave Classico, Italy, ‘21 The Pieropan family has been producing wines since the 1890s. A rounded, long and fragrant wine with floral and almond notes and a fresh, clean acidity. | - | - | £42 |
Sax, Riesling, Ried Loiserberg, Kamptal Reserve, Austria, ‘19 From a high, terraced vineyard using 52 year old vines. Pale gold, incredibly open perfume of grapefruit zest and white peach. Intense ripe citrus. This is vibrant, racy, dry Riesling with mineral zip. | - | - | £45 |
Albariño, Bodega Garzón Reserve, Maldonado, Uruguay, ‘22 Typically light and refreshing wine from an atypical place. Hand harvested grapes with notes of White peach, citrus & jasmine. Roll on, summer! | - | - | £48 |
Chablis, Domaine d’Elise, Chablis, Burgundy, France, ’20 An amazing text book Chablis - delightful lemony acidity, classic mineral notes and a long finish. | £12.5 | £18 | £49 |
Chablis ‘Le Bas de Chapelot’, Eleni et Edouard Vocoret, France, '20 Bas de Chapelot comes from a small parcel of vines just below the Montée de Tonnerre Premier Cru. Unlike most modern Chablis, the wine is fermented with wild yeasts and sees some old oak (rather than just stainless steel). The result is a wonderful wine with weight and balance, plus the freshness and minerality so typical of the region. | - | - | £94 |
| Aromatic, Fruity, Medium | |||
Le Petit Pont Blanc, IGP Pays d'Oc, 2021, France, ‘21 This white is a tutti frutti blend of Vermentino with Chardonnay and spiced by other varieties. Fresh, easy-drinking mouthful showing stone fruit and melon with zesty acidity. | £5.5 | £8 | £22 |
Viognier IGP Côtes de Thau, Baron de Badassière, Languedoc, France, ‘22 This Viognier is made in a fresh, modern style. It offers subtle aromas of almond and honey on the nose. Rounded on the palate, with guava and apricot flavours, it is balanced by a refreshing acidity on the finish. | £6.5 | £9.5 | £26 |
Stonedance, Granite White, Swartland, South Africa, ‘21 From 85% Chenin Blanc with 10% Viognier and 5% Chardonnay, open and fruity – stone fruit (from that dollop of Viognier) plus crunchy green apple and tangerine; with a pleasant floral accent and minerality. | - | - | £30 |
Courbin Heritage, Graves, France, ‘20 White Bordeaux with 85% Semillon and 15% Sauvignon Blanc, lees aged and with a small part in barrel. Sensational quality at this price. | - | - | £32 |
Picpoul de Pinet, Beranger, Languedoc, France, ‘21 Bright citrus and apple flavours are backed by a subtle minerality. Long finish and full of life, this is an ideal wine for shellfish or to enjoy as an aperitif. | £8.5 | £12.5 | £34 |
Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, Les Mazelle, Guy Allion, France, ‘21 Fresh, zesty Sauvignon with bright acidity. A classic Loire example with restrained fruit and savoury character from ageing on the lees. | £9 | £13 | £36 |
Pandolfi Price, Larkun Chardonnay, Itata, Chile ‘18 Arguably the best chardonnay winemaker in Chile. A Chablis-style wine with extended lees ageing for a creamy quality, but still pure and cool. | - | - | £38 |
Framingham, Marlborough Classic Riesling, New Zealand ‘21 This wine has a fragrant, complex nose with a vibrant palate and zesty acidity and some residual sugar. The perfect pairing for the classic RL chicken liver pate. | £10.5 | £15.5 | £42 |
Zapallar Sauvignon Blanc, Outer Limits by Montes, Aconcagua Costa, Chile, ‘21 A fabulous, single vineyard sauvignon blanc. The grapes are cold-soaked for 12– 24 hours for optimal extraction of aromatic components, and it shows. | - | - | £45 |
Pouilly-Fumé: Domaine Dominique Guyot 'Les Loges', France, '21 Dominique Guyot produces this bright, rich, rounded Pouilly Fumé wine from mature rootstock on the coveted 'Les Loges' escarpment in the centre of this Loire appellation. With a bouquet of gooseberries and gun-flint and a fresh, zesty, mineral-edged palate with a persistent, dry finish. | - | - | £55 |
`Úrágya` Tokaji Furmint, Dobogó, Hungary, ‘19 This vintage produced excellent expressions of both dry and sweet Tokaj. Only made in the very best vintages, the berries are hand selected from the Úrágya vineyard and are transported carefully to the winery. Pale gold in colour, this dry Furmint truly reveals the superb potential of this grape. The nose opens with a lustrous bouquet of nectarine, ripe peach and dried pineapple. There are aromas of elusive spices, vanilla and floral notes. | - | - | £72 |
Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc, California, USA, '19 A fantastic mouth-watering wine, the beauty is the aromatics with an initial impression of lime zest, lemon and citrus blossom. It then opens to nectarine, mandarin with hints of vanilla and lime curd both on the nose and the palate. Rich and texturally enticing with great balance and length. | - | - | £99 |
Pouilly-Fuissé: Domaine de Roncevaux 'Sur La Roche' Premier Cru, France, ‘20 This is the only 'Premier Cru' vineyard in Pouilly Fuisse, The area produces some of the best-value Chardonnay in Burgundy and this is a classic example. | - | - | £105 |
| Rich, Oaked, Full | |||
Mâcon-Burgy ‘Les 3 Terroirs’, Oliver Fichet, Burgundy, France, ‘21 Nicely weighted un-oaked chardonnay with hints of grapefruit and almond a perfect all-rounder. Buttery and complex with ripe fruit and minerality. | £10 | £14 | £39 |
Pandolfi Price, Los Patricios Chardonnay, Itata, Chile, ‘17 The best chardonnay winemaker in Chile. Barrel-fermented in a Burgundy style, using in 20-30% new oak. Full-flavoured, creamy and rich with good acidity. | £13 | £19 | £52 |
Fèlsina Berardenga, `I Sistri` Chardonnay, Italy, '20 An elegant, barrel fermented chardonnay with a classic ripe-fruit nose A blend of tropical fruit, vanilla and soft spice with a fresh acidity and a superb finish. | - | - | £67 |
Giant Steps Single Vineyard, `Applejack` Yarra Valley Chardonnay, Australia, ‘18 Giant steps is known for its meticulous vineyard work and minimum winery intervention. Decanter World Wine Awards 2020, Silver. | - | - | £78 |
The FMC, Ken Forrester, Stellenbosch, South Africa, ‘19 Iconic oaked Chenin Blanc from esteemed Stellenbosch-based winemaker Ken Forrester, who uses creates the FMC using natural fermentation in new French oak. | - | - | £85 |
Chavy-Chouet Les Femellotes, Burgundy, France, '21 This is a charming, rich, focused and delightful white with a smooth texture and excellent balance. A most refreshing quaff and one that is great value. | - | - | £90 |
Chassagne-Montrachet, Bruno Colin, Burgundy, France, ‘18 This complex Chardonnay wine is charged with bags of stone fruit, flinty minerality and a hint of new oak. Round and fleshy peach, apricot and mirabelle plum flavours balance zesty acidity and a silky-smooth finish. From 1.71ha of vines across 9 plots of clay-limestone , this Chardonnay from Bruno Colin is a great example of the classic mineral notes of Chassagne-Montrachet. | - | - | £145 |
Chassagne-Montrachet, Coffinet-Duvernay, France, ‘16 When it comes to the world’s greatest white wines, the border between Chassagne and Puligny is the ‘X’ that marks the spot, the treasure at the end of the rainbow. Rich and intense depth, with apple, pear, and honey mingling with herbal scents and a focused minerality. Long and powerful finish. | - | - | £165 |
Meursault 1er cru Les Gouttes d’Or, Domaine Buisson-Battault, France, ‘17 Goutte d'Or, which means drops of gold, is the furthest north of the top premier cru vineyards. 2017 is a brilliant vintage for white Burgundy and this demonstrates the energy, precision and classic nature of this year. With fresh and chiselled notes of freshly baked patisserie, wet stone and ripe citrus. 20-25% new oak and occasional lees stirring. A very authentic, terroir-driven Meursault 1er cru. | - | - | £195 |
| Low-Alcohol | |||
Kolone Null Riesling, Germany, ‘20 Low alcohol, low-calorie wine? Absolutely. With its clear structure, crisp acidity and tense minerality, is a revelation. With an average 16 calories per 100ml, it has less alcohol than a ripe banana or that present in cloudy fruit juice. Plus, it’s gluten-free and vegan-friendly to boot. | £9 | £12.5 | £35 |
| Red | 175ml | 250ml | Bottle |
| Light, Juicy | |||
Bajel Pirata, Monastrell, Alicante, Spain, ‘20 A simple, smooth, easy drinking quaffer, strawberry fruited with a little substance and a hint of meatiness. The Monastrell (Mourvedre) grape is the country's lesser-known winner, making deeply coloured, ripe and full-flavoured wines. | £5.5 | £8 | £22 |
Chianti Colli Senesi, Talosa, Montepulciano, Italy ‘20 This is largely from the younger vines in the Montepulciano vineyards, 85% Sangiovese with 15% mixed between Merlot, Caniolo and Mammolo. This expresses so well the perfect sunny ripeness of the vintage, without excessive alcohol, and a bright, fruity finish. | £8.5 | £12.5 | £34 |
Saint-Pourçain: 'La Ficelle' Rouge, France, '21 A wine designed for early drinking, this supple Gamay blend displays raspberry and violet aromas followed by light, tannins and juicy berry fruit on the palate. We believe that this is best served at cellar temperature. | - | - | £38 |
Touraine Pinot Noir, Les Mazelles, Guy Allion, France, ‘19 Strawberry fruited and creamy textured, this is a joyously ripe, juicy Pinot with a good deal of cool climate finesse. | £10 | £14 | £39 |
Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir, Heirloom Vineyards, South Australia, ‘21 This wine is vibrant ruby red in colour, with aromas of blackberry, red berries, and notes of mushroom, pepper, and spice. On the palate, it is well-balanced with natural acidity and powdery tannins. | - | - | £46 |
Fleurie, Clos de la Roilette, Alain Coudert, France, ’21 The manganese-rich, clay soils of this domaine yield Fleurie’s most original wine. Densely coloured, strongly scented, with spice and olive notes- its firm extract is simply overpowered by its sweet fruit ripeness and amiable texture. | - | - | £52 |
Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir, Jane Eyre, Victoria, Australia, ‘19 Jane spends half the year in Burgundy, and the other half in Morning Peninsula- one of the best areas for pinot noir outside of Burgundy. From 30 year old vines, the wine is handled delicately and aged 10 months is old French barrels, unfiltered and unfined. | - | - | £98 |
Bertrand et Axelle Machard, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Les Terrasses des Vallerots, France, ‘18 Glossy red fruit and satiny tannins this has real airy character as well as sweet Pinot fruit and gorgeous perfume. Lots of energy, vibrancy & freshness. From a 2.5 hectare plot on terraced vines, on limestone rich soils. | - | - | £145 |
| Rounded, Medium | |||
Comtesse de Marion, Merlot, Pays d’Oc IGP, France, ‘21 Aromas of sweet plum with a leafy touch, followed by a supple and lightly creamy, berried palate with barely discernible tannins. A lovely, versatile wine. | £6.5 | £9 | £25 |
‘Sossego’ Vinho Regional Alentejano Tinto, Herdade do Peso, Portugal, ‘20 This wine is bright ruby red in colour. On the nose, generous aromas of strawberries and red cherries stand out, with spicy complexity coming from the oak ageing. It is vibrant and supple on the palate with elegant tannins, a delicately balanced acidity and a lovely fresh finish. | - | - | £29 |
Côtes du Rhône ‘Domaine Saint Gayan’, Rhône, France, ‘19 Spice, jammy fruit and a rich silky finish. This Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Mourvèdre blend exemplifies all that is great about Southern Rhône reds. | £10 | £14.5 | £40 |
McLaren Vale Grenache, Willunga 100, South Australia, ‘21 This wine opens with bright and lifted red raspberry aromas with a hint of violet. The palate boasts warm cinnamon spice, followed by flavours of juicy cherry. | - | - | £40 |
Saint-Chinian: Château Milhau-Lacugue 'Cuvée Magali', France ‘18 Terrific Languedoc quality at a modest price. Blended from Southern staples Syrah, Grenache Noir and Cinsault, this Saint-Chinian wine has a fresh, lip-smacking finish that guarantees you'll want to take another sip. | - | - | £44 |
Segares, Rioja Crianza, Spain ‘15 Classic Rioja aromas of; oak support ripe black fruit with hints of tobacco box, menthol and balsamic vinegar. At this estate they hold back their Crianza for an extra year before release and that really benefits the wine. | - | - | £46 |
Château La Brande, AOC Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, France ‘16/'18 A great value Bordeaux blend of old vine Merlot (70%), Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, with vineyards located just outside of St Emelion. | £12.5 | £18 | £50 |
Disobedience by Francis Mallmann Red Blend, Kaiken, Mendoza, Argentina ‘19 A collaboration between Argentinian chef Francis Mallmann & Kaiken estate. 60% malbec, 30% Cab, 10% Merlot. Decanter World Wine Awards 2021, Silver. | - | - | £50 |
`Mediterra`, Poggio al Tesoro, Tuscany, Italy, ‘21 Super-Tuscan blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah and 30% Merlot- THE DRINK to compliment all the elements of our Chateaubriand dish perfectly. | £13.5 | £19.5 | £54 |
`Plexus` Barossa Shiraz/Grenache/Mourvèdre, John Duval, South Australia, ‘18 Formerly of the famous Penfolds, John Duval sources fruit from friends in the Barossa from vines aged 50 - 100 years old. Made with minimal intervention. | - | - | £70 |
Gralliot: Crozes Hermitage: Domaine des Lises, France ‘20 Brought to you by the son of the ‘King of Crozes’, you can expect this early-drinking Rhone to be spot-on. A juicy, youthful Syrah with supple tannins. | - | - | £84 |
Château Bellegrave, Pauillac, France, ‘15 Owned by the Meffre brothers, Bellegrave lies in an enviable spot between the Pichons and Lynch-Bages. From 55% Cabernet and 45% Merlot, this shows classic cigar box aromas with vigorous berried fruit tinged with savoury and floral hints. | - | - | £95 |
Pomerol, Chateau Gombaude-Guillot, France, '14 This 8 hectare estate in the heart of Pomerol, consistently produces classic, Merlot-dominated wines of grace. A nose of pure red fruit balances supple tannis and bags of concentrated bright, juicy fruit punch. Good acidity gives freshness and makes this Merlot-Cabernet Franc blend approachable relatively young. | - | - | £155 |
| Heartier, Full | |||
‘Roble’ Ribera del Duero, Marques de Burgos, Castilla y Leon, Spain, ‘20 Intense cherry red with purple hues. On the nose, pronounced aromas of wild berries are married with floral notes and hints of vanilla and liquorice. Full bodied on the palate, with firm but ripe tannins and a refreshing acidity, which carries the concentrated flavours onto the lingering finish. | £9.5 | £14 | £38 |
Valpolicella Ripasso, Corte Giara, Veneto, Italy, ‘20 This Valpolicella is deep ruby red in colour with a beautiful concentration. On the nose, pronounced cherry and red fruit aromas combine with sweet spice and herbal notes, a harmonious wine that is both smooth and vivacious on the palate. | - | - | £45 |
Syrah de Maroc ‘Tandem’, Alain Graillot, Ouled, Thaleb, Zeneta, Morocco, ‘20 Fantastic deep baked and jammy fruit depth with subtle oak and spice. A perfect accompaniment to red meat and spicy flavours. Try it! Be different! | £12.5 | £18 | £50 |
Cabernet Sauvignon, Forest Hill, Mount Barker, Western Australia, ‘18 Classic Cabernet nose of ripe blackcurrant and a touch of menthol, with subtle gravelly and plummy hints. Rich and complex with spice and liquorice, this is a wine that's delicious young. | - | - | £55 |
Dalamara, Naoussa, Greece, ‘20 You probably won't find a better introduction to Greece's most important red grape variety than in Dalamara's Naoussa Xinomavro. This - all red cherry, savoury black olive and tomato leaf, supported by firm, fresh tannins - shows exactly why this grape variety is often compared with Nebbiolo. | - | - | £65 |
Austin Bailey, Gran Malbec, Argentina, ‘17 This wine is a unique blend of three hand-picked Malbec grapes coming together to create something extraordinary. Inky dark colour with notes of ripe fruits, berry jam and balsamic. | - | - | £88 |
Barolo `Albe`, G.D. Vajra, Piemonte, Italy, ‘18 Aldo Vaira's wines are characterised by pristine flavours and clearly defined perfumes by adhering to old style winemaking methods blended with new techniques. | - | - | £95 |
Côte Rôtie: Domaine Champet 'La Viallière', France, ‘17 A Domaine associated with elegance and finesse, making traditional wines with no fining or filtration. Fine berry fruit and violet aromas with a palate of dark, orchard fruit and well-integrated tannins with fresh. Consistent value for money. | - | - | £120 |
Fog Monster, Syrah, California, USA ,‘18 The name Fog Monster is inspired by the influence of the Pacific Ocean fog on California’s coastal vineyards. They believe that the land should be farmed as sustainably as possible. On the nose there are notes of white pepper, fennel, coriander and red fruit. The palate is firm and fresh, with a tight finish. | - | - | £135 |
Lyndenhurst Cabernet Sauvignon, Spottswoode, Napa Valley, USA, '18 This is a perennially incredible wine it has a wonderfully complex nose of dark blue and black fruit, violet, lavender and fruit cake. Full and rich with beautifully refined tannins, it is remarkably fresh, elegant and cohesive with a long, layered finish. The 2017 is a blended of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. | - | - | £205 |
Spottswoode Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA, ‘18 | - | - | £395 |
| Fizz | 125ml | - | Bottle |
Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry, Valdobbiadene, Drusian, Italy, NV A top prosecco, sherberty, light and with the merest hint of fruity ripeness. | £8.5 | - | £40 |
English Sparkling Wine ‘Cossack’, Danebury, Stockbridge, Hampshire, UK, ‘19 Light aromatic pear and greengage flavours with real floral nose and grapefruit and apple depths. From a small vineyard with real potential. | £11 | - | £50 |
Stein Rosé Secco, Mosel, Germany, ‘20 Sparkling rose!! Dr Ulrich “Ulli” Stein has a fanatical following in Europe. This is a blend of pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon and merlot ethereally light and dry with a soupçon of watermelon. Perfect summer bubbles. | - | - | £52 |
Brut, Thomas-Hatte, Champagne, France, NV Notes of crisp apple and rich brioche with a nutty character and full, persistent flavour. 70% Pinot Meunier with 20% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir. | £15 | - | £69 |
Michel Gonet, Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs, Champagne ‘3 Terroirs’, France, ‘17 Extra Brut grower champagne. Elegant and racy with citrus, and pear aromas rounded out by hazelnut and toast from the long lees aging and a delightfully full and creamy mouthful. | - | - | £95 |
| Rosé | 175ml | 250ml | Bottle |
El Coto, Rioja Rosado, Spain, ‘21 The Rosado, is a scented blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Garnacha, is bursting with fresh strawberry aromas. On the palate, it is fresh with a lively acidity and a clean, crisp finish. | £6.5 | £9.5 | £26 |
`Villa Estérelle` Côtes de Provence, Château du Rouët, France, ‘22 Beautiful pale salmon in colour, this rosé wine from the Côtes de Provence appellation brings aromas of ripe citrus, alpine strawberry and fresh white blossom on the nose. The palate is refreshing, with a good balance of acidity and red berry and citrus flavours, ending in a poised and elegant finish. | £10 | £14 | £39 |
Bonnet Orange VdF, Muscadet, Loire, France, ‘20 A beautifully approachable orange wine, fit to be the only example on our list. Fresh, zesty notes of citrus, jasmine and earthy minerality with that saline zing and lightness typical of Muscadet. If you’ve not tried orange wine, this is a very friendly introduction. | - | - | £49 |
Domaine de la Ribotte, Bandol Rosé, Cuvée Anaïs, France, ‘20 Overt aroma of fresh peaches (and sea air?) leap out of the glass; and then there's an excitingly intense gamut of fruit flavours, from pink grapefruit and lemon peel to raspberries and red cherries. Really well-textured, with a characteristic long, mineral and saline finish which tempts one to sip again. | - | - | £50 |