IN PURSUIT OF NEW FLAVOURS AND THE JOY THAT COMES FROM LEARNING ABOUT WINE WE’VE TIPPLED THOUSANDS OF BOTTLES (ALL IN THE NAME OF SCIENCE OF COURSE). ALL TO GIVE YOU SOME GUIDANCE ON HOW EACH BOTTLE WILL PLAY WITH THE FOOD.
GEORGE AND HIS TEAM EVOLVE THE MENU EVERY DAY WHICH KEEPS US ON OUR TOES AND REWARDS US WITH AN EXCUSE TO CONTINUE THE HUNT FOR NEW BOTTLES AND NEW FLAVOURS TO MATCH. FOR EACH BOTTLE WE USE OUR “WINE IN THREE WORDS” SYSTEM. WINE’S THE SEED OF MANY POEMS BUT IT ALL GETS A BIT SILLY WHEN EACH BOTTLE IS DESCRIBED AS ONE.
WE’VE DEMOCRATISED OUR WINE LIST TO BE UNDERSTOOD BY ALL, NOT GETTING ROMANTIC ABOUT WHICH HILL IT WAS GROWN ON OR THE NAME OF THE WINEMAKERS DONKEY. WE BELIEVE THREE WORDS WILL TELL MOST PEOPLE ALL THEY WANT TO KNOW. HOWEVER, FOR OUR BY THE BOTTLE OPTIONS, WE TAKE IT ONE STEP FURTHER AND SUGGEST FOODS, SPICES AND MOMENTS THAT EACH WINE WILL SHINE WITH. THESE FLAVOURS MAY NOT ACTUALLY FEATURE ON THE MENU, ON ANY GIVEN EVENING, THEY’RE JUST THERE TO HELP YOU RELATE AND UNDERSTAND THE WINE ON YOUR TABLE. MOST IMPORTANTLY, YOUR PALETTE IS YOURS, SO DON’T LET US OR SOME WINE SNOB THAT DRINKS WITH THEIR PINKY IN THE AIR TELL YOU WHAT TO DRINK WITH YOUR MEAL.
WINE IS SERIOUS BUSINESS AND WE’VE AVOIDED SERIOUS BUSINESS ALL OUR LIVES. WINE SHOULD BE FUN, ENJOYED WITH GOOD COMPANY, GOOD FOOD AND EMPTY BOTTLES. SO DRINK WHAT YOU LOVE.
SALUT / SKOL / CHEERS BIG EARS
PLEASE BE AWARE THIS IS A SAMPLE LIST, AS STATED ABOVE OUR LIST CHANGES BASED ON THE MENU AND WHICH BOTTLES WE ACCIDENTALLY DRANK OURSELVES
CHENIN BLANC, KWV, THE MENTORS, SWARTLAND, SOUTH AFRICA SWEET PEACHES / APRICOT / CREAMY 125ML 12.75 : 175ML 14.75 : BOTTLE 58
CHABLIS 1ER CRU, ALAIN GEOFFROY, BEAUROY, BURGUNDY, FRANCE STEELY GREEN APPLE / LEMON PEEL / CHALk 125ML 14 : 175ML 17.5 : BOTTLE 75
WHITE WINE BY THE BOTTLE
paralelle 45 blanc, rhone valley, france: 45 nutty / white stones / opulent WE DRINK THIS WITH Mushrooms / mutton tacos / langoustines
pecorino, belato, marche, italy 2023 : 45 Citrus / saline / apples / white stone fruit WE DRINK THIS WITH meaty fish / grilled pork / charcuterie
RIESLING, AUGUST KESSLER, RHEINGAU, GERMANY 2023 : 58 GREEN APPLE / PEACH / LIME WE DRINK THIS WITH SMOKED FISH, CRAB, TROUT
DOMAINE FELINES JOURDAN, PICPOUL DE PINET, LANGUEDOC FRANCE 2023 : 55 CRISP / CREAMY / MINERAL / COMPLEX - LONG LEES AGING WE DRINK THIS WITH OYSTERS / spicy prawns / mussels
chinon blanc, les bondonnieres, loire valley, france 2023 : 45 smokey / pineapple / creamy / lime zest WE DRINK THIS WITH meaty fish / grilled pork / summer veg
white rioja, 6cepas6, spain, 2023 : 50 varietals: viura / verdejo / chardonnay / tempranillo blanco smokey / pineapple / creamy / lime zest WE DRINK THIS WITH meaty fish / grilled pork / summer veg
tohu, sauvignon blanc, awatare, n.z. 2023 : 63 crushed herbs / tropical fruit / citrus WE DRINK THIS WITH meaty fish / shellfish / grilled pork
domaine bruno sorg, gewurtztraminer, alsace, france 2022 : 65 lychees / roses / turkish delight / off dry WE DRINK THIS WITH oysters / prawns / anything spicy!
castello di buttrio, ribolla gialla, friuli colli orientali, italy 2023: 65 varietal: ribolla gialla stone fruit / citrus / smooth & clean WE DRINK THIS WITH oysters / seabass / mutton tacos
akrathos, assyrtiko, halkidiki, greece 2021: 68 mineral / ozone / toast / honeyed WE DRINK THIS WITH oysters / fish / pork / on its own!
chardonnay, vire-clesse, RIJCKAERT, burgundy, france 2022 : 80 butter / round / lemon WE DRINK THIS WITH mutton tacos / monkfish / pork toast
chardonnay, sanford, santa rita, california, usa 2021 : 85 grilled peach / lemon / honeycomb WE DRINK THIS WITH brill / pork / mutton tacos
condrieu, les cassines, paul javoulet aine, rhone valley, france : 98 beeswax / white stone fruit / texture WE DRINK THIS WITH pork croquette / mackerel / pork chop
domaine gayda, MINUETTE, LANGUEDOC, france 2023 : 50 varietals: cinsault / grenache / syrah / mourvedre we drink this with charcuterie / grilled veg / halibut
RED WINE BY THE BOTTLE
madame bobalu, spain 2020 : 40 varietal: 100% bobal CHERRY / tobacco / vanilla WE DRINK THIS WITH chocolate / goat / mushrooms
polero, pais, itata valley, chile : 45 varietal: 100% pais CHERRY / tobacco / vanilla / light WE DRINK THIS WITH charcuterie / pork croquette / mushrooms
no es pituko!, maule valley, chile : 45 plums / ripe black fruits / soft spices natural red wine: 100% carignan WE DRINK THIS WITH smoked mutton tacos / venison
XINOMAVRO, THYMIOPOULOS, trilofos, MACEDONIA 2021 : 45 varietal: 100% xinomavro dark cherry / black fruit / smooth & juicy WE DRINK THIS WITH CHARCUTERIE / smoked pork / venison
LES tres, filas, mencia, bierzo, spain: 45 VARIETAL: 100% mencia cherry / cola / soft red fruit WE DRINK THIS WITH charcuterie / smoked mutton tacos
barbera appasimento, san silvestro, piedmont, italy 2022 : 46 sweet morello cherry / oak / well balanced WE DRINK THIS WITH ribeye / ox cheek / hard cheeses
SAPERAVI, KIRKE, NAPARIEULi, GEORGIA 2022: 48 SOUR CHERRY / SAGE / LEATHER WE DRINK THIS WITH Ribeye / ox cheek / hard cheeses
jorio, montepulciano, d’abruzzo, italy : 50 VARIETALS: 100% montepulciano ripe plums / red cherries / full bodied WE DRINK THIS WITH fillet / ribeye / venison
underraga, carmenere, cachapoal, chile 2023 : 55 varietal: 100% carmenere blackcurrants / brown spice / tobacco / black pepper WE DRINK THIS WITH RIBEYE / mutton chop / pork
domaine enira, shiraz, bessa valley. bulgaria 2019 : 55 varietal: 100% shiraz brown spice / tobacco / leather chair / spice WE DRINK THIS WITH ribeye / mutton chop / pork / aged mutton tikves, babuna, bela voda, north macedonia 2022 : 58 VARIETALS: plavec / vranec / shiraz spice / vanilla / leather WE DRINK THIS WITH picanha / prime rib / game
e’jamu, chianti superiore, tuscany 2022: 58 varietal: 100% sangiovese cherries / vanilla / savoury / smooth WE DRINK THIS WITH meaty fish / pork chop / fillet
gramiller ‘sol’, rasteau, rhone valley, france 2023 : 55 vareital: 100% grenache blackcurrant / oak / well balanced WE DRINK THIS WITH SIRLOIN / OX CHEEK / HARD CHEESES
banfi, rosso di montalcino, montalcino, italy 2022: 60 VARIETAL: 100% sangiovese MORELLO CHERRIES / Savoury / ripe & juicy cherry fruit WE DRINK THIS WITH rump / fillet / pork chop
chateau franc baudron, montagne saint-emilion, france 2019: 60 blackcurrant / oak / well balanced WE DRINK THIS WITH sirloin / ox cheek / hard cheeses
kwv mentors, cabernet franc, south africa 2021 : 65 smokey red fruit / spice / unctious / full bodied WE DRINK THIS WITH prime rib / venison / mutton chops
castello di buttrio, refosco, fruili colli orientali, italy 2020 : 70 varietal: 100% refosco morello cherries / spice / unctious WE DRINK THIS WITH prime rib / venison / mutton chops
antinori, botrosecco, maremma, italy 2022 : 75 VARIETALS: cabernet sauvignon / cabernet franc BLACKberries / tobacco / plums / chocolate / full bodied WE DRINK THIS WITH prime rib / venison / mutto chops
paso-d’oro, cabernet sauvignon, lodi, usa 2022 : 80 blackberry / chocolate / coconut / leather WE DRINK THIS WITH ribeye / burgers / chocolate
pinot noir, sanford, central coast, california 2017 : 85 CHERRY / sage / tobacco leaf WE DRINK THIS WITH aged beef fillet / mutton / mushrooms
rene lequin colin, santeney, old vines, burgundy, france 2021 : 85 VARIETAL: 100% PINOT NOIR dry / raspberries / oak WE DRINK THIS WITH fillet / pork
chateau pontensac, medoc, bordeaux, france 2011 : 87 VARIETALs: cabernet sauvignon / merlot / cabernet franc blackcurrants / tar & roses / smooth tannins / spice & savoury WE DRINK THIS WITH fillet / pork / roasted greens
vina tondonia reserva, rioja, spain 2012 : 140 VARIETALs: tempranillo / garnacha / mazuelo / graciano leather / cocoa / cherry brandy WE DRINK THIS WITH long aged steak / venison / pork chop
la rioja alta, gran reserva 904, rioja, spain 2015 : 200 VARIETALs: tempranello / graciano blackberry jam / tobacco / vanilla / chocolate WE DRINK THIS WITH braised game / pork ragu / duck
brunello di montalcino, il palazzone, italy 2016 : 135 VARIETAL: 100% sangiovese sage / dried roses / spiced red berries WE DRINK THIS WITH braised game / pork ragu / duck
domaine gerard, cote rotie, rhone valley, france 2020 : 120 black fruits / tobacco / chocolate WE DRINK THIS WITH mutton chops / beetroot / beef cheeks
ridge, vineyards, lytton springs, usa 2015 : 120 VARIETALs: zinfandel / petit syrah / carignan / mataro CHERRY / LEATHER / clove / umami / jammy WE DRINK THIS WITH mutton chop / rump / prime rib
SPARKLING WINES
CHARMAT ROSE, FLINT VINEYARDS, ENGLAND 2020 xVARIETALS: PINOT NOIR / RONDO / REICHENSTEINER STRAWBERRY / FLORAL / CREAMY WE DRINK THIS WITH SHELLFISH / PARMA HAM / PIZZA 125ML 12 : BOTTLE 55
STARS CAVA, BODEGAS PERALADA, SPAIN 2021 : VARIETALS: MACABEO / PARELLADA / XAREL-LO PEAR / CITRUS / CHAMOMILE WE DRINK THIS WITH BBQ MACKEREL / IBERIAN HAM / SALTED CRISPS 125ML 9.5 : BOTTLE 45
BODEGAS GRATIAS, BLANCO, MANCHUELA, PET NAT, SPAIN : 50 VARIETAL: TARDANA APPLE / MELON / SALINE WE DRINK THIS WITH FISH & CHIPS / BBQ OCTOPUS / PECORINO
NYETIMBRER ‘CUVEE CHERIE’, DEMI-SEC, W.SUSSEX, ENGLAND: 99 VARIETALS: CHARDONNAY, PINOT NOIR, PINOT MEUNIER LEMON / HONEY / CITRUS / MINERAL / FRESH WE DRINK THIS WITH OUR DELICIOUS BRIX DESSERTS!