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Pouring great wines and serving simple, delicious seasonal food, Vinoteca is a group of informal wine bars, restaurants and shops. Over 200 wines listed, 25 by the glass served from bottle, can, box and keg, and every wine available to take away and enjoy at home.

Chiswick18 Devonshire Road, W4 2HD chiswick@vinoteca.co.uk 020 3701 8822

City21 Bloomberg Arcade, EC4N 8AR city@vinoteca.co.uk 020 3150 1292

Farringdon7 St John Street, EC1M 4AA farringdon@vinoteca.co.uk 020 7253 8786

King's Cross3 King's Boulevard, N1C 4BU kingscross@vinoteca.co.uk 020 3793 7210

Marylebone15 Seymour Place, W1H 5BD marylebone@vinoteca.co.uk 020 7724 7288

Wine OnlineWine Club: vinoteca.co.uk/wine-club Wine Shop: shop.vinoteca.co.uk

Other drinks5 The rest of our line-up: beers, spirits, wine cocktails,

low/non alcoholic, soft and hot drinks.

Staff picks8 The wines that our staff just can't stop drinking.

Even though they probably should.

Organic and biodynamic10 Harmony and biodiversity in the vineyard.

It's what our children want!

Sparkling13 Classic bubbles to funky fizz from round the world,

from bone dry to rich and toasty.

White The whole range, from racy & refreshing to fruity & aromatic, from

complex & savoury to rich & opulent.

14 Argentina14 Australia14 Austria14 England15 France17 Georgia17 Germany17 Greece18 Italy18 New Zealand19 Portugal19 Romania19 South Africa20 Spain20 USA

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Orange21 Texture, spice, dried fruit.

Rose21 Fresh, vibrant, moreish.

Red Every taste catered for: easy-going and fruity; pure &

textured; dark & full-bodied; deep & structured.

22 Argentina22 Australia23 Austria23 Bulgaria23 Chile23 England23 France25 Georgia26 Germany26 Greece26 Hungary26 Italy27 New Zealand28 Portugal28 Romania28 South Africa29 Spain29 USA

Sweet30 Clean, sweet, fresh.30 Dark, nutty, dried fruits.

Sherry & friends30 The unique salty/sweet, dry/rich, fruity/nutty magic of sherry and

its contemporaries.

WINE COCKTAILS & COOLERS

Seasonal Bellini 7.50A fresh puree made from the season's tastiest fruit, topped up with Prosecco.

Venetian Spritz 9.50Aperol, Prosecco di Treviso, Fever-Tree Spring Soda Water and orange.

Mariol Siphon 7.00Vermut Casa Mariol (red), Fever-Tree Spring Soda Water, orange and olive.

Negroni From The Barrel 9.00East London Dry Gin, Campari, Quinquina Reserve Cap Corse.

Portonic 7.00White Port Quinta Do Infantado, Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water and mint.

Sherry Mary 8.50Amontillado ‘Tio Diego’ Valdespino, spicy tomato juice.

No-Groni (0% ABV Spirit) 7.50Equal measures of Seedlip Garden 108, Æcorn Aromatic & Æcorn Bitter.

Ramona 9.50An organic Italian ruby grapefruit wine spritz (7% ABV) 250ml can.

SPIRITS & MIXERS 35ml 50ml

East London Liquor Co. Dry Gin and Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water, Lemon 7.20 9.20

Cotswolds Dry Gin and Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water, Lime 9.50 12.50

Pollination Gin and Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water, Lemon 10.00 13.00

East London Liquor Co. Vodka & Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water, Lime 7.20 9.20

Seedlip Garden 108 (0% ABV Spirit)and Fever-Tree Naturally Light Tonic Water, Orange 7.50

Havana Club 7 Yr Old Rum and Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, Lime 8.00 10.30

Cabrito Reposado Tequila & Fever-Tree Premium Lemonade, Lime 7.70 10.00

WINE ON TAP 125ml 175ml

Alentejo Touriga Nacional 2018 — Casa Relvas, Alentejo (from keg) [V] 4.70 6.60

BEER ON TAP (available at King's Cross and City) 2/3 PINT 378ml

Schiehallion Lager — Harviestoun, Scotland (4.8% ABV) 4.90

Neck Oil Session IPA — Beavertown, London (4.3% ABV) (City only) 5.00

RIESLING ’FREELING’ (0% ABV) 750mlFrom quality wine grapes, made with as much care and attention as our wines.

Riesling Grape Juice ‘Freeling’ 2018, Schloss Vollrads, Germany 29.00

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SPIRITS & LIQUEURS 35ml 50ml

East London Liquor Company London Dry Gin 4.70 6.70

Cotswolds Distillery Cotswold Dry Gin 7.50 10.70

Dyfi Distillery Welsh Pollination Gin 8.30 11.90

East London Liquor Company British Vodka 4.70 6.70

Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky 3.90 5.60

Ardbeg 10yr Old Islay Single Malt Whisky 9.30 13.30

Highland Park 12 yr Old Single Malt Highland Whisky 7.10 10.15

Auchentoshan American Oak Single Malt Lowland Whisky 6.25 8.95

Springbank 10yr Single Malt Campbeltown Whisky 9.50 13.50

Woodford Reserve Bourbon 7.95 11.00

Nikka from the Barrel Japanese Blended Whisky 12.10 17.30

Cotswolds Distillery Single Malt Whisky 7.70 11.00

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum 8.70 12.40

Havana Club 7yr Rum 5.50 7.80

Cabrito Reposado Agave 5.50 7.95

Mezcal Pierde Almas Puritita Verda 8.60 12.30

Somerset Royal 3yr Old Cider Brandy 5.50 7.90

Somerset Alchemy 15yr Old Cider Brandy 6.50 9.20

Chateau de Laubade Signature VS Armagnac 6.80 9.70

Capovilla Pear Distillati 15.00 19.00

Michel Couprie XO Cognac 13.20 18.80

Louis Roque Vieille Prune 7.50 10.50

Pilzer Grappa di Traminer 6.50 9.30

Leopold Gourmel Premier Saveurs Cognac 9.00 12.50

Campari 5.00

China Antico Elixir Amaro 9.90

Casa Mariol Vermouth 3.20

Tarquin's Pastis 7.00

Limoncello 5.50

Saliza Veneziano Amaretto 6.50 9.30

Fernet Branca 4.80 6.80

BEER, CIDER & MEADWe regularly rotate our selection of beers from small, boutique breweries, all of which we buy from excellent London-based supplier Biercraft.

Schiehallion Lager — Harviestoun, Scotland (4.8% ABV) 330ml 3.95Session Lager — Braybrooke, Leicestershire (3.8% ABV) 330ml 5.50Table Beer — Kernel, London (3% to 3.5% ABV) 330ml 4.95Hepcat Session IPA — Gipsy Hill, London (4.6% ABV) 330ml (CAN) 5.30Lemon & Thyme Saison — Partizan, London (3.8% ABV) 330ml 6.00Hoxton Stout — Redchurch Brewery, London (5% ABV) 330ml 5.30Unfiltered Lager — Lucky Saint, Bavaria (0.5% ABV) 330ml 5.30‘Sour’ Mead — Gosnells, London (4% ABV) 330ml (CAN) 6.50Somerset Cider — Bullbeggar, Somerset (6% ABV) 330ml 4.95

NON/LOW-ALCOHOLIC AND SOFT DRINKS

Karma Cola/Karma Cola Sugar Free, 330ml* 3.70

Real Kombucha ‘Dry Dragon’, 330ml 4.95

Square Root Seasonal Soda, 275ml 3.95

Riesling Grape Juice ‘Freeling’ 2018, Schloss Vollrads, Germany (0% ABV), 750ml 29.00

Unfiltered Lager — Lucky Saint, Bavaria (0.5% ABV) 330ml 5.30

ÆCORN Aperitif (0% ABV) Spritzers — Dry/Aromatic/Bitter 7.00

Fever-Tree Premium Lemonade, 200ml 2.50

Fever-Tree Indian/Naturally Light/Mediterranean Tonic Water, 200ml 2.50

Fresh Apple Juice, 300ml 3.00

Fresh Orange Juice, 300ml 3.00

Kingsdown Mineral Water/Sparkling, 750ml 2.75* Organic, Fairtrade, made with real cola nut from Sierra Leone. Proceeds from each bottle go towards sustainable development in the growing regions.

COFFEE, TEA & HOT DRINKS‘Natural Spirit’ Blend from Union Coffee Roasters. Fairtrade and organic, it's 100% Arabica beans from three small co-ops in Northern Peru, Honduras and Ethiopia (Yirgachefe).

Espresso 2.50

Double Espresso/Americano/Macchiato 2.70

Latte/Cappucino/Flat White 3.00

Hot Chocolate 3.00

Yorkshire Tea 2.50Tea Pigs Tea — Earl Grey, Chamomile, Green, Rooibos (caffeine free) 3.00

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Staff picksThe wines that our staff just can't stop drinking. Even though they probably should.

SPARKLINGProsecco Superiore Asolo Extra Dry NV — Vinvita, Veneto, Italy [V] 32.50I've tasted many, many underwhelming Proseccos but this is really classy, with a smooth texture and a lovely pear & melon character to the fruit. (Julian-Constantin (Bob), KP, King's Cross)

Brut Zero Sparkling Red 2017 — Dunleavy, Somerset, England [V] 50.50We've been selling Ingrid's delicious rose for ages, and now she's made this awesome sparkling red which is dry when you first taste it and then a bunch of blackberries hits your taste buds. Wine for Turkey and Duck I think. (Clare, Chef, Marylebone)

WHITEIGP Val de Loire Sauvignon Blanc 2018 — Vignerons de Valencay, Loire, France [V] 25.00We've all seen how expensive Sancerre is nowadays. To me this is very similar and I love the mineral flavours, but there's also a ripeness which makes it great to drink on its own as well as with food. (Sara, Assistant Manager, City)

Cotes du Rhone ‘Grandes Vignes’ 2017 — Vignerons d'Estezargues, Rhone, France [V] 28.00Love this wine. It has really rich character with apricots and peaches as well as warm, winter spice flavours like ginger, cinnamon and orange peel. But the best thing is that it somehow also manages to taste fresh and therefore easy to drink (Francesco, Head Chef, Farringdon)

Papegaai White Blend 2018 — A A Badenhorst, Swartland, South Africa 30.50A lot of South African Chenins taste the same, but this a citrusy and nectarine fruit character with a bit of weight too, probably from the Viognier and Marsanne that they add. (Robert, Waiter, Marylebone)

Montsant Blanco ‘Pinyeres’ 2018 — Celler Masroig, Catalonia, Spain [V] 32.50Montsant is best known for red wines but clearly it's brilliant for white Grenache too. If you're looking for a dry but ripe white with a bit of richness, very smooth texture and loads of freshness too, look no further. (Alex, KP, Marylebone)

Pinot Gris 2017 — Kumeu River, Kumeu, New Zealand 34.00Actually I didn't know that Pinot Gris is the same as Pinot Grigio! But this has so much more flavour and ripeness that most Pinot Grigios I've had before, and I love the almost sweet character of the fruit which matches rich, tasty food. (Asare, Senior KP, City)

Chablis 2018 — Domaine de Mauperthuis, Burgundy, France [V] 39.00This is my favourite because I can taste that it is Chablis because it's not oaky and buttery and is fresh and clean instead, but there are so many other characters and flavours in this that every time I drink it I get a new sensation (Maria, Waitress, City)

Sauvignon Blanc Fume 2017 — Oliver Zeter, Pfalz, Germany [V] 46.00The oak fermentation and ageing gives this Sauvignon a deep, peachy and almost smoky character whilst at the same time you still get that grassy Sauvignon thing! (Iva, HR Manager)

Wild Boy Chardonnay 2017 — Au Bon Climat, California, USA [V] 50.00If you like ripe Chardonnay you're going to love this! And what I love about it the most is that its not dominated by oaky flavours. (Luka, Waiter, King's Cross)

ROSECotes de Provence ‘No. 2’ 2018 — Ch de Saint-Martin, Provence, France (bag-in-box) 30.00We ship this stunning rose in bag-in-box because it is much better for the environment that way, but the wine is very classy and surprisingly good to drink with meat and fish dishes (Nicolae, Chef, King's Cross)

‘Har’ Rose 2018 — Dagon Clan, Dealu Mare, Romania [V] 30.50I love the fruitiness that the grape varieties Cabernet and Syrah give to this rose, as well as the fine tannins which raises it well above most of the roses you see out there (Lucie, KP, Farringdon)

REDMontsant Criança ‘Vi Negre’ 2017 — Cellar El Masroig, Catalonia, Spain (bag-in-box) [V] 24.50This is a Crianca (spelled Crianza in Rioja) means that it is aged in oak barrels before being ready to release. The oak helps to give more structure and a touch of vanilla & spice, and the old vine fruit is dark and ripe. (Erik, Waiter, King's Cross)

Mendoza Malbec ‘Lorca Lorca’ 2018 — Mauricio Lorca, Mendoza, Argentina [V] 28.00This winemaker doesn't try to make an overripe, jammy Argentinian Malbec like a lot of others do and instead he uses his own high-quality estate fruit to make a ripe but elegant & fragrant red. (Sebastian, KP, Chiswick)

Vin Ordinaire 2016 — Alphabetical, Western Cape, South Africa [V] 32.00You should choose this if you like Bordeaux or Bordeaux-style wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and all those other varieties. In fact I think this better than any Bordeaux I've ever had at this level! (Marcelo, Chef, City)

‘Bogan goes Walkabout’ 2017 — Mark Haisma, Rhone/Ardeche, France [V] 36.50Don't be fooled by the name. Aussie Mark Haisma has made a beautiful & elegant Syrah Grenache that taste does taste like a top Rhone red but also feels, somehow, like a Burgundy (Tom, Chef, Chiswick)

Bourgogne Pinot Noir ‘Grande Reserve’ 2016 — Mauperthuis, Burgundy, France [V] 39.00A lot of Burgundy can feel thin and too light, but this Pinot Noir has a ripe and fleshy character as well as that elegant structure that you expect from good red Burgundies (George, Supervisor, Farringdon)

Shiraz Mataro 2017 — Adelina, Clare Valley, South Australia 45.50The Clare Valley is much less known for high quality reds than Barossa Valley but in my opinion produces better, more defined reds. The vines here are seriously old Shiraz and Mataro (Mourvedre) (Ivana, supervisor, City)

Pinot Noir Reserve 2017 — Oliver Zeter, Pfalz, Germany [V] 48.50I love how surprised people are when I recommend this as it is so deep and delicious, as good as a lot of expensive Burgundies. (Ismail, Assistant Manager, Chiswick)

Lussac Saint Emilion ‘L'Egerie’ 2010 — Chateau Chereau, Bordeaux, France [V] 50.00This is amazing value. Top left bank Bordeaux (which means it is mostly Merlot) made from seriously high-quality fruit and fermented with wild yeasts. Its 9 years old but still tastes youthful (Alberto, Waiter, Farringdon)

SWEETBanyuls ‘Galateo’ 2018 — Coume del Mas, 50cl, Roussillon, France [V] 44.00Who needs Port when you can have this? Sweet, red, crammed full of ripe black fruit. Have it with chocolate or rich desserts, or with cheese. (Matyas, Chef, King's Cross)

Vin Doux 2018 — Samos, 37.5cl, Samos, Greece 18.50You can smell that this is Muscat as it is so floral and grapey. It's definitely sweet enough to match all kinds of desserts too — I like it with pear tart or other fruity desserts. (Albert, Sous Chef, Chiswick)

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SPARKLINGCremant de Bourgogne Extra Brut NV — Stephane Aladame, Cote Chalonnaise [ORG] [V] 44.50An Aligote and Chardonnay blend, aged for 15 months. There's a steeliness to the acidity, then a whole bunch of peaches come tumbling out into your mouth.

WHITERotgipfler 2018 — Johanneshof Reinisch, Thermenregion, Austria [ORG] [V] 3 37.50Rotgipfler. Not easy to say but very easy to drink. Exotic fruit and a dash of banana, balanced with mouth-puckering freshness.

‘Chard’ MMXVII Secret de Notre Terroir’ — Charles Baur, Eguisheim, France [ORG] [V] 3 38.50As the name suggests, this is a 2017 Alsace Chardonnay. Why so cryptic? Ask the authorities! Granola, baked apple, lemon rind, toast.

Muscadet de Sevre et Maine ‘Verger’ 2018 — Pierre Luneau Papin, France [ORG] [V] 1 30.50Extended time ageing on its yeasty ‘lees’ gives this class-leading Muscadet surprising depth and flavour. But it still has that awesome crisp, citrus edge that you'd expect!

Chinon Blanc 2017 — Chateau de la Bonneliere, Loire, France [ORG] [V] 3 38.00Chenin Blanc grown organically on the left bank of the Vienne River. Lemon rind and orange blossom, a touch of waxiness and sturdy acidity.

Pouilly Fume ‘Vitae’ 2018 — Domaine du Bouchot, France [ORG] [BIO] [V] 3 44.50This reminds you just how much Sauvignon Blanc can offer. Fennel, white peach and lemon aromas, with a mineral seam that energises the wine all the way to the very end, emphasising the orchard fruit and also adding layers & layers of savoury complexity.

Beaujolais Blanc ‘Terres Dorees’ 2017/18 — J P Brun, Beaujolais, France [ORG] [V] 3 44.50From ancient Chardonnay vines, this puts a lot of Burgundy to shame. Focused, deep & intense, fresh & crunchy. A bit like apple granola in liquid form.

Trigone Blanc N18 — Le Soula, Roussillon, France [BIO] 3 39.00Bonkers but brilliant, from both the '17 & '18 vintages and six varieties & vineyards high up in the Pyrenees, Macabeu & Vermentino being the majority. Apricot & spice.

Roditis ‘Natur’ 2018 — Tetramythos, Peloponnesus, Greece [ORG] [V] 1 34.50An ultra-low intervention organic Roditis grown high in the mountains 2 hours from Athens in the Peloponnese. Apple blossom aromas, citrus & apple flavours, creamy finish.

Atma White 2017/18 — Thymiopoulos, NW Greece [BIO] [V] 2 29.00‘Blanc de noir’ Xinomavro and Malagousia, from NW Greece. SO TASTY! Buzzy, electric acidity, then the Malagousia kicks in with a floral peachiness.

Gavi di Gavi ‘Rovereto’ 2018 — Ernesto Picollo, Piedmont, Italy [ORG] 1 36.50A tangy Gavi (Cortese) which will wake you up and take you on a day trip with Mr Peach and Mrs Apricot.

Lugana 2017 — Ca Lojero, Italy [ORG] 3 38.00Made from the Turbiana grape grown around Lake Garda. Melon, tangerine, mint.

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2018 — Consono, Marche, Italy [ORG] 2 30.00Yellow peach, white flowers and almond. There's a lovely roundness and depth to this wine, yet it manages to be elegant in nature, almost delicate.

Colline Pescaresi Pecorino 2017 — Marchesi Migliorati, Italy [ORG] 2 34.00If you haven't had Pecorino before, drink it now! Plenty of lemon & thyme, then you get pears, apples & lime. Then you get another glass…

Bianco IGT Puglia 2018 — Antica Enotria, Puglia, Italy [ORG] [V] 1 28.00Organic Fiano and Falanghina from Puglia with seriously impressive texture and flavour. White peach and apple, intermingling with yeasty, bready characters.

‘Loureiro Classico’ 2017 — Quinta do Ameal, Vinho Verde, Minho, Portugal [ORG] [V] 2 36.50Light and super-fresh, citrus and green apple, herbs & flowers, steely minerality and great texture. A big step up from classic Vinho Verde.

Rioja Riserva Blanco ‘Vina Tondonia’ 2006 — Lopez de Heredia, Rioja, Spain [ORG] 3 62.00Aged white Rioja and a thing of beauty. Spice, orange peel, nuts & apricot, with plenty of texture.

Rioja Blanco Tempranillo ‘Ad Libitum’ 2018 — Juan Carlos Sancha, Rioja, Spain [ORG] [V] 3 36.50Made from white Tempranillo (very rare), a savoury & spicy number with subtle melon fruit and ground nuts.

Mestizaje Blanco 2018 — Bodega Mustiguillo, Valencia, Spain [ORG] [V] 3 34.50A high impact, wild yeast-fermented organic white made mainly from the rare grape Merseguera. Fennel, petal scents, apricot, white peach & citrus pith.

ORANGECatarratto ‘Baglio Bianco’ 2018 — Ciello, Sicily, Italy [ORG] [V] 33.00Rich and full, crammed with per skin & orange rind, fragrant wild herbs and ginger. Wild yeast fermented, along with the grape skins, and unfiltered.

RED‘Pot a Cab Sav’ 2018 — Continental Platter, Margaret River, Western Australia [BIO] [V] 1 28.00Margaret River Cabernet costs a fortune doesn't it? Nah. Wild yeast fermented, unfiltered & unfined. Sweet, crunchy blackcurrants, yellow peppers, black pepper and a hint of cedar wood.

Chinon ‘Les Graves’ 2017 — Fabrice Gasnier, Touraine, France [ORG] [BIO] 1 35.00A juicy Cabernet Franc from gravel-rich soils, all ripe black cherries and crunchy tannins.

St Nicolas de Bourgueil ‘Les Rouilleres’ 2017 — Frederic Mabileau, France [ORG] [BIO] [V] 2 37.50Loire Cabernet Franc, a unique and wondrous thing. No oak is used in this cuvee, and it's all about the crunch of the tannins, the burst of the red berry fruit and the herbaceous, leafy aromas.

Cotes du Rhone ‘Petit Ours’ 2018 — Matthieu Barret, Rhone, France [ORG] [BIO] [V] 3 38.50Organic & biodynamic Syrah, wild yeast-fermented and aged in concrete vats which helps to keep its freshness & vibrancy. It is deep & fleshy with blackberries, black cherries, soft tannins & black pepper.

Cornas ‘Brise Cailloux’ 2017 — Domaine du Coulet, Rhone, France [ORG] [BIO] [V] 3 74.00Unusually for Cornas, concrete is used instead of oak for fermentation and for the 14 months of ageing. Cherry, blackberry, wild strawberry, fennel & white pepper, full tannins & serious minerality.

IGP Ardeche Syrah 2016 — Domaine Curtat, Ardeche, France [ORG] [V] 3 44.00The Syrah used for this wine falls just outside of St Joseph and so must be declassified. It is, however, monumental, with the kind of structure, intensity and purity that many Rhone producers can only long for. Expect precise red fruit, wonderful tannins and a savoury, mineral, quality.

IGP Pays d'Oc Pinot Noir 2018 — Moulin de Gassac, Languedoc, France [ORG] [V] 2 27.00An easy drinking Pinot Noir from a warm climate that not only tastes like Pinot, but is actually quite wonderful.

Naoussa ‘Young Vine’ 2018 — Thymiopoulos, Macedonia, Greece [BIO] [V] 2 32.50Young vine Xinomavro. Fragrant, medium bodied, crunchy tannins & red plums.

Naoussa ‘Young Vine’ 2018 — Thymiopoulos, Macedonia, Greece (MAGNUM 150cl) [BIO] [V] 2 69.00Young vine Xinomavro. Fragrant, medium bodied, crunchy tannins & red plums.

Rapsani 2017 — Thymiopoulos, Rapsani, Greece [BIO] [V] 3 47.00Xinomavro, Krassato & Stavroto. A forest fruit-scented, blackberry chunkster.

Dolcetto d'Alba 2017 — G.D. Vajra, Italy [ORG] 2 38.00Sensational wine, with a purity and focus of fruit rarely seen. Violets, red fruits and berries with fresh-cut grass aromas and a hint of almond.

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WHITEProsecco Superiore Asolo Extra Dry NV — Vinvita, Veneto [V] 32.50Top quality Prosecco from the ‘cru’ of Colli Asoloni, all white flowers and melon, ripe grapefruit and almond. When is it not Prosecco time?

Col Fondo ‘Sottoriva’ NV — Malibran, Veneto [V] 37.50Two words: Cloudy Prosecco. Some more words: dry, yeasty, light, pithy, apples.

‘Cornwall Brut’ 2015 — Camel Valley, Cornwall, England [V] 59.00Made and tastes like Champagne? Tick. Bloody delicious? Tick. Job done.

Bethnal Bubbles 2017 — Renegade, England (Can 200ml) [V] 11.00Ok, so we reckon this could be the most way out wine we've ever listed. English Seyval Blanc, fermented in Renegade's Bethal Green urban winery, dry-hopped and left to finish fermentation in the can producing a cloudy, beery, fizzy, awesome ‘wine’…

Brut Zero Sparkling Red 2017 — Dunleavy, Somerset [V] 50.50Our friend Ingrid makes this dry, berry-burst of a sparkling red from Rondo grapes grown and tended by her in Somerset. Rhubarb, wild blackberries & redcurrants.

Brut NV — Wiston Estate, West Sussex, England 59.00100% Chardonnay from Wiston Estate's chalkiest and steepest vineyard. Plenty of baked bread richness with citrus, truffle & steely acidity.

Riesling Grape Juice ‘Freeling’ 2018 — Schloss Vollrads, Rheingau, Germany (0% ABV) [V] 29.00Amazing unfermented sparkling Riesling juice, full of sweet, exuberant grapey-ness and made gluggable by classic Riesling acidity.

Cremant de Bourgogne Extra Brut NV — Stephane Aladame, Cote Chalonnaise [ORG] [V] 44.50An Aligote and Chardonnay blend, aged for 15 months. There's a steeliness to the acidity, then a whole bunch of peaches come tumbling out into your mouth.

Champagne Blanc De Noirs ‘Cuvee Speciale’ NV — Renard Barnier, Villevenard, France 49.50Champagne's red grapes (Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier), aged for three years before release. Rich and intense.

Champagne Brut ‘Cuvee D’ NV — Devaux, Bar-Sur-Seine, France [V] 75.005 years ageing, resulting in bucket-loads of flavour. A very elegant drop.

Champagne Brut ‘Cuvee D’ NV — Devaux, Bar-Sur-Seine, France (Magnum 150cl) [V] 150.00As above, but this will run out less quickly!

Blanc des Millénaires 2004 — Charles Heidsieck, Champagne, France 212.00A truly beautiful Champagne. Chardonnay from top ‘cru’ sites, aged for 15 years in the ancient cellars. Then 6 years in bottle. Then a few minutes as it slips down your throat.

PINKPinot Noir Rose Brut 2016/17 — Camel Valley, Cornwall, England [V] 61.00A big favourite of staff and customers alike. Pale pink and brimming with strawberries & rose blossom. A pink Champagne beater.

Chianti ‘Biskero’ 2018 — Salcheto, Tuscany, Italy [ORG] [V] 3 32.00Smooth, elegant and packed full of cherries. Totally delicious? Yep. But what should also be championed is this producer's total commitment to sustainability. Ten out of ten.

Chianti ‘Biskero’ 2018 — Salcheto, Tuscany, Italy (MAGNUM 150cl) [ORG] [V] 3 64.00Like above, but twice as much. Yay.

Chianti Classico Riserva ‘Sa'etta’ 2015 — Monte Bernardi, Tuscany, Italy [ORG] [BIO] [V] 3 64.00Single vineyard, organic & biodynamic Sangiovese from Panzano, smack-bang in the middle of Chianti Classico. Aged for 2 years in large oak casks and a further year in bottle. Look no further.

Brunello di Montalcino 2013 — Campaperi, Italy [ORG] 4 63.00Wonderful, unique Sangiovese. Brick, almost orange in colour, with tangerine rind and sweet spice, dusted with cherry magic.

Bolgheri Rosso ‘Il Seggio’ 2015 — Poggio Al Tesoro, Italy [ORG] 3 48.50A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grown in the Bolgheri region of coastal Tuscany. It's a heck of a wine — intense red berry fruit, plenty of spice, silky tannins and a fresh lift to finish.

Rosso PIceno ‘Cervidone’ 2017 — Tenuta di Tavignano, Marche, Italy [ORG] [V] 3 32.50Silky, soft, spiced cherry jam. Organic fruit from the Marche region, 20 miles from the Adriatic. Aged in large Salvonian casks.

IGT Primitivo 2018 — Caiaffa, Italy [ORG] 3 32.00Unashamedly full bodied, dark & spicy. The positives: organic, sustainable, wild yeast fermented, fresh as a daisy. Negatives? Label is a bit funny.

Pinot Noir ‘Tom's Block’ 2016 — Neudorf, Nelson, New Zealand [ORG] [V] 3 48.00Nice floral aromas with deep plum and cherry flavours, ground nuts and spice, and gentle tannins. Youthful and delicious.

Central Otago Pinot Noir 2016 — Burn Cottage, Central Otago, New Zealand [BIO] [V] 4 76.00From a very special biodynamic producer with a philosophy of sustainability and very little intervention. Garden herbs, rhubarb, cherry & rose petal.

Dao Tinto ‘Maias’ 2016 — Quinta das Maias, Dao, Portugal [ORG] [V] 3 28.00An organic blend led by Jaen (aka Mencia) and grown at high altitude in the Dao region. Intense blackberries & cassis, wrapped up smoothly by soft tannins.

Garnacha Tinto ‘Carbonela’ 2018 — Vinicola Corellana, Navarra, Spain [ORG] [V] 3 27.00Grenache from Navarra, overflowing with character. Medium in weight, laced with wild red berry fruit and spicy, earthy flavours, and finishing with a life affirming jolt of acidity.

Penedes ‘Mas Petit’ 2016 — Pares Balta, Catalonia, Spain [ORG] [BIO] [V] 3 34.00Organic & biodynamically grown Cabernet & Grenache from the Penedes hills. Round & soft, juicy & aromatic with plump blackcurrant fruit & a lick of oak.

Rioja Riserva Tinto ‘Vina Tondonia’ 2006 — Lopez de Heredia, Rioja, Spain [ORG] [V] 3 60.00Supreme Rioja. Strawberries & leather with a superb seam of fine tannins and a freshness & vibrancy that gives you the impression that it will be there forever.

Vino de la Tierra de Cadiz ‘Vara y Pulgar’ 2015 — CVA, Cadiz, Spain [ORG] 3 45.00Plenty of juicy, sweet blackberry & raspberry fruit, laced with a little smoke, lifted by herbal aromas and softened by smooth tannins.

Grenache Old Vines ‘Besson’ 2017 — Birichino Vineyard, California, USA [ORG] [V] 2 50.00100 year old vines, wild fermented in old barrels, bottled unfiltered. Sweet rosehip and wild berries, sprinkle of herbs.

Napa Valley Zinfandel 2016 — Frog's Leap, California, USA [ORG] [V] 3 51.50Definitely Californian, but atypically Napa. Perfumed, raspberry & mulberry, cinnamon and white pepper. Elegant.

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WHITEArgentinaRecoleta Pedro Blanco 2018 — Mauricio Lorca, Mendoza 2 27.00Juicy citrus fruit, dried flowers & hay, herbs & orchard fruits. This is a fresh & dry white made from Pedro Ximenez. Not something you see every day.

Barrel Fermented Torrontes 2018 — Susana Balbo, Mendoza [V] 3 36.50Delicate floral aromas, pineapple and mango, lime and vanilla. An elegant, memorable wine.

AustraliaChardonnay ‘Free Run Juice’ 2018 — Samurai, South Australia [V] 2 24.50White peach, ripe melons and an enticing creamy texture. Then, blast off! A one way ticket to the planet of the lemons.

Clare Valley Riesling 2018 — Rodney & The Horse, Clare Valley [V] 1 36.00Our awesome single vineyard, wild yeast fermented Riesling, aged on lees for three months. The ‘18 shows the hallmark lime characters, but is light and almost delicate with deep minerality and a ripe grapey burst on the finish.

Arneis ‘Eternal Return’ 2017 — Adelina, Adelaide Hills 3 43.00A super-classy white from a 20 year old single Adelaide Hills Arneis vineyard. Slightly creamy-textured with almond, stone fruit & a herbal lift.

Ancient Vine Semillon ‘Long Gully Road’ 2017 — David Franz, Barossa, South Australia [V] 3 47.00Made with Semillon from an impossibly old and low-yielding Barossa vineyard, this treads an irrestible line between unctious, hay-like richness and green apple & lime zestiness.

Clare Valley Chenin Blanc 2018 — Sigurd, Clare Valley, South Australia [V] 3 51.00Rare old vine Clare Valley Chenin Blanc. Bruised apples, toffee, clementine & a kind of honied waxiness that is compelling. No filtration so there will be a little cloudiness here.

Riesling ‘RS17’ 2018 — Mac Forbes, Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria [V] 1 48.00Highly recommended! Not bone dry, but the residual sweetness is so perfectely interwoven that you can't imagine this balanced by any other means. Lime, acacia, apples, grapefruit, honey.

Peninsula Chardonnay 2016 — Crittenden Estate, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria [V] 3 38.50Wild yeast fermented Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay, aged for 8 months in French oak barrels. Figs, melon & apples with lemon, butter, vanilla & toast.

Verdelho ‘Maranoa’ 2013 — David Traeger, Nagambie Lakes, Victoria 3 36.50Lemon, lime and stone fruit, and a touch of ripe apricot. Wonderful mouth-filling flavours and fine crisp acidity.

AustriaRotgipfler 2018 — Johanneshof Reinisch, Thermenregion [ORG] [V] 3 37.50Rotgipfler. Not easy to say but very easy to drink. Exotic fruit and a dash of banana, balanced with mouth-puckering freshness.

Gruner Veltliner ‘Rieden Selektion’ 2018 — Stadt Krems, Niederosterreich [V] 1 27.50Vibrant fruit with the classic gooseberry, passion fruit and nettle characters, along with a dash of white pepper. Crisp and elegant.

EnglandSurrey Gold NV — Denbies, Surrey 2 27.00Light and fragrant with elderflower, lemons and ginger. Bacchus, Müller Thurgau and Ortega.

Silex Blanc 2018 — Flint Vineyard, Norfolk 1,3 43.00White Pinot Noir & Solaris gown in Norfolk, both fermented in stainless steel tanks & aged in used Burgundian barrels. Fresh yet complex, aromatic & spicy, nutty and zippy.

Pinot Blanc 2015 — Stopham Vineyard, West Sussex 2 35.50Clean flavours of crisp pear and pink grapefruit, lifted by a lovely floral hit of primrose. English wines just keep getting better.

Bacchus 2018 — Camel Valley, Cornwall [V] 1 35.50A dry, steely, aromatic white with fantastic definition. Similar to Sancerre, with citrusy and floral characters.

France

ALSACE‘Chard’ MMXVII Secret de Notre Terroir’ — Charles Baur [ORG] [V] 3 38.50As the name suggests, this is a 2017 Alsace Chardonnay. Why so cryptic? Ask the authorities! Granola, baked apple, lemon rind, toast.

BEAUJOLAIS & BURGUNDYBeaujolais Blanc ‘Terres Dorees’ 2017 — J P Brun, Beaujolais [ORG] [V] 3 38.50From ancient Chardonnay vines, this puts a lot of Burgundy to shame. Focused, deep & intense, fresh & crunchy. A bit like apple granola in liquid form.

Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Les Chaumees’ 2017 — Philippe Colin, Burgundy, Cote de Beaune 3 103.00Supreme elegance & amazing depth. A procession of flavours & characters: anise, peach, toast, hazelnut & greengage, enhanced by cracking texture.

Chablis 1er Cru ‘Cote de Lechet’ 2005 — Daniel-Etienne Defaix, Burgundy [V] 3 67.00Endlessly deep & layered, with equal measures of ripe citrus fruit and mineral-like acidity. Four years ageing on its yeasty lees in tank. Wow.

Saint-Aubin 2016 — Sylvain Langoureau, Burgundy, Cote de Beaune 3 59.00Sensational Chardonnay from Puligny-Montrachet's less famous neighbour.

Bourgogne Chardonnay ‘Les Truffieres’ 2018 — Domaine de Mauperthuis, Burgundy [V] 3 35.50Quality white Burgundy, made to drink. Fresh & aromatic Chardonnay with spicy baked apple flavours and fresh lemon to balance it all.

Chablis 2018 — Domaine de Mauperthuis, Burgundy [V] 1 39.00A wild yeast-fermented Chardonnay with the steely freshness that characterises the region. No oak needed; it's all about the apples & lemons.

BORDEAUX & SOUTH WESTGraves Blanc 2016 — Chateau Langlet, Graves 3 38.50Heavenly barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc with a distinct smoky peach blast.

IGP Cotes de Gascogne ‘Lesc’ 2018 — Plaimont, South West [V] 1 19.00From the native Ugni Blanc and Colombard grapes. Lemon and grapefruit flavours with a long, rich finish.

La Valse des Mansengs 2017 — Horgelus, South West [V] 2 30.50Long live Petit and Gros Manseng grapes, as they make the highly distinctive, highly delicious ripe, peachy, grapefuity and tropical fruity wonders that we see here.

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LANGUEDOC & ROUSSILLONMinervois Blanc ‘Les Capitelles’ 2016 — Chateau Cabezac, Languedoc 3 37.50Quite a grown up wine, this. Roussanne & Grenache Blanc, French oak-fermented and aged for a year in new and used barrels, with plenty of stirring of the lees for more texture & character. Orange zest, hazelnut, cocoa.

Picpoul de Pinet ‘Brechallune’ 2019 — Domaine La Croix Gratiot, Languedoc [ORG] [V] 37.00Time to trade up Picpoul, to another level. Grapes from a single parcel are harvested late, giving big concentration, and fermentation is in ceramic amphorae followed by 5 months ageing on the lees. Rich in texture with ripe grapefuit and great intensity.

IGP Cotes Catalan Blanc ‘Macabeu’ 2018 — Tramontane, Roussillon [V] 2 30.00Brilliant white from old bushvines in the Pyrenees, as much about texture as flavour. An explosion of pith, zest, pear, white peach & fresh bread.

Collioure Blanc ‘Folio’ 2018 — Coume del Mas, Roussillon [V] 3 48.00Rich, weighty Grenache Gris, brilliantly deep and interesting with poached pears, Jersey cream & mineral freshness.

Trigone Blanc N18 — Le Soula, Roussillon [BIO] 3 39.00Bonkers but brilliant, from both the ‘17 & ‘18 vintages and six varieties & vineyards high up in the Pyrenees, Macabeu & Vermentino being the majority. Apricot & spice.

LOIREMuscadet de Sevre et Maine ‘Verger’ 2018 — Pierre Luneau Papin, Loire [ORG] [V] 1 30.50Extended time ageing on its yeasty ‘lees’ gives this class-leading Muscadet surprising depth and flavour. But it still has that awesome crisp, citrus edge that you'd expect!

IGP Val de Loire Sauvignon Blanc 2018 — Vignerons de Valencay [V] 2 25.00A thirst-quenching package of gooseberry, lemon scents, apple, citrus and mineral goodness.

Sancerre 2018 — Domaine Sautereau [V] 1 43.00Big aromas here: floral, citrus, peach, grapefruit and lemon. More citrus and peach on the palate, but there's a real softness here too. The finish gives a little liquorice, so all in all a cracking pakage.

Chinon Blanc 2017 — Chateau de la Bonneliere, Loire [ORG] [V] 3 38.00Chenin Blanc grown organically on the left bank of the Vienne river. Lemon rind and orange blossom, a touch of waxiness and sturdy acidity.

Pouilly Fume ‘Vitae’ 2018 — Domaine du Bouchot [ORG] [BIO] [V] 3 44.50This reminds you just how much Sauvignon Blanc can offer. Fennel, white peach and lemon aromas, with a mineral seam that energises the wine all the way to the very end, emphasising the orchard fruit and also adding layers & layers of savoury complexity.

RHONESt Peray 2017 — Mark Haisma, Rhone, North [V] 3 59.00St Peray is a tiny appellation for white wines, near Cornas. Mark Haisma's version is a brilliant combination of deep, apricoty oiliness and fresh, mineral citrus.

Cotes du Rhone ‘Grandes Vignes’ 2018 — Vignerons d'Estezargues, Rhone, South [V] 3 28.00A rich, un-filtered, punchy mouthful of peach, pineapple, white flowers and herbs.

GeorgiaCuvee White 2018 — Orgo, Kakheti 3 35.00Georgia (and even this producer) is know for rustic, amphorae-fermented, often skin contact wines. This blend of local grapes however is fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged for 4 months on its lees. Apples, peaches, totally delicious.

GermanyWehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2008 — S A Prum, Mosel 1,3 50.00Riesling from the famous Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard, still a baby at 11 years old. Low in alcohol, sweet peach & caramelised lime with ultra-crisp, pure, flinty acidity. Unique.

‘Trinkfluss’ 2018 — Axel Pauly, Mosel [V] 1 30.00Oh happy day when we found out Axel Pauly had made this blend and even happier when he said he would ship this just for Vinoteca. Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc, Elbling & Riesling, dry, racy & intense, smells like grated lemon rind.

Gutedel ‘Weiler Schlipf’ 2017 — Claus Schneider, Baden 1 34.00Beg your pardon? Help please. OK. The grape variety is Gutedel (aka Chasselas), and ‘Weiler Schlipf’ is the Schneider family's most prized vineyard. Crisp & citrusy with a cascade of apples and a mineral injection.

Mosel Riesling ‘Fabelhaft’ 2017 — Fio Weine, Mosel [V] 1 32.50A ‘super-primary’ (all about the fruit) white that really is like grabbing a bunch of cool, sweetly ripe Riesling grapes and squeezing them straight into your mouth. There'll be some dribblage in this process, obvs.

Sauvignon Blanc Fume 2017 — Oliver Zeter, Pfalz [V] 3 46.00An elegant and classy barrel-fermented Sauvignon with gooseberry, apple & peach and, as the name suggests, a smoky freshness.

Chenin Blanc 2017 — Oliver Zeter, Pfalz [V] 3 48.00Chenin Blanc (clones chosen from a nursery in the Loire) fermented in ceramic ‘eggs’ and old, large oak casks, aged on lees for 8 months. Concentrated, honied, spicy & juicy with hearty acidity.

Rheingau Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2017 — Schloss Vollrads, Rheingau [V] 1 43.00Technically dry, but a little hit of grapey sweetness completes this all-rounder which explodes with pineapple, pear & apple.

GreeceAtma White 2018 — Thymiopoulos, NW Greece [BIO] [V] 2 29.00‘Blanc de noir’ Xinomavro and Malagousia, from NW Greece. SO TASTY! Buzzy, electric acidity, then the Malagousia kicks in with a floral peachiness.

Assyrtiko ‘Nomas’ 2018 — Karavitakis, Crete [V] 3 33.00This Cretan Assyrtiko is every bit as deep & electrifying as its better known Santorini counterparts. Mineral, gooseberry, floral.

Roditis ‘Natur’ 2018 — Tetramythos, Peloponnesus [ORG] [V] 1 34.50An ultra-low intervention organic Roditis grown high in the mountains 2 hours from Athens in the Peloponnese. Apple blossom aromas, citrus & apple flavours, creamy finish.

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ABRUZZO & MARCHEColline Pescaresi Pecorino 2018 — Marchesi Migliorati, Abruzzo [ORG] 2 34.00If you haven't had Pecorino before, drink it now! Plenty of lemon & thyme, then you get pears, apples & lime. Then you get another glass…

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2018 — Consono, Marche [ORG] 2 30.00Yellow peach, white flowers and almond. There's a lovely roundness and depth to this wine, yet it manages to be elegant in nature, almost delicate.

ALTO ADIGEPinot Grigio 2018 — Cantina Andriano, Alto Adige [V] 3 36.00An Italian Pinot Grigio but not as you know it. Straw & honey aromas, pears & honeydew melon and a textured, yeasty, almosy spicy finish.

Kerner 2018 — Abbazia di Novacella, Alto Adige [V] 3 43.00Kerner, grown in the idylic Isarco Valley in the Tyrolean mountains and made at this Monastery-come-school boarding house-come winery. Tangerines & apricots. Special.

LOMBARDY & PIEDMONTOltrepo Pavese Barbera Bianca 2017 — Castello di Cigognola, Lombardy 3 34.00Unusual white, made from the red variety Barbera (the juice is pressed away without skin contact). Spicy apples, cherry blossom and preserved lemon.

Gavi di Gavi ‘Rovereto’ 2018 — Ernesto Picollo, Piedmont [ORG] 1 36.50A tangy Gavi (Cortese) which will wake you up and take you on a day trip with Mr Peach and Mrs Apricot.

PUGLIABianco IGT Puglia 2018 — Antica Enotria, Puglia [ORG] [V] 1 28.00Organic Fiano and Falanghina from Puglia with seriously impressive texture and flavour. White peach and apple, intermingling with yeasty, bready characters.

VENETOLugana 2018 — Ca Lojero [ORG] 3 38.00Made from the Turbiana grape grown around Lake Garda. Melon, tangerine, mint.

New ZealandHawkes Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2018 — Kumeu River, Hawkes Bay 1 32.50Wonderful Kiwi Sauvignon, very much in the mold of a super-fresh Loire white. Flint, limey, appley and almost salty, it's a perfect seafood or goat's cheese wine.

Pinot Gris 2017 — Kumeu River, Kumeu 4 34.00Wild yeast fermented Pinot Gris with floral scents, sweet pear and white-fleshed peach.

Estate Chardonnay 2017 — Kumeu River, Kumeu 3 44.00Burgundy-like Chardonnay; lemon and butter biscuit-scented, finely structured and French oak-influenced.

Marlborough Gruner Veltliner 2013 — Blank Canvas, Marlborough 3 35.50A superb Kiwi Gruner, brimming with characteristic mandarin & peach flavours, and sprinkles of white pepper. It's now showing some brilliant savoury, almost oily characters which come from bottle age.

Limited Edition Dry Riesling 2017 — Little Beauty, Marlborough 1 43.00The definition of purity. The fruit character here is both entrancing and megaprecise — waxy lemon states the wine's purpose, then the candied clementine & beeswax floors you with its charm. We're in love.

Pinot Gris ‘Black Edition’ 2012 — Little Beauty, Marlbrough 4 61.00This rivals top Alsace Pinot Gris, and its texture, definition & purity is hugely impressive. Wild yeast fermented, oak & lees aged, its rich & seductive characters are cut by superb freshness and complexity.

PortugalAlentejano Branco ‘Flor de Maio’ 2017 — Quinta do Ribeiro Santo, Alentejo [V] 2 24.50A whole bunch of local and national varieties — Fernao Pires, Antao Vaz, Gouveio and Arinto. Tropical fruit aromas, soft & fresh, full of sunshine.

Pico 2018 — Frei Gigante, Azores 3 47.00Made from three grape varieties, grown on volcanic soil on the largest of the Azores Islands, Pico. Bright, intense and citrusy with a lovely, salty, minerally finish.

Maria Gomes 2018 — Luis Pato, Bairrada [V] 2 28.00Maria Gomes is the grape, not the name of the winemaker or their Mum. Just so you know. Zesty, sappy and aromatic with ripe apples all the way.

‘Loureiro Classico’ 2017 — Quinta do Ameal, Vinho Verde [ORG] [V] 2 36.50Light and super-fresh, citrus and green apple, herbs & flowers, steely minerality and great texture. A big step up from classic Vinho Verde.

Romania‘Clar’ White 2016 — Dagon Clan, Dealu Mare [V] 3 36.00Tiny production white made from Feteasca Alba, made by Burgundy winemaker Mark Haisma. Peach, elderflower and toasted brioche.

South AfricaChenin Blanc ‘Smiley NV’ — Silwervis, Swartland 3 38.00A crazy yet wonderful wild yeast fermented Chenin from 4 different vintages, partly fermented in a concrete egg.

Papegaai White Blend 2018 — A A Badenhorst, Swartland 3 30.50Ripe peach and chopped lemon skins. Chenin Blanc? Of course. But blended with Viognier and Marsanne.

Orbitofrontal Cortex 2018 — BLANKbottle, Swartland/Elgin 4 47.00A multi-regional blend of loads of varieties including Clairette, Semillon and Fernao Pires. Punchy and spicy, fresh and peachy, flinty and damn good.

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range & RoseSpainGetariako Txakolina ‘Pilota’ 2018 — Bodega K5, Basque Country [V] 1 35.50Hondarribi Zuri grapes, grown high above the Cantabrian sea. Lots going on — super-dry, citrus fruit, apples, white flower aromas, life! And texture!

Montsant Blanco ‘Pinyeres’ 2018 — Celler Masroig, Catalonia [V] 2 32.50Grenache Blanc is the star of whites here, two hours west of Barcelona. White fleshed fruit aromas, fresh & pure flavours, then a dollop of cream.

Terra Alta ‘PX’ 2017 — Estones, Catalonia 3 45.00This is made from the Pedro Ximenez grape and it literally explodes with flavour & texture. Apricots, brioche, honey & balsamic vinegar.

Ribeiro 2017 — Mauro Estevez, Galicia 3 46.00A supreme blend of Treixadura, Albarino, Lado and Loureiro. Elegance and complexity, almost salty with white flowers, fresh pear and lemon rind.

Rias Baixas ‘O Rosal’ 2018 — Santiago Ruiz, Galicia 3 35.00This is 75% Albarino, with the rest a blend of Loureiro, Treixadura & Godello. Blossom, pear, apple, lemon & aniseed. Super-crisp, but also intense.

Rioja Blanco Tempranillo ‘Ad Libitum’ 2018 — Juan Carlos Sancha, Rioja [ORG] [V] 3 36.50Made from white Tempranillo (very rare), a savoury & spicy number with subtle melon fruit and ground nuts.

Rioja Riserva Blanco ‘Vina Tondonia’ 2006 — Lopez de Heredia, Rioja [ORG] [V] 3 62.00Aged white Rioja and a thing of beauty. Spice, orange peel, nuts & apricot, with plenty of texture.

Mestizaje Blanco 2017 — Bodega Mustiguillo, Valencia [ORG] [V] 3 34.50A high impact, wild yeast-fermented organic white made mainly from the rare grape Merseguera. Fennel, petal scents, apricot, white peach & citrus pith.

USAWild Boy Chardonnay 2017 — Au Bon Climat, California [V] 4 50.00Don't you love it when a wine transports you directly to where it was made? You feel the sun shining from the glass, and the waves cooling your legs.

Malvasia Bianca 2018 — Birichino, Monterey, California 2 38.50Fruit & flower perfumes, mint & mountain herbs aromas. In fact this is so enticingly aromatic you may forget to drink it. But don't, as it is fresh, focused and overflowing with Californian orchard fruit.

ORANGE: Texture, spice, citrus peel, nutsWhite wine made like red wine, full of herbal, exotic spice flavours, with deep colour thanks to contact with skins & oxygen.

ENGLANDRahul 2018 — Renegade Urban Winery, London, UK [V] 44.00Herefordshire Bacchus, fermented & aged on skins for 120 days in Qvevri (Georgian amphorae), unfiltered, unfined, super low sulphur. Peach flesh & elderflower, super fresh but also a little creamy.

GEORGIAKisi ‘Vita Vinea’ 2017 — Dakishvili Family Vineyard, Akhmeta [V] 45.50Kisi grapes, fermented on their skins in Qvevri (amphorae). Dried apricot, almond & sweet spice. Equally at home with pork and fish dishes. Try it.

ITALYCatarratto ‘Baglio Bianco’ 2018 — Ciello, Sicily [ORG] [V] 33.00Rich and full, crammed with pear skin & orange rind, fragrant wild herbs and ginger. Wild yeast fermented, along with the grape skins, and unfiltered.

PORTUGALAlentejo Branco ‘Art. Terra Amphora’ 2018 — Casa Relvas, Alentejo 42.00Made from Arinto grown on schist soil, fermented and left on skins for two months. Eucalyptus, then a burst of white fruit & citrus, then a hit of smokey minerality.

ROSE: Fresh, vibrant, moreishENGLANDPinot Noir Rose 2018 — Dunleavy, Somerset [V] 36.00A tiny vineyard in Somerset's Chew Valley, just outside Bristol. The quality of the sustainably farmed fruit shines through — a really classy number.

FRANCECotes de Provence ‘No. 2’ 2018 — Ch de Saint-Martin, Provence (bag-in-box) 30.00Irresistible — pale salmon pink, orange blossom aromas, blood orange and mango, and smile-inducing freshness.

Cotes de Provence Cru Classe Grande Reserve 2018 — Ch de Saint-Martin, Provence [V] 39.00Really posh rose. But not in a standoffish way. It's as deep as the ocean; endless cranberries that you can almost feel burst in your mouth, sweet orange and toasted scones with cream.

ROMANIA‘Har’ Rose 2018 — Dagon Clan, Dealu Mare [V] 30.50Made by top Burgundy producer Mark Haisma and team. Unfiltered Cabernet and Syrah. Crunchy red berries and blossom.

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REDArgentinaTupungato ‘Malbec de Barrio’ 2017 — Superlogico, Uco Valley, Mendoza [V] 2 34.00All about fragrance, texture & purity. Winemaker Gerardo Michelini ferments this in concrete vats with his mates in a simple, honest & brilliant way. Their faces are on the label too!

Old Vine Malbec ‘Catalpa’ 2017 — Bodega Atamisque, Uco Valley, Mendoza 3 38.50Bold, intense Malbec from La Consulta in the Uco Valley, 70 years old and grown at 1200 metres. Pure & sweetly scented, dark, deep & stimulating.

Barbera ‘Extremo’ 2018 — Vallisto, Cafayate Valley, Salta 2 38.00A deep, dark Barbera with superbly ripe tannins and great natural freshness. Blueberries, blackberries and violets, enhanced by ageing in concrete tanks, not oak. The vineyard here is at over 6000 feet!

Moscatel Tinto 2018 — Cara Sur, Calingasta Valley, San Juan [V] 2 45.50Tiny production — pale, dried flower & herbs, sour cherry, nice & intense.

Mendoza Malbec ‘Lorca Lorca’ 2018 — Mauricio Lorca, Uco Valley, Mendoza [V] 3 28.00From fruit grown in Vista Flores in the Uco Valley. Ripe, strikingly pure black cherry fruit and seamless tannins.

Mendoza Malbec ‘Recoleta’ 2018 — Mauricio Lorca, Uco Valley, Mendoza (MAGNUM 150cl) [V] 3 46.00Big handfuls of softly crushed blackberry fruit, fragrant, dark & deep and coming at you from a bloody big bottle. What can be better?

Australia

SOUTH AUSTRALIAShiraz Mataro 2017 — Adelina, Clare Valley 3 45.5080–100 year-old Shiraz & Mataro (Mourvedre) grown at 450m, aged in large oak casks & concrete tanks. Dark berries, spice, chunky tannins, solid acidity.

Clare Valley Shiraz 2018 — Rodney & The Horse, Clare Valley [V] 3 35.50Super-focused Shiraz with plenty of dark berry fruit depth yet in no way heavy or sweet. Tannins pop and crunch, acidity flows, purity rules.

Adelaide Hills Montepulciano 2016 — Catlin Wines, Adelaide Hills [V] 3 43.00This late-ripening variety thrives here, planted on ‘tough dirt’ in a single vineyard. Juicy, intensely dark and finely textured.

La Corse Red 2018 — Koerner, Clare Valley [V] 2 47.00Sangiovese, Grenache, Sciacarello & Malbec from Clare Valley vineyards. This is a breath of fresh air — medium bodied and full of texture and aroma, with blueberry & raspberry underlying fruit and plenty of subtle spice and freshness.

Grenache, Shiraz, Touriga 2016 — S C Pannell, McLaren Vale [V] 3 38.00A punchy yet fresh and elegant red, packed with ripe tannins, dark and wild berry fruit and assorted spice.

VICTORIAPinot Noir ‘Sac a Main Balinais’ 2018 — Continental Platter , Yarra Valley [V] 2 30.00Pinot Noir from Yarra Valley, wild-yeast fermented, unfined, unfiltered. A bowlful of raspberries, strawberries, cranberries & cherries, with nice tannins to keep it all together. Hooray.

Pinot Meunier ‘EB42’ 2018 — Mac Forbes, Yarra Valley [V] 2 48.50“Pinot Meunier made for smashing in the sunshine”. Well, yes, but it's so much more than that which is why, friends, we offer this in the winter! Light in colour & tannins, deep in lip-smacking red fruit & aromatic herbs.

Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2017 — Mac Forbes, Yarra Valley, [V] 2 50.00Pinot Noir picked early, when still tasting crunchy. Wild strawberry, crushed herbs, cep mushroom, fine tannins.

Peninsula Pinot Noir 2018 — Crittenden Estate, Mornington Peninsula [V] 2 38.50A near-perfectly balanced, ‘serious’ Pinot which is also seriously drinkable. Elegant, pure-berry fruited, fine tannins and super background oak.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA‘Pot a Cab Sav’ 2018 — Continental Platter, Margaret River [BIO] [V] 1 28.00Margaret River Cabernet costs a fortune doesn't it? Nah. Wild yeast fermented, unfiltered & unfined. Sweet, crunchy blackcurrants, yellow peppers, black pepper and a hint of cedar wood.

AustriaZweigelt 2017 — Anton Bauer, Wagram 1 36.50From the Austrian variety Zweigelt, perfumes of cherry and ripe red berries, spice, sweet tannins and dark chocolate.

BulgariaPinot Noir ‘Soli’ 2016 — Edoardo Miroglio, Thracian Valley [V] 2 30.50Spot on Pinot!! Cherry & wild strawberry, mint leaf & nettles, fine tannins and a touch of smoke.

ChileEstate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 — De Martino, Maipo Valley 3 23.50Awesome Cabernet with a very pure & textured focus. Fermented & aged in concrete vats and old, large oak casks. Blackberry & blackcurrant, fat & plump raisins & a waft of tobacco.

Singular Carmenere 2016 — Las Mercedes, Maule Valley [V] 3 36.50Grown up Carmenere. Single vineyard fruit, aged for 12 months in old oak barrels. DEEP red, violet perfume, red berries, black pepper, soft tannins.

EnglandRedlands NV — Denbies, Surrey [V] 1 34.50A fleshy, peppery, berry fruited Pinot Noir-dominant blend. Soft tannins.

France

RHONE & ARDECHEIGP Ardeche Syrah 2016 — Domaine Curtat, Ardeche [ORG] [V] 3 44.00The Syrah used for this wine falls just outside of St Joseph and so must be declassified. It is, however, monumental, with the kind of structure, intensity and purity that many Rhone producers can only long for. Expect precise red fruit, wonderful tannins and a savoury, mineral, quality.

‘Bogan goes Walkabout’ 2017 — Mark Haisma, Rhone North/Ardeche [V] 2 36.50A textured & elegant Syrah Grenache with pure red fruit and crunchy tannins.

Cotes du Rhone ‘Cuvee Galets’ 2018 — Vignerons d'Estezargues, Rhone, South [V] 1 27.00An unoaked, non-filtered Grenache blend, bursting with ripe berry fruit.

Cotes du Rhone ‘Petit Ours’ 2018 — Matthieu Barret, Rhone [ORG] [BIO] [V] 3 38.50Organic & biodynamic Syrah, wild yeast-fermented and aged in concrete vats which helps to keep its freshness & vibrancy. It is deep & fleshy with blackberries, black cherries, soft tannins & black pepper.

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Cornas ‘Brise Cailloux’ 2017 — Domaine du Coulet, Rhone [ORG] [BIO] [V] 3 74.00Unusally for Cornas, concrete is used instead of oak for fermentation and for the 14 months of ageing. Cherry, blackberry, wild strawberry, fennel & white pepper, full tannins & serious minerality.

Crozes Hermitage ‘Les Pierelles’ 2016 — Domaine Belle, Rhone, North [V] 3 46.00Northern Rhone Syrah. When it's good, it's REALLY good. The tannins support and encourage the wine, never dominate. The pure, deep but not heavy red berry fruit is seasoned gently with spice & oak, the acidity flows like a mountain stream.

BORDEAUX & SOUTHWESTLussac Saint Emilion ‘L'Egerie’ 2010 — Chateau Chereau, Right Bank [V] 4 50.00Great credentials: sustainable viticulture, low yields, natural yeasts. 80% Merlot, with Cabernets Franc & Sauvignon. Fleshy, firm tannins, elegant.

Bordeaux Rouge 2018 — Chateau Haut Philippon, Entre-Deux-Mers [V] 1 29.00A Merlot-heavy blend, effortlessly combining nicely crunchy tannins and blackcurrant & plum fruit with a leafy, spicy edge.

Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classe 2011 — Chateau Langoa Barton, Left Bank 4 98.00Quite a powerful Bordeaux, with good weight and ripeness. But there's all kinds of other things going on here, including hawthorn & honey aromas.

Margaux Grand Cru Classe 2010 — Chateau Giscours, Left Bank 4 131.00There's cassis here in spades, both the sweet-fruited kind and the leafy, spicy side. Plenty of ripe tannins, and a hint of leather to finish.

Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2011 — Chateau Grand Corbin, Right Bank 3 62.00A rich Merlot beauty, bursting with dark plum and blackberry fruit. Then comes the spice & leather, the precise tannins and the wash of fresh pure fruit flavours to finish. Banging.

Margaux ‘Margaux de Brane’ 2014 — Chateau Brane-Cantenac, Left Bank 3 61.00Class in a glass. Equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Velvety and round, petal-scented with strawberry, cherry & vanilla.

Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux 2016 — Chateau Les Bertrands, Right Bank (MAGNUM 150cl) 1 61.00Happiness is a BIG bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. This is, quite simply, a ripe juicy blackcurranty glugging yummy four-of-your-five-a-day grape smoothie.

Madiran 2011 — Chateau d'Aydie, South West [V] 4 48.00Dry, deeply tannic and savoury Madirans like this need time to blossom. What emerges is leather & spice enhanced dark plum & balckberry fruit, held up high by the indestructable tannin & acidity backbone.

BURGUNDY & COTE ROANNAISEBourgogne Rouge 2017 — Mark Haisma, Burgundy, Cote De Nuits [V] 2 49.00A seamless, stunningly pure Pinot Noir with both elegance and power, tying dark cherry fruit and sun-dried leafy herbs together with fine threads of velvet tannins.

Marsannay 2013 — Joseph Roty, Burgundy, Cote De Nuits 2 60.00Old vine Pinot Noir from this cult Burgundy producer. Black cherry and wild raspberry, black pepper, impressive structure & concentration.

Gevrey Chambertin 2016 — Alain Jeanniard, Burgundy, Cote De Nuits 2 90.00Silky & black fruited, with plenty of fine tannins. Classy yet up-front.

Irancy 2017 — Maison de la Chapelle, Burgundy 2 48.50Irancy is close to Chablis and Auxerre in the north of Burgundy. This is perfumed, pure Pinot Noir, aged in old oak casks and concrete vats. Not showy, just wonderful.

Pernand Vergelesses 2015 — Dubreuil-Fontaine, Burgundy 2 60.00Tiny production Pinot Noir from an area which sits on the edge of the Cote de Beaune and the Cote de Nuits. It is aged for 15 months in a combination of stainless steel, used oak and a little new oak. Piles of fresh black cherries, great texture and a good sprinkle of savoury herbs.

Bourgogne Pinot Noir ‘Grande Reserve’ 2016 — Mauperthuis, Burgundy, Auxerre [V] 2 39.00A wild yeast-fermented Pinot Noir with the addition of a smidgen of the local grape Cesar. Plump red cherries, blackberries & blackcurrant, ripe tannins.

Cote Roannaise ‘Eclat de Granite’ 2017 — Robert Serol, Cote Roannaise [V] 2 36.50A supreme Gamay, grown on granite soils in Beaujolais’ neighbouring region Cote Roannaise. Think blackcurrant & raspberry, mineral & spice, silky tannins.

LANGUEDOC & ROUSSILLONIGP Pays d'Oc Pinot Noir 2018 — Moulin de Gassac, Languedoc [ORG] [V] 2 27.00An easy drinking Pinot Noir from a warm climate that not only tastes like Pinot, but is actually quite wonderful.

Minervois Rouge 2018 — Chateau Cabezac, Languedoc 3 32.00A brilliant example of what reds from this part of the South can give: a hit of black and red fruits, and then the wild Mediterranean herbs kick in.

Corbieres Vieilles Vignes 2018 — Chateau Fontareche, Languedoc (MAGNUM 150cl) 3 52.00A banging Syrah, Carignan, Mourvedre & Grenache blend. Wafts of black fruit & pepper, waves of blackberry & plums and chunks of ripe tannins to finish.

VDP de l'Herault ‘L'Angely’ 2015 — Boulevard Napoleon, Languedoc 3 43.00100% Carignan from the Minervois region. And oh my is it good. Deep and full with ripe, almost dense berry fruit and loads of savoury & sweet spice.

Coteaux du Libron ‘Garrigues’ 2018 — Preignes le Neuf, Languedoc 3 28.00Syrah, Merlot and Grenache, grown sustainably in the heart of the Languedoc. It has charm & character aplenty, delivering its black cherry lusciousness with a smile and a hug.

Cotes Du Roussillon ‘Le Grill’ 2018 — Mas Cristine, Roussillon 3 32.50Young & vibrant, a fleshy & ripe spiced-berry cracker that leaps out of the glass, down your throat. Reassuringly untamed.

Collioure ‘Schistes’ 2018 — Coume del Mas, Roussillon [V] 3 48.00The essence of Grenache, set to 10 on the vinous amplifier. No oak needed — sweet wild raspberry, lip smacking, intense.

LOIREChinon ‘Les Graves’ 2017 — Fabrice Gasnier, Touraine [ORG] [BIO] 1 35.00A juicy Cabernet Franc from gravel-rich soils, all ripe black cherries and crunchy tannins.

St Nicolas de Bourgueil ‘Les Rouilleres’ 2017 — Frederic Mabileau, Touraine [ORG] [BIO] [V] 2 37.50Loire Cabernet Franc, a unique and wondrous thing. No oak is used in this cuvee, and its all about the crunch of the tannins, the burst of the red berry fruit and the herbaceous, leafy aromas.

GeorgiaSaperavi 2018 — Orgo, Kakheti [V] 3 38.50A ‘Qvevri’-fermented (amphora) red made from the Saperavi grape. Sour cherry, pomegranate, blackcurrant, chocolate and spice. Impressive stuff.

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GermanyPinot Noir Reserve 2017 — Oliver Zeter, Pfalz [V] 3 48.50A full, deep Pinot with plenty of red berry fruit and floral aromas, firm yet silky tannins and fabulous vibrancy and energy.

GreeceRapsani 2017 — Thymiopoulos, Rapsani [BIO] [V] 3 47.00Xinomavro, Krassato & Stavroto. A forest fruit-scented, blackberry chunkster.

Naoussa ‘Young Vine’ 2018 — Thymiopoulos, Macedonia [BIO] [V] 2 32.50Young vine Xinomavro. Fragrant, medium bodied, crunchy tannins & red plums.

Naoussa ‘Young Vine’ 2018 — Thymiopoulos, Macedonia (MAGNUM 150cl) [BIO] [V] 3 69.00Young vine Xinomavro. Fragrant, medium bodied, crunchy tannins & red plums.

HungaryEgri Bikaver ‘Bull's Blood’ 2016 — Bolyki, Eger 4 36.50Hooray for Bull's Blood! Deeply coloured and intense, cherry aromatics and a core of dark, almost tarry fruit.

Italy

EMILIA ROMAGNA & MARCHESangiovese Rubicone 2018 — Vinvita, Emilia Romagna 1 19.00Dark cherry and plum flavoured fresh Sangiovese. Unadulterated, pure and fruity. Like a teenage Chianti in the disco, dancing all night.

Rosso PIceno ‘Cervidone’ 2017 — Tenuta di Tavignano, Marche [ORG] [V] 3 32.50Silky, soft, spiced cherry jam. Organic fruit from the Marche region, 20 miles from the Adriatic. Aged in large Salvonian casks.

PIEDMONT, LOMBARDY & FRIULIRuche di Castagnole Monferrato ‘Montalbera’ 2018 — Tradizione, Piedmont [V] 2 37.00Made from the local grape Ruche in the Asti region. Violets and rose petals, raspberry and pepper, delicate and fresh.

Canavese Rosso ‘La Torrazza’ 2016 — Ferrando Vini, ‘Alto’ Piedmont 2 37.50Nebbiolo and Barbera from the mountainous, northern region of Piedmont. Aromatics and spice, fine tannins and raspberry fruit.

Barolo Riserva 2003 — Borgogno, Piedmont 4 97.00A dark and almost sweet-fruited gem with violets, red berry & liquorice aromas and deep & crunchy tannins. Fathoms deep, yes, but also super elegant.

Barolo Serralunga d'Alba 2015 — Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont 4 69.00Piles of violet, rose & cherry aromas. Ripe black fruit with the support of BIG tannins which are also soft and accessible. Nebbiolo at its best and most accessible.

Dolcetto d'Alba 2018 — G.D. Vajra, Piedmont [ORG] 2 38.00Sensational wine, with a purity and focus of fruit rarely seen. Violets, red fruits and berries with fresh-cut grass aromas and a hint of almond.

Friuli Grave Refosco 2017 — Stocco, Friuli 3 34.00Vividly violet in colour with a real concentration of wild blackberries, herbs & forest mushrooms. Full bodied, smooth and dry.

Colli Piacentini Barbera 2018 — Bonelli, Lombardy 2 30.50Youthful and vibrant Barbera with concentrated berry fruit and refreshing acidity, making it dangerously gluggable.

PUGLIA & SICILYIGT Primitivo 2018 — Caiaffa, Puglia [ORG] [V] 3 32.00Unashamedly full bodied, dark & spicy. The positives: organic, sustainable, wild yeast fermented, fresh as a daisy. Negatives? Label is a bit funny.

Nero d'Avola Terre Siciliane 2018 — Mezzogiorno, Sicily [V] 3 22.00Like a warm comfortable blanket, this will keep you very happy and contented. It will also sprinkle you with sweet, spicy blackberries and get you a little bit tipsy.

TUSCANY & UMBRIAChianti ‘Biskero’ 2018 — Salcheto, Tuscany [ORG] [V] 3 32.00Smooth, elegant and packed full of cherries. Totally delicious? Yep. But what should also be championed is this producer's total commitment to sustainabilty. Ten out of ten.

Chianti ‘Biskero’ 2018 — Salcheto, Tuscany (MAGNUM 150cl) [ORG] [V] 3 64.00Like above, but twice as much. Yay.

Vino Rosso ‘Fiasco!’ — Monte Bernardi, Tuscany (ONE LITRE) [V] 2 37.50One litre of joy! A multi-regional blend of Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera, Colorino, Canaiolo, Montepulciano, Frappato, Nerello Mascalese & Nero d'Avola from Tuscany, Marche & Sicily. Just go with it, it rocks.

Chianti Classico Riserva ‘Sa'etta’ 2015 — Monte Bernardi, Tuscany [ORG] [BIO] [V] 3 64.00Single vineyard, organic & biodynamic Sangiovese from Panzano, smack-bang in the middle of Chianti Classico. Aged for 2 years in large oak casks and a further year in bottle. Look no further.

Bolgheri Rosso ‘Il Seggio’ 2016 — Poggio Al Tesoro, Tuscany [ORG] 3 48.50A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grown in the Bolgheri region of coastal Tuscany. It's a heck of a wine — intense red berry fruit, plenty of spice, silky tannins and a fresh lift to finish.

Brunello di Montalcino 2013 — Campaperi, Tuscany [ORG] 4 63.00Wonderful, unique Sangiovese. Brick, almost orange in colour, with tangerine rind and sweet spice, dusted with cherry magic.

Sagrantino di Montefalco ‘Il Domenico’ 2007 — Cantine Adanti, Umbria 4 66.00100% Sagrantino. Like James P. Sullivan from the famous Pixar animation, it's a monster but utterly lovable. Huge tannins, endless intensity, ultra-dark berry fruit, spice & freshness. This will last forever.

VENETOAmarone della Valpolicella Classico 2015 — Le Salette 3 93.00Grapes are dried for five months, fermented and aged for 30 months in oak casks. Fathoms-deep red fruit, graceful power.

Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2016 — Antolini 2 46.00After fermentation, the wine is fermented for a second time with the skins left over from the production of Amarone and Recioto. It's aromas & flavours are intense, with raspberries & cherries, vanilla & cloves.

New ZealandPinot Noir ‘Tom's Block’ 2015 — Neudorf, Nelson [ORG] [V] 3 48.00Nice floral aromas with deep plum and cherry flavours, ground nuts and spice, and gentle tannins. Youthful and delicious.

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Central Otago Pinot Noir 2016 — Burn Cottage, Central Otago [BIO] [V] 4 76.00From a very special biodynamic producer with a philosophy of sustainability and very little intervention. Garden herbs, rhubarb, cherry & rose petal.

Pinot Noir ‘Village’ 2018 — Kumeu River, Hawkes Bay [V] 2 32.00A very ‘European’ style of Pinot Noir, from Kumeu River's first vineyard outside of the Kumeu area. Light in colour, deep in character. Fragrant strawberry with nettle leaves and a crushed cherry flash.

Syrah 2016 — Trinity Hill, Hawkes Bay 2 35.00Light, spicy Syrah with blackberry, black pepper and raspberry. A splash of Viognier adds aroma and softens the tannins.

PortugalAlentejo Tinto ‘Estate’ 2018 — Terra d'Alter, Alentejo [V] 1 27.00A perfect, medium-bodied, joyful summer red. Dark plum, liquorice, plump red berries and a long, dry, fresh finish.

Alentejo Touriga Nacional 2018 — Casa Relvas, Alentejo (from keg) [V] 3 27.00Super juicy, dark and florally aromatic, this is ridiculously drinkable Touriga for any occasion. The fruit is fabulous, with just the right amount of crunch from the tannins.

Alentejo Tinto ‘A Touriga Vai Nua’ 2018 — Fitapreta, Alentejo [V] 2 37.50Pure and fragrant Touriga Nacional ‘goes naked’ (Vai Nua), meaning it is unoaked. Rose petal aromatics, blackberry fruit, ultra-fresh.

Alentejo Tinto ‘A Touriga Vai Nua’ 2018 — Fitapreta, Alentejo (MAGNUM 150cl) [V] 2 75.00Pure and fragrant Touriga Nacional ‘goes naked’ (Vai Nua), meaning it is unoaked. Rose petal aromatics, blackberry fruit, ultra-fresh.

Dao Tinto ‘Maias’ 2016 — Quinta das Maias, Dao [ORG] [V] 3 28.00An organic blend led by Jaen (aka Mencia) and grown at high altitude in the Dao region. Intense blackberries & cassis, wrapped up smoothly by soft tannins.

Douro Tinto ‘Drink Me’ 2017/18 — Niepoort, Douro 3 33.00Typical Douro blend, led by Touriga Franca, aged in old French oak. Dark blackberry fruit, integrated tannins, slatey freshness.

Douro Tinto ‘Drink Me’ 2017 — Niepoort, Douro (MAGNUM 150cl) 3 68.00Supersizing. You know it makes sense.

Palmela ‘Serra Mae’ 2015 — SIVIPA, Peninsula De Setubal [V] 2 34.00From Setubal Peninsula, south of Lisbon, this is a fresh & juicy, herb-scented, cherry-laden red made from the Castelao variety and aged in concrete. Your search for the perfect accompaniment to Toad in the Hole is over!

Romania‘Jar’ Red 2016 — Dagon Clan, Dealu Mare [V] 2 36.00The local Feteasca Neagra grape is blended with Pinot Noir giving a medium weighted, deep red with fleshy black berry fruit and a lovely firmness.

South AfricaRoseline Shiraz 2015 — Ormond, Darling 1 26.00Sweet plum, black pepper, liquorice and black olive. The winemaker suggests pairing this with an Ostrich Burger…

Pinot Noir ‘Peter Max’ 2018 — Crystallum, Cape South Coast [V] 2 47.50We think this is one of South Africa's finest Pinots. Stunningly put together: fragrant, strawberry & Earl Grey with a pinch of cinnamon & pink peppercorn.

Vin Ordinaire 2017 — Alphabetical, Western Cape [V] 3 32.00The Western Cape, where winemakers surf and surfers make wine. Too many varieties to list here. Bitter chocolate, blackberry, clove & menthol.

Family Red 2016 — A A Badenhorst, Swartland 3 51.00Magic red, sumptuously fruited and perfectly textured, with liquorice, pepper & black cherries. Shiraz, Cinsault, Tinta Barocca, Grenache and Mourvedre.

Little William 2018 — BLANKBottle, Western Cape [V] 3 51.50Unforgettable single vineyard red, with both a ‘super-pure & fresh cool climate red berry Syrah thing’ going on, and a Joaquin Phoenix-style intensity & depth.

SpainVino de la Tierra de Cadiz ‘Vara y Pulgar’ 2015 — CVA, Cadiz [ORG] 3 45.00Plenty of juicy, sweet blackberry & raspberry fruit, laced with a little smoke, lifted by herbal aromas and softened by smooth tannins.

Bierzo Mencia ‘Tinto’ 2018 — Armas de Guerra, Castilla y Leon [V] 2 30.00An elegant and highly drinkable Mencia, with big handfuls of herbs & flowers, fresh berry fruit and mineral acidity.

Ribera del Duero ‘Velvety’ 2018 — Bodega Los Matucos, Castilla y Leon 3 37.50Tempranillo aged for 6 months in oak. Silky (as the name suggests), dark cherry cookies and rose oil-infused freshness.

Montsant Criança ‘Vi Negre’ 2017 — Celler Massroig, Catalonia (bag-in-box) [V] 3 24.50Grenache & Carignan, oak-aged for 6 months. Dark fruited, perfumed and fresh with plenty of grippy tannin.

Penedes ‘Mas Petit’ 2016 — Pares Balta, Catalonia [ORG] [BIO] [V] 3 34.00Organic & biodynamically grown Cabernet & Grenache from the Penedes hills. Round & soft, juicy & aromatic with plump blackcurrant fruit & a lick of oak.

Garnacha Tinto ‘Carbonela’ 2018 — Vinicola Corellana, Navarra [ORG] [V] 3 27.00Grenache from Navarra, overflowing with character. Medium in weight, laced with wild red berry fruit and spicy, earthy flavours, and finishing with a life-affirming jolt of acidity.

Rioja Riserva Tinto ‘Vina Tondonia’ 2006 — Lopez de Heredia, Rioja [ORG] [V] 3 60.00Supreme Rioja. Strawberries & leather with a superb seam of fine tannins and a freshness & vibrancy that gives you the impression that it will be there forever.

Rioja Vendimia 2018 — Bodegas Aldonia, Rioja [V] 2 30.50Elegant, fruity Rioja, a touch floral and with fresh cherry & strawberry fruit. A short time in oak adds a spicy edge.

Monastrell ‘Hécula’ 2016 — Bodegas Castano, Yecla (MAGNUM 150cl) 3 52.00Monastrell (Mourvedre) is the most widely planted variety in Yecla, here grown at 750 metres. Rich, liquorice-laced blueberry & raspberry fruit.

USAThe Whole Shebang Cuvee XII — Bedrock, California 3 35.50A whole bucket load of varieties, indeed the whole shebang. Carignan & Zinfandel included. Awesome, near-perfectly balanced. Berries, herbs, pepper.

Grenache Old Vines ‘Besson’ 2017 — Birichino Vineyard, California [ORG] [V] 2 50.00100 year old vines, wild fermented in old barrels, bottled unfiltered. Sweet rosehip and wild berries, sprinkle of herbs.

Napa Valley Zinfandel 2017 — Frog's Leap, California [ORG] [V] 3 51.50Definitely Californian, but atypically Napa. Perfumed, raspberry & mulberry, cinnamon and white pepper. Elegant.

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rySweet: clean, sweet, freshFresh and bright with perfectly balanced sweetness.Pink Moscato 2018 — Innocent Bystander, 25cl, Victoria, Australia (250ML CANS) 13.50A sweet, slightly sparkling pink, made from Gordo and Black Muscat. Perfect with light desserts or as a ‘palate-cleanser’.

Cadillac 2012 — Chateau Fayau, Bordeaux, France 38.00Deep apricot, marmalade and fresh citrus flavours. Particularly good with fruity desserts and rich liver parfait.

Sauvignon Blanc ‘Sweetheart’ 2018 — Oliver Zeter, 50cl, Pfalz, Germany [V] 35.50Remarkably clean & fresh Sauvignon Blanc. Sweet, yes, but its pure exotic fruit is so alive that you can drink glass after glass. A lemon tart wine.

Vin Doux 2018 — Samos, 37.5cl, Samos, Greece 18.50Floral, citrusy aromas with intense lemon curd & cardamom. Firm favourite!

Sweet: dark, nutty, dried fruitsThe stickier side of sweet wine. Rich, dark and indulgent.Banyuls ‘Galateo’ 2018 — Coume del Mas, 50cl, Roussillon, France [V] 44.00Sweet, dark raspberries with vibrancy, sweet tannins and concentration in buckets. Heaven with dark chocolate.

Carcavelos — Villa Oeiras, Lisboa, Portugal 46.00An historic winery within the Lisbon city area, producing brilliant sweet, fortified wines from Arinto, Galego Dourado & Ratinho. Honeysuckle, hazelnut & marzipan.

Vintage Port 2015 — Quinta do Infantado, Douro, Portugal [V] 90.00Black cherries, spiced plums & dark chocolate. The body is full & round, the freshness and balance perfect. An elegant Port, not too sweet or strong.

Tawny Port ‘Senior Tawny’ — Niepoort, Douro, Portugal [V] 44.00Layer upon layer of dried fruit and nut flavours, a velvety texture and a pleasing fresh-fruit dimension.

Moscatel de Setubal 2016— SIVIPA, Setubal, Portugal [V] 35.00Honey, dried fruits and orange, balanced by high acidity. Awesome cake wine!

Ice Cider 2011 — Leduc-Piedimonte, 37.5cl, Quebec, Canada 50.00Unique to Québec, this amazing ‘apple wine’ is sweet, complex and intensely fruity with a brilliant balance of sugar and freshness.

Sherry & friendsThat unique salty/sweet, dry/rich, fruity/nutty magic thing…‘Atlantic Rainwater’ Madeira — Barbeito, 50cl, Madeira, Portugal 37.50Shipped from Madeira to the UK on the Grayhound Lugger sail boat Negra, made by the Canteira method (barrel-aged for five years in hot attics). Ripe citrus, floral and dried fruit.

Manzanilla — La Sanluquena (Dry), Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain 30.50Brilliant Manzanilla, dry, salty, tangy, vibrant, intense deep and long.

Amontillado ‘Tio Diego’ — Valdespino (Dry), Jerez, Spain [V] 43.00Delicate, pungent aromas of dried nuts. Dry, light and smooth.

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Zeter in Germany’s Pfalz region; an electrifying, barrel-aged blend of white Pinot

Noir and Solaris from Norfolk winery Flint Vineyard; amazing, really posh Picpoul de

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Dubreuil-Fontaine that shames the big boys; an unforgettable fortified wine from

the city of Lisbon called Carcavelos and a Madeira that was shipped under sail-

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We all love a good party. It livens up our weekends and gets us through the weekdays! But what are the rules for wine at a party? We can happily say that the rules are… there are no rules!

Below is our short guide to the wines that suit any occasion and all tastes — whether you are the party host or bringing a bottle. If in doubt, this list will help tick all the boxes.Whetting the appetite, very important. A bottle of sparkling wine is just the ticket. Break the ice with a bottle on ice! Or get those juices flowing with something light and energising for the party ahead:

Wiston Brut NV — Wiston Estate, West Sussex £32A bottle of bubbles. Always a good place to start and an English one at that made from the classic three varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. A gold medal winner that has singing freshness. Certain to get any party off to a bang! Or a pop (of the cork)!

‘Trinkfluss’ Trocken 2018 — Axel Pauly, Mosel, Germany £12.50A wine ideally named for a party: Trinkfluss meaning ‘drinking flow’. That all-important easy flow is what it's all about at a party! A light wine in body and alcohol with vibrating acidity. Excellent as an aperitif, with canapés, oysters or simply on its own. It is totally charming. Bound to please absolutely everybody.

You need something for the main course and these gorgeous wines are just right. Richer whites and reds that really shine with food and help to balance the palate:

Estate Chardonnay 2017 — Kumeu River, Kumeu, New Zealand £22.00This winery has been getting a lot of attention over the last few years, and for good reason. The complex blend of bright fruit, silky texture, acidity and creaminess makes this the ultimate food friendly wine to be paired with all sorts of dishes.

Kisi ‘Vita Vinea’ 2016 — Dakishvili Family Vineyard, Akhmeta, Georgia £23.50An orange wine from Georgia. A great conversation starter if ever there was one. Made from the Kisi (how lovely) grape fermented on the skins, creating the orangey hue, and aged in the ancient method of Qvevri (terracotta pots). Rich and lipsmackingly dry. One to have with meat or fish, it is totally versatile.

Vin Ordinaire 2016 — Alphabetical, Western Cape, South Africa (V) £14.00Nothing ordinary about this one, no siree. Rich and ripe with bright fruit and juicy notes of chocolate and menthol. A complex recipe of the great Bordeaux grapes that will create a good debate for those die-hard fans who simply won't believe it's not butter—I mean Bordeaux.

Mendoza Malbec ‘Lorca Lorca’ 2017 — Mauricio Lorca, Mendoza, Argentina £11.75You can't go wrong with this one. A well-known variety and excellent value. The grapes are grown at high altitude, helping to keep that all important freshness. A real crowd pleaser. A safe bet to keep your guests happy… but will you ever get them to leave?

Douro Tinto ‘Drink Me’ 2017 — Niepoort, Douro, Portugal (magnum) £30.00Double the quantity, double the fun that's what we say! Getting out a magnum has that great ‘wow’ factor. And even better when what's inside is simply delish! This is a typical big blend from the Douro Valley. We're big fans, and so will the other guests be.

Bourgogne Pinot Noir ‘Grande Reserve’ 2016 — Mauperthuis, Burgundy, France £19.50This is a real charmer and ticks the box for something classic. Heartbreaking to share, so make sure to open more than one bottle. This has excellent quality pure fruit with a touch of smokiness. Elegance through and through.

It's time to indulge. You're almost finished and looking for a little something sweet to go with cheese and dessert. Look no further!

Madeira ‘The Atlantic Rainwater’ NV — Barbeito, Portugal, 50cl £15With the promise of this at the end you won't even mind missing the last tube. A cracking balance of citrus, dried fruit and savoury salinity. Named ‘rainwater’ in commemoration of a Madeira once shipped to Baltimore diluted by the rain while sitting on the dockside. And so, by sheer accident, a lighter style was born. Big believers in combating climate change this bottle was brought over by sailboat all the way along the Atlantic from Madeira. Pair it with both cheese or dessert. But so good you may want to keep it for yourself…

Sauvignon Blanc ‘Sweetheart’ 2018 — Oliver Zeter, Pfalz, Germany, 50cl £16.50Sweetheart. A term of endearment highly fitting here, both for the wine itself and the person who brought it! The fermentation was stopped in the middle leaving low alcohol and natural sugars that make this lusciously sweet but with a freshness that has you reaching for a top-up. Perfect with desserts, especially a lemon or apricot tart.

All of the above wines and more are available to buy direct from the wine shop or online for delivery anywhere in mainland UK. These are also great options for an event in one of our private rooms where we can pour them for you!

No more boring parties!Easy guide to wine everyone up

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Five vintages of Rodney & the HorseWhat we've learned so far

Charlie Young and Brett Woonton (owners of Vinoteca) teamed up with renowned winemaker Darryl Catlin creating the first vintage of Rodney & the Horse back in 2014. Two wine types were launched, a dry and super-drinkable Riesling and a rich and intense Shiraz, both developed in the Clare Valley, South Australia. Below is a little look-see at these gorgeous wines, some background into the inspiration for the label, how each vintage has developed from the original concept and how the winemaking philosophy has changed over the years.

We managed to grab Charlie and ask him a few questions:

How did Rodney & the Horse come about?Brett & I are big fans of Clare Valley Riesling and we decided that we'd love to make one for Vinoteca.

We talked to our friend Darryl in South Australia and told him what we were looking for — a ‘classic’ Clare Riesling with both ageing ability but also drinkability when young — and he went out and found a great vineyard for us. He made the wine in his winery in Adelaide hills with wild yeast fermentation and 3 months on lees (unusual for Clare Riesling) which was designed to flesh the wine out a little as Clare Valley Rieslings can often be hard to appreciate when young.

We shipped our first consignment of 2014 Riesling at the end of that year and it was a great success. The next year we thought that a Shiraz would be a good idea and Darryl was able to source fruit from the same grower and the same vineyard area. He made an

equally expressive wine with bags of personality, and was able to match our brief of it being unashamedly Aussie in nature but without the jammy sweetness or oak that you find in some examples. We wanted freshness, dark fruit and again, drinkability, and we were delighted with the result. When creating our brand, Brett and I knew that it would be a wine sold exclusively in our wine bars and shops but we didn't want to label it Vinoteca. For us, wines are all about where they come from and who made them, so we came up with a cryptic name and made a strong reference to its provenance on the back label as well as naming Darryl who is, after all, the person that made the wine what it is.

Why Rodney & the Horse?Brett calls everyone Rodney. So that's easy, he became Rodney. And when we met while working for Liberty Wines, Brett noticed that I eat like a horse and so my nickname ‘The Horse’ was born.

What about the label?Our friend Julia Miranda created the labels and has subtly evolved the design over the years.

Have you learned anything from vintage to vintage?Charlie: Climatic conditions in Clare can vary significantly, and Darryl reads the fruit each year beautifully and allows the wine to shape itself in different ways. The differences in the vintages are clear, with each wine not an identical generic model.

Darryl: I have learned to be patient and to trust my gut. I now spend more time in the vineyard tasting the grapes to get the timing right, which in turn helps make the wine what it is today.

Getting it right in the vineyard, reducing yields and finding the right picking time helps to make a good wine and ultimately less intervention in the winery. All we need to do is watch it ferment and decide on when to press it to barrel.

Charlie & Darryl: But the best thing? We love drinking them.

The wines themselves and what we have to say about them:THE RIESLING:

2014: A brilliantly balanced Riesling hitting a real high point after four years in bottle. Grassy, toasty aromas mixed with ripe pear and citrus fruit, then the intense flavours rear up and grab your tongue, delivering the hits of sweetness and pockets of juicy freshness with pin-point accuracy.

2015: Packed full of white and yellow fruit, bordering on the tropical, with an underlying ripeness and toasty richness which is all brought back to earth by brilliantly fresh, citrus-like acidity. Like eating key lime pie on a fantastically sunny day, then jumping into an ice-cool river!

2016: A serious Clare Valley Riesling, settling itself in for the long haul. Spicy, intense Manuka honey-like aromas,

then a dry apple and melon hit with lime pith for texture.

2017: Super-focused with flavours and aromas of lime, melon and elderflower. There's a little sweet hit of fruit which pops in your mouth, then it's all about mega-pure citrus, a crunch of zest and properly dry and zippy finish. This vintage is the most full-bodied version so far because of the weather pushing back the picking date allowing more time for juicy maturation of the grapes.

2018: Light, almost delicate, with deep mineral character and a ripe, grapey burst at the end. Lime features heavily here, yet there's a softness that makes this feel almost Germanic. It's so fresh and so easy to drink, yet this will keep going for another 10 or even 20 years.

THE SHIRAZ:

2015: Plush and generously ripe fruit with equal bursts of red and black berries, yet a very focused and supportive tannic structure which allows it all to stand up, breathe and circulate. The spice is here, but in the background, allowing the fruit to take the podium.

2016: Everything is ramped up with this punchy red but all perfectly in balance making it high impact and highly drinkable. Fields of wild herbs, mainly thyme, with super-grippy tannins and zippy acidity.

2017: Piles of plump plums, sweetly ripe and dark but backed up by a wave of fresh acidity. There are plenty of supporting tannins here but they're soft and ripe and are happy to sit back and let the fruit do the talking.

2018: Perhaps the most focused R&H Shiraz yet, with plenty of dark & firm berry fruit depth yet somehow making it feel medium bodied and in no way heavy. This lightness of touch allows the tannins to pop and crunch and the acidity to accentuate a fabulous purity.

The 6th vintage of Riesling has just been bottled, and the 5th vintage of Shiraz is finishing its 9 month ageing period in old French oak barrels. We're excited to try them soon!

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Vinoteca had the great pleasure of recently visiting Renegade and meeting its founder Warwick Smith. An urban winery in the heart of our very own city, nestled in the railway arches of Bethnal Green.

You might ask — what about the grapes? These have been sourced from carefully selected vineyards around Europe as well as from the heart of England. When you consider it, there's actually no need to be near the vineyard these days. We're lucky to be living in an era that the grapes are close enough to be transported to the winery at temperature to keep them fresh for when the time is right to process. In fact, what a treat as a London consumer, to be near the winery for a change and to enjoy the upside of a locally-made product.

When asked about their philosophy, Warwick explained that, when they started three years ago, they were asking the grape growers themselves how they envisioned the end result. But Renegade soon realised that they wanted to develop distinct wines their way.

We've caught them at a very special time during their experimental phase… creating a fascinating portfolio of premium wines and pushing the boundaries while they do so.

Here at Vinoteca we have two of Renegade's fine drinks: Bethnal Bubbles and the new ‘Rahul’ Unfiltered Bacchus. Both incorporating English grapes sourced from Herefordshire.

Bethnal Bubbles 2017, Renegade, England £5 (200ml can)This little rebellious beauty proved to be a triumph at the Wine Car Boot in King's Cross in July. 100% Seyval Blanc from Herefordshire. It isn't strictly a wine but instead an ‘aromatised wine-based drink’. Bethnal Bubbles is an English Sparkling that had a ‘tea bag’ full of the finest premium hops (often used for American Pale Ale) lowered into it and left to soak and ‘aromatise’ for a week. Followed by the second fermentation in the bottle. The result is a cloudy, unfiltered sparkling that smells like a good beer and tastes like cloudy lemonade (and beer)! And if all of this wasn't ‘renegade’ enough...they have now made the Bethnal Bubbles in an accessible 200ml can which still allows the fermentation process to continue. No need for the big commitment to a bottle. This wine is made to drink now. Just grab a cold can, crack it open and let the revolutionary in you savour the taste.

Rahul 2018, Renegade, England £22 (750ml bottle)New on the Vinoteca list this season is the 2018 ‘Rahul’. An unfiltered white wine made from 100% Bacchus, a white variety suited very well to Herefordshire's soil and climate. We're fortunate to be able to stock this wine that has a tiny annual production of 1,200 bottles. The whole bunches are rubbed over chicken wire which gently de-stems the grapes. Once pressed, the juice is wild-yeast fermented on the skins and left for 120 days in a concrete and fibreglass Qvevri, a lemon-shaped Georgian pot used for the entire winemaking process. When you open a bottle you will taste elderflower, white peach and orange zest, while being dry with a soft tannic texture from prolonged skin contact. The wine is slightly cloudy, extremely complex and very aromatic. Make sure to try this on your next visit to Vinoteca.

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When not at their own fine establishment of Vinoteca, Brett and Charlie have been known to enjoy a tipple elsewhere. Big fans of great wine and tasty grub, they have put together a very special list of their favourite wine bars both in London and abroad that they highly recommend to visit:

Vindinista Wine Shop and Bar, 74 Churchfield Road, Acton, London W3 6DH This is a tiny wine bar and shop with a big attitude near where I live, run by Paula and Mike who have crafted a well thought out wine list which you can take out or drink in at their bar. There's always something entertaining on by the glass as well as cheeses and charcuterie to soak up the booze. The service here is knowledgeable and friendly with a great neighbourhood vibe. This wine shop is ideally located for me to pick up a bottle if I'm caught short.

Quality Wines, 94 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3EAGus Gluck runs this excellent wine bar, who incidentally was one of Vinoteca's managers a few years ago. You're never bored with Gus's well curated 200+ wine list, which are all available to drink in. The list is very weighted toward the natural style, but always on the right side of funk. Plenty of wine by the glass available and some well-chosen beers. There is also a short menu of QCH classics and dishes based around produce from their shop. QCHWB is located 49 metres from the Vinoteca head office — dangerous!

All Wine Bars lead to VinotecaBest wine bars by Brett & Charlie

Willi's Wine Bar, 13 Rue des Petits Champs, 75001 Paris, FranceMark Williamson opened this wine bar in 1980 and it's still going strong. Most people believe the name ‘Willi's’ comes from Mark's surname, when in fact it is named after a dog called William Foster Simpson Browing III. Odd but true. Willi's has always championed reds & whites from the Northern Rhone Valley in France — Cote Rotie, Cornas, Hermitage, St Joseph, Condrieu, St Peray — way before they became superstar and super-expensive. Willi's is an informal, friendly space with a long bar and a dining area in the rear, situated in between the Palais Royal and what was the old National Library. If you're not drinking a Syrah from the Rhone, you could just as easily be sampling a Mosel Riesling, a Loire Chenin Blanc or a Washington State Pinot. And the food is superb. Francois has been the head chef for 30 years! I'd kill for his guinea fowl with wild mushrooms.

Juveniles, 47 Rue de Richelieu, 75001 Paris, FranceOne of the best, if not the best, Wine Bar/Restaurant/Wine Shop in the universe. Small, cosy, stripped down, always packed, the experience is invariably immersive — customers balance glasses and plates on stacks of boxes when there are no tables, and plates of food or cheese are passed along the room from guest to guest until they reach the intended recipient. The little open kitchen at the back, now run by founder Tim Johnston's son-in-law Romain, bangs out food at an impressive rate. Andouillette and Haggis with neeps & tatties (and a shot of single malt Whisky deposited in the middle) have now been replaced with Romain's superb, seasonal, unfussy cooking, with produce sourced directly from local farms and top suppliers. Tims daughter Margaux runs Juveniles in an irresistibly elegant, friendly and effective way. But if you like some good old-fashioned British piss-taking, then Tim will oblige. Oh, almost forgot, the wines here are brilliant, accessible, affordable and exciting.

Le Verre Volé, 67 rue de Lancry, 75010 Paris, FrancePerched near the Canal Saint-Martin in the 10th district, this is, quite simply, a brilliant Natural Wine Bar. Conspicuously informal, the staff will serve you in ripped jeans and t-shirts, inked-up to the nines. Yet there's no question of slackness here — service is attentive, friendly and helpful. All of the wines are produced without the use of any chemical products, with intervention during winemaking and sulphur additions kept to the absolute minimum. The wines are chosen carefully, nothing stinky or mud-like here, only focused and massively expressive, hugely drinkable lovely things. And an enormous plate of black pudding with baked apple here is one of the best things I've ever eaten.

Graceburn Wineroom, 11a Green St, Healesville, Victoria 3777, AustraliaMac Forbes is a winemaker and proper all-round lovely bloke, based in Healesville in Victoria's Yarra Valley. He's obsessed with ‘patches of dirt’, and uses what he calls old-fashioned wine making to produce a range of wines which are all about the vineyard that they are produced from. You'll see a massive difference between his Coldstream Pinot and his Wesburn Pinot. Both are light and fragrant yet deep and intensely complex. In Mac's awesome wine bar and bistro Graceburn, you can choose any one of around 150 of his wines of all vintages, including the unique RS Rieslings, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet. There's a bunch of delicious funksters too such as Pinot Meunier, Nebbiolo and a few ‘Pet Nats’. You'll eat really well here too. Snack on local cured meats and cheeses, or seasonal dishes from the kitchen. Oh yes, just remembered that he has a huge list of wines from other producers too including France, Austria, Germany, Italy, Portugal…

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Go soft!Low & alcohol-free alternatives to wine

The fact that you are currently looking at our WINE list may lead you to believe that we're pretty fond of the stuff — and you would be absolutely right! Our devotion runs deep… HOWEVER we're just as thrilled about all the exciting alternatives. The ‘low or no’ alcoholic drinks are shaking up the drinks industry with more and more of us abstaining. Whether you're saying no to alcohol all year or just for Sober October, we want to know that there's something exciting to turn to. Soft drinks in the past have always been, let's face it, rather uninteresting, overly sugary, mass-produced and reminding you of what you drank as a child. But no more! We can now confidently sit at the grown up's table and shout about these ‘adult’ soft drinks!

Not only is it a healthy option but no one really needs that groggy feeling in the morning after one too many. With these drinks you're joining the party (and feeling pretty smug the day after). Similar to wines, we finally have some drinks free of alcohol to pair with food. Small, artisanal producers are creating magic and these below are some that we want to rave about.

Unfiltered Lager — Lucky Saint, Bavaria (0.5% ABV) 330mlA lot of love has gone into the making of this beer. Unlike most low alcohol beers that try to brew at minimum ABV, this is fully brewed and the alcohol then removed. Which means all of the personality of a great beer but not the alcohol, what a win! No filtering equals no compromise on character. It gives us a larger mouthfeel and a texture that is creamy and unctuous. When poured it's got that great head we're looking for and to taste it is zippy and packed with citrus fruit. Everything to restore you after a hard day's work.

Real Kombucha ‘Dry Dragon’ (0.4-0.5% ABV) 330ml‘Dry Dragon’— a dangerous name for a dangerously drinkable drink. So called for the green tea found in China's Zhejiang. Adding yeast (or ‘Scoby’ as the Kombuchian converts like to call it) to the tea, they allow it to ferment. Bringing us a light, slightly tart, thirst-quencher with an extremely low alcohol content, a quantity that our bodies naturally metabolise… it is therefore classified as a non-alcoholic drink. Flavours of grapefruit and sweet lemons combined with a straw-like character for comforting complexity make it perfect for all-day drinking or paired with a tasty meal.

Riesling Grape Juice ‘Freeling’ 2018, Schloss Vollrads, Germany (0% ABV) 750mlSchloss Vollrads winery, masters of the Riesling grape and all its wonders, bring us ‘Freeling’. A sparkling juice that will have you celebrating with the rest of the table. Unfermented, so zero alcohol, and loaded with a grapey character balanced out with the all-important acidity that has made Riesling one of the most noble varieties of the world and that has us gagging for a top-up!

Æcorn AperitifsWe are excited to be welcoming the new Æcorn Aperitifs! This is the sister branch of the celebrated Seedlip. We have been enjoying pouring Seedlip's non-alcoholic gin for some time and are now keen to make more cocktails that are totally alcohol-free. The trend of aperitifs has exploded in the world of cocktails and we don't want anybody missing out. With these new vermouths we'll be able to pour all sorts including a non-alcoholic Aperol Spritz and what is now being called the NOgroni! As the name of the range suggests, the vermouths are made from British acorns, which act as the bittering agent, combined with the unfermented juice of English wine grapes and a variety of botanicals from all over the world. Chemistry, artistry and terrific taste buds have fused here to create something really special, and darn tasty!

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Prosecco Superiore Asolo Extra Dry NV — Vinvita, Veneto [V] 14.50Col Fondo ‘Sottoriva’ NV — Malibran, Veneto [V] 18.50‘Cornwall Brut’ 2015 — Camel Valley, Cornwall, England [V] 32.00Pinot Noir Rose Brut 2016/17 — Camel Valley, Cornwall, England [V] 34.00Bethnal Bubbles 2017 — Renegade, England (Can 200ml) [V] 5.00Brut Zero Sparkling Red 2017 — Dunleavy, Somerset, England [V] 28.50Brut NV — Wiston Estate, West Sussex, England 32.00Riesling Grape Juice ‘Freeling’ 2018 — Schloss Vollrads, Rheingau, Germany (0% ABV) [V] 12.50Cremant de Bourgogne Extra Brut NV — Stephane Aladame, Cote Chalonnaise [ORG] [V] 22.50Champagne Blanc De Noirs ‘Cuvee Speciale’ NV — Renard Barnier, Villevenard, France 27.50Champagne Brut ‘Cuvee D’ NV — Devaux, Bar-Sur-Seine, France [V] 48.00Champagne Brut ‘Cuvee D’ NV — Devaux, Bar-Sur-Seine, France (Magnum 150cl) [V] 96.00Blanc des Millénaires 2004 — Charles Heidsieck, Champagne, France 170.00

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ARGENTINA Recoleta Pedro Blanco 2018 — Mauricio Lorca, Mendoza 11.50Barrel Fermented Torrontes 2018 — Susana Balbo, Mendoza [V] 17.50

SOUTH AUSTRALIAChardonnay ‘Free Run Juice’ 2018 — Samurai, South Australia [V] 10.50Clare Valley Riesling 2018 — Rodney & The Horse, Clare Valley [V] 16.75Arneis ‘Eternal Return’ 2017 — Adelina, Adelaide Hills 21.00Ancient Vine Semillon ‘Long Gully Road’ 2017 — David Franz, Barossa, South Australia [V] 25.00Clare Valley Chenin Blanc 2018 — Sigurd, Clare Valley, South Australia [V] 29.00

VICTORIARiesling ‘RS17’ 2018 — Mac Forbes, Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria [V] 26.00Peninsula Chardonnay 2016 — Crittenden Estate, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria [V] 19.50Verdelho ‘Maranoa’ 2013 — David Traeger, Nagambie Lakes, Victoria 17.50

AUSTRIARotgipfler 2018 — Johanneshof Reinisch, Thermenregion [ORG] [V] 18.50Gruner Veltliner ‘Rieden Selektion’ 2018 — Stadt Krems, Niederosterreich [V] 11.75

ENGLANDSurrey Gold NV — Denbies, Surrey 11.50Silex Blanc 2018 — Flint Vineyard, Norfolk 21.00Pinot Blanc 2015 — Stopham Vineyard, West Sussex 16.50Bacchus 2018 — Camel Valley, Cornwall [V] 16.50

FRANCE‘Chard’ MMXVII Secret de Notre Terroir’ — Charles Baur [ORG] [V] 19.50Beaujolais Blanc ‘Terres Dorees’ 2017 — J P Brun, Beaujolais [ORG] [V] 19.50

Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Les Chaumees’ 2017 — Philippe Colin, Burgundy, Cote de Beaune 68.00Chablis 1er Cru ‘Cote de Lechet’ 2005 — Daniel-Etienne Defaix, Burgundy [V] 40.00Saint-Aubin 2016 — Sylvain Langoureau, Burgundy, Cote de Beaune 32.00Bourgogne Chardonnay ‘Les Truffieres’ 2018 — Domaine de Mauperthuis, Burgundy [V] 16.50Chablis 2018 — Domaine de Mauperthuis, Burgundy [V] 19.95Graves Blanc 2016 — Chateau Langlet, Graves 19.50IGP Cotes de Gascogne ‘Lesc’ 2018 — Plaimont, South West [V] 8.50La Valse des Mansengs 2017 — Horgelus, South West [V] 13.50Minervois Blanc ‘Les Capitelles’ 2016 — Chateau Cabezac, Languedoc 18.50Picpoul de Pinet ‘Brechallune’ 2018 — Domaine La Croix Gratiot, Languedoc [ORG] [V] 19.00IGP Cotes Catalan Blanc ‘Macabeu’ 2018 — Tramontane, Roussillon [V] 13.00Collioure Blanc ‘Folio’ 2018 — Coume del Mas, Roussillon [V] 26.00Trigone Blanc N18 — Le Soula, Roussillon [BIO] 19.75Muscadet de Sevre et Maine ‘Verger’ 2018 — Pierre Luneau Papin, Loire [ORG] [V] 13.50IGP Val de Loire Sauvignon Blanc 2018 — Vignerons de Valencay, Loire [V] 10.75Sancerre 2018 — Domaine Sautereau, Loire [V] 21.00Chinon Blanc 2017 — Chateau de la Bonneliere, Loire [ORG] [V] 19.00Pouilly Fume ‘Vitae’ 2018 — Domaine du Bouchot [ORG] [BIO] [V] 22.50St Peray 2017 — Mark Haisma, Rhone, North [V] 32.00Cotes du Rhone ‘Grandes Vignes’ 2018 — Vignerons d'Estezargues, Rhone, South [V] 11.95

GEORGIACuvee White 2018 — Orgo, Kakheti 16.00

GERMANYWehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2008 — S A Prum, Mosel 28.00‘Trinkfluss’ 2018 — Axel Pauly, Mosel [V] 13.00Gutedel ‘Weiler Schlipf’ 2017 — Claus Schneider, Baden 15.00Mosel Riesling ‘Fabelhaft’ 2017 — Fio Weine, Mosel [V] 14.50Sauvignon Blanc Fume 2017 — Oliver Zeter, Pfalz [V] 24.00Chenin Blanc 2017 — Oliver Zeter, Pfalz [V] 26.00Rheingau Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2017 — Schloss Vollrads, Rheingau [V] 21.00

GREECEAtma White 2017/18 — Thymiopoulos, NW Greece [BIO] [V] 12.50Assyrtiko ‘Nomas’ 2018 — Karavitakis, Crete [V] 14.75Roditis ‘Natur’ 2018 — Tetramythos, Peloponnesus [ORG] [V] 15.50

ITALYColline Pescaresi Pecorino 2018 — Marchesi Migliorati [ORG] 15.00Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2018 — Consono, Marche [ORG] 13.00Pinot Grigio 2018 — Cantina Andriano, Alto Adige [V] 17.00Kerner 2018 — Abbazia di Novacella, Alto Adige [V] 21.00Oltrepo Pavese Barbera Bianca 2017 — Castello di Cigognola, Lombardy 15.00Gavi di Gavi ‘Rovereto’ 2018 — Ernesto Picollo, Piedmont [ORG] 17.50Bianco IGT Puglia 2018 — Antica Enotria, Puglia [ORG] [V] 12.00Lugana 2018 — Ca Lojero, Veneto [ORG] 19.00

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eNEW ZEALANDHawkes Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2018 — Kumeu River, Hawkes Bay 14.50Pinot Gris 2017 — Kumeu River, Kumeu 15.00Estate Chardonnay 2017 — Kumeu River, Kumeu 22.00Marlborough Gruner Veltliner 2013 — Blank Canvas, Marlborough 16.50Limited Edition Dry Riesling 2017 — Little Beauty, Marlborough 21.00Pinot Gris ‘Black Edition’ 2012 — Little Beauty, Marlbrough 34.00

PORTUGALAlentejano Branco ‘Flor de Maio’ 2017 — Quinta do Ribeiro Santo, Alentejo [V] 10.50Pico 2018 — Frei Gigante, Azores 25.00Maria Gomes 2018 — Luis Pato, Bairrada [V] 12.00‘Loureiro Classico’ 2017 — Quinta do Ameal, Vinho Verde [ORG] [V] 17.50

ROMANIA‘Clar’ White 2016 — Dagon Clan, Dealu Mare [V] 17.00

SOUTH AFRICAChenin Blanc ‘Smiley NV’ — Silwervis, Swartland 19.00Papegaai White Blend 2018 — A A Badenhorst, Swartland 13.50Orbitofrontal Cortex 2018 — BLANKbottle, Swartland/Elgin 25.00

SPAINGetariako Txakolina ‘Pilota’ 2018 — Bodega K5, Basque Country [V] 16.50Montsant Blanco ‘Pinyeres’ 2018 — Celler Masroig, Catalonia [V] 14.50Terra Alta ‘PX’ 2017 — Estones, Catalonia 23.00Ribeiro 2017 — Mauro Estevez, Galicia 24.00Rias Baixas ‘O Rosal’ 2018 — Santiago Ruiz, Galicia 16.00Rioja Blanco Tempranillo ‘Ad Libitum’ 2018 — Juan Carlos Sancha, Rioja [ORG] [V] 17.50Rioja Riserva Blanco ‘Vina Tondonia’ 2006 — Lopez de Heredia, Rioja [ORG] [V] 35.00Mestizaje Blanco 2017 — Bodega Mustiguillo, Valencia [ORG] [V] 15.50

USAWild Boy Chardonnay 2017 — Au Bon Climat, California, USA [V] 28.00Malvasia Bianca 2018 — Birichino, Monterey, California 19.50

ORANGE: Texture, spice, citrus peel, nuts

Rahul 2018 — Renegade Urban Winery, London, UK [V] 22.00Kisi ‘Vita Vinea’ 2017 — Dakishvili Family Vineyard, Akhmeta [V] 23.50Catarratto ‘Baglio Bianco’ 2018 — Ciello, Sicily [ORG] [V] 14.75Alentejo Branco ‘Art. Terra Amphora’ 2018 — Casa Relvas, Alentejo, Portugal 20.00

ROSE: Fresh, vibrant, moreish

ENGLANDPinot Noir Rose 2018 — Dunleavy, Somerset [V] 16.75

FRANCECotes de Provence ‘No. 2’ 2018 — Ch de Saint-Martin, Provence (bag-in-box) 13.00Cotes de Provence Cru Classe Grande Reserve 2018 — Ch de Saint-Martin, Provence [V] 19.95

ROMANIA‘Har’ Rose 2018 — Dagon Clan, Dealu Mare [V] 13.50

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ARGENTINATupungato ‘Malbec de Barrio’ 2017 — Superlogico, Uco Valley Mendoza [V] 15.00Old Vine Malbec ‘Catalpa’ 2017 — Bodega Atamisque, Uco Valley Mendoza 19.50Barbera ‘Extremo’ 2018 — Vallisto, Cafayate Valley, Salta 19.00Moscatel Tinto 2018 — Cara Sur, Calingasta Valley, San Juan [V] 23.50Mendoza Malbec ‘Lorca Lorca’ 2018 — Mauricio Lorca, Uco Valley, Mendoza [V] 12.00Mendoza Malbec ‘Recoleta’ 2018 — Mauricio Lorca, Uco Valley, Mendoza (MAGNUM 150cl) [V] 24.00

AUSTRALIAShiraz Mataro 2017 — Adelina, Clare Valley 23.50Clare Valley Shiraz 2018 — Rodney & The Horse, Clare Valley, South Australia [V] 16.50Adelaide Hills Montepulciano 2016 — Catlin Wines, Adelaide Hills, South Australia [V] 21.00La Corse Red 2018 — Koerner, Clare Valley, South Australia [V] 25.00Grenache, Shiraz, Touriga 2016 — S C Pannell, McLaren Vale, South Australia [V] 19.00Pinot Noir ‘Sac a Main Balinais’ 2018 — Continental Platter , Yarra Valley, Victoria [V] 13.00Pinot Meunier ‘EB42’ 2018 — Mac Forbes, Yarra Valley, Victoria [V] 26.50Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2017 — Mac Forbes, Yarra Valley, Victoria [V] 28.00Peninsula Pinot Noir 2018 — Crittenden Estate, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria [V] 19.50‘Pot a Cab Sav’ 2018 — Continental Platter, Margaret River, Western Australia [BIO] [V] 12.00

AUSTRIAZweigelt 2017 — Anton Bauer, Wagram 17.50

BULGARIAPinot Noir ‘Soli’ 2016 — Edoardo Miroglio, Thracian Valley [V] 13.50

CHILEEstate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 — De Martino, Maipo Valley 10.00Singular Carmenere 2016 — Las Mercedes, Maule Valley [V] 17.50

ENGLANDRedlands NV — Denbies, Surrey [V] 15.50

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eFRANCEIGP Ardeche Syrah 2016 — Domaine Curtat, Ardeche [ORG] [V] 22.00‘Bogan goes Walkabout’ 2017 — Mark Haisma, Rhone North/Ardeche [V] 17.50Cotes du Rhone ‘Cuvee Galets’ 2018 — Vignerons d'Estezargues, Rhone, South [V] 11.50Cotes du Rhone ‘Petit Ours’ 2018 — Matthieu Barret, Rhone [ORG] [BIO] [V] 19.50Cornas ‘Brise Cailloux’ 2017, Domaine du Coulet, Rhone [ORG] [BIO] [V] 47.00Crozes Hermitage ‘Les Pierelles’ 2016 — Domaine Belle, Rhone, North [V] 24.00Lussac Saint Emilion ‘L'Egerie’ 2010 — Chateau Chereau, Right Bank [V] 28.00Bordeaux Rouge 2018 — Chateau Haut Philippon, Entre-Deux-Mers [V] 12.50Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classe 2011 — Chateau Langoa Barton, Left Bank 63.00Margaux Grand Cru Classe 2010 — Chateau Giscours, Left Bank 96.00Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2011 — Chateau Grand Corbin, Bordeaux 35.00Margaux ‘Margaux de Brane’ 2014 — Chateau Brane-Cantenac, Bordeaux 34.00Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux 2016 — Chateau Les Bertrands, Right Bank (MAGNUM 150cl) 27.00Madiran 2011 — Chateau d'Aydie, South West [V] 26.00Bourgogne Rouge 2017 — Mark Haisma, Burgundy, Cote De Nuits [V] 27.00Marsannay 2013 — Joseph Roty, Burgundy, Cote De Nuits 33.00Gevrey Chambertin 2016 — Alain Jeanniard, Burgundy, Cote De Nuits 55.00Irancy 2017 — Maison de la Chapelle, Burgundy 26.50Pernand Vergelesses 2015 — Dubreuil-Fontaine, Burgundy 33.00Bourgogne Pinot Noir ‘Grande Reserve’ 2016 — Mauperthuis, Burgundy, Auxerre [V] 19.75Cote Roannaise ‘Eclat de Granite’ 2017 — Robert Serol, Cote Roannaise [V] 17.50IGP Pays d'Oc Pinot Noir 2018 — Moulin de Gassac, Languedoc [ORG] [V] 11.50Minervois Rouge 2018 — Chateau Cabezac, Languedoc 14.00Corbieres Vieilles Vignes 2016 — Chateau Fontareche, Languedoc (MAGNUM 150cl) 22.00VDP de l'Herault ‘L'Angely’ 2015 — Boulevard Napoleon, Languedoc 21.00Coteaux du Libron ‘Garrigues’ 2018 — Preignes le Neuf, Languedoc 12.00Cotes Du Roussillon ‘Le Grill’ 2018 — Mas Cristine, Roussillon 14.50Collioure ‘Schistes’ 2018 — Coume del Mas, Roussillon [V] 26.00Chinon ‘Les Graves’ 2017 — Fabrice Gasnier, Touraine, Loire [ORG] [BIO] 16.00St Nicolas de Bourgueil ‘Les Rouilleres’ 2017 — Frederic Mabileau, Loire [ORG] [BIO] [V] 18.50

GEORGIASaperavi 2018 — Orgo, Kakheti [V] 19.50

GERMANYPinot Noir Reserve 2017 — Oliver Zeter, Pfalz [V] 26.50

GREECENaoussa ‘Young Vine’ 2018 — Thymiopoulos, Macedonia [BIO] [V] 14.50Rapsani 2016/17 — Thymiopoulos, Rapsani [BIO] [V] 25.00Naoussa ‘Young Vine’ 2018 — Thymiopoulos, Macedonia (MAGNUM 150cl) [BIO] [V] 31.00

HUNGARYEgri Bikaver ‘Bull's Blood’ 2016 — Bolyki, Eger 17.50

ITALYSangiovese Rubicone 2018 — Vinvita, Emilia Romagna 8.50Rosso Piceno ‘Cervidone’ 2017 — Tenuta di Tavignano, Marche [ORG] [V] 14.50Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato ‘Montalbera’ 2018 — Tradizione, Piedmont [V] 18.00Canavese Rosso ‘La Torrazza’ 2016 — Ferrando Vini, ‘Alto’ Piedmont 18.50Barolo Riserva 2003 — Borgogno, Piedmont 62.00Barolo Serralunga d'Alba 2015 — Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont 42.00Dolcetto d'Alba 2018 — G.D. Vajra, Piedmont [ORG] 19.00Friuli Grave Refosco 2017 — Stocco, Friuli 15.00Colli Piacentini Barbera 2018 — Bonelli, Lombardy 13.50IGT Primitivo 2018 — Caiaffa, Puglia [ORG] [V] 14.00Nero d'Avola Terre Siciliane 2018 — Mezzogiorno, Sicily [V] 9.50Chianti ‘Biskero’ 2018 — Salcheto, Tuscany [ORG] [V] 14.00Chianti ‘Biskero’ 2018 — Salcheto, Tuscany (MAGNUM 150cl) [ORG] [V] 28.00Vino Rosso ‘Fiasco!’ — Monte Bernardi, Tuscany (ONE LITRE) [V] 18.50Chianti Classico Riserva ‘Sa'etta’ 2015 — Monte Bernardi, Tuscany [ORG] [BIO] [V] 37.00Bolgheri Rosso ‘Il Seggio’ 2016 — Poggio Al Tesoro, Tuscany [ORG] 26.50Brunello di Montalcino 2013 — Campaperi, Tuscany [ORG] 36.00Sagrantino di Montefalco ‘Il Domenico’ 2007 — Cantine Adanti, Umbria 39.00Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2015 — Le Salette, Veneto 58.00Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2016 — Antolini, Veneto 24.00

NEW ZEALANDPinot Noir ‘Tom's Block’ 2015 — Neudorf, Nelson [ORG] [V] 26.00Central Otago Pinot Noir 2016 — Burn Cottage, Central Otago [BIO] [V] 49.00Pinot Noir ‘Village’ 2018 — Kumeu River, Hawkes Bay [V] 14.00Syrah 2016 — Trinity Hill, Hawkes Bay 16.00

PORTUGALAlentejo Tinto ‘Estate’ 2018 — Terra d'Alter, Alentejo [V] 11.50Alentejo Touriga Nacional 2018 — Casa Relvas, Alentejo (from keg) [V] 11.50Alentejo Tinto ‘A Touriga Vai Nua’ 2018 — Fitapreta, Alentejo [V] 18.50Alentejo Tinto ‘A Touriga Vai Nua’ 2018 — Fitapreta, Alentejo (MAGNUM 150cl) [V] 37.00Dao Tinto ‘Maias’ 2016 — Quinta das Maias, Dao [ORG] [V] 12.00Douro Tinto ‘Drink Me’ 2018 — Niepoort, Douro 14.95Douro Tinto ‘Drink Me’ 2017 — Niepoort, Douro (MAGNUM 150cl) 30.00Palmela ‘Serra Mae’ 2015 — SIVIPA, Peninsula De Setubal [V] 15.00

ROMANIA‘Jar’ Red 2016 — Dagon Clan, Dealu Mare [V] 17.00

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SOUTH AFRICARoseline Shiraz 2015 — Ormond, Darling 11.00Pinot Noir ‘Peter Max’ 2018 — Crystallum, Cape South Coast [V] 25.50Vin Ordinaire 2017 — Alphabetical, Western Cape 14.00Family Red 2016 — A A Badenhorst, Swartland 29.00Little William 2018 — BLANKBottle, Western Cape [V] 29.50

SPAINVino de la Tierra de Cadiz ‘Vara y Pulgar’ 2015 — CVA, Cadiz [ORG] 23.00Bierzo Mencia ‘Tinto’ 2018 — Armas de Guerra, Castilla y Leon [V] 13.00Ribera del Duero ‘Velvety’ 2018 — Bodega Los Matucos, Castilla y Leon 18.50Montsant Criança ‘Vi Negre’ 2017 — Cellar El Masroig, Catalonia(bag-in-box) [V] 10.50Penedes ‘Mas Petit’ 2016 — Pares Balta, Catalonia [ORG] [BIO] [V] 15.00Garnacha Tinto ‘Carbonela’ 2018 — Vinicola Corellana, Navarra [ORG] [V] 11.50Rioja Riserva Tinto ‘Vina Tondonia’ 2006 — Lopez de Heredia, Rioja [ORG] [V] 33.00Rioja Vendimia 2018 — Bodegas Aldonia, Rioja [V] 13.50Monastrell ‘Hécula’ 2016 — Bodegas Castano, Yecla (MAGNUM 150cl) 22.00

USAThe Whole Shebang Cuvee XII — Bedrock, California 16.50Grenache Old Vines ‘Besson’ 2017 — Birichino Vineyard, California [ORG] [V] 28.00Napa Valley Zinfandel 2017 — Frog's Leap, California [ORG] [V] 29.50

Sweet: clean, sweet, fresh

Pink Moscato 2018 — Innocent Bystander, 25cl, Victoria, Australia (250ml CANS) 5.75Cadillac 2012 — Chateau Fayau, Bordeaux, France 19.00Sauvignon Blanc ‘Sweetheart’ 2018 — Oliver Zeter, 50cl, Pfalz, Germany [V] 16.50Vin Doux 2018 — Samos, 37.5cl, Samos, Greece 8.00

Sweet: dark, nutty, dried fruits

Banyuls ‘Galateo’ 2018 — Coume del Mas, 50cl, Roussillon, France [V] 22.00Carcavelos — Villa Oeiras, Lisboa, Portugal 24.00Vintage Port 2015 — Quinta do Infantado, Douro, Portugal [V] 55.00Tawny Port ‘Senior Tawny’ — Niepoort, Douro, Portugal [V] 22.00Moscatel de Setubal 2016 — SIVIPA, Setubal, Portugal [V] 16.00Ice Cider 2011 — Leduc-Piedimonte, 37.5cl, Quebec, Canada 28.00

Sherry & friends

‘Atlantic Rainwater’ Madeira — Barbeito, 50cl, Madeira, Portugal 18.50Manzanilla — La Sanluquena (Dry), Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain 13.50Amontillado ‘Tio Diego’ — Valdespino (Dry), Jerez, Spain [V] 21.00