White Wine

BIN      (175ml) (250ml) (Bottle)

1             £6.50   £8.50   £24          Kleindal Chenin Blanc  South Africa

Award winning with subtle notes of fruit salad and white stone fruit with a textured, well-rounded palate, balancing acidity and papaya and mango on the finish.

2             £6.75   £8.75   £25          Les Vigneron Colombard Sauvignon  France

Tropical fruit and lemon linger on the nose, lovely acid backbone leading to a great length, full of tropical fruit flavours and white fruits. Rolle and Colombard grapes. 

3             £7.50   £9.50   £27           San Giorgio Pinot Grigio  Italy

Award winning Pinot Grigio which actually delivers and is crafted by the now famous Pasqua family. Clean, crisp with loads of flavour all the way from Venezie.

4*           £7.50   £9.50   £27.50      Lacrimus Tempranillo Blanco  Spain

This wine shows beautifully pale straw with intense aromas of tropical fruits and citric nuances.

5             £7.50   £9.50   £27.50       7even Sauvignon Blanc  South Africa

Crisp and fresh the wine is bursting with green tropical fruit aromas, grapefruit and fig on the nose. The palate is juicy and packed with flavour.

6             £8       £10      £29              Levre Piquante Picpoul de Pinet  France     

Unashamedly fresh and citrussy. The palate is lively, zesty and impossible to dislike. Great with fish, as the locals enjoy it.

7             £8       £10      £29               The Tin Mine White  South Africa

Complex aromatics of apricot, white pear and citrus with floral undertones and hints of oak spice.  A blend from Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Roussanne, Semillon and Viognier grapes.

8*           £9.50   £11.50  £33            Turnbull & Thomas Sauvignon Blanc  NZ

Marlborough Sauvignon as we love it, crisp and fresh with beautiful balance and fruit characters to linger on the palate. Well worth the upgrade!                           

9          £10      £12      £34                 Gavi di Gavi La Giustiniana  Italy        

With an attractive lemon yellow colour, it is scented and delicate, with hints of lime zest on the nose and fruit with a lovely zip and verve on the palate, alongside a        mineral finish. A Cortese classic.                                                                                                     

10        £11          £13      £36              Joel Gott Pinot Gris  USA

White peach aromas with floral notes. On the palate, the wine is balanced, opening with bright acidity and refreshing Meyer lemon citrus flavours, followed by a juicy mid-palate, and a long finish. 

11*       £12        £16      £45             Salz ‘Figaro’ Grüner Veltliner  Austria

Rich, bright green-yellow with juicy fruit aromas of ripe apple, stone fruit, and herbal notes. Crisp and dense on the palate with white pepper, minerality, and a long-lasting finish of grapefruit and apple.

12          £13 £17.50   £50              Chablis L’Onciale  France

The benchmark of classic Chablis, firm and steely lemon hints with intense minerality and a juicy long finish from Chardonnay grapes.

13*       £15        £19      £55          Sancerre Blanc, Raffaitin-Planchon  France

In a small Loire Valley hamlet named Amigny, Jean-Claude and his son Antoine farm 25 acres, delivering floral wines with structure and fuller body with a zesty mineral component.

14                                 £60            Clos de Chevigne Boise Les Morats France      

Aroma reveals a subtle interplay of ripe fruits and yellow- fleshed fruits, contributing to a nuanced and refined aromatic profile offering a substantial mouthfeel that suggests richness and depth. A discernible hint of oak adds complexity, providing additional layers of flavour.

15                                 £75              Louis Latour Pouilly-Fuisse  France  

Hand-picked Chardonnay grapes from 30-year old vines, resting on its lees for 8 to 10 months. Round balanced revealing beautiful exotic fruit aromas, expressive and fresh…                                        

Red Wine

BIN      (175ml) (250ml) (Bottle)

16           £6.50   £8.50     £24            Mountbridge Reserve Shiraz  Australia

A gorgeous Shiraz, medium in body, juicy and soft with red berry fruit, baked plums and a touch of spice. 

17           £6.75   £8.75     £25             Les Vigneron Grenache Pinot Noir France

The nose is intense with notes of red fruit and spices, and elegant wine with notes of ripe fruit.

18           £7       £9         £26               Denis Marchais Merlot Pays D’Oc  France

The nose on this wine is bursting with ripe fruit and liquorice, a beautiful rich palate with dissolved tannins, with hints of black cherries and chocolate.

19*          £7.50   £9.50     £27            Old Station Malbec Mendoza  Argentina

A well balanced, rich wine with lush fruit flavours of  boysenberry and blackberry, along with vibrant acidity. Stays pure and focused, with suave toast, mineral and spice notes on the fruit-filled finish.

20           £8       £10        £29                7even Pinotage Stellenbosch  South Africa

The wine is fruit forward, showing ripe plum and dark cherry, with dark chocolate and coffee aromas. Medium-bodied with plush fruit and smooth finish.

21            £8       £10      £29                 Lacrimus Rex, Rioja Tinto  Spain

Aged in American oak for 9 months, and a blend of Garnacha 75% and Graciano 25%. A delicious semi- Crianza Rioja that delivers and offers amazing value.

22           £8       £10      £29                Paolo Leo Passitivo Primitivo  Italy

Organic. A gorgeous complex bouquet, cherries, raspberries and redcurrants and a beautiful oak aging, delivering a roasted and spicy aroma. A full- bodied, supple and well-balanced red…delicious!

23           £10      £12      £34               Napa Cellar Pinot Noir  California, USA

Beautiful fruitful aromas of dark cherries, cranberries and strawberry preserves with subtle tobacco notes. Excellent mouthfeel with soft and supple tannins and firm acid structure, complete with a balanced finish.

24        £10.50    £13      £36            Château Lestage Simon  France

The nose of this red wine from Bordeaux charms with nuances of mulberry, blackberry, blueberry and blackcurrant. Starts out wonderfully dry, grippy and aromatic, this punchy red wine features an immensely fleshy texture that captivates.

25         £11       £14      £38             Gouguenheim Reserve Malbec  Argentina

Deep purple in colour with aromas of red fruits, chocolate and coffee beans. Red and black cherry flavours with scents of violets. Smooth with some complexity.

26*       £14      £18      £52              Neirano Barolo DOCG Italy

Unquestionably, one of the finest and most prestigious wines of  the world! The Nebbiolo grape gives the wine great body, character and rich majestic style. Deep in colour, delicate aroma, a vanilla note and full flavour.

27*                               £62                Santenay Rouge Louis Latour France

A beautiful Pinot Noir from the most southerly village in Cote  de Beaune, Burgundy. Reveals aromas of blackcurrant and  morello cherry notes on the palate, it is beautifully aromatic and  delicate with silky tannins and a beautiful persistence.

28                                £82      Château Laroque, Grand Cru Classé  France

Enchanting deep and dark colour, almost black. Rich and intense nose with delicious black fruits aromas. On the palate the attack is powerful, generous and smooth.  The tannins are fleshy and tasty. Really harmonious with a mineral touch finish that reinforces its aromatic freshness. A fantastic Bordeaux from St Emilion.

29*                               £89     Rombauer ‘Twin Rivers’ Zinfandel, 2019 USA

A true wildcard on our wine list. Ultrasmooth in texture and impressively ripe in flavour, this very full-bodied single vineyard wine from El Dorado in the Sierra foothills offers tempting, almost-sweet, blackberry and dried plum flavours, shaded by light woodsmoke, chocolate and black pepper. Extremely difficult to find outside the US.

30*                               £98     Jean-Michel Guillon Gevrey-Chambertain, 2017

From the head of a beautiful estate of nearly 14 hectares of vines that stretch over Gevrey, Chambolle, Vougeot, Santenay and Marsannay. This very special Burgundy is quite a dark colour with a nose of liquorice and black fruits. A powerful wine, with fatness, freshness and a rather long finish

Rosé & Skin Contact Wine

BIN    (175ml) (250ml) (Bottle)

31            £6.50   £8.50   £24              Escapada Rosé  Portugal

A lively light pink and fresh Vinho verde rosé, very aromatic with notes of ripe red fruits and flowers with juicy strawberries and pink mulberry on the palate.

32           £7.50   £9.50   £27             San Giorgio Pinot Grigio Blush  Italy        

Wonderfully light and delicate with crisp flavours of ripe summer berry fruit and well-balanced acidity, which lifts it all to perfect harmony. A huge summer hit in our garden!

33           £8       £10      £29             Born Rosé  Spain

This Catalonian rosé wine shows the fresh and lively character, essence of the Mediterranean. An elegant, refreshing, aromatic and versatile wine that will pair exceptionally with many special moments.

34*         £11       £13      £35             Folc English Rosé  Sussex & Kent, England

One of the most delicate and tender English rosés we’ve ever tasted. This will give Provence rosé a run for its money; very fresh, with suggestions of elderflower, strawberry and cranberry, seriously delicious.

35*          £9.50 £12.50   £37          New Theory White Lies (Skin Contact) SA

The cooling effect of the elevation and breeze from False Bay, creates this clean, skin contact wine, expressing itself as grapefruit and ripe peach notes.  Also known as orange wine, due to the colour tinge, but nothing to do with the fruit. If you like Whispering Angel, you’ll love this!

Alcohol Free Wine & Sparkling Tea

36                       £23        Thomson & Scott Noughty Blanc  South Africa

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this white offers an authentic and inclusive drinking experience, devoid of alcohol, yet full of flavour and character.  0.5%

37                       £23        Thomson & Scott Noughty Syrah Rouge  South Africa

Deliciously well-balanced, deep ruby red, with hints of ripe red fruit, crushed black pepper, dried rose petal and candied cherries, with French oak tannins.  0.5%

38                       £23                      Thomson & Scott Noughty Rosé  South Africa

This elegant Provence-style rosé is a delightful blend of 98% Chenin Blanc and 2% Pinotage, sourced from sustainably-farmed vineyards in Western Cape. 0.5%

 BIN    (125ml) (Bottle)

38a       £9       £30             Copenhagen ‘BLÅ’ Sparkling Tea 0% Denmark

BLÅ starts out with delicate aromas of jasmine, chamomile and a hint of citrus, followed by a round taste from the careful selection of white teas and accompanied by good complexity and depth from the green teas.  It ends in a long finish joined by comfortable tannins created by the Darjeeling First Flush. The colour is light green with yellow nuances.  Expensive, but easily the best non-alcoholic wine alternative we have ever tried.

Dessert Wine

BIN    (100ml) (37.5cl)

39        £6       £17              Prince de St. Aubin Sauternes France                        

Deliciously sweet and charming, Bordeaux’s Prince de  Saint-Aubin is one of the darlings of Sauternes!

40*      £11       £35              Tupari Late Harvest Riesling New Zealand

A multi-award-winning Marlborough wine, Late Harvest Riesling has delicious marmalade, honey and succulent apricot characters.  Our staff choice!

Sparkling Wine

BIN    (125ml) (Bottle)

41*       £8       £26           La Fornarina Blanc de Blanc Millesimato DOC Italy

Elegant with delicate floral aromas and fruity and lovely mineral notes. Our best-selling Italian fizz which kicks most Proseccos into touch, at an incredible price. Best value by the bottle!

42        £9       £29.50       Arthur Metz Cremant D’Alsace  France

With a luminous golden colour, it shines and twinkles brightly. Its soft fruity freshness will enhance gourmet cuisine, from the aperitif to the end of the meal. Incredible value, giving many £50+ champagnes a run for their money.

43*       £10      £33.50      M de Montguéret Tête de Cuvée Sparkling Rosé

100% Cabernet Franc. This method traditional French sparkling has a nose which is elegant with flowers aromas, think roses, and bags of delicious red fruit. It is delicate and harmonious. A huge favourite with the owners of The George!

44                    £47.50        Fairmile Vineyard Classic Cuveé  Henley-on-Thames

From one of our most local Oxfordshire vineyards. Packs enough flavour to pair with fish, chicken, cheese and pasta.  Chardonnay 17%, Pinot Noir 57%, Pinot Meunier 26%. Won a Silver Medal in the Decanter World Wine Awards 2024.

45*                   £49.50            Fairmile Vineyard Rosé   Henley-on-Thames

Mid-salmon hue, small bubbles; griotte, raspberry, cranberry, fresh yeast overlay; Brut-style, very tart acidity, light body, brittle mousse texture, savoury finish. Great on its own or to start your dinner. Chardonnay 88%, Pinot Noir 10%, Pinot Meunier 2%.  Silver Medal in the Wine GB Awards 2024.

Champagne

BIN       (125ml)    (Bottle)

46     £12.50     £39.50           Pol Guyot Selection Champagne Brut, NV Damery, France

Family-owned producer since 1928, and wine grower since the 17^th century. With fruity aromas and a delicate palate, it is the perfect aperitif, and offered as a great value house Champagne. Available by the glass at weekends, minimum order two glasses.

47                      £65             Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut, NV Tours-sur-Marne, France

Legendary lively, fresh and elegant Champagne. Beautifully balanced with fine streams of flowing bubbles – the hallmark of the very finest – leading to delicate citrus and subtle floral notes on the nose. From of the last great family-run houses.

48*                    £78               Bollinger Special Cuvée, NV Aÿ, France

Instantly recognisable and a real favourite, this celebrated Champagne displays a wealth of toasty richness and tiny pin-prick bubbles – the hallmark of the very finest fizz. There is simply no better way to crown a celebration.

49                      £85                Bollinger Rosé Brut, NV Aÿ

Made from Pinot Noir with a dash each of Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, this has fantastic depth. Seductive, showing flavours of summer berry fruits with a soft texture and long finish. Great with seafood and fish, and one of our favourite releases from this legendary and celebrated Champagne house.

50*                    £92      Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut, NV Tours-sur-Marne

Favourite of many champagne connoisseurs, the George at Upton team…and footballers’ wives! This champagne with its distinctive bottle uses only Pinot Noir from Grand Cru villages and the more unusual soak-on-the-skins method, it has delicious raspberry and redcurrant flavours.

51                       £99     Veuve Cliquot Vintage Reserve, 2015  Reims, France

From the Maison that created the first ever vintage Champagne back in 1810. Beautifully balanced, with aromas of white fruit and raisins, followed by lingering notes of vanilla and brioche. Pairs wonderfully with fish, seafood or any smoked or grilled dishes.

52                       £250     Dom Pérignon Vintage, 2013  Épernay, France

Truly for life’s most special moments! The core of the blend is eight historical Grands Crus : Aÿ, Bouzy, Verzenay, Mailly, Chouilly, Cramant, Avize, Le Mesnil — plus the legendary Hautvillers Premier Cru. Dom Pérignon also has the unique privilege of being able to select grapes from all 17 Grands Crus of Champagne.