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House Wine

Red Wine

Saint Emilion Grand Cru
Tasting note
Saint Emilion is one of the most popular of Bordeaux’s wine regions and the words Grand Cru indicate this wine has passed a special tasting panel. Dry, firm with plummy fruit, typical of Merlot, and a note of oak. Enjoy with grilled and roasted meats.

Barolo
Tasting note
Arguably Italy’s most famous red wine, Barolo is made from the Nebbiolo grape and is naturally pale in colour. Distinctive and a natural partner for red meat. Firm and dry with a long, savoury finish. Enjoy with roast lamb, Beef.

Côtes du Rhône region
Tasting note
The Côtes du Rhône region has a perfect climate for ripening red grapes and is arguably the best value for money source of red wine in France. Perfumed, juicy, with red and dark fruits and dry and versatile. Enjoy with a hamburger or veggie burger.

Isla Negra Cabernet Sauvignon (House)
Tasting note
An intense violet-red Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of blackcurrant, raspberry, and ripe plum. Medium bodied with a rounded finish.

Calvet Prestige Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Note
This wine comes from the Bordeaux Region of Southwest France, the home of some of the world’s finest wines. Maison Calvet has been at the forefront of Bordeaux wine production since it was founded almost 200 years ago. The Prestige cuvee from Calvet is a specially selected blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and is carefully matured in our cellars. The wine is full and fruity with a long smooth aftertaste, making it a perfect choice with red.

Ramon Bilbao Rioja Crianza
Tasting Note
In 1924 Ramón Bilbao set up his own bodega in order to make wines with a unique style, one that would reflect his adventurous character through aromas and flavours in which the grapes are given their full expression, and which are able to transport you to the land from which they sprang.

Pinot Noir – Red French Wine
Tasting Note
This wine pays a tribute to P. Bouchard (1814-1898), General Councillor, who played a major role in the enhancement of the noble grapes of his region.
Since 1750, the House of Bouchard Aîné & Fils has upheld the fine wine tradition focusing on the noble Pinot Noir grape and vinifying some of its best examples. This Grand Conseiller cuvée, produced in limited quantities, is the result of centuries of savoir-faire. It is a complex, easy-drinking, ample wine with toasted hints. A finish with fine and silky tannins for a well-balanced structure.

Costieres de Nimes vintage 2020
Tasting Notes
Climate for ripening red grapes and is arguably the best value for money source of red wine in France. Perfumed, juicy, with red and dark fruits and dry and versatile.

Grignan-les-Adhémar Cuvée Traditionnelle
Tasting Note
Bursting with ripe summer fruits and backed up with a spicy, peppery finish
Wine of France. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

White Wine

Gavi
Tasting Note
Gavi is deservedly one of the most popular Italian dry whites, largely because it is so easy-drinking and moreish. This wine is bright, juicy, and fresh, making it versatile on its own or with food.

Isla negra Sauvignon Blanc (House)
Tasting Note
A bright white wine bursting with aromas of grapefruit, lime and gooseberries. Dry with a crisp and refreshing finish.

Petite Chablis
Tasting Note
White French Wine
The bouquet of this Petit Chablis releases a blend of citrus and flower aromas (hawthorn, jasmine). Its well-balanced acidity helps the palate to focus on notes of grapefruit and orange rind.
Suitable for Vegans

Macon Village Louis Jabot Macon
Tasting Note
Bright and balanced citrus and crisp with refreshing notes of green apple flavours.
Suitable for Vegans

Champagne

Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Sélection Brut
Tasting Note
Well-balanced and refreshing, Selection Brut releases unwavering aromas of white fruit and raspberry. Fruit-laden and smooth, this light, elegant Champagne is generally appreciated for its freshness and spontaneity.

Comte de Senneval Champagne Brut
Tasting note
Given the high cost of making Champagne, one would not expect it to be available at this price. Particularly as the wine itself has an attractive mix of citrus and biscuity flavours, leading to a clean, dry finish. Perfectly respectable and ideal for current drinking.

Henri Cachet Champagne Brut
Tasting note
Well balanced and fruity, brings lingering flavours of fresh citrus and hints of vanilla

Louvel Fontaine Champagne Brut
Tasting not
Well balanced and fruity, this champagne brings together flavours of citrus and vanilla that are the perfect complement to the savoury notes of pâté

Prosecco

Prosecco Prosecco Spumante Extra Dry
Tasting not
A delicious sparkler with zesty lemon, pear and apple fruit flavours, a hint of sweetness is balanced by a refreshing, crisp acidity

Fillipo Sansovino Prosecco
Tasting not
Perfect for celebrations or with light fish or pasta dishes

Fillipo Sansovino Prosecco Rose
Tasting not
Elegant apple and pear fruit flavours are balanced by delicate strawberry aromas

Beers

Peroni, Moretti, Budweiser, Stella, Becks, Heineken etc.

Soft drink

Orange juice, Apple juice, Cranberry juice, Elderflower presse

Mocktails

Mojito
White rum, mint leaves, fresh limes juice, sugar syrup, club soda, crushed ice

Margarita
Tequila, reposado, lime juice, triple sec, salt, lime wedges

Daiquiri
White rum, lime juice, sugar syrup

Cosmopolitan
Vodka, cranberry juice, fresh lime, triple sec, orange twist

Strawberry Daiquiri
White rum, lime juice, sugar syrup, strawberry puree, crushed ice, strawberry garnish

Banana Daiquiri
White rum, lime juice, sugar syrup, banana puree, crushed ice

Pina colada
Rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream, pineapple garnish, crushed ice

Tequila Sunrise
Grenadine, ice, tequila, triple sec, orange juice, lemon juice, cocktail cherries

Sex on the beach
Vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, cranberry juice, ice, orange garnish, glase cherry

Screwdriver
Vodka, freshly squeezed orange juice, ice

Espresso Martini
Vodka, espresso coffee, coffee liqueur Kalua, sugar syrup, coffee bean garnish

Old Fashioned
Whisky, sugar syrup, angostura bitter, soda water, sliced orange, maraschino cherry

Blue Margarita
Coarse salt tequila blue curacao liqueur lime juice lime wedges cherry garnish

Blue Lagoon
Blue curacao vodka lemon juice orange juice lime juice soda water maraschino cherry sugar syrup crushed ice

Bloody Mary
Vodka tomato juice celery salt pepper Worcestershire sauce tabasco ice sliced lemon Kiri Royal Crème de cassis Champagne fresh blackberry

Peach Bellini
Peach puree champagne peach garnish

Virgin Mocktails

Apple Mac
Fresh apple lime juice vanilla syrup mint apple juice

Strawberry mojito
Strawberry puree elderflower presse mint crushed ice

Banana daiquiri

Cosmopolitan
Cranberry juice lime elderflower presse orange twist

Pina colada
Pineapple juice coconut cream pineapple garnish crushed ice

Kiri royal
Crème de cassis sparkling elderflower presse fresh blackberry

Soft drinks
Orange juice, Apple juice, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, Elderflower presse, coke, diet coke. 7up

House wines FAQ

All drinks above are subject to availability

All Drinks are on a sale or return basis, except the cocktails and mocktails which are by the glass.

With our extensive knowledge and range of suppliers, we can source any wine of your choice with a few days notice. Please call us to discuss your enquiries.
All house wines, beers and soft drinks supplied “sale or return” and include free wine glass hire for private catering, business caterers and other event catering.
All white wines, Champagnes and beers are kept in one of our cold rooms for 24 hours prior to delivery in our refrigerated vans.
In 1989 Smith’s Catering opened Betjeman’s wine bar and eating house in Cloth Fair, Smithfield and ran it until 1997 Betjeman’s was the last recipient of the Evening Standard “Wine Bar of the Year” award in it’s first year of business. Contacts made in the wine trade then are still supplying us today.