Wine at D&D

The wine list at 100 Wardour St in Soho puts a strong emphasis on South American wines from Chile and Argentina alongside classics from France, Italy and Spain, showcasing quirky and interesting labels.

The list at Leeds favourite, Angelica, features a diverse selection of wines to match the very international food menus. There are interesting choices from some of the most exciting new world producers, alongside classics from France, Italy and Spain.

Introducing Benoît Allauzen – Head Sommelier at Angler in South Place Hotel in the City. Benoit has a wealth of experience, having learnt his trade at some of the finest restaurants around the world. His concise list is very seasonal, with carefully chosen and often delicate wines to match Head Chef’s Tony Fleming’s renowned cooking.

With a wine bar on the ground floor and a restaurant with its own Wine Room upstairs, the grape is a big deal at Aster.

The list at Avenue’s in St. James’s is distinctly American to complement the new-American food on offer. Head sommelier, Andres Ituarte, organises his list by grape varietal, presenting American and French wines side-by-side, exploring their similarities and differences. Avenue was one of the first UK restaurants to use the revolutionary Coravin system, enabling Andres to pour the finest wines in the cellar by the glass.

The list at Bluebird in Chelsea is curated by Branislav who likes to keep it diverse, featuring interesting wines from around the world.  If you are looking for a bottle to enjoy at home Bluebird Wine Cellar has a 750-strong range and holds regular tastings too.

At Blueprint Café in Shad Thames, the wine list has a concise selection of very food-friendly wines to pair with the modern European cooking on offer.

The wine list at Butlers Wharf Chop House in Shad Thames is curated by much-travelled head sommelier Ben van der Meutter, who has used his experience of visiting wine regions around the world to create a very international selection. His list was given a Best Award of Excellence in the 2014 Wine Spectator  Awards.

Cantina del Ponte in Shad Thames is a traditional Italian trattoria.  The diverse wine list perfectly matches Head Chef ‘s food, which takes its inspiration from his roots in Este, in the northern region of Veneto.

Born and raised in British Columbia, Canada, Head Sommelier Andres Ituarte has been working in the food and beverage industry since he was 19. Originally starting out in the kitchen, he soon realized that wine was his true vocation. After he googling  ‘sommelier’, and he finding out that there was a job where you could get paid to drink wine,  he immediately signed up to wine classes through the International Sommelier Guild.

The wine list at Crafthouse in Leeds city centre features a strong representation from New World producers. There is an interesting ‘Discovery’ selection to explore and discover the sommelier’s more off-the-beaten-track tips.

Fish Market’s wine list features a wide selection of white wines from around the world to match the much-loved fish and seafood-focused menu at this popular restaurant close to Liverpool Street station.

The wine list at German Gymnasium, situated in the heart of King’s Cross is curated by head sommelier Virgile Degrez .  His list showcases the very best that Germany and East Europe regions can offer, featuring both iconic names and little-known gems that are well worth discovering.

The list at Kensington Place in Notting Hill has a focused selection of wines from around the world, to pair with all the fresh fish available on the menu and changes regularly to showcase the best up-and-coming varieties and producers.

The wine list at Launceston Place in South Kensington is curated by head sommelier, Piotr Pietras.   A string of awards and qualifications underline the depth of Piotr’s knowledge and guests can look forward to discovering a diverse selection of wines, with a bottle for every palate.

Le Pont de la Tour in Shad Thames is one of London’s most iconic French restaurants. The renowned list which features over 1,100 wines has been developed by talented head sommelier, Jean-Marie Contestin,  and was given a Best Award of Excellence in the 2014 Wine Spectator  Awards.

At New Street Grill, opposite Liverpool Street Station, expect a strong emphasis on robust reds to pair with the restaurant’s renowned steaks.  Head Sommelier, Lukas Nikanorovas, has developed a really interesting list and great Coravin selection.   Reserve the Sommelier’s Booth for extra special attention and vinous pearls of wisdom from Lukas and his team.

Old Bengal Bar is a destination City bar for Champagne and has a particularly impressive selection of Krug.  There is also an interesting range of wines to try by the glass.

Curated by head sommelier, Gaetano Giangaspero, the wine list at Marylebone favourite Orrery is both extensive and eclectic.   Small wineries feature alongside classic names and renowned châteaux. A popular desert wine flight is available and monthly tastings are always popular. Orrery also holds an impressive library of Krug.

The new head sommelier at Paternoster Chophouse, next to St. Paul’s Cathedral, is Charlie McSweeney.  He brings barrels of passion and is developing a wine list which is “boutique and unique” with a fresh selection of English wines to complement the modern British food on offer.

Tomasz Kuszneruk is head sommelier at Plateau in Canary Wharf and is passionate about showcasing wines from lesser-known wine producing countries. His list features great wines from countries such as Brazil and Croatia, alongside bottles from the world’s great producers.

Bavand Foroughi joined Quaglino’s at the time of its glamorous re-launch in autumn 2014.  He brought a wealth of experience with him and has created a list which features both iconic names from the wine world and little-known gems that are well worth discovering.

The Royal Exchange Grand Café is the perfect City venue to enjoy a great glass of wine in beautiful surroundings. Upstairs in Restaurant Sauterelle, the predominantly French wine list has been created to complement head chef Arnaud Delannay’s classic French cooking.

The head sommelier at Mayfair restaurant, Sartoria, is Michael Simms who has long been regarded as one of the most charismatic and engaging sommeliers in London. His list showcases the very best that Italy’s very different regions can offer.

New head sommelier, Marco Marcuzzo, is putting his mark on the list at Southbank restaurant, Skylon. Expect interesting selections from boutique producers from his native Italy, exciting wineries from South America and lesser-known wine countries.

Each wine on the list at 3 South Place in South Place Hotel is passionately recommended by the team.  The emphasis is on France, with interesting selections from the USA, South Africa, Chile and Italy.

In the basement of Bluebird in Chelsea, the Wine Cellar offers more than 750 wines and hosts regular wine tastings with expert advice on hand from manager Frederic Ahuir and his team.

The wine shop at Le Pont de la Tour, in Shad Thames, is a wine lover’s paradise. Expert advice is on hand to help you find the perfect wine from a 1,000 bottle collection, whatever your taste or budget. Look out for regular tutored tastings and monthly promotions.

New Street Wine Shop opposite Liverpool Street station is part wine bar, part wine merchant.  In a short space of time, it has made a big impact on the London wine scene and was runner-up in the Decanter magazine Wine Merchant of the Year competition in only its second year. Expect a very diverse range of wines from many different countries.