The best California wine lists in the UK 2023
Here is the guide to the best spots in the UK to drink wine from California. These venues were all finalists in Star Wine List of the Year UK 2023 with the Buyer. Check out all the venues and the winning wine lists!
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Louis M. Martini
Louis M. Martini is an iconic Californian wine producer. Read more by clicking on the logo.
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Phone: +44 1635 528770
Address: Stockcross, Newbury
California Wine List of the Year UK, presented by Louis M. Martini 2023
A wine-focused (even themed) Relais & Chateaux country house hotel in Berkshire, famous for its cellar of over 30,000 bottles. Owned by Sir Peter Micheal, who has over the years invested in a premium vineyard holding in northern California (Sonoma Coast, Knights Valley and Napa). The main hotel restaurant is classic fine dining, using the best of seasonal British ingredients.
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Phone: +44 20 7073 7676
Address: 1 Chiltern Street, London
California Wine List of the Year UK, presented by Louis M. Martini 2023
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Phone: +44 20 7319 7088
Address: 53 Park Lane, London
New Zealand Wine List of the Year UK, presented by New Zealand wine 2023
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Phone: +44 20 3937 5086
Address: 92 Kensington Park Rd, London
California Wine List of the Year UK, presented by Louis M. Martini 2023
Core by Clare Smyth has achieved a lot after its opening in August 2017, including being awarded two stars from the Michelin Guide. The menu offers a la carte and a short and long tasting menu with optional wine pairings of 100ml per course. One of South Africa’s (and beyond) best sommeliers, Gareth Ferreira, is behind the wine list. It has more than 400 bins covering the most important wine regions around the World and a generous number of wines by the glass, allowing the sommeliers to offer varied and exciting options with your tasting menu. If you´re seeking a top fine-dining experience in...
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Phone: +44 20 7600 8220
Address: 11 Old Jewry, London
California Wine List of the Year UK, presented by Louis M. Martini 2023
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Phone: +44 20 3146 8666
Address: 85 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London
New Zealand Wine List of the Year UK, presented by New Zealand wine 2023
Hide is a restaurant and bar by the awe-inspiring wine shop Hedonism and chef Ollie Dabbous. Set over three floors, flooded with natural daylight and enjoying views across Green Park, Hide serves creative, contemporary and seasonal food in a warm yet visually striking space. Open every day from breakfast through to dinner, including afternoon tea, the menu is accompanied by Hedonism’s incomparable wine list. The sommelier team has compiled a concise wine list of wines from all over the world, with a large selection of accessibly priced bottles and wines by the glass. Should you want to dig de...
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Phone: +44 20 7290 7600
Address: 8-10 Pollen St, Mayfair, London
New Zealand Wine List of the Year UK, presented by New Zealand wine 2023
Pollen Street Social is the flagship restaurant of the Social group in London, located in Mayfair. Pollen Street Social describes itself as a contemporary bistro with a relaxed fine dining atmosphere. The cuisine is modern and creative European and the wine list at Pollen Street Social follows suit. It’s extensive and offers an impressive by the glass selection – over 50 wines, sake, sweet, fortifies and sparkling all served in different measures between 75ml, 125ml and 175ml – so plenty to suit all budgets and taste buds.
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Phone: +44 20 7729 6496
Address: Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street, London
Grand Prix UK, presented by Bibendum 2023
The list at the 2-Star The Clove Club (two-star) stetches close to 800 references, yet doesn’t feel remotely unwieldy, no bottle unnecessary. Wines from all over the world are given their chance to shine; the very best producers at all price points have been selected. Showcasing a mixture of classics with age and newcomers/rising stars, there is a focus on small growers and organic and biodynamic producers where possible, but not for their own sake. Wine pairings are offered (including one interspersed with ambient brewed rare teas). By the glass offers plenty of interest—fine wines and older...
