Special occasions worth celebrating
Special occasions are worth celebrating with a special dining experience. And they don’t get much more special than events at Wentbridge House.
The four-star hotel and events venue champions West Yorkshire’s finest regional produce in its kitchens. However, it’s the wine list that’s the most eyecatching. It’s the result of years of thoughtful investment in some of Europe’s top vineyards … and savvy buying elsewhere.
That means you’ll always find the right wine (red, white or sparkling) to toast your memorable moment.
Wines at Wentbridge House
The extensive selection ranges from £29.95 a bottle to much more, for some wines rarely seen in UK regional restaurants.
Recent additions to the Wentbridge cellar’s top shelf include bottles from two iconic wineries established by the Rothschild family in the Bordeaux region of France. Chateau Mouton Rothschild and Chateau Lafite date from the mid-19th century, known for their Cabernet Sauvignon varieties. Try the 2010 Le Petit Mouton and 2011 Chateau Lafite, paired with any of the classic Dovecote Park steaks on the Wentbridge menu.
Also on the list is the stylish Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC), the most famous and rare Burgundy label. It’s limited to select restaurants by invitation only. A bottle of DRC’s 2019 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru, Cuvee Duvault Blochet (from Pinot Noir grapes), might carry a £590 price tag at Wentbridge. But don’t be surprised if you see the same bottle listed for £2000 when ordering in London.
How is that possible? Wentbridge has been buying wine ‘in bond’ for the past 15 to 20 years. We invest early in quality wines that won’t reach their peak for some years. Then, we store the wines in special climate-controlled warehouses, patiently waiting until they’re ready for release.
The ‘in bond’ strategy means wines are bought (and therefore can be sold) well below current retail prices. It also means you are more likely to find well-aged wines on the Wentbridge menu, not just current vintages.
CAREFULLY CURATED WINES FROM ALL OVER EUROPE
More top Spanish wines have recently joined the Wentbridge wine list. This includes two iconic reds from the renowned Vega Sicilia vineyard in the Ribera del Duero region:
- 2009 Unico – a fragrant Tempranillo-Tinto Fino blend
- 2016 Valbuena 5 – a plush Tempranillo-Merlot, named after the village where it is made and aged five years before release
Both pair exceptionally well with grilled steak – a signature dish at Wentbridge.
Then there’s the aromatic and full-bodied Tempranillo, the 2014 Flor del Pingus, from trailblazing Dutch winemaker Peter Sisseck who brought his biodynamic viticulture principles to Spain in 1990.
Whichever wine and price point you choose, you can be sure it’ll be served with the same attention to detail that has won Wentbridge numerous hospitality awards.
Taste today at Fleur De Lys at wentbridge House
The Wentbridge wine list is available across the Fleur de Lys fine dining restaurant or the more relaxed yet elegantly comfortable Brasserie. Book your food and wine experience online or by calling 01977 620444.
Plus, sign up to the Wentbridge House newsletter for more details on our special wine-focused dinners and tastings, where you can learn more about the wines and the producers.
