The Duncombe Arms - Menu completo

Bright and fresh, with aromas and flavours of citrus fruit, peach and gooseberry. A delicately balanced wine with a refreshing finish

Delicate pear and almond flavours wrapped in a soft mouth-feel

The forgotten Pinot, and undeservedly so. Soft, lightly peachy and fresh with delicate white flowers, this Alsace Pinot Blanc is beautifully food-friendly and subtle

'Picpoul ' means the 'lip-stinger ' because of the grape 's refreshing zestiness, coupled with a delicious ripe fruit

Ripe and peachy, we just love this Southern French wonder and its sun-ripened fruit

Wonderfully light and fresh, our easiest drinking white

Lusciously balanced and creamy Mâcon, singing with honeysuckle flowers, a beautiful food wine

Perfumed pear and citrus, one of the most revered producers in Italy

Made in the same way as champagne, the fine, lively mousse is brisk on the palate. The wine is beautifully fruity

Light, floral and elegantly fruity style, which shows citrussy grapefruit and orange blossom notes, this is in part due to the very high percentage of chardonnay

Elegant Rioja style from the heart of Spain. This is a ripe and juicy Tempranillo from the land of Don Quixote with lovely cream and spice notes from oak ageing. Perfect with lamb

A glugging fruit bomb of a wine, made all the better for a fresh and eager cranberry crunchiness that ripples through the palate

Dark, smooth and juicy, we love the blackberries in this wine mixed with a light, sun-ripened spice

A great value light and crunchy red, with a lovely cherry and currant fruit

Merlot is an old French word for 'blackbird ', so-called because they love these sweet, soft, plummy grapes when they are ripe and ready to make wines like this

The ultimate, hearty South American steak wine, suitably rich and juicy with a firm finish

The most versatile wine on our list, if in doubt this fruity, ripe and juicy Pinot is a great choice and universally popular

Off dry, without being sweet, this is dangerously easy to drink and impossibly moreish

A lovely rosé with soft red fruits and a bright personality

If you like it sweet, strawberry and lush, you will adore this wine, it's fun in a bottle

Elegant food-loving rosé that keeps the strawberry and raspberry character of Pinot Noir in a light, bright style

A classic Provencal rosé, with a delicate nose of strawberry and cherry. An abundance of fresh red fruit on the palate, with balanced acidity and a crisp finish

Standard setter for fine, English sparkling wines, showing elegant white flowers, apple and biscuit

With its fine persistent bubbles, this is very elegant, blending ripe fruit aromas with hints of crème brûlée

Perfect with prawns, lobster and even a strawberry pud like Eton mess!

Lovely pale gold in colour with a fine bead. Delicate floral and citrus aromas followed by subtle vanilla and toast flavours, but now with a pure crystalline core thanks to the inclusion of chardonnay from our Hampshire vineyards

Justifiably acclaimed, the strawberries and redcurrants here are delicate and meld with subtle, yeasty notes

The most muscular and firmly structured of the big champagne houses with lots of red fruit aromas and a serious toasty finish

Sublime, complex and rich, there are subtle hints of honey, hazelnuts, grilled almonds and fresh pastry on the nose

Made from Cortese grapes grown in the historical part of the Gavi village area in the heart of the appellation and from the best vineyards. It's one of the most successful and appreciated wine from Piemonte. Unoaked, the wine spends a little time on its l

Rich and fruit driven with fresh aromas of stone fruit, lime and gooseberry. The palate is well balanced with pure and elegant acidity alongside a rich texture, perfect with fish and seafood dishes

Pale straw in colour, with aromas of vibrant lemon and limes, sweet spice and almond blossom. The palate is full of lemons, grapefruit and apples. Young gun winemaker and Riesling 'freak ' John Hughes has taken the industry by storm with his on-point and

A wine full of fresh herbal aromas and layers of ripe guava and tropical fruit. Gooseberries and passion fruit on the medium-full body; the palate is succulent and crisp with a long flavoursome finish

Pale colour and aromas that reveals sweet notes of honey, pear, jasmine, and orange skin. Well-structured, silky, ending with a mineral and saline finish boosted by a light bitterness Sand a well-balanced acidity

Wonderfully aromatic with peach and plump dried apricots on the nose. The palate is soft and fruity, with more stone fruit, a hint of spice and a fresh finish

A honeyed, floral and spicy nose with hints of ginger and stone fruit. Ripe, sun-dried citrus characters on the palate with savoury notes and a creamy texture. Fresh balancing acidity on the lightly nutty finish

Situated near the medieval village of Morro d'Alba on Italy's stunning Le Marche region, they focus on two indigenous varieties: Lacrima and Verdicchio. Aromas of acacia, wildflowers, chamomile and almonds. Dry and savoury, with a pleasant crisp finish

This dry white wine is characterised by an intense freshness. It has aromas and flavours of citrus fruit, intertwined with more tropical fruit notes of peach and melon. A medium-bodied wine, with a rich and creamy texture

If you like softer, nuttier whites but without the spice and weight of oak, you will adore this elegant, slightly peachy Lugana. Soft, supple and graceful wine with a fresh finish

The Greco grapes for this zingy, aromatic white come from vineyards in the communes of Tufo, Altavilla Irpina and Montefusco, in Italy's southern region of Campania. The mature vineyards lie at an altitude of 550 to 650 metres above sea level, here they b

Feel free to murmur appreciatively as you enjoy this tangy, fruity Chardonnay

Alois Lageder is an ultra-sustainable biodynamic estate established in 1823 and is a true pioneer of biodynamic principals in Italy. Rich in body with a lot of tension. Fresh and fruity with melon and peach flavours, and a touch of spice and minerality

Spy Valley's sauvignon offers a lovely, generous example of the classic Marlborough style. This is vibrant, dry and crisp with plenty of passionfruit and nectarine flavours. Bright and fresh, with aromas and flavours of citrus fruit, peach and gooseberry.

Cline Cellars have produced an honest and expressive Viognier. Wonderfully fragrant with notes of stone fruits, jasmine and honeysuckle. The palate follows through with a richness of fruit including ripe peach and apricot. The finish is given finesse by t

Geh-vuhrtz-tramin-ah is the Queen of aromatic varieties, perfumed with lychee and rose petal scent. Perfect with spicy food and even a hint of chilli, or for those who love something fragrant

A single-vineyard Gewürztraminer sourced from a single-vineyard block in the Stellenbosch region. The south-westerly facing vineyard block was planted in 1988 and is situated 210m above sea level on the Simonsberg. The wine takes its name from a descripti

This superb-value Gruner Veltliner is full of apple peel, hazelnuts, tree resin and lemon aromas, with downto-earth flavours of earthy minerality, and again apples and pear skin. It has a soft, smooth texture, light tannins and a refreshing finish

Perhaps the world's greatest seafood wine. A clean and intensely fresh wine that exhibits all the typical characteristics of the Albariño grape variety. Ripe and aromatic, with overtones of peach, melon and honey, offset by a crisp tangy acidity that help

Classic Pinot Gris aromas of pear, melons and hints of exotic spices. Concentrated and rich with a long, harmonious finish. Bright fruit is complemented by subtle richness from the lees. An absolute gem!

The herb and mint notes that underly the spiced pear aromas evoke the maquis that surrounds the vines; and the gentle salinity that flows through the finish is a natural result of the breezes that blow off the sea. Textured and highly distinctive, this is

Vibrant aromas of ripe stone fruit with citrus and grapefruit notes. The palate is crisp and zesty with layers of fresh peachy, tropical fruit characters. Ripe and approachable, with texture and minerality giving depth, and backed by lively acidity

Sancerre for a fraction of the price! Lively Loire Sauvignon with classic minerality, lemon and lime fruit on the nose and palate. Crisp and dry with refreshing, seafood-friendly acidity on the finish

White flowers, white fruit and a character as crisp and bright as the Dolomite mountains it hails from. Alois Lagederis an ultra-sustainable biodynamic estate established in 1823 and is a true pioneer of biodynamic principals in Italy

The most beautiful label on our list heralds one of the most remarkable blends, with fruit, spice and amazing depth of flavour. a touch of beeswax, a touch of elderflower, and plenty of punch. On the palate there's a lovely mouth-filling sweet fruit. The

Focussed and precise with rapier-like fresh fruit and a food-loving minerality. Subtle hints of gooseberry and citrus are the hallmarks of this classic Loire Sauvignon. The palate is flinty and crisp with an elegantly long length

Brilliant benchmark Chablis with clean, incisive Chardonnay fruit: green apples, hints of honey, lemon and limes, stony minerality and just a whisper of richness behind

A prestige cuvée produced exclusively in the best years, the 'Baron de L ' is a Pouilly Fumé considered among the highest worldwide expressions of Sauvignon Blanc. Exceptional elegance and depth with lovely ripe pear flavours overlaying a firm gooseberry

Clean, powerful and fresh on the nose, the palate is full of fruity, herbal flavours and a touch of fennel on the finish. Full flavoured and powerful, but well balanced with a silky texture and good length

An inviting nose of fruits with delicate floral notes. Dry and crisp on the palate with an elegant, light body. Delicate pear and almond flavours wrapped in a soft mouth-feel

A light, fresh and fruity wine, with a pale yellow color and clear, with greenish reflections. It gives fruity hints of citrus fruits, such as lemon and cedar, and notes of green apple. In the mouth the same flavors are combined with a balanced acidity an

Known as Rolle in the south of France, this grape can lay claim to some pretty unexciting wines; cross the sea to Sardinia, planted on brutally poor soils, it morphs into Vermentino, and becomes another beast altogether. Here, fresh, salty sea breezes cre

A racy little number, with aromas of bright white fruits and flowers bounding out of the glass. The minerally aspect of the wine (hence the 'calcite ' name) is also apparent in the aroma. Imagine a limestone cliff after a rainstorm. Shy in its youth, it '

The small appellation of Menetou-Salon, just under 500 hectares, is adjacent to Sancerre to the south-west, like its better-known neighbour, it too is planted with Sauvignon Blanc. Here, the vines are planted on Kimmeridgian limestone soils, very similar

This Grand Cru Riesling comes exclusively from south-east facing slopes at the end of the Andlau Valley. This is floral elegant with spicy notes. A wonderfully balanced Riesling with bright aromas and flavors. On the nose, it recalls freshly cut apples, h

Full of minerality and aromatic expression with fantastic purity and definition. Pale colour. Aromas of yellow fruit, peach and citrus zest. Rich, elegant, medium bodied with a good length. This wine is just gorgeous it has density and a racy acidity

Shows a pale-yellow colour with bright reflections. The nose is very floral with aromas of honeysuckle and white hawthorn. Ample in the mouth, of a beautiful roundness, notes of white fruits appear with a peppery finish

The best Chenin from the USA bar none Aromas of honeysuckle, banana, orange peel and tropical fruit are evident. The palate is defined by vibrant flavours of green apple, citrus and melon that mingle with crisp acidity

A big, rich, South African Chardonnay packed with ripe tropical fruit flavours and a buttery character, it has good acidity which stops this being cloying

Enjoy the seamless texture in this classic, creamy white Burgundy with keen mineral flavours and hazelnut oak

Named after founder Philppus Wolvaart who first planted Chenin Blanc in the late 18th century at the Nederburg farm. The fruit was sourced from old, low-yielding, dry-land bush vines in Darling, Paarl and Durbanville

Situated in Prisse near Pouilly-Fuisse, where it has the same classic limey clay soils as its more famous neighbour. Aromas and flavours of citrus fruit, apple, white flowers and pear, with a good hint of creamy and nutty flavours too. An easy-drinking, r

Very fragrant, dried wild flowers, and yet creamy. But on the palate it's still tight, cordite and pears tucked into a citrus-boned corset. Precise with mouth-watering, almost painful acidity. Bit of green citrus (but not quite lime) on the end. Very smok

Classic Napa Valley Chardonnay characteristics. Aromas of vanilla, caramel, honey melon and hints of baked apple crisp excite the senses. Meyer lemon melds with toasted coconut flakes to thrill the palate, which is reminiscent of marshmallows roasting ove

A blend of 100% Chardonnay grapes from three distinct vineyard regions, with about a third each coming from Monterey, Sonoma and Santa Barbara. The Monterey fruit contributing ripe stone fruit and a creamy character, the Sonoma grapes bringing crisp apple

Refined aromas of green apple, pear and lemon peel with a flinty note. Its elegant palate echoes the bouquet with bright flavours of stone fruit and citrus, backed by firm acidity. A touch of creaminess on the mid-palate is followed by lovely mineral note

At first glance, this is a quiet, green-flecked wine with hints of bacon fat and sharp apples, basil and nutmeg. But with time, there is more depth on the nose, turning brûlée and stone fruit, richer and broader. Focused on the start and on the finish, bu

Utter loveliness. Top-flight white Burgundy from a great small producer who regularly sells out. This family winery is all about minimalism. No chemicals, no synthetics, just years of winemaking heritage in each bottle

Wine from Saint Aubin is probably the finest value for money whites from the Burgundy region. 100% from Chardonnay of medium body and depth with fine acidic balance and a delicious palate of generous, ripe fruit. Supple and gentle oak notes end in a clean

J Moreau et fils has vineyards in the famous appellation of Fourchaume. They lie just north of the Grand Crus and enjoy a very desirable south-west aspect. As such, the wines from this appellation arguably represent the finest of the Premier Crus. A very

The palate is very well balanced, quite lush in the mouth, with subtle tropical tones that become more obvious toward the peachy, passion fruit finish. It might lack tension and terroir and is a furlong behind the Les Preuses and Vaudésir, but it is unden

In the glass, La Pousse d 'Or 1er Cru Le Cailleret is a deep yellow-gold with slight green reflections at the rim. Once this wine blossoms, you 'll encounter incredibly complex aromatics of white peach skin, yellow apple blossoms, quince, lime zest, crush

This is a major wine from a great white wine vintage that's naturally impressive and intense. Ripe white and yellow fruit dominates the palate, sustained by wood aging flavours and tight, nervy texture. Bâtard-Montrachet is largest of the five white Grand

A tropical tour de force, with pineapple freshness matched by peach fruitiness that complements this wine's vanilla-scented oak. Try with richer-flavoured white meat dishes

IGP Terre Siciliane, from Trapani, and a 50/50 blend of Frappato and Nerello Mascalese. Wow – soaring perfume, but quite a bit of it seems to be charry oak, melding with the exoticism of the Frappato, but perhaps just a touch resinous and dominated by the

Based in the Murray Darling region, which straddles the states of New South Wales and Victoria, Little Eden is a modern winery creating rich, ripe reds and fresh whites in the warm and sunny Australian climate. This Pinot Noir has aromas and flavours of c

A light, fresh and elegant Pinot Noir, almost like a dark rose that is perfect with salads and lighter dishes

Cannonau is the grape-jewel of Sardinia, known for its sunny raspberry and strawberry fruit. It's a lush, rich wine without being dense, great for heartier dishes and lots of slow-cooked tomato sauce

Fresh, attractive and bright with clean fruit flavours – archetypal Beaujolais, in other words. A striking and vivid red colour with several punnets' worth of red berry fruit on the nose and palate. Soft and fresh with light ripe tannins and crisp acidity

Subtly sweet aromas reveal blackberry jam, prunes, orange blossom, liquorice and cocoa alongside a variety of wild, aromatic plants on a mineral background. On the palate it is lively, elegant, mouth-filling and structured with a deep, lingering persisten

Stunning Pinot Noir blending grapes from three top Coastal Californian Appellations – Sonoma, Monterey, and Santa Barbara. Lifted aromas of bright strawberry, mocha, and vanilla, with toasty oak notes.

This is really good! The fragrant bouquet shows dark cherry, plum, game and floral with a hint of cedar complexity. It 's succulent and concentrated on the palate with purity and intensity, leading to a superbly long velvety finish. The wine combines frui

A dense, bright, dark red with delicious fruit on the nose, this is very classy. The nose is multi-layered with real density. Nor undue weight. Very succulent; a winner this year

One of my absolute favourites! Superb depth of fruit and freshness with ripe tannins. Fruit-forward finish. Bursting with cherry, liquorice violet, this is an extremely fresh and exciting Morgon style, and without a doubt one of the best in the region

A fresh, intense red wine, with aromas and flavours of cherry, liquorice, and balsamic. These wines are approachable in their youth but still with all of the power, concentration and complexity that they have always had

A brilliant deep purple or what the Burgundians call deep mid-red . The bouquet comprises flower scents (violet, peony), fruits (blackcurrant, Morello cherry, quince), animal scents, musk and pepper

Great red Burgundy like this manages to be both robust and muscular whilst still supple and fragrant. This is a joy! A master class in Burgundian Pinot Noir. The finished wine is fine and superbly stylish with an appealing texture, well-judged oak and wel

Morey-Saint-Denis is in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits between Gevrey-Chambertin to its north and Chambolle-Musigny to its south. This organically made red is all about sensory seduction and will floor you with its subtle aromas. The wine is centred around its

This wine is made from Pinot Noir and named after the village of Vougeot in Burgundy. It comes from a special vineyard with Premier Cru status (one level below Grand Cru) called 'Les Petits Vougeots '. It has vibrant aromas of red cherry with silky liquor

The 2009 Vosne-Romanee Les Suchots is a totally complete, harmonious wine imbued with the essence of dark fruit, sweet spices, menthol and leather, all of which are supported by a firm vein of minerality. Intensely perfumed and mineral through to the fini

Brilliant wine in 2008. Dense colour with mid-purple centre. The bouquet is magnificent without being over showy, a complex compound of red and black fruit, subtly nuanced thanks to the stalks which also add an extra layer of texture. There is a magical l