At RIVER HOUSE we believe in using the very best in seasonal Scottish produce, which means showcasing what we think to be the best drink for the menu: wine.
The selection has been chosen to feature the best wines for the job, with a large selection of wines by the glass, with a particular focus on seafood friendly wines.
This wine list is an ever-changing collection that will evolve with the seasons and with the menus.
The crew are here to help you discover new favourites. If you fancy trying something new please don’t hesitate to ask for our advice. Or you can trust in our dedicated research and take a punt, as we love it all.
SPARKLING AND CHAMPAGNE
Lessini Durello, Cielo e Terra, Veneto, Italy, n/v
An elegant sparkling wines from the hills of Lessinia between Verona and Vicenza. Citrus and gently floral aromas lead to a very fresh and zippy palate with crisp green apple and lightly honeyed characters. Lighter than its Prosecco cousin, this refreshing fizz made from the hand-picked Durella grape makes a delicious start to any meal!
Bottle £36.00 | 125ml £8.95
Marchese Antinori, Franciacorta Cuvée Royale, Italy, n/v
Superb traditional method sparkling from the Antinori stable, crisp apple fruit with lemony finesse, has acquired subtle richness and perfect tiny bubbles from extended time on the lees. A blend of 78% Chardonnay, 12% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Blanc.
Bottle £57.00 | 125ml £10.50
Grande Reserve, Premier Cru, Pierre Mignon, Champagne, France, n/v
A crisp, well balanced champagne with citrus hints on the nose overlaid with touches of brioche. The palate is fresh, clean and lively with a creamy mousse and long finish.
Bottle £69.00 | 125ml £12.50
Classic Cuvée, Roebuck Estate, West Sussex, England, 2017
An absolutely elegant and structured example of modern English Sparkling from traditional grapes and methods. Citrus fruit and baked apples are layered with a toasty richness and hint of truffle. Produced from grapes in the heart of the South Downs, this is a lovely treat for any occasion..
Bottle £77.00 | 125ml £13.50
Rosé de Noirs, Roebuck Estate, West Sussex, England, 2017
Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier from estate-owned vineyards have produced a beautiful and structured Rosé de Noirs. Following the precise methods for all Roebuck’s vintage sparkling, the wine is partially fermented in old Burgundian barrels, followed by a generous period of lees ageing in bottle for a minimum of 36 months. The sight of rose-pink tone followed by attractive aromas of crushed red berries elevates any dining experience.
Bottle £84.00
Blanc de Blanc, Paul LeBrun, Champagne, France, n/v
With family ties to Champagne dating as far back as the 16th century, Nathalie Vignier is the sixth generation of her family to make wine in Cramant. Her grandfather, Paul Lebrun, was one of the first vignerons to break away from the big négociants after the Great War and established his own brand in 1931. Together with her brother, she owns 16.5 hectares distributed across the Côte des Blancs and the Côte de Sézanne, including 3 Grand Cru and 2 Premier Cru villages with terroir ranging from chalky to silex stones to provide outstanding expressions from each sub-region. Nathalie will in turn pass the reigns to her son Joseph as they strive to preserve and build upon her family’s legacy.
Bottle £100.00
WHITES
La Caisse Blanc, Gascony, France, 2024
Chief Winemaker Frédéric Garrabou is based in the Southwest medieval area of IGP Cotes de Gascogne, between Bordeaux and the Spanish border. A delightful Vin de France, with traditional varieties of Ugni Blanc and Colombard give intense floral aromas of ripe peach, citrus and green apple.
175ml £6.65 | 250ml £9.15 | Bottle £26.5
Terras Lusas Branco, Adega de Redondo, Alentejo, Portugal, 2023
One of Portugal’s most impressive and dynamic cooperatives, founded by a group of 14 farmers who commit to quality with local varietals. With ripe tropical flavours and gripping minerality, Alentejo is a region to know.
175ml £7.15 | 250ml £9.80 | Bottle £28.50
Chardonnay, Montsablé, Haute Vallée de L’Aude, France, 2023
A great match for fish. Seductive scents of blossom and cinnamon spice with a mix of pears, peach and honey. From the Occitan village of Limoux, the rugged Mediterranean area produces a very classy Chardonnay!
175ml £7.55 | 250ml £10.45 | Bottle £30.25
Grillo Sogno del Sud, Baglio Gibellina, Sicily, 2023
‘Baglio’ refers to the original internal courtyard of the farm, once used for the collection and processing of grapes. Surrounded by the hills of Salemi and Santa Ninfa, the landscape marked by rolling vineyards with old vine planted between 300-600m above sea level. Charming exotic fruit and a wee burst of spice, lovely with your lighter starters, and carrying through the main course as well.
175ml £7.75 | 250ml £10.70 | Bottle £31.00
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico DOC, Zaccagnini, Marche, Italy, 2023
On the opposite coast to Tuscany lies the beautiful region of Marche. The two brothers Zaccagnini focus on local grape Verdicchio, working organically for years and certified from the 2020 vintage. Elegant and textured, with notes of baked pastries and stonefruit this is an excellent pair for richer seafood dishes.
175ml £8.25 | 250ml £11.35 | Bottle £33.00
Muscadet Sur Lie, Domaine des Herbauges, Loire, France, 2023
What is the loveliest pairing with oysters of any kind? This beauty from the Atlantic Coast. Picked from 45 year-old vines on rocky schist soils and pebbles, Herbauges presents striking acidity, intriguing minerality, and a textured and refreshing wine.
175ml £8.75 | 250ml £12.00 | Bottle £35.00
Rioja Blanco DOC, Bodegas Luis Cañas, Spain, 2024
Family-run since 1928, proprietor Luis Cañas changed two hundred years of tradition and became the first winemaker in Rioja Alavesa to bottle his young wine rather than sell it as bulk. This bold move in 1970, powered by his continued pioneering spirit, has cemented the winery’s enviable reputation as one of the most progressive in the region. The vineyards are all old, small plots managed by a dedicated team of farmers carrying out organic production with Rioja’s proud white varietals: Viura, Malvasia, and Tempranillo Blanco.
175ml £9.00 | 250ml £12.40 | Bottle £36.00
Fiano, Produttori di Manduria, Zin, Puglia, Italy, 2024
A fully-loaded dry white wine packed with intense sweet apple, pear perfume, peaches and soft orange florals. Perfect for fish and shellfish but also very versatile.
175ml £9.30 | 250ml £12.80 | Bottle £37.75
Albariño, El Camaron, Rias Baixas, Spain, 2024
One of Spain’s most sought-after white wine, Albariño offers aromas of ripe citrus fruit, crushed flowers and underlying minerality. The coastal proximity to the Atlantic infuses the wines with characteristic salinity and lively acidity, whilst the granite soils create incredible depth of flavour, making it the perfect match with seafood and inspiring the name, El Camarón. The name is also a nod to Camarón de la Isla, undoubtedly one of the greatest flamenco singers of all time!
175ml £9.65 | 250ml £13.25 | Bottle £38.50
Sauvignon Blanc, Iona, Elgin, South Africa, 2024
A long-time favourite at River House. Beautiful fruit purity of limes and ripe gooseberry, with tropical, floral and fine herbal notes, ruby grapefruit and white pear drop on the finish. This is a cool climate Sauvignon Blanc – vibrant, mineral, elegant, balanced and delicate, with a long, layered and complex finish.
175ml £9.70 | 250ml £13.45 | Bottle £39.00
Original Chenin Blanc, Raats Family Wines, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2023
After making wine around the world and honing his craft in the Cape, Bruwer Raats established his family winery in 2000, based on a policy of ‘excellence through specialisation’. Purchasing the only land he could afford, some relatively cheap and ‘undesirable’ plots in the Polkadraai Hills, it soon became apparent that the unique granite-based terroir was produced incredible wines, and is now recognised as one of the finest wards in Stellenbosch. Persistence and consistent high-standards have brought us this versatile, food-pairing gem from the New World. No oak ageing, just pure expression of ripe yellow apple, pineapple ripeness with a long mineral finish.
Bottle £42.00
Sancerre, Moulin les Lys, Domaine Reverdy Ducroux, Loire, France, 2023
A world classic from clay and limestone soils in the village of Verdigny, one of the best sites in the Loire Valley. Laurent is the 14th generation to head the Domaine, and works in meticulous sustainable practices. While the nose is bright with herbs and citrus, but gentle with hints of stone fruit, the finish is backed up by a robust body and mineral structure.
Bottle £58.00
Chablis, Domaine Michaut Freres, France, 2023
Bernard Michaut provides us with this stunning, fresh and vibrant Chablis. The winery is located in Biene close to Chablis, built on the classic kimmeridgian soil of the region. These wines show great typicity, steely acidity, plenty of fruit with that unmistakable note of flinty “terroir”.
Bottle £59.00
Rully, Maison Chanzy, Burgundy, France, 2020
Grapes sourced from the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, Chardonnay’s ancestral home, is an absolute stand-out of a wine. The bouquet showcases the limestone and clay soils, and develop with striking complexity on the palate. Each glass is lovelier than the one before.
Bottle £66.00
Albariño Colección, Pazo Señorans, Rias Baixas, Spain, 2021
An Albariño in a league all its own. Founders Marisol Bueno and Javier Mareque are pioneers in the region, a driving force in establishing the Rias Baixas DO in the early 1980s. They produce exemplary and age-worthy wines, and their Colección bottles come from their private cellar. Ageing potential upwards of 10 years, the fierce minerality holds true on the palate and opens with familiar citrus and peach notes, and undeniable coastal salty influence.
Bottle £67.00
Assyrtiko Natural Ferment, Gavalas Winery, Santorini, Greece 2023
The fourth-generation winemaker George Gavalas heads one of the oldest wineries in Santorini in the village of Megalochori. This stone building used to be an old canava-winery, following the traditional architecture of the ancient Thira. With respect to the local culture, the winery has retained all the original features of the winery, such us cellars, grape stomping rooms and old entrances. Additionally, the family has created a modern section with high tech equipment to produce high quality wines. The aim of Gavalas family is to highlight the characteristics of Santorini’s ‘terroir’. With Vagelis due to take the lead as fifth-generation, the family respect to the local varieties and focus on limited production bottlings.
Bottle £80.00
Chassagne-Montrachet, Domaine Pillot, Burgundy, 2022
With a superb collection of vineyards and a modern winemaking facility on the edge of the village, Laurent Pillot’s wines are of an excellent quality. This Chassagne-Montrachet is sourced from some of the best sites in Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune and promises great finesse on the nose. The palate is warming and sultry, concentrated and balanced with white fruit and peach carried by discreet oak notes. The underlying minerality shines through an amazing length on the finish.
Bottle £100.00
ROSÉ
Rosado, Finca Manzanos, Rioja, Spain 2024
Garnacha and Tempranillo blend beautifully from this 4th-Generation family winery in one of Spain’s most classic and famous region. The grapes are hand-harvested from the estate vineyards in October to encourage medium-bodied, fruit-driven wine with lovely strawberry creamy and ripe pomegranate freshness.
175ml £7.20 | 250ml £9.95 | Bottle £28.75
Château l’Escarelle, AOP Côteaux Varois en Provence, France 2024
One of the most prestigious estates in the heart of Provence, Château l’Escarelle produce an unforgettable and classic rosé. Organic-certified estates within gorgeous Mediterranean climate produce rich strawberry juiciness with a spritzy watermelon balance, finishing with dry striking acidity that pulls you back in!
175ml £9.40 | 250ml £12.95 | Bottle £37.50 / Magnum £70.00
REDS
Pinot Noir, Calusari, Viile Timisului, Romania, 2024
A familiar grape varietal from perhaps a less familiar place, this Pinot comes from an old vineyard in the Romanian mountains and offers strawberry and cherry fruit, spiciness with an elegant finish. Everything you’d expect from a classic, and seafood-friendly.
175ml £6.65 | 250ml £9.15 | Bottle £26.50
Tempranillo, Ignacio Marin, Aragón, Spain, 2023
Tempranillo as it should be: medium- bodied with wild berry fruit, fresh fig and plum and a bit of spice from oak. Structured tannins without being too dry, there is a reason why this is one of the most popular red wine styles.
175ml £7.25 | 250ml £10.00 | Bottle £29.00
Cabernet Franc, Vielles Vignes, Mont Rocher, Languedoc-Roussillon, 2022
From the foothills and valleys beneath the iconic Pyrénées, out through the gorges to the coastal areas of the Mediterranean. Rugged and rocky terrain in high-altitude hillside vineyards, the grapes are picked at their optimal ripeness in mid September and offer juicy ripe berry flavours and a refreshing finish.
175ml £8.00 | 250ml £11.05 | Bottle £32.00
Malbec, Manos Negras, Mendoza, Argentina, 2022
This is the “big boy” – the full on, rich, spicy, fruity wine from the beautiful slopes under the Andes. High-altitude vineyards help to maintain fresh acidity, and a little more elegance than most Malbecs out there, but with that undeniable dark fruits layered with fine oak. As always, great with steak.
175ml £9.50 | 250ml £13.15 | Bottle £38.00
Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore, DOC, Biscardo, Mabis, Veneto, Italy, 2020
Amarone’s younger cousin that ticks all the boxes! Traditionally the ripasso process re-ferments skins and must from prior Amarone production, and Biscardo brothers Maurizio and Martino also incorporate sun-dried grapes to add sugar, strength, and complexity while maintaining fresh balance. A brilliant wine after dinner…and with cheese!
Bottle £42.00
Burgundy Pinot Noir, Les Fortunés, Chanzy, France, 2023
Maison Chanzy is a highly respected Burgundian producer; a classical demonstration of premium vineyard sites throughout the Côte d’Or. Winemaker Max Blondelle’s primary task is to create wines that eloquently communicate their respective terroir, whilst remaining hands-off in his approach. Showcasing Pinot Noir from its ancestral terroir, one of few Burgundy producers to achieve Haute Valeur Environnementale level 3; the most highly regarded certification for agriculture in France. Light to medium bodied with a lightly peppered structure enveloped in silky tannins, an elegant pairing for roasted fish and more robust seafood dishes.
Bottle £58.00
Chianti Classico DOCG, Riecine, Tuscany, Italy, 2022
Riecine has always followed a pioneering path, defining a new style and approach in this classic region. Committed to a natural approach, certified organic and following biodynamic processes, the land is gently nurtured with plants, flowers, and grassesto encourage biodiversity and the health of the land. Closely monitored pickers select only the best, ripest and cleanest bunches from the vines; everything else remains in the fields to return to the earth. Sangiovese at its very finest, expressing typical bold candied cherry fruit and incorporated oaky structure can only be described as ‘classico’
Bottle £65.00
DESSERT
Moscato d’Asti, Pian Centive, Tenuta Olim Bauda , DOCG, Italy, 2023
This semi-sparkling wine is made from 100% Moscato Bianco grapes. Golden apples, pineapple and honey aromas with a palate which is fresh and fragrant.
125ml £8.25 | 37.5cl bottle £23.00
Pedro Ximinez, Colosia, Bodegas Gutierrez, Spain, n/v
Naturally sweet and dark in color with aromas of caramelised raisins and molasses, with an intense finish. The perfect partner to vanilla ice cream, caramel and chocolate desserts!
70ml £7.00 | 37.5cl bottle £35.00
Passito di Pantelleria DOP, Rallo Azienda Agricola, Sicily, Italy, 2017
Sweet, elegant and well-balanced with notes of orange peel, apricots dried figs and honey with impressive acidity.
100ml £15.75 / 50cl bottle £59.00