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!
125ml £8.95 / Bottle £37.00
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.
125ml £10.50 / Bottle £57.00
Crémant de Loire Rosé, Carte Corail, Domaine des Baumard, Loire, France, N/V
One of the Loire’s most lauded producers, Florent Baumard’s mantra encompasses a belief in the individuality of each wine, and minimal intervention. The fruit is hand-harvested to ensure quality, and then classic varietals Cabernet Franc, Grolleau and Pinot Noir are fermented separately and the wine is then aged on its lees for over a year. A very fine, pale pink hue, the nose is enticing, full of peachy fresh fruit, nuanced with early tinges of honeycomb, and some red fruits sprinkled with mint. Delicious hints of strawberry and cream, harmonious and polished. A delightful aperitif, this will also carry through your starters like light fish dishes…particularly salmon.
125mL £ 11.00 / Bottle £60.00
Grande Réserve Brut, Jean de Villaré, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, France, N/V
This cuvée showcases the exceptional quality from the Vallée de la Marne, a region renowned for producing some of the finest Pinot Meunier in Champagne. Elegant and pure aromas expected from Champagne; succulent notes of apple, peach and apricot and crisp, well-balanced with touches of brioche. The palate is fresh, clean and lively with a creamy mousse and long finish.
125ml £12.75 / Bottle £73.00
Classic Cuvée, Roebuck Estate, West Sussex, England, 2019
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..
125ml £14.00 / Bottle £80.00
WHITES
Vermentino, Entre Ciel et Mer, IGP Pays d’Oc, France 2025
Vermentino is a sun-loving grape that thrives in warm, dry climates to producefresh, vibrant wines full of character. To create this beautifully balanced white grapes are planted on rugged vineyards in the eastern Pays d’Oc, where long sunny days are softened by gentle sea breezes. The grapes are picked early in the season to lock in their fresh, vibrant flavours.
175ml £7.50 / 250ml £9.95 / Bottle £30.00
Chardonnay, Montsablé, Haute Vallée de L’Aude, France, 2025
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 £8.20 / 250ml £10.75 / Bottle £32.75
Grillo Sogno del Sud, Baglio Gibellina, Sicily, 2025
‘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.
Bottle £32.75
Grenache Blanc, Felicette, Côtes Catalanes, France, 2024
A subtle yet fruity white wine from the French Mediterranean. Like Grenache Noir (its red counterpart), Grenache blanc thrives in the hot dry climate to produce bright yellow wine with green highlights, with an intense but fresh bouquet combining mint, pear, dry apricot and white flowers.
Bottle £36.00
Muscadet Sur Lie, Domaine des Herbauges, Loire, France, 2025
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 £9.25 / 250ml £12.50 / Bottle £37.00
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 £9.50 / 250ml £12.75 / Bottle £38.00
Fiano, Produttori di Manduria, Zin, Puglia, Italy, 2025
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 £9.75 / 250ml £13.10 / Bottle £38.75
Albariño, El Camaron, Rias Baixas, Spain, 2025
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 £9.90 | 250ml £13.25 | Bottle £39.50
Sauvignon Blanc, Iona, Elgin, South Africa, 2025
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 £10.00 / 250ml £13.45 / Bottle £40.00
Original Chenin Blanc, Raats Family Wines, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2024
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 £44.00
Mosaic White (PGI- Slopes of Paiko), Domaine Chatzivaritis, Goumenissa, Greece2025
Founded in 1994 by Vagelis Chatzivaritis, the family Estate is located in the heart of Goumenissa, Greek Macedonia. Now under the charge of his daughter Chloi, she follows environmentally conscious philosophies, with low-interventionist and organic approach to obtain the best quality of grapes while preserving soil fertility. Lovely zesty approach that is food-friendly and refreshing.
175ml £11.75 | 250ml £13.25 | Bottle £47.00
Fraga do Corvo, Godello, Galicia, Spain, 2025
Godello has quickly become known as a variety that produces lovely, medium- to full-bodied whites from the Atlantic coast of Spain. Vines aged at least 30 years, with the wine fermented in stainless steel tanks on the lees to preserve freshness, produce a complex and mineral-driven libation. Enjoyed best when shared with your main course!
Bottle £50.00
Blanc de Viognier, Domaine Grand Veneur, Côtes du Rhône, France, 2024
Brothers Christophe and Sébastien Jaume have now taken over from their father, Alain, and have carried on the legacy of their exceptional range. Internationally recognised for their Châteauneuf-du-Pape (both red and whites!), they also label some wine under the Côtes du Rhône AOP; although the grapes are grown only metres away from those of the famous Château Beaucastel, they are just outside the Châteauneuf-du-Pape designation! Grown on clay-limestone soils and cultivated with sustainable methods that respect the terroir and vine health, the vines benefit from cool nights, preserving aromatic intensity. This is a ‘main course’ wine with aromas of ripe apricot, peach, and subtle melon and tropical notes. The palate is rich yet fresh, with flavours balanced by lively acidity and a clean, slightly creamy finish.
175ml £12.25 / 250ml £16.45 / Bottle £52.00
Etna Bianco DOC, Tornatore, Sicily, Italy, 2024
Few wineries in the world are as hot as this region! Tornatores’s vineyards on the slopes of Mount Etna are among Europe’s most dramatic, planted on steep, terraced volcanic soils at altitudes between 600 and 850 metres. The Carricante variety is perfectly adapted to grow on the rugged landscape, with summer temperatures exceeding 40C! with careful pruning and vine management, the wines produced are bright, refreshing, and moreish.
175ml £14.25 / 250ml £19.00 / Bottle £57.00
Sancerre, Moulin les Lys, Domaine Reverdy Ducroux, Loire, France, 2025
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.
175ml £15.50 / 250ml £20.00 / Bottle £62.00
Chablis, Domaine Michaut Freres, Burgundy, France, 2024
A region ever at the mercy of variable and risky climate, Bernard Michaut provides us with this stunning, fresh and vibrant Chablis. The winery is located in Biene close to the village of Chablis, built on the classic and ideal kimmeridgian soil of the region. These wines show ideal typicity, steely acidity, plenty of fruit with that unmistakable note of flinty terroir.
Bottle £65.00
Rully, La Cree, Maison Chanzy, Burgundy, France, 2023
Grapes sourced from the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, Chardonnay’s ancestral home, is an absolute stand-out of a wine. Carefully contrived by winemaker Max Blondelle, whose stated task is to create wines that eloquently communicate their respective terroirs while maintaining a steadfastly hands-off approach. As such, Chanzy are one of the few Burgundy producers to achieve Haute Valeur Environnementale level 3 – the most highly regarded certification for agriculture in France. This area has a remarkable limestone terroir with enough marl and clay for the Chardonnay grape variety to have found its land of choice. The bouquet develops with striking complexity on the palate and each glass is lovelier than the one before.
Bottle £71.00
Chassagne-Montrachet, Jean Baptiste Jessiaume, Burgundy, 2022
This family-owned estate based in Santenay, steeped in tradition and innovation, has been crafting exceptional wines for generations, dating back to 1830. Today, the sixth generation of the family, led by Jean Baptiste Jessiaume, continues to uphold the estate’s legacy of producing high-quality Côte de Beaune wines. With a deep connection to the land and a commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, Jean Baptiste is dedicated to creating wines that not only reflect the unique terroir of the region but also express the rich history and traditions of Burgundy.
Grown on classic clay-limestone soils across selected parcels in Chassagne-Montrachet. The Domaine practices sustainable viticulture with manual harvesting and careful vineyard management to preserve site character and freshness.
Bottle £125.00
ROSÉ
Château l’Escarelle, AOP Côteaux Varois en Provence, France 2025
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 £9.55 / 250ml £12.95 / Bottle £39.00 / 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 £7.50 / 250ml £11.25 / Bottle £30.00
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 £8.50 / 250ml £10.25 / Bottle £34.00
Merlot, Orée Sauvage, IGP Pays d’Oc, France, 2024
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.
Bottle £37.00
Primitivo ‘Electric Bee’, Produttori di Manduria, Italy, 2024
Primitivo is the pride of many wineries from Puglia, the ‘Boot’ of Italy. Produttori di Manduria is a farmer-owned cooperative that has been operating for over 100 years, and are still producing the hits! This is an un-oaked, fruit-forward and full-bodied red that has gentle tannins and is the right balance of jammy red and black fruit. We are talking about the Italian Mediterranean, so any meats and rich fish dishes call for this kind of approachable and enjoyable red.
175ml £10.00 / 250ml £13.50 / Bottle £40.00
Malbec, Manos Negras, Mendoza, Argentina, 2023
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 £10.50 / 250ml £13.95 / Bottle £42.00
Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore, DOC, Biscardo, Mabis, Veneto, Italy, 2022
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 £47.00
Burgundy Pinot Noir, Les Fortunés, Chanzy, France, 2024
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 £65.00
Chianti Classico DOCG, Riecine, Tuscany, Italy, 2024
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 £70.00
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 £25.00
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 £7.50 / 37.5cl bottle £37.00
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 £16.25 / 50cl bottle £80.00