WINES

Wine is part of the very fabric of The Don and The Sign of The Don

Since The Don Restaurant opened in 2000 it has been recognised by “Wine Spectator” magazine’s annual awards as having “ one the finest wine lists in the world”. So yes we have some very grand  - and some very big - bottles.

Now with the advent of The Sign of The Don Bar and Bistro, we can also offer more than 40 wines by the glass, poured from our state-of-the art wine preservation system.

And, if you are a true wine lover you can visit The Sign of The Don’s historic wine cellar in the Medieval Vault, which from 1798 was used by the Sandeman company to roll barrels of Port and Sherry up from the Thames to be bottled in what are now our private vaults. These vaults are the perfect place to gather friends and colleagues and share a bottle over lunch or dinner.

TRINITY HILL

The Sign of The Don, The Don and Bleeding Heart are partners in the iconic New Zealand winery Trinity Hill, in the heart of Hawkes Bay on  the East Coast of the North Island. 

Its wonderfully full-bodied reds are ripened in what is increasly seen as New Zealand's premium vineyard land, Gimblett Gravels, whose rocky soils were formed when the massive Ngaruroro River changed course in the floods of 1867. Its flagship Syrah, the Homage was the first New Zealand red to be awarded 95 points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, its Cabernot Merlot, The Gimblett lauded as "better value than most Bordeaux Chateaux"

Trinity Hill also makes some notable whites from the Gimblett Gravels : a Chardonnay, a Pinot Gris and a Viognier and a clean fresh  Sauvignon Blanc from its  higher and slightly cooler Esprit Vineyard.

THE DON AND THE SIGN OF THE DON WINE CLUB

Customers with an enthusiasm for wine - be they connoisseurs, amateurs or just beginners - are invited to join The Don Wine Club which holds regular Wine Dinners, hosted by a Chateaux owner, director or winemaker, where we match a number of world class with gourmet dishes from our talented kitchen team. We also host more informal two Master Classes where you can learn about a specific wine region or grape variety, tasting a range of wines paired with canapés.

For further information, or to join, email: [email protected].