
The cellar list. RT Café Grill and Thompson’s, Ryde
Six lists, one cellar: by the glass, sparkling and Champagne, white, red, rosé, and dessert and port. Glasses from £6.
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Every wine below is poured by the glass. Measures are 125ml unless stated, with larger pours listed under each wine.
Everything here is poured at 125ml, from Prosecco to Bollinger, with two Sussex sparklers from Wiston Estate and a de-alcoholised option.
Fresh, pleasantly lively, with a great long lasting finish.
A classic dry sparkling wine. The wine impresses with its fruity bouquet and a fine, pleasant dryness. With extended ageing on the lees, the wine has a harmonious citrus and apple flavour.
The Brut NV opens with aromas of green apples, freshly cut lemons and sourdough, alongside a hint of grilled walnuts and apricots. On the palate the mousse is fine and textured with complex notes of apple compote, cold butter, candied citrus peel and toasty notes. The finish is refreshing, long and mineral.
This Rosé NV bursts with aromatic notes of rhubarb, raspberries, sour cherries and redcurrant, with a touch of wild roses and lemon zest. The palate is bright with refreshing acidity, with fine persistent bubbles and a touch of sherbet and hibiscus on the finish.
De-alcoholised white sparkling wine. 100% Chardonnay, intense aromas of white flowers and citrus fruits. Soft on the palate, very harmonious, wonderfully creamy, and long-lasting mouthfeel.
Delicate and complex Champagne style beer, with fruity aromas and a spicy long aftertaste. Brewed as a Beer but transformed into a Champagne.
This wine comes from the purest grape juice, and it alone allows Laurent‑Perrier to craft «La Cuvée». A champagne of great finesse and a beautiful freshness obtained after a long aging process in our cellars. Laurent‑Perrier’s style and personality are defined by its very high proportion of Chardonnay.
A subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity, with a tannic finish due to the addition of red wine; bubbles as fine as velvet; flavours of wild berries.
Poured at 125ml, 175ml and 250ml. Loire and Burgundy at the top, Picpoul and Albariño for the shellfish, and an organic Grüner from Austria.
Zesty aromatics, tropical fruits, ripe peaches, crunchy green apples, and a lovely creamy mouthfeel. Tremendous depth of flavour with a zippy finish. This blend of Southern French grapes makes a great everyday drinking wine.
175ml £8250ml £11.50
This is a seriously sophisticated Picpoul, from the finest producer in the region, with a real minerally edge supporting the grapefruit and lime fruit in the mouth. Recommended in ‘Le Guide Hachette Des Vins’.
175ml £13250ml £18
Classic, gently herbaceous Loire Sauvignon, full and round in the mouth, supported by a fine structure & refreshing acidity.
175ml £20250ml £24
With hints of the green and yellow fruit features of this AOC, this wine is abundant and generous. Bold, large, persistent aroma and flavour develop quickly.
175ml £20250ml £24
A refreshing, floral and full-flavoured white Bordeaux, with intense aromas of citrus, exotic fruit with hints of grapefruit zest and lychee. This delicious Sauvignon Blanc blend wine is lively with good length and shows remarkable balance.
175ml £13.50250ml £18
A hugely aromatic wine with intense flavours of apples and pears with a beautiful floral background.
175ml £13250ml £18
A very seductive floral and fruity bouquet with subtle herb notes. Soft acidity with lemongrass and pear not.
175ml £13250ml £18
Scott Base is a terrace vineyard with sandy, silty loam soil that is sustainably managed. Aromas of citrus and ripe white peach. Fresh grapefruit on the palette with nutty toasted oak notes.
175ml £14250ml £19
Aromas of honeydew melon and limes. Bright acidity followed by a smooth tropical fruit led finish.
175ml £19250ml £26
Benchmark organic Gruner Veltiner, savoury and full of characteristic white pepper and baked pear notes.
175ml £12.50250ml £17.50
Straw-yellow in colour with an elegantly floral bouquet of acacia and jasmine. This lovely wine is dry with a medium acidity with melon, pear and white peach notes on the palate. Enjoy with fish, shellfish, chicken, pork and veal dishes with medium acidity sauces.
175ml £12250ml £17
Delicate, pale straw colour with a slight green edge. It displays an aromatic kaleidoscope, rich with perfumed peach blossom, white pear, passion fruit and lime. These wonderful aromas prevail on the palate with added guava, pineapple, potpourri and a hint of nettle. The roundness of the palate is perfectly balanced by a steely mineral zest and an enjoyable long finish.
175ml £10.50250ml £14.50
Provence and one English rosé, all three sizes.
The intense and fresh nose reveals aromas of redcurrant and a hint of lemon. The fresh and delicate palate reveals grapefruits and strawberries.
175ml £13250ml £17.50
Well balanced and fresh with pleasant hints of spring flowers and lemon. Melon and strawberries on the finish.
175ml £12.50250ml £17
Fragrant & bright, offering scents of an English summer garden. Strawberries, raspberries and elderflower notes.
175ml £13250ml £17.50
Poured at 125ml, 175ml and 250ml. Rhône and Languedoc for everyday, Aglianico and Nero d’Avola with the grill, Rioja and a Californian Cabernet.
A classic southern, uncomplicated Rhône red. On the nose, rich fruit and an appealing herbal freshness, on the palate, it is lusciously textured with plum, strawberry and a touch of spice.
175ml £8.50250ml £12
Brambly red fruit with subtle oak nuances, sweet spice like star anise and cinnamon. The wine is crafted from selected parcels in the cru vineyards of Séguret, Sablet, and Cairanne, enhancing its depth and complexity.
175ml £12250ml £17
The IGP Pays d'Oc region is characterised by a delicate garnet colour with aromas of cherry, wild strawberries, and fresh blackcurrant on the nose. The palate is described as elegant and smooth, with hints of fruit, smoke, and mint.
175ml £13.50250ml £18.50
Big, rich, warm and smooth. Plenty of fruit flavours with some spice on the long finish.The wine is clear and complex with vanilla notes.
175ml £13.50250ml £18.50
Bright ruby red, silky tannins with layered notes of cherry, mulberry and raspberries.
175ml £13.50250ml £18.50
Typical Primitivo characteristics: robust fruit aromas and velvety tannins. The delicate sweetness carries the aroma and flavour of ripe cherries and raspberries, integrated with warming notes of tobacco and vanilla. Underneath, the St.Barthelmeh Cantata Primitivo Passito reveals plenty of juicy blackberries.
175ml £14.50250ml £20
Ruby red colour, this Rioja offers a well-balanced profile with ripe fruit notes and smooth vanilla hints from one year in oak.
175ml £13250ml £18
Full bodied Californian wine with a complex flavour profile. It features notes of dark fruits alongside hints of chocolate and vanilla. The wine has a rich texture with balanced tannins and a long smooth finish.
175ml £17250ml £24
Rich and balanced wine with aromas of bramble fruit and Mediterranean shrub, complemented by soft vanilla notes. The palate is structured and succulent, featuring red fruit flavours balanced by well-integrated tannins and a lingering finish of dark chocolate.
175ml £13250ml £18
Served 100ml, and the part of the list people most often forget to look at. Sauternes, Monbazillac, Tokaji and a Canadian ice wine.
A delicate creamy liaison between fine dark chocolate and a smooth red wine. Black Forest notes exude through this intrusion of flavours.
A nose of intense lemon curd, marmalade, and orange peel with fragrant honeysuckle notes. The palate exhibits a wealth of ripe apricot and acacia honey characters, complemented by a honeyed sweetness that is well-balanced by fresh citrus zest on the lingering finish.
Aromas of dried fruit, honey, and white peach. Rich and complex, with a long, honeyed finish, this wine offers a fresh and lively fruit character. It is a blend of Semillon and Muscadelle grapes, harvested by hand, and benefits from the influence of botrytis cinerea, or noble rot, which contributes to its intense flavours and sweetness.
On the palate, it's luscious and rich, with flavours of blackberry, raspberry, and a touch of chocolate, balanced by a refreshing acidity. Often described as having a velvety texture and a lingering finish of fruit and rose petals.
Known for its bright citrus, elderflower, and tropical fruit aromas. It offers a smooth, elegant palate with a crisp, mineral acidity that balances the creamy texture. The wine also features notes of honey and dried fruits, with a lively freshness.
The 2016 is made from a blend of 60% Sémillon, 36% Sauvignon Blanc and 4% Muscadelle - all of which have been affected by botrytis, which enhances the natural sugars in the grapes and the resulting wine. Deliciously sweet with notes of nectar, honey, apricot and some ginger; it's a fantastic wine to pair with blue cheeses.
When winter arrives, berries are typically harvested at night when they are frozen at -8 ºC whilst still on the vine. This gives ice wine its characteristic refreshing sweetness balanced by high acidity. The taste level is fantastic with tropical aromas dominated by pineapple and mango. The palate is tart and piquant but very rich, complex, and persistent.
Fully ripened Riesling full with stone fruit and honeyed flavours.Lightly floral on the palate with a delicate minimality.
Sweeter red wine from Valvencia. Velvety smooth with fragrant bouquet.
Served 75ml. From the Akashi-Tai brewery in Hyōgo, including a sparkling junmai and an umeshu.
Served 100ml. Fernando de Castilla’s classic range, dry through to Pedro Ximénez.
Served 100ml. Kopke from the Douro, white through to a 1996 colheita.
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By the bottle.
Champagne from the grandes marques, Sussex from Wiston Estate, cava and Prosecco beneath them, and magnums where a table needs them.
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By the bottle, grouped by country and region.
The everyday end of the French list: Languedoc, the Loire, the south-west and Beaujolais.
Where the list goes deepest. Chablis and Montagny through to Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and a Domaine Leflaive.
Classed growths and the Right Bank, from an Entre-deux-Mers to Mouton-Rothschild.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape in several vintages, Cornas, and the Côtes du Rhône that opens the red list.
Riesling, dry and off-dry, from the Mosel and beyond.
Pecorino and Gavi, Albariño and white Rioja.
Marlborough, Central Otago and the Barossa.
Swartland and Stellenbosch.
California, Oregon, Chile and Argentina.
Vinho Verde and the Douro.
Grüner Veltliner, organically farmed.
Dry Furmint from Tokaj.
Barrel-fermented Assyrtiko from Santorini.
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By the bottle, grouped by country and region.
The everyday end of the French list: Languedoc, the Loire, the south-west and Beaujolais.
Classed growths and the Right Bank, from an Entre-deux-Mers to Mouton-Rothschild.
Where the list goes deepest. Chablis and Montagny through to Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and a Domaine Leflaive.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape in several vintages, Cornas, and the Côtes du Rhône that opens the red list.
The longest section on the list: Barolo and Barbaresco from Piedmont, Brunello and the Super Tuscans, Amarone and Valpolicella from the Veneto.
Rioja in depth from La Rioja Alta, with Ribera del Duero alongside.
Marlborough, Central Otago and the Barossa.
Swartland and Stellenbosch.
California, Oregon, Chile and Argentina.
Vinho Verde and the Douro.
Château Musar from the Bekaa Valley.
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By the bottle.
The everyday end of the French list: Languedoc, the Loire, the south-west and Beaujolais.
English rosé, made a ferry ride away.
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By the bottle.
Half bottles and full, from Sauternes to ice wine.
Kopke from the Douro Valley, including a 1996 colheita.
About this menuAround 260 bins. Glasses from £6. English sparkling and Champagne. Burgundy, Bordeaux and the Rhône in depth.
Two hundred and sixty bins, from a £6 glass of southern French white to first-growth Bordeaux and a shelf of Sassicaia. Burgundy and the Rhône in depth, English sparkling alongside Champagne, and a by-the-glass list long enough that you never have to commit to a bottle.
Glasses are poured at 125ml, 175ml and 250ml. Vintages change as bins run out; the team will tell you what has landed.
How the list is arrangedThe way you drink from it, not the way a wholesaler would file it
Everything on the first list is poured by the glass, the still wines in three sizes, so a table can drink across the list rather than around one bottle. Tasting notes are there because that is where you are choosing a single drink.
Grouped by country, then by region. Burgundy, Bordeaux, the Rhône and Tuscany run deepest; there is serious Rioja, and more English wine than most lists on the mainland carry.
The cellar holds more than the list shows, and bins change as things sell out. If there is something you are after, or a budget you would like us to work to, say so and we will find it.
A few times a yearThirty-six guests in The Cellar
Seven courses, a five-wine flight and a guest host, for thirty-six guests in The Cellar. Announced to the list a month before they go public, and they have sold out every time.
Also downstairsPrivate dining for 8 to 36
The two private dining rooms in The Cellar look directly into the wine room, and are named for two of the great vintages: The 1982 for 8 to 16 guests, The 1945 for 12 to 20. Menus and pairings are planned with the kitchen.
On selected dates, Thompson’s tasting menu is served in the same rooms, with a flight alongside it.
The questions the floor team are asked most. Anything else, call 01983 526118.
We don’t operate a corkage policy as a rule. If you have a bottle with particular meaning, call us before your booking and we will see what we can do.
Yes, extensively. Glasses are poured at 125ml, 175ml and 250ml across white, rosé and red, with sparkling at 125ml and dessert wines at 100ml, starting at £6.
The floor team know the list well and are glad to guide you, whether you are choosing a £30 bottle or something from the back of the cellar.
Yes. Wiston Estate Brut and Rosé and Folc English Rosé are on the by-the-glass list, with more by the bottle. Island and English producers appear whenever they earn their place.
Yes, and it is the easiest way to run a party. Agree the wines in advance with your menu for The Cellar, or a set amount per head with a bar tab afterwards.
Yes. This page is the live list; vintages change as bins sell out and the page is updated with them. A printed copy is on the table.
The bar serves from 9am, until 10pm Thursday to Saturday and 5pm on Sundays, and the whole list is available by the glass or the bottle.
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