Vintages may be subject to change. V.A.T. included at current rate. Vintage 75cl Bottle.
Wine List April 2026
Local & Proud
Sparkling
40 miles from the Mermaid Inn
The award‑winning Plumpton Estate sparkling and still wines are produced by our enthusiastic and talented students, working alongside a team of vine‑growing and winemaking experts. Each bottle reflects the energy of the next generation of English winemakers, crafted with precision, curiosity and a deep respect for the land. From the vineyard to the cellar, Plumpton combines cutting‑edge research with hands‑on expertise, creating wines that showcase both the character of our Sussex terroir and the exceptional training that shapes the future of the English wine industry
1 Plumpton Estate Classic Cuvee 125ml 10.00 £47.00
Delightful floral and brioche notes combine with zesty citrus fruit, honeysuckle and elderflower. It is delicate and well balanced, finishing with a soft fresh hint of sweetness.
2 Plumpton Estate Cuvee Rosé Sparkling 125ml 10.00 £47.00
Dry and youthful with a fine and creamy persistent mousse. This wine has an appealing salmon pink blush hue and displays delicate cherry and green apple fruit with floral hints well balanced with a soft yeasty body.
4 miles from The Mermaid Inn
Charles Palmer Vineyards is a family run, 45 acre wine estate in Winchelsea The estate’s vineyards benefit from an ideal climate for vines, with its close proximity to the sea, south facing slope, and its terroir in particular. The lowest part of the vineyard is a mere 5 metres from sea level and sits above a bed of Kimmeridgian clay similar to the Grand Crus of Burgundy.
3 Charles Palmer Special Reserve 2019 £47.00
This Blanc de Noir has been made using 100% Pinot Noir grapes. It has savoury aromas with hints of pine and manuka honey. On the palate it has notes of cantaloupe, truffle with a zesty finish. It has spent 3 years on lees.
8 miles from The Mermaid Inn
Chapel Down is proud to be England’s largest wine producer and is changing the way the world thinks about English wine. Located only a few miles away, they work alongside iconic British institutions such as The Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race and have recently become the official sparkling wine sponsor of the English Cricket Team. Chapel Down are passionate about sustainability, with renewable electricity used for all sites and the re-use of grape skins sent for anaerobic digestion to produce renewable energy.
4 Chapel Down Brut NV £52.00
A great example of a classic English sparkling wine. An elegant English sparkling wine with aromas of red apple, lemongrass, and freshly baked bread together with hints of strawberry and quince on the palate and fine persistent bubbles.
52 miles from The Mermaid Inn
Silverhand Estate is dedicated to crafting exceptional English wines through a deeply rooted commitment to organic principles and sustainable vineyard practices. Every parcel is farmed with meticulous care, encouraging biodiversity, nurturing healthy soils and allowing the natural character of the land to shine through. From low‑intervention viticulture to environmentally conscious winemaking, the estate champions a holistic approach that protects the landscape for future generations.
9 Silver Hand Estate Blanc de Blanc 2018 £49.00
A beautifully pure Chardonnay sparkler with precise citrus, fine mineral tension, and an elegant, lingering finish that speaks of true craftsmanship.
63 miles from The Mermaid Inn
Nyetimber is recognised as one of England’s most prestigious sparkling‑wine producers, crafting wines defined by elegance, precision and uncompromising quality. Using only estate‑grown fruit and traditional‑method winemaking, each bottle reflects meticulous attention to detail and extended ageing. The result is a collection of refined, complex wines with a signature silky mousse and exceptional finesse, setting the benchmark for English luxury.
10 Nyetimber Brut NV £54.00
An impeccably refined English classic, offering layers of citrus blossom, toasted brioche, and chalky finesse wrapped in a silky, perfectly balanced mousse.
8 miles from The Mermaid Inn
Gusbourne crafts some of England’s most elegant and expressive wines, made exclusively from estate‑grown fruit and guided by meticulous traditional‑method winemaking. Known for purity, finesse and layered complexity, their sparkling wines embody modern English luxury in every glass.
12 Gusbourne Rosé £58.00
A graceful and luxurious rosé, unfolding with wild strawberry, rose petal, and subtle pastry notes, finishing with a creamy elegance that feels effortlessly indulgent.
Still
5 Bacchus, Chapel Down . Kent £9.50 £13.00 £38.50
This complex Bacchus marries classic elderflower and gooseberry with savoury notes of white pepper and citrus undertones.
6 English Rosé, Chapel Down. Kent £9.50 £13.00 £38.50
A beautifully poised English rosé, brimming with wild strawberry, raspberry sorbet, and hints of redcurrant, lifted by soft floral notes and finishing with a crisp, graceful elegance.
7 Chardonnay, Gusbourne ‘Guinevere’. Kent £49.00
Elegant and complex, our citrus-driven still Chardonnay and one of Gusbourne’s most awarded wines. Flavours of buttered toast and soft spice combine with a mineral note for a fresh finish.
Champagne
8 Champagne De Saint-Gall Premier Cru 125ml £10.50 £50.00
An excellent NV Champagne, the perfect balance of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. This is elegant and refined with lively aromatics of white fruits, preserved lemons and a touch of red berries.
11 Veuve Clicquot NV Brut £68.50
A world-famous Champagne, rich and creamy in style, with an explosion of citrus fruit and a delightful yeasty toastiness.
13 Dom Perignon £255.00
Stylish and seductive, open and expressive with delicate ripe stone fruit, floral touches and minerality. Beautifully palate, with hints of honey leading to a polished finish and a touch of crisp grapefruit. Complete and harmonious with an irresistible vibrancy and energy.
14 Louis Roederer Cristal £300.00
This famous Champagne is only produced in very small parcels. Superb and singular example of a Prestige Champagne.
Sparkling Wine
15 Prosecco Pirani. Veneto Italy £30.50
A pale straw yellow with biscuity nuances on the nose give way to a harmonious palate of mature apple and honeydew melon, very refreshing.
White Wine
Light & Elegant
34 Vinho Verde, Janelas Antigas. Minho Portugal £8.00 £10.25 £29.50
By blending four of the most famous grape varieties of the region, a fresh and fruity wine with a great balance of flavour and acidity is produced.
33 Pinot Grigio, I Castelli. Delle Venezie Italy £8.00 £10.25 £29.50
Straw in colour with delicate aromatic notes, the palate is fruity and fresh with some minerality and a rounded texture.
17 Sauvignon Blanc, Patriarche Père et Fils. Southern France £8.00 £10.25 £29.50
Intense aromas of grapefruit and lime on the nose carry through to a refined and elegant palate of citrus and gooseberry fruit with a rich and expressive personality.
18 Picpoul De Pinet, Domaine Foncastel. Languedoc France £8.00 £10.25 £29.50
Crisp and dry on the palate with additional notes of peach and melon, there is a backbone of intense minerality and a zippy, clean acidity that work together to deliver a long refreshing finish.
Fruit Driven & Aromatic
20 Viognier, Domaine de la Baume. Languedoc France £34.00
Sumptuously textured and wonderfully voluptuous, this Viognier unfolds with ripe apricot, peach nectar and honeysuckle, wrapped in a silky richness that lingers with effortless opulence.
19 Gavi, Villa Pani. Piedmont Italy £36.00
Crisp mineral and citrus, with light apple and pear, incisive, finishing with white flowers, fresh apple, pear and intense lemon, wet stone.
48 Sauvignon Blanc, Waddling Duck. Marlborough NZ £9.50 £13.00 £38.50
Youthful and very approachable with a nose of intense, fresh gooseberry fruit. The palate is dry and full of white peach and passion fruit flavour.
40 Albariño, Gotas del Mar. Rias Baixas. Spain £41.00
Delicate aromas of freshly cut grass and blackcurrant leaf follow through to a crisp and refreshing palate of citrus flavours and green apple.
21 Sancerre, Le Chateau ‘Les Roches Blanches’. Loire France £48.00
A pale yellow with green hues and aromas of white flowers and citrus fruit develop in to a lively palate of crisp citrus fruit and flinty wet stone.
Rich and Indulgent
43 Chardonnay Reserva, Alma de Chile. Maule Valley Chile £8.00 £10.25 £29.50
Elegant and complex Chardonnay with round peachy fruit, notes of honey and butterscotch and a soft creamy finish, medium toast French oak adds a touch of class. SWA Commended.
22 Chablis J Moreau Et Fils. Burgundy France £57.00
Light gold colour with green hues. Fresh, lively and mineral, with intense aromas of fruits, flowers, and subtle spice. Dry with a perfect finish.
23 Meursault, Maison Jaffelin. Burgundy France £92.00
A distinct and fresh nose of pear, acacia blossom and citrus along with hints of hazelnut. Notably rich and rounded with ripe flavours and a beautiful creaminess from oak ageing.
Rosé
32 Côtes de Provence Rosé, Marius Peyol. Provence France £9.50 £13.00 £38.50
Fruity and fresh with a very pleasant mouth feel. A gorgeous rosé laden by red fruit and hints of delicate spices. Rich in flavour with an elegant and harmonious after taste.
39 Pinot Grigio Rosato, I Castelli. Venezie Italy £8.00 £10.25 £29.50
Slightly mineral, soft and persistent with fruity notes and light aromatics
44 Vinho Verde Rose, Sargaço Casal de Ventozela. Minho Portugal £8.00 £10.25 £29.50
Bright, lifted and irresistibly fresh, this rosé brims with crunchy redcurrant, wild strawberry and a hint of watermelon, carried by a gentle spritz and a delicately zesty finish that makes it beautifully vibrant and easy to drink.
Red Wine
Fruit Driven
49 Pinot Noir, Balauri Romania £8.00 £10.25 £29.50
Complex aromas of black cherry, raspberry and cinnamon. Medium bodied with dried fruit notes that combine with fresh red berries and sweet spice on the palate. (VE)
36 Chianti, Sant’Ilario. Tuscany Italy £8.00 £10.25 £29.50
Characteristic scents of violet, small red fruit and subtle spices. Full, well-structured and conveys all the character of the Sangiovese grape.
42 Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Oatley ‘Wildflower’. Murray Darling Australia £39.00
This Reserva red wine has a wonderful nose, harmoniously blended on the palate. Intense red fruits are accompanied by delicate spice aromas. It is soft but full-bodied, with a persistent finish.
26 Fleurie,Domaine Presle Mommessin. Beaujolas France £43.00
A garnet colour with aromas of violets and roses lead into an elegant and feminine palate of delicate raspberry and strawberry fruit.
16 Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Masion Jaffelin. Burgundy France £48.00
A graceful expression of Burgundy, showing bright red‑cherry and wild‑strawberry fruit, lifted by subtle spice and a whisper of forest floor, finishing with silky finesse
Bold and Big in Character
24 Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon, Dulong. Bordeaux France £8.00 £10.25 £29.50
This Medoc displays a well-structured firmness from the percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. A popular wine from this well-established house.
45 Shiraz, Writer’s Block. Western Cape South Africa £8.00 £10.25 £29.50
An upfront black cherry and plum bouquet is complimented with peppery flavours on the palate. Soft tannins ensure a lingering, smooth finish. Ideal choice for steak and venison.
47 Primitivo di Manduria, Cantine Lizzano ‘Macchia’. Puglia Italy £36.00
A soft and fleshy shiraz boasting a lively palate of juicy red berry fruits, plum and spice, along with subtle chocolate and savoury characters from the oak maturation.
37 Barbera Appassimento, Villa Pani. Piedmonte Italy £35.00
Ruby red in colour, this wine has aromas of ripe red berry fruit, vanilla, and almonds. Rounded, full bodied and smooth on the palate, there are more flavours of ripe berry fruit but with a lovely bright freshness.
50 Organic Malbec, La Piedra Negra. Uco Valley Argentina £9.50 £13.00 £38.50
A mix of plum, raspberry and blackberry, medium-bodied, yet soft and silky with seductive tannins. The purity of this wine is a natural acidity which complements the fruits in a great, lengthy finish.
Rich, Complex and Aged
25 Saint Emilion Reserve, Dulong, Bordeaux. Bordeaux France £41.00
Round and supple attack on the palate. Great, rich and fleshy structure. Notes of liquorice, red and black fruits aromas at the end.
41 Rioja Crianza, Carlos Serres. Rioja Spain £8.00 £10.25 £29.50
Deep, clean and bright ruby red. Very intense aromas of wild berries combined with ripe cherries and plums. Balanced and elegant with a complex finish.
27 Crozes-Hermitage, Héritiers Chéron-Misset. Rhone France £49.50
Rich flavours of pepper, eucalyptus and dark berries. A well-structured wine with soft tannins and a good finish.
30 Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Cluny Les Evocelles. Burgundy France £90.00
A lifted and expressive Gevrey‑Chambertin showing fragrant red‑cherry and wild‑berry aromatics, supported by subtle notes of violet, warm spice, and forest floor.
28 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Chateau Beauchene. Rhone France £59.50
A flagship wine with a firm structure and full, rich flavours and harmonious tannins. 65% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre.
38 Barolo, Manfredi. Piedmonte Italy £61.00
A commanding and beautifully sculpted Barolo, opening with layers of dark cherry, macerated strawberry and wild plum, wrapped in notes of rose petal, dried violet and sweet tobacco.
29 Lalande de Pomerol, Chateau Perron. Bordeaux. France £67.00
Garnet- red with aromas of sour cherry and spice give way to a velvety textured palate exuding beautifully ripe red berry and sous bois flavour.
31 Chateau d’ Angludet, Cru Bourgeois Margaux. Bordeaux France £90.00
Blackberries and freshly ground spice evolve in to a beautifully restrained chewy palate of bramble fruit with a creamy elegance from this sensational vintage.
Half Bottles
55 Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial NV Half Bottle £37.50
Still the best selling Non-Vintage Champagne in the UK, this classic blend boasts notes of green apple and citrus fruits. (VE)
53 Chablis J Moreau Et Fils. Burgundy France £27.50
Lemons and limes with white peach and yellow fruit lead in to a round and greedy palate with a sublime and cleansing minerality.
54 Sancerre La Perriere. Loire France £29.50
Bright appearance and well-balanced flavours of white flowers, peach and acacia with an underlying streak of cleansing minerality from well-established vineyards.
59 Sea Change Syrah Rose France £18.00
A beautiful, pale pink colour, fresh strawberries and watermelon framed with a mouthwatering crispness delivers a clean and refreshing experience.
51 Maison Louis Latour, Pinot Noir. Bourgogne France £19.75
Dark ruby colour , with aromas of black fruits, myrtle, rose and cocoa.
58 Chianti Classico, Sant’Ilario. Tuscany Italy £18.00
A sense of violet, small red fruit and subtle spices.
Dessert Wine
52 Moscato D’asti. Conti Buneis. Piedmont Italy £25.00
Delicately sweet and beautifully aromatic, this Moscato d’Asti bursts with notes of white peach, ripe pear and fragrant orange blossom, lifted by a gentle sparkle and finishing with a soft, refreshing purity that feels effortlessly elegant
56 Sauternes Maison Sichel. Bordeaux France 37.5cl £27.50
A concentrated, luscious dessert wine showing intense flavours of caramelized fruits, pear, melon and almond, rounded and balanced by good acidity.
57 Tokaji, Aszu 5 Puttonyos. Hungary 50cl £45.00
A silky and fruit driven wine with delightful acidity
125ml available on request. Prices Inclusive of VAT