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Wine

Hambleton’s sommelier Dominique Baduel comes from the south-west corner of France, where his father dealt in the local cheeses. Together with Tim Hart, he selects the wines that take up the 400 bin list. Truly passionate about his craft, Dom needs little encouragement to take guests on a tour of his cellar, where you can see a few thousand bottles waiting for your summons.

Tim and Dominique’s aim for Hambleton’s wine experience is to find interesting choices from a wide range of growing areas. They are prejudiced in favour of small producers and against big brands and believe that their greatest successes with clients often involves introducing wine lovers to something new. The Old World sections such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Rhône red wines can be relied upon to include quite a few mature bottles that have been cellared at Hambleton for many years.

“Wine is my true passion. My greatest enjoyment is to spend time with Aaron finding the perfect food and wine combinations which I can then recommend to our diners. My perfect combination? Merryfield Farm duck with a 2012 Petalos Mencia – why? – so subtle, really Burgundian with hints of blood orange.”

Says Dominique

Most new wines on the list are favourites that we have been tasting lately. They are often wines which will be listed on our first page “wines of the moment” and they may reflect a variety of grapes and represent good value. Wines which are removed from the list are wines which we cannot buy anymore because of vintage changes or because the no longer are to our liking. In the case of very fine wines, specific vintages may be very difficult to buy and may incur a considerable increase in price, therefore we might look for this wine in a different, and often younger version.

A favourite of Dom’s at present is the 2018 Chignin Vieilles Vignes André & Michel Quenard. It is from the Savoie region in France and has aromas of quince, pear and fresh leaf. It is a pale fine grained wine with supple, limpid flavours and a gratifying freshening finish. It is a delicious wine to drink with seafood starters such as crab or scallops and will also compliment poultry or fish dishes in creamy mushroom sauces. Another excellent one is the 2017 Minervois Domaine Combe Blanche Calaniac Terroir which is ripe and fruity and at £33 per bottle shows great value for money.

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Some wine is hard to persuade guests to try, but the 2012 Lorch Riesling Trocken from Rheingau from August Kesseler brings joy to the dining experience as guests overcome their trepidation of German wines and Rieslings. This wine has great a balance fruit and acidity, lots of depth of flavour and a lingering dry finish which surprises many especially as it sells at £8 per glass offering incredible value.

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Have a look at the Hambleton Hall Wine Offers here Wine Special Offers | Hambleton Hall

The recent introduction of the Coravin system has enabled us to offer a wide range of fine wines by the glass. This has worked well for clients who want to drink a little of the best. Dom usually offers by the glass, using this system, mature Bordeaux and Burgundy (red and white) as well as some top New World Wines and Yquem.

“Arriving at Hambleton to the charming porch full of Le Chameau wellies felt simply wonderful. They welcome you in, the Hall gives you this sort of ‘welcome back you rascal’ hug and each time I see those dramatic scenes covering the walls I have to hold back tears…After going to several wine tastings before, I can’t say I really knew what Dominique had in store for us either. Whether by popularity or purpose, Sommelier Dominique Baduel had created a much more intimate wine tasting…Dominique took us on a journey through the Montalcino region…his delivery was perfect, he was informative and playful with no hint of being patronising, he almost acted as if he was discovering these wonderful wines with us.“

Georgie Fenn Oct 2018

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Over the next few weeks we will be sharing images Over the next few weeks we will be sharing images and video of the wildflower meadow that Tim and Rob have created. Started 2 years ago, the aim of the project was to make the field beyond the formal gardens more interesting for guests. Notoriously difficult to establish, we ploughed, harrowed and seeded the field and we are all delighted that the achillea, wild carrot ox eye daisies have appeared among the grass. #hambletonhall #rutland #smallluxuryhotel #countryhousehotel #relaischateaux #wildflowers #wildflowermeadow #achillea #wildcarrot #oxeyedaisy
Hambleton's location overlooking Rutland Water aff Hambleton's location overlooking Rutland Water affords guests easy access to this cooling environment, especially when the temperatures soar. The Rutland Belle is a delightful, family-run boat cruising around the reservoir during daylight hours. Enjoy the scenery from the water, amidst the sailors, anglers and water birds as the Rutland Belle journeys from Whitwell on the North Shore to Normanton on the South Shore For more information on timings and prices, search "Rutland Water Cruises". #hambletonhall #rutlandwater #rutlandwatercruises #rutlandbelle #lakecruising #coolingoffonthewater #pleasurecruise #discoverrutland
There is so much to see and do both on the hotel e There is so much to see and do both on the hotel estate, on Rutland Water and within an hour’s drive into the Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire or Cambridgeshire countryside. Our Reception team are well informed and happy to make recommendations and bookings for you. New and exclusive to us this year is a partnership with Grimsthorpe Castle, where we can arrange for you to enjoy a private tour behind the scenes. Search for this package on our Special Offers page. #summerbreakuk #smallluxuryhotels #hambletonhall #rutlandriviera #discoverrutland #visitengland #rutlandwaterviews #hambletonhall #grimsthorpecastle #rockinghamcastle #burghleyhouse
With 17 elegant, stylish bedrooms to choose from a With 17 elegant, stylish bedrooms to choose from at Hambleton your stay with us will be comfortable, spoiling and memorable. Have a look at all the rooms online for inspiration for your next short break. www.hambletonhall.com/superior-rooms #luxuryhotel #luxuryhotels #smallluxuryhotels #boutiquehotel #relaischateaux #relaischâteaux #hambletonhall #hambletonpeninsula #interiordesign #hotelinteriors #hotelinteriordesign #hambletondecorating #houseandgardenuk #houseandgardenuk
As promised yesterday when we introduced Tim Apple As promised yesterday when we introduced Tim Appleton MBE, we are excited to share a new Restore and Rejuvenate offer valid from 1st Sept till 15th Dec 2022. The new Restore and Rejuvenate offer includes a whole afternoon bird watching under the expert tutelage of Tim at Rutland Water. Recommended by doctors for its wellbeing benefits, eco-therapy of this type will release endorphins, steady blood pressure, boost self-esteem and lead to improved sleep thanks to time spent outside. The Vitamin D absorbed by being outside will also boost your brain and immune system. After a spoiling meal in the Dining Room, an overnight stay in an intermediate room and a fortifying breakfast, enjoy a bike ride on Rutland Water’s extensive perimeter cycle path to boost your serotonin and dopamine levels to improve your mood stimulate your brain. In entirety, this package includes: - One night’s accommodation in an intermediate bedroom - Half a day’s bird watching and nature guidance with Tim Appleton MBE for 2 people - Bike rental for 2 people - 3 courses and coffee from our Menu of the Day (inc discretionary service charge of 12.5%) - Full Hambleton breakfast & morning newspaper and it is inclusive of VAT and based on 2 people sharing. It starts from £799 per room per night. If this sounds like something you would enjoy with a friend, tag them here to share the offer with them. It is bookable by calling the reservations team on 01572 756991. #hambletonhall #40winks #prideofbritainhotels #rutland #ukluxuryhotel #smallluxuryhotels #restoreandrejuvenate #birdwatching #birdwatcher #timappleton #rutlandwater #rutlandwaternaturereserve #rutlandwaterospreys #anglianwater #globalbirding #globalbirdfair2022
Today we would like to introduce you to Tim Applet Today we would like to introduce you to Tim Appleton MBE who is a long time friend of Tim Hart's and supporter of Hambleton Hall. Tim is the brainchild behind Global Birding which aims to inspire birdwatchers to come together as a global community and celebrate birds, by participating in birdwatching, birdwatching events, citizen science and conservation. Prior to this Tim was the co-founder of the first and biggest Birdfair which he ran for 31 years as well as managing the Rutland Water Nature Reserve, during which time he reintroduced Ospreys as a breeding bird to England in 1996. Tim has been awarded an MBE as well as the Cadbury medal, both for services to conservation. Hambleton has teamed up with Tim on our new Restore and Rejuvenate offer, which we will explain in full here tomorrow. #hambletonhall #40winks #prideofbritainhotels #rutland #ukluxuryhotel #smallluxuryhotels #restoreandrejuvenate #birdwatching #birdwatcher #timappleton #rutlandwater #rutlandwaternaturereserve #rutlandwaterospreys #anglianwater #globalbirding #globalbirdfair2022
Our overnight stays and packages always include a Our overnight stays and packages always include a full Hambleton Breakfast. We feel that this is one of life’s little luxuries, having someone else prepare this important meal for you to enjoy in the comfort of your bedroom or in our elegant Dining Room, with the windows and doors thrown open wide in this hot weather. We like to make your tea exactly to your preference. We like to prepare the season’s fresh fruits for you to sample. We like to pour freshly-made Hambleton Bakery Granola topped with milk from the local Vine Farm Dairy. And that’s just the Continental Breakfast. Following this we offer eggs from our own flock cooked as you wish, kippers, home-smoked salmon, poached haddock or eggs Benedict. It’s all part of our personal and attentive service to give you the most memorable experience and set you up for an excellent day ahead. #hambletonhall #breakfastinbed #bestmealoftheday #breakfastlikeaking #roomservice #hambletonbakery #granola #vinefarmdairy #continentalbreakfast #fullhambletonbreakfast #eggsbenedict #smokedkippers #poachedhaddock #morningpaper
Hambleton’s kitchen garden is tucked away behind Hambleton’s kitchen garden is tucked away behind the tennis court and the stable block. Everything we grow here is used by the chefs in the restaurant’s savoury and sweet dishes, which is why the flavours are so good. This week the potatoes, Swiss chard and onions have been harvested. The strawberries have come from a local farm on Rutland Water. You are welcome to wander through the kitchen garden at your leisure. If you’re not sure which way to head, just ask any of the team to point you in the right direction. #hambletonhall #kitchengarden #michelinstar #countryhousehotel #fieldtoplate #fieldtotable #homegrown #rutland #rutlandwater #discoverrutland #aaronpatterson #finedining
Graeme and his team are always on hand to help whe Graeme and his team are always on hand to help when it comes to spoiling our guests! There is nothing we like more than seeing happy, smiley friends and families sharing good times together.
With these high temperatures there is only one way With these high temperatures there is only one way to cool down…. #summerbreakuk #smallluxuryhotels #hambletonhall #rutlandriviera #discoverrutland #visitengland #rutlandwaterviews
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