The Hollist Winelist
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Wines at the Hollist aren’t simply beverages; they’re stories in a glass — some whispered from wild vineyards tucked deep in the Languedoc, others shouted from the sunlit hills of Mendoza or the cool, sharp slopes of Ontario. Each bottle has been chosen not because it's fashionable, but because it feels right. It tells the truth. And it sings when paired with food, laughter, and the gentle clink of cutlery on worn wood tables.
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Whether you're in the mood for something lean and briny, ripe and jubilant, or mysterious and skin-fermented, there's a place for you here — just as there is at the pub.
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Below is the full list, annotated with tasting notes and little poetic nudges to help guide your choice. Take your time. Read it aloud if you must.
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Whitelist
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Albariño
Laureatus Albariño, Rias Baixas, 2022, Spain 13%
£ 9 - 12 - 16.5 - 49
This is an ideal white wine for summer days, seafood feasts and sitting under the sun. Fresh, citrusy and juicy with a touch of tropical character.
Albariño
Albariño Abadia de San Campio, Rías Baixas, 2024, Spain 12.5%
£ 9 - 12 - 16.5 - 49
A wine of great aromatic complexity, crisp aromas of ripe peach, pineapple and orange peel develop to delicate mineral notes and pleasant hints of bay leaf and mint. The palate is full, fresh and youthful with smoothness and volume. It is creamy with mineral touches that, together with its fresh and mild acidity, offers a pleasant, intense wine with a long finish.
Chardonnay
Nostros Gran Reserva Chardonnay, Casablanca, Chile, 2024 14%
£ 7 - 9.5 - 13 - 37.5
The cool Casablanca Valley allows winds from the nearby ocean to create superb growing conditions for white grapes. Richly textured from time spent in barrel, this boasts flavours of Mediterranean fruits (apple, tangerine and pear) with melted butter and freshly baked bread on the finish.
Chardonnay Viognier
Mas De Gassac, Languedoc France 13%
£ 6 - 8 - 11 - 32.5
Pale lemon-gold hue with a gently-fragrant nose of stone fruit and tree blossom, while the succulent, honeyed palate is redolent of juicy pears and apricots. Round, pillowy texture, with lovely balance, restraint and elegance.
Melon de Bourgogne
Domaine de La Pepiere, Muscadet de Sevre & Maine, France, 2023 12.5%
45
Domaine de La Pepiere was founded in 1984, in the commune of Maisdon sur Sevre, thanks to the Olivier family. The vineyards located on granitic rock soils close to the ocean, have an average age of 30 years and are cultivated in organic and biodynamic farming.
Muscat
Loxarel Cora 2024, Catalunya, Spain 11.5%
42
Aromatic, intense, organic white wine. This excellent, and reasonably priced white from Loxarel is made from Muscat and Xarel Lo. It has exotic aromas of lychee, while on the palate it is dry, refreshing, with great minerality
Picpoul de Pinet
Domaine La Grangette, Languedoc-Roussillon, France 13%
£ 6.5 - 8.5 - 12 - 35
Crisp and bright, showcasing flavors of lemon, green apple, and white flowers. A zesty acidity and a hint of sea breeze add character.
Pinot Grigio
Terredirai, Trevisio, Italy 12.5%
£ 5.5 - 7.5 - 10.5 - 30
Bright straw yellow in colour with golden reflections when the light hits it as it's poured. The scent of this Pinot Grigio is intense, wide and complex, with floral tones of wild rose and orange blossoms, with a sense of tropical fruit, citrus and apricot.
Riesling
Norman Hardie, Ontario, Canada, 2017 11.0 %
£70
A classic Riesling with petrol notes on the nose followed by a round intense flavour finished with crisp refreshing acidity.
Rioja Blanco
Akemi, Rioja, 2020, Spain, 12.5%
£ 7 - 9.5 - 13 - 37.5
This is aromatic white Rioja with very well integrated oak. On the nose there is candied rhubarb with a fresh, juicy nectarine hint. These fruits mingle on the palate with the oak influence to give a vanilla custardy kind of feel which is kept very much in check by great acidity and mouthwatering minerality.
Rioja Blanco
Plaza Medina Rioja Illusion Tinto, Navarra, Spain 12.5% 35
Vina Illusion produce wine from a vineyard that practices organic and biodynamic farming and have created a whole eco system that supports itself through the growing process - having as little human intervention as possible making their wines low in sulphur and any other chemicals. Clean and fruity with notes of white fruits, lemon and a zippy finish.
Sauvignon Blanc
Roundstone, Marlborough, New Zealand 12.5%
£ 6 - 8 - 11 - 32.5
This Sauvignon Blanc has rich tropical aromas of mango, melon and ripe citrus. The wine is equally lush on the palate with excellent fruit concentration, a mineral derived texture and a long juicy finish.
Sauvignon Blanc
Clos Henri, Marlborough, New Zealand 13.5%
48
Clos Henri Petit Clos Sauvignon Blanc is an exquisite early-drinking New Zealand wine, crafted by winemakers hailing from France’s Bourgeois Family. Boasting vibrant, crisp acidity with aromas of tropical fruits, the palate delights in delicate nuances of elderflower and gooseberry intermingled with invigorating citrus notes. Clos Henri Petit Clos Sauvignon Blanc undeniably brings together the best of both old and new-world Sauvignon Blanc.
Sauvignon Blanc & Carignan Blanc
Mas De Gassac, Languedoc, 2023, France 12%
£ 5.5 - 7.5 - 10.5 - 30
A classic blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Carignan grapes grown in the Languedoc region of France. The wine has a bright, golden color with a floral nose of citrus and green apple. On the palate, it is crisp and refreshing with flavors of tropical fruit and a hint of minerality. The mouthfeel is light and lively with a zesty finish that leaves a lingering taste of citrus. This wine is perfect for a warm summer day or paired with light seafood dishes.
Vermentino, Roussanne & Grenache Blanc
Ollieux Romanis Lo Petit, Corbieres, France, 2022 13.5%
£ 7 - 9.5 - 13 - 37.5
This crisp and refreshing wine is made from a blend of Vermentino, Roussanne and Grenache Blanc grapes grown on the estate’s vineyards. The Vermentino provides bright acidity and a floral bouquet, while the Roussanne adds a richness and depth to the wine, and the Grenache Blanc gives it a subtle hint of fruit. This wine has a pale yellow color and aromas of fresh citrus and white flowers. On the palate, it delivers a lively acidity and flavors of citrus and apricot, leading to a long and refreshing finish.
Rosélist
Grenache, Syrah & Carignan
Reserve De Gassac, Languedoc, 2023, France 12.5%
£ 6 - 8 - 11 - 32.5
A mouth-watering, Languedoc rosé made in a Provençal style with strawberry and cherry hints. This delightful, unassuming rosé is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan. If you think of Provençal rosés you're on the right lines.
Piquepoul de Pinet
Piquepoul Rosé Foncalieu , Languedoc, 2024, France 12%
£ 6 - 8 - 11 - 32.5
A pale, shimmering salmon-pink in the glass, this rosé offers delicate aromas of citrus blossom, wild strawberry, and peach skin, with a subtle saline lift, balanced by lively acidity and a fine mineral edge.
Sparklist
Local: Foxford Classic Cuvee
£13.5 - 60
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, Hampshire, 2022, England 12%
Traditional method sparkling wine, crafted in small batches, with only a limited number of bottles available. With over 2 years lees ageing and the mearest hint of dosage, this balanced dry white wine offers notes of fresh green apples and lemons.
Local: Petworth Classic Cuvee NV - England
£80
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, West Sussex, England 12%
Cradlers Barn Vineyard is a family-owned business dedicated to crafting exceptional English sparkling wine. This cuvee of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes from vines planted in 2018, produces a wonderfully balanced wine with a nose of ripe orchard fruits, apple and apricots, subtle hints of toasty brioche
Local: Nyetimber Classic Cuvée NV—England
£80
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier, West Sussex, England 12%
A palate of honey, almond, pastry and baked apples gives it a hint of decadence. Intense yet delicate, elegant yet complex.
Prosecco: Terre di Rai
£6.5 - 35
Glera, Treviso, Italy 11%
The ideal fizz. Lightly aromatic with ripe pear, brioche and lemon curd characters, this Frizzante style with its gentle bubbles makes a wonderful aperitif.
Rosé: Mas de Daumas Gassac Rosé Frizant
£13.5 - 60
Cabernet Sauvignon & Mourvèdre, Languedoc, 2020, France 12%
Made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Mourvèdre, this is a really uplifting fizz full of fine bubbles that sits in the top ‘Estate’ range of Mas De Gassac. It is deliciously fruity, light and crisp, with a smooth texture/mousse. Fresh and fragrant aromas of ripe red berries lead to a clean, dry palate of delicate summer fruits. A delicious alternative to Champagne.
Champagne: Carte Noire, JP Deville – Champagne, France
£75
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Verzy, Champagne, France 12%
A refined grower Champagne, rich with aromas of white flowers, orchard fruits, and toasted brioche. The palate is elegant and precise, with citrus brightness balanced by a creamy depth. Its perlage is fine and persistent, a stream of delicate bubbles carrying each note with poise. A celebratory bottle that manages both character and finesse.
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Arthur Metz Crémant d’Alsace Brut
£50
Pinot Blanc, Pinot Auxerrois, Alsace, France 12%
A vibrant Crémant from one of Alsace’s most respected houses. Crisp orchard fruits, white peach, and a hint of citrus zest are carried by a fine, lively perlage. Fresh and elegant, it’s a perfect aperitif sparkler or a graceful partner to lighter dishes.
Crémant De Bourgogne: Cave De Bissey
£50
Aligoté, Pinot Noir & Chardonnay, Burgundy, France 12%
This is a crisp, dry, vivacious Crémant, which has attractive, lemon and lime fruit. The bubbles bring silkiness of texture, the finish being racy and clean.
Cidrist
Bordelet Sydre Brut
£29
Douce Moene, Sang de Boeuf, Normandy, 2023, France 5.5% 29
Eric Bordelet spent much of his professional life as a sommelier in Paris before returning to his family home in Normandy to take charge of the family orchard. Made from hand-picked, organic apples, his Brut is elegant and precise with a good core of ripe fruit, persistent fizz and a dry, mineral finish.
Orangelist
Gewürztraminer
Norman Hardie, Cuvée Orange, Skin Fermented, 2022, Ontario, Canada 11.5% £70
This white wine was fermented on the skins for 28 days to extract tannins, and colour. Highly perfumed rose-petal notes synonymous with Gewürztraminer. Enticing nose of potpourri, rosewater, pink grapefruit pith and crunchy starfruit with a glimmer of resin-drenched juniper berry adding wild complexity.
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Redlist
Cabernet Franc
Perusini, Friuli, Italy 12.5%
£55
This medium-bodied Cabernet Franc is complex with a balance between fresh red fruit notes and herbaceous and woody qualities. In the glass, the wine opens up with a pepper and eucalyptus finish.
Cabernet Franc
Hurluberlu, Bourgueil, Loire, France, 2024 12.5%
£ 9 - 12 - 16.5 - 49
This medium-bodied Cabernet Franc is complex with a balance between fresh red fruit notes and herbaceous and woody qualities. In the glass, the wine opens up with a pepper and eucalyptus finish. This is Cabernet Franc at its brightest, freshest and crunchiest. Dark and vivid purple, fresh and bright with cherry kirsch flavours; lots of dark fruits that are underpinned with a savoury, minerally character.
Cabernet Sauvignon
District 7, Monterey, California USA 13.5%
£ 9 - 12 - 16.5 - 49
District 7 Cabernet is a classic that hits the sweet spot where power and structure meet elegance and finesse. Aromas of ripe dark cherry, raspberry and vanilla infuse the glass. Beautifully balanced and elegant on the palate, the silky tannins complement flavors of juicy blackberries, currants, almonds and cassis.
Carignan, Grenache & Syrah
Ollieux Romanis Lo Petit , Corbieres, France, 2022 13%
£ 7 - 9.5 - 13 - 37.5
Black cherry, thyme and wood-spice on the nose, soft fruit on the palate with the lightest touch of funk. Wonderfully versatile. Unfiltered, unfined. A must for rustic fare.
Chianti / Sangiovese
Rocca Grimalda, Chianti, 2023, Tuscany, Italy, 13%
£ 6 - 8 - 11 - 32.5
Classic Italian Chianti with lots of cherry and plum flavours. On the nose, there are touches of vanilla and notes of cinnamon, spices and classic cherry and tobacco, together with dark fruits and floral notes. Well structured and full-bodied on the palate, the smooth tannins balance complex intensity of sour cherry and fresh herbs for a powerful, long finish.
Malbec
Camarada, Mendoza, 2023, Argentina 12.5%
£ 5.5 - 7.5 - 10.5 - 30
This full bodied dry red wine offers delightful blackberry and morello aromas on the nose. With great flavours of red fruit and black pepper on the palate, the finish is long and mouth watering. Great with a juicy burger.
Merlot
Monsieur La Barbe, Rhone, 2022, France 13.5%
£ 5.5 - 7.5 - 10.5 - 30
Luscious plummy fruit with spice: really smooth. This is a fabulously approachable Merlot blend. Spicy fruit with a lovely smooth finish, a great wine for Merlot lovers. Grapes come from two carefully selected plots of Merlot and Mourvèdre in southern France. No oak is used.
Meritage (Merlot, Shiraz/Syrah, Carignan, Marselan)
Moulin De Gassac Classic Rouge, Languedoc, 2023, France 12.5%
£ 5.5 - 7.5 - 10.5 - 30
A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Carignan sourced from various plots of land situated around Moulin de Gassac. This wine has an intense ruby color with bright red fruit aromas, notes of black pepper and vanilla, and a hint of spice. On the palate, a delightful balance of acidity and tannins showcases the wine's complexity. The finish is long and persistent, leaving a sweet cherry and savoury note that lingers on the tongue.
Pinotage
The Den Pinotage Painted Wolf, Paarl, 2021, South Africa 13.5%
£ 6.5 - 8.5 - 12 - 35
Medium Bodied: it has a smorgasbord of summer berries, savoury spice and toasty wood flavours, leading to a poised finish. The grapes for this wine have been harvested from Kasteelsig in Malmesbury and Leeuwenkuil on the Paarl/ Swartland border.
Pinot Noir
Mas De Gassac, Languedoc, 2023, France 12.5%
£ 6 - 8 - 11 - 32.5
Made with 100% Pinot Noir grapes, it boasts a deep ruby color and intense aromas of red fruit, spices, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it is rich, complex, and well-balanced with flavors of cherries, black currant, and a delicate smokiness. This wine is aged for 12 months in oak barrels which gives it a subtle sweetness and refined structure. It is a perfect match for roasted or grilled meat dishes, especially lamb and beef.
Primitivo
Passitivo Appassimento, Puglia, 2022, Italy 14.5%
£ 6.5 - 8.5 - 12 - 35
Intense ruby-red colour, with a complex bouquet, reminiscent of cherries, raspberries and redcurrants. The oak aging adds a pleasant roasted and spicy aroma. On the palate, it is full-bodied, supple and well-balanced and with a long finish.
Rioja /Tempranillo
Gavanza Rioja Reserva, Rioja, 2019, Spain 14%
£ 45
A bright ruby red with a golden rim in the glass. On the nose, scents of plums and black cherry and the palate is smooth and rich with smoky notes. Flavours of liquorice and sweet spices. The finish is elegant and lingering.
Rioja /Tempranillo
Manoso Rioja Crianza, Rioja, 2020, Spain 14%
£ 6.5 - 8.5 - 12 - 35
Wine barrel aged for 12 months before release. Bright red garnet in colour with hints of vanilla and mature fruits on the nose. The palate is all about the balance, with cherry, redcurrant, brambles, toasty oak richness and a touch of liquorice on the finish.
Rioja /Tempranillo
Plaza Medina Rioja Illusion Tinto, Rioja, 2020, Spain 13%
£ 39
Deep red in the glass with a purple hue. Perfumed aromas of raspberries, redcurrants, black pepper and liquorice. The palate is mineral and smooth with subtle flavours of cassis and summer red fruits leading to a spicy finish. Unlike most wines from the area, this one doesn't see any oak which keeps its fruit aromas intact and fresh.
Shiraz Grenache
Paxton, AAA, McLaren Vale, 2020, Australia 14%
£ 9 - 12 - 16.5 - 49
Dark berry flavours, with hints of black pepper and a lingering, elegant finish. A bold and well-balanced expression of McLaren Vale terroir.
Syrah
Salamandre Rouge, Chateau Saint-Cyrgues, Rhone, France 14%
£ 6.5 - 8.5 - 12 - 35
The Château Saint Cyrgues estate is located in the South of France, near Nîmes. The estate is over a hundred years old, but keeps up with the times as it is certified organic. A natural red with plenty of red berry fruit, liquorice and black pepper. No added sulphur.
