Wine List
Welcome to our wine list at Schoolhouse Hotel and Restaurant, a cherished destination for wine lovers near Hook, Swindon and Royal Wootton Bassett. At the Schoolhouse, we purchase wine from various suppliers in batches, meaning our wine list changes as bottles are enjoyed. If you wish to secure a particular wine for your event, simply pre-pay for your chosen bottle and we will store it for you until your special day.
We've hosted countless dinner parties and tasted 239 wines to prepare a wine list that marries perfectly with our menu and provides exceptional pairing for a range of dishes. Our selection features distinctive, delightful wines at fair prices, curated to suit different palates and occasions. Please find our current selection below.
House Wines
House White 2015, Brancott Estate, Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc, IWC “Silver outstanding”. Lively with autumn fruit and grapefruit aromas, this is perfect for sharing or enjoying with Indonesian spiced foods, chicken cassoulets, or spiced white fish.
£24.50
House Red 2013, Campo Dorado Rioja Crianza
Tempranillo, Graciano & Garnacha. Experience Spain in a bottle with robust pepper, cassis and oak. Pairs beautifully with Moroccan lamb, rabbit, or fowl.
£24.00
House Sparkling NV, Champagne Brut Paul Langier
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. Classic, buttery Champagne with hazelnut hints. A celebratory choice for any moment, from a breakfast at Schoolhouse Hotel and Restaurant to dinner in Swindon.
½ Bottle £35.00
Bottle £55.00
Red Wine Selection
Bordeaux
2012 Chateau La Tour De Bessan
(Bordeaux Blend; Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot & Malbec) Appellation Margaux Controlee. Elegant with distinctive cedar notes, bold ripe fruits. I'll be keeping the last 2 bottles for myself to enjoy on Boxing Day!
£50.50
2012 Chateau Haut Montil
(Bordeaux Blend; Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot & Malbec) Appellation Saint-Emillion Grand Cru Controlee. Karen is cooking us “Selle de chevreuil a la Alsacienne” on Valentine's night and I'll be de-corking this wine. Cuban cigar smooth tannins, cherries and vanilla. Heaven!
£53.00
2012 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
(Bordeaux Blend; Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot & Malbec) Appellation Saint-Emillion Grand Cru Controlee. Nice soft tannins, hints of cacao, black-berry and a lingering appely palate. If my horse Peter liked wine this would be his tipple!
£45.00
South of France
2014 Cahors Calvet
(Malbec) Appellation D'Origine Protégée. Well balanced with spices and autumn berries.
Perfect to accompany Karen's beef suet pudding for “tea” after a walk in Lydiard Park.
£27.00
Rhone
2013/14 Cotes du Rhone Calvet
(Syrah, Grenache, Mourvêdre) Appellation D'Origine Protégée. Leather aroma, raspberry scent and a touch of pepper. Perfect to accompany duck, pink breasts or a fillet steak.
£27.00
Beaujolais
2014 Fleurie Calvet
(Gamay) Appellation D'Origine Protégée. Flowers and fruit in a bottle! Substantial and
fleshy. A must drink with Garbure. My favourite aperitif!
£32.00
Tuscany
2009 Brunello Di Montalcino Collina dei Lecci
(Sangiovese) Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita. Floral and spice notes mixed with dark autumn fruit and ripe tannin. Enjoy with a rare fillet steak or game cassoulet. I will retire to Collina dei Lecci and drink Brunello all day every day!
£65.00
Veneto
2012 Amarone Della Valpolicella
(Semi dried Valpolicella Blend; Corvina,Rondinella and Molinara) Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita. Perfect wine to accompany “abbacchio romano”. Rich and intense with plum & raspberry nose, substantial in palate with lingering enjoyment. Finish the bottle in front of the fire with Fred.
£75.00
Piedmont
2012 Cossano Belbo Barolo
(Nebilio) Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita. Rose petal and oak notes, spice and cherry flavours. Enjoy with your lover, wild boar confit or red meats.
£45.00
2011 Barolo Ricossa
(Nebilio) Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita. Floral fruits, touch of tobacco, cinnamon and cherry flavours. My wine to celebrate anything. Every day!
£51.00
Rioja
2014 Campo Viejo Rioja
(Garnacha) Denominacion de Origen Calificada. Slight caramel undertone, bright floral and fruit nose with spice. Drink with risotto, vegetarian dishes and spiced fish.
£26.00
2011 Soligamar Reserva
(Tempranillo, Garnacha & Mazuelo) Denominacion de Origen Calificada Subtle earth, pepper & cedar notes. Well bodied and lingering palate. Best with rack of lamb a la bordelaise or game birds.
£40.00
2010 FaustinoV Reserva
(Tempranillo & Mazuelo) Denominacion de Origen Calificada. Smooth tannin, matured and rounded flavours with hints of vanilla & plum. Your perfect wine with Christmas goose, plum pudding or lamb.
£50.00
2014 Las Montanas Valle Central
(Merlot) Drink with any chicken dish, perfect with cheese. Velvet smooth merlot with ripe fruit flavours.
£24.00
White, Sparkling & Rosé Wines
Veneto
2015 Prosecco Canti
(Glera) Denominazione di Origine Controllata. Dry with persistent pearly bubbles and distinctive fruits. Ideal at afternoon tea, as an aperitif or with a picnic. Karen's favourite!
£25.00
Penedes
NV Cava Ecologica Codorniu
(Organic Xarel-lo, Macabeo & Parellada) Refreshing with lemon and apple blossom and lingering creamy finish. Match with vegetarian dishes, strawberries or sole a la meuniere.
£35.00
Champagne
NV Champagne Comte de Brismand
(Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Pinot Meunier) Lemony palate, well balanced and with lots of sparkling for any occasion.
£45.00
2005 Champagne Bollinger La Grande Annee
(Pinot Noir & Chardonnay) Superbly delicate, yellow-gold. Fabulous with hints of dates, speculaas and maple. A very well made Champagne. We have not tasted anything better.
£110.00
Friuli Grave
2013 Ponticello Pinot Grigio
(Pinot Grigio) Denominazione di Origine Controllata. Lemon and a hint of fresh mint, a little almond with refreshing lingering palate. Perfect with smoked fish salad or on its own whilst dancing the night away.
£26.00
Lazio
2013/14 Frascati Gabbia D'Oro
(Malvasia & Trebbiano) Denominazione di Origine Controllata. Fresh, crisp, dry with a soft smooth fruit palate. Ideal with scallops, Greek salad or for sorrow when your partner is spending most of her/his time at the stables.
£26.00
Bordeaux
2015 Calvet Sauvignon Blanc
(Sauvignon Blanc) Appellation D'Origine Protégée. Bordeaux at it simplest best. Brilliant, crystalline, with soft green highlights. A nose full of freshness with citrus aromas. Dry, fine and lively wine with lovely after flavours.
£26.00
Loire
2015 Muscadet Pierre Brevin
(Muscat Melon de Bourgogne) Appellation D'Origine Protégée. Balanced tropical fruits and floral notes and a hint of biscuit. A must with oysters, seafood and fish.
£32.00
2015 Sancerre Pierre Brevin
(Sauvignon Blanc) Appellation D'Origine Protégée. Perfect with lobster, grilled fish, crab or fowl prepared with cream & tarragon. I drink it with chicken & mushroom cassoulet.
£46.00
Burgundy
2015 Chablis Henry La Fontaine
(Chardonnay) Appellation D'Origine Protégée. Yellow with green tints. Mineral aromas and a hint of butter. Drink with prawns, salmon and smoked fish. Also, perfect with haggis!
£45.00
2014 Pouilly Fuisse Louis Chadot
(Chardonnay) Appellation D'Origine Controlee. Emerald-gold wine of finesse. Hints of hazelnut, almonds and grapefruit. harmonious, fresh and full palate.
£65.00
Rosé & Regional Varieties
Rhone
2015 Chateauneuf Du Pape, Domaine Chante Cigale
(Rosanne, Grenache, Bourboulenc & Clairette) Clear yellow with golden tints. Stylish with a floral exotic bouquet, a full body and abundance of tropical fruit palate. The perfect wine with roast fish & seafood on our Christmas day menu.
£65.00
New Zealand
2014 Villa Maria Private Bin, Marlborough
(Sauvignon Blanc) Nice nose with hints of grass, hay and sea salt. A full palate with tayberry, lime and lemon grass. Go to the beach or drink this wine with any fish in our restaurant. Either way you will enjoy the sea!
£26.00
Cotes de Provence
(Rose blend) Appellation D'Origine Protégée. Pears and peaches in a bottle, dry balanced palate with tart finish. Made from grapes touched by the Mistral so keep an eye on your husband. Enjoy with salads, quiche or as an aperitif.
£26.00?
Loire
2015 Rose D'Anjou, Pierre Bevin
(Rose blend) Appellation D'Origine Protégée. Strong red fruit, strawberry and violet nose, candied lemon peel and greengage hints, medium dry balanced palate. Drink with spiced meals like paella, Moroccan lamb or beef rendang.
£26.00
Mineral Waters
Hildon Still
£5.00
Hildon Sparkling
£5.00
Reserve Your Table for Your Meal
We invite guests from Swindon, Hook and Royal Wootton Bassett to savour our ever-changing wine list. Whether you're dining, staying with us, or planning an event, our friendly team will help you choose the perfect wine to pair with your meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of wines are available on the Schoolhouse Hotel wine list?
Our wine list includes house wines, red wines, white wines, sparkling varieties, Champagne, rosé, and selections from regions like Bordeaux, Tuscany, and more.
Can I reserve specific wines for my event at Schoolhouse Hotel & Restaurant?
Yes, we offer the option to pre-pay and reserve specific wines for your event, and will store them safely until your chosen date.
Are there wine-pairing recommendations with dishes on the wine list?
Yes, our wine list includes expert wine pairing suggestions with various dishes, helping guests choose ideal matches for their meals.
How often does the wine list at Schoolhouse Hotel change?
Our wine list changes regularly as we purchase wines in batches. Once a selection is sold, it is replaced with a different wine.
Is the wine list available to hotel guests and restaurant diners from Swindon, Hook, and Royal Wootton Bassett?
Absolutely. Our wine list is available to all restaurant diners and hotel guests in Swindon, Hook, Royal Wootton Bassett, and surrounding areas.
How can I contact Schoolhouse Hotel to discuss the wine list or reserve a bottle?
You can reach us by emailing info@schoolhotel.net or calling 01793849481 for all wine list enquiries or reservations.
Explore Our Wine List at our Restaurant in Royal Wootton Bassett
Discover the best wine pairing for your next meal at Schoolhouse Hotel and Restaurant. Whatever the occasion, our wine list offers something for everyone. If there's a particular wine that catches your eye and you'd like to reserve it for an event, just let us know and we'll be delighted to help.
Raise your glass with us and enjoy a wonderful experience! For any special requests, please email info@schoolhotel.net or call us on 01793 849481.
