How does a Wild Thyme dining club work?
Running at our premises in Chipping Norton till the 23 July, these are set dates where you can spend a lovely evening at Wild Thyme enjoying Nick’s great food.
The menu is set (so there’s not even the hassle of deciding what to eat) to be the freshest, delicious dishes of the season, with zero food waste. £60 per head including a glass of fizz or £85 per head with wine pairing. Add in a cheese course for £10 per guest. We do of course continue to cater for specific dietary requirements so just ask if you need an alternative or adapted dish.
You will have your own socially distanced table, (for parties of between 2 and 14 people) and it’s yours for the whole evening, so no rushing. There are no apps to order by, but proper service by real people!
We maintain the highest standards of hygiene as always, and as the restaurant isn’t used every day, you can be sure it’s the safest way to dine out right now.
We ask for 50% deposit upon booking and if you’re unable to attend for any reason, this can be used for one of our Take me Home meals.
See below for forthcoming dates and menus and to make a Dining Club booking, email enquiries@wildthymerestaurant.co.uk or call 01608 645060.
Please make us aware of any intolerances or allergies at the time of booking. We hope you understand that we are unable to deal with any other dietary requirements at this time including life threatening allergies.
Dining Clubs
Wine Menu
Cantina di Monteforte Soave Classico 2018 | £4.50 | £6.00 | £23.00 | Italy
Light, clean and bright with a lovely floral nose and notes of ripe peach and almond. The wine shows excellent depth on the palate and a lovely balance between ripe, aromatic fruit and fresh, zingy acidity.
Maximin Mosel Riesling 2018 | £5.50 | £7.75 | £31.00 | Germany
This Riesling has a charming lightness which makes it hard to resist. It is balanced and refreshing with aromas of fresh apples, yellow plum and pear and a lively, lifted finish.
Tinpot Hut Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 | £5.50 | £8.00 | £32.00 | New Zealand
A lively, zingy, dry wine which is a little more restrained than some other examples of New Zealand Sauvignon. An elegant wine with plenty of tropical fruit and a lingering finish.
Domaine Perraud Macon Villages 2017 | £6.25 | £8.75 | £35.00 | Burgandy, France
This wine is bright yellow in colour with perfumed white flowers and stone fruit on the nose. The palate is medium to full bodied, with lively citrus acidity and flavours of fruit salad including melon, peach and hint of pineapple. The finish is minerally and long with the fresh acidity nicely balancing the full fruit.
Molino Loco Macabeo 2018 | £19.00 | Spain
Pale lemon in the glass with intense aromas of pear, green apple and citrus on the nose. On the palate the wine is soft and juicy, with fresh acidity in balance with delicate yet distinctive fruit flavours.
El Coto Rioja Blanco 2018 | £25.00 | Spain
Pale yellow in colour, this wine is dry and fresh on the palate with aromas of peaches, apples, citrus and tropical fruits. The finish is fresh and fruit with hints of melon. This is a zingy, lively wine.
Mas La Chevaliere Viognier, Laroche 2018 | £28.00 | Languedoc, France
Light gold in colour with fragrant aromas of orange blossom and spice touches. Delicate apricot and white stone fruit character on the palate with a lingering aromatic and fresh finish.
La Giustiniana Gavi di Gavi, Lugarara 2018 | £33.00 | Piemonte, Italy
Scents of green apple and fresh pears. On the palate this wine is perfectly balanced with ripe, golden apples, fresh almonds and honey offset by the characteristic lively finish of a great Gavi.
Alba Martin Albarino, Rias Baixas 2018 | £34.00 | Spain
This wine is pale lemon in colour. The nose is full of ripe fruity notes married with floral aromas; apricot, citrus, tropical fruit, jasmine and orange blossom. The palate is refreshing and zesty with great flavour intensity which persists on the long finish.
Trinity Hill Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2016 | £36.00 | New Zealand
Typically fresh aromatics of quality Hawkes Bay Chardonnay are evident including citrus, white flowers and stone fruit. These are complemented on the palate by a creamy richness from ageing on lees. Roast hazelnut, almond and hints of gunflint result from the indigenous fermentation in barrel. The wine displays delicacy yet richness and is a fantastic match with many dishes.
Framingham Marlborough Classic Riesling 2017 | £38.00 | Marlborough, New Zealand
Smoky aromatics, with flint, bitter lemon citrus, grapefruit and tropical hints. The palate is rich, slightly chewy, with good mouthfeel, texture and harmony. Flavours of yellow citrus, currant, papaya and sweet herbs carry through the finish.
Sancerre, Domaine Sautereau 2017 | £40.00 | Loire Valley, France
Lively mineral tones are complemented by fresh green fruits through to a long and zesty finish. Classic Sancerre from a top grower.
Domaine Corsin Saint-Veran 2016 | £45.00 | Burgundy, France
A n immaculate and complex fine white Burgundy from a tiny family Domaine. With subtle aromas of stone and citrus fruits combined with integrated oak flavours of vanilla and toasted nuts. This is a full bodied fine wine to be savoured.
Moret-Nomine Meursault “Sous la Velle” 2017 | £80.00 | Burgundy, France
Bright yellow in colour, with fresh aromas of citrus, hay and a hint of honey. The palate is full and elegant with a fine thread of minerality and refreshing acidity to lift the finish.
Château Haut Blanville Merlot Pays D'oc 2018 | £4.50 | £6.00 | £23.00 | Languedoc, France
The nose boasts aromas of fresh red fruits with a hint of liquorice. On the palate the tannins are ripe and plush, complimented by flavours of juicy red fruits. This is an extremely approachable and excellent value merlot.
Château Los Boldos Tradition Reserve Carmenere 2018 | £4.50 | £6.00 | £23.00 | Cachapoal Valley, Chile
With an intense, deep ruby colour, the wine has red and black cherry notes with black pepper and chocolate on the finish. Its rounded texture and fruitiness give it an appealing, plush mouthfeel.
Duque De Viseu Dao 2017 | £5.00 | £6.75 | £26.00 | Portugal
Ruby red in hue with aromas of red fruits and warm spices. On the palate there is good acidity, soft tannins and a balanced finish.
Plantagenet Three Lions Pinot Noir 2018 | £5.50 | £7.75 | £31.00 | Western Australia
This wine is deep ruby red in colour. On the nose, there are lifted aromas of red cherry, raspberries and a savoury complexity that leads into a palate bursting with brambles, fruits and toasty oak. The Pinot Noir is beautifully textured with fine tannins and balanced acidity.
Molino Loco Monstrell 2018 | £19.00 | Spain
A beautiful deep and vibrant red colour with purple hues on the rim. On the nose it shows elegrant ripe red plum and cherry notes. The palate is very well structures, with soft tannins and a deleicate fruit finish.
El Coto Rioja Crianza 2015 | £28.00 | Spain
The nose is fresh and pronounced with excellent fruit concentration. On the palate, it is clean and well balanced, with a core of strawberry fruit combined with subtle vanilla flavours from American oak, The finish is juicy and long.
Kaiken Clasico Malbec 2018 | £28.00 | Mendoza, Argentina
This Malbec is deep purple in colour. Dried fruit aromas of strawberries and cherries are nicely complemented with spicy notes and menthol aromas. On the palate, this wine displays extraordinary balance, freshness and soft tannins.
Dominique Morel Fleurie 2017 | £32.00 | Beaujolais, France
This wine is full of expressive Gamay characteristics with elegant violet, iris and red fruit aromas and a palate bursting with velvety tannins. An elegant wine with a long finish.
Peter Lehmann ‘The Barossan’ Shiraz 2016, Australia
£37.00
An intense and complex wine with layers of ripe plum, dark cherry, sweet spice and mocha on the nose. An intense, generous and full bodies wine with tannins and a soft, supple finish.
Corte Giara Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2016 | £40.00 | Italy
Good depth of ruby colour with a more aromatic nose than previous vintages. The intense, dried cherry perfume is spicy and lifted by a cinnamon and nutmeg note. On the palate, it is structured and savoury, with lovely textured tannins, plenty of concentrated cherry and plum fruit and the characteristic bitter cherry twist of top wines from this region.
Crozes Hermitage Domaine Les Alexandris 2017 | £50.00 | Northern Rhone, France
This wine is deeply coloured with a purple hue. On the noise, it is concentrated and rich with notes of blackcurrant, blackberries, sweet spice and hints of freshness. The palate is smooth and well-balanced with red and black fruit notes framed by fine grained tannins and bright acidity.
Jean Cluade Boisset, Santenay 1er Cru 2016 | £65.00 | Burgandy, France
Deep colour with flashes of ruby. The nose is bursting with red fruits coupled with licquorice and leather nuances. The elegant palate boosts a lovely long finish.
Château Durfort-Vivens, "Vivens" Margaux 2014 | £65.00 | Bordeaux, France
This wine has a beautiful bright garnet colour with purple tints. The nose is very expressive, with intense aromas of red fruits, strawberries and cherries, with notes of white flowers and black pepper.
Chateau Capet-Guilleri, Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2014 | £70.00 | France
Concentrated aromas of dark fruit, spice, tobacco and wood. Full-bodies and a rich palate, showing complex fruit notes of cherries, plums and blackberries, underlying vanilla, spice and cigar box. Sweet liquorice and creamy tannins, a real treat.
ROSÉ
Alpha Zeta "R" Rosato 2018 | £4.00 | £5.75 | £23.00 | Italy
Pale pink in colour, this wine has attractive aromas of strawberries and cherry which are complimented by subtle floral notes. This wine is dry on the palate which a vibrant red fruit character and a fagrant finish.
Château de Rouet, Esterelle 2018 | £33.00 | Côtes de Provence, France
This wine is pale salmon in colour with aromas of red and blackberry fruit, citrus and white blossom which follow on the palate. This elegant dry rosé is fresh and fruity with a refreshing acidity on the long finish.
SPARKLING AND CHAMPAGNE
Prosecco Ca di Alti Spumante Extra Dry | £5.50 | £30.00 | Italy
A slightly sweeter prosecco than some; perfect as an aperitif.
Sophie Baron Grand Reserve Brut | £8.00 | £45.00 | Champagne, France
This Pinot Meunier dominant blend gives richness and red berry fruit to this crisp and lively champagne.
Devaux Cuvee Rosé | £45.00 | Champagne, France
The wine is complex, with very fine bubbles, creamy mouth-feel, flavours of raspberry, strawberries, some hazelnut notes and a long finish.
Devaux D de Devaux | £50.00 | Champagne, France
The NV Cuvee D is rich and sleek, and is, in Anthony Rose's words, a "luxuriously toasty, creamy number". The Pinot Noir gives body and length to the wine, while the chardonnay adds finesse and elegance.
DESSERT
Lehmann Botrytis Semillion HALVES 2016 | £6.00 | £30.00 | Barossa Valley, Australia
A beautiful golden colour that will intensify with bottle age. The bouquet is chock full of honey and lime marmalade. Deliciously luscious and counterbalanced by natural acidity, this is a dessert wine with the highest of pedigree.
Dulce Monastrell, DO Yelca Bodegas Castano HALVES 2015 | £6.50 | £32.00 | Spain
This wine is deep cheery in colour with intense perfumes of spicy raisin fruit and dried fig on the nose. Balsamic notes, vanilla and cinnamon spice add a rich sheen to the voluptuous fruit palate. Long and spicy on the finish, great with chocolate desserts and cheese, this wine is served chilled.
Jean Christophe Barbe Chateau Laville Sauternes HALVES 2015 | £7.00 | £35.00 | France
Lovely depth of golden colour and an intense, concentrated nose, with the characteristic perfumes of dried apricot and marmalade of good botrytis. On the palate it is rich and unctuous with excellent concentration of ripe stoned fruit and a peachy, apricot character which is lifted by a fresh, lively finish.
Sandeman 10 Year Tawn Port | £5.00
This wine has an intense, bright tawny colour with shades of brick red, typical of this style of Port. The aroma is elegant & complex combining ripe fruit & nuts, with hints of vanilla & raisins. Lovely with strong cheese and nutty puds.
Sandeman 1999 Vau Vintage Port | £6.00 | Portugal
This vintage Porto is based on finest wines from Quinta do Vau, Sandemans finest vineyard in the Douro. With intense fruit aromas, rich fruit flavours reminiscent of plums and red fruits in the mouth.
WHITE
Casablanca Sauvignon Blanc, Montes Classic Series 2019 | £4.75 | £6.00 | £25.00 | Chile
This wine is pale yellow in colour with intense fruity aromas of lime, grapefruit, pineapple and passion fruit on the nose. The palate is juicy and fresh with racy acidity, the fruit complemented by hints of orange blossom and green pepper
RED
Colchagua Cabernet Sauvignon, Montes Classic Series 2018 | £4.75 | £6.00 | £25.00 | Chile
This Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of red and black fruits, such as strawberries, plums and figs. The eight months in contact with French oaked lend this wine aromas of tabacco, dark chocolate and subtle notes of leather and sweet spices. This wine stands out for its well-balanced acidity, medium body and smooth tannins that linger on the palate.
OPENING TIMES
lunch Thursday to Saturday 12pm – 2pm.
dinner Tuesday to Thursday 7pm – 9pm
Friday and Saturday 6.30pm – 9.30pm.
10 NEW STREET, CHIPPING NORTON, OXFORDSHIRE OX7 5LJ
enquiries@wildthymerestaurant.co.uk
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WHITE
Molino Loco Macabeo 2018 | £3.50 | £5.00 | £19.00 | Spain
Pale lemon in the glass with intense aromas of pear, green apple and citrus on the nose. On the palate the wine is soft and juicy, with fresh acidity in balance with delicate yet distinctive fruit flavours.
Cachapoal Valley Chardonnay 2018 | £4.50 | £6.00 | £23.00 | Chile
Bright plate yellow in colour, this wine has aromas of tropical fruit, apricots and pears. Lively, fresh acidity complements the wine's persistent fruitiness and elegant finish.
Cantina di Monteforte Soave Classico 2017 | £4.50 | £6.00 | £22.00 | Italy
Light, clean and bright with a lovely floral nose and notes of ripe peach and almond. The wine shows excellent depth on the palate and a lovely balance between ripe, aromatic fruit and fresh, zingy acidity.
Maximin Mosel Riesling 2017 | £5.50 | £7.75 | £31.00 | Germany
This Riesling has a charming lightness which makes it hard to resist. It is balanced and refreshing with aromas of fresh apples, yellow plum and pear and a lively, lifted finish.
Tinpot Hut Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 | £5.50 | £7.75 | £31.00 | New Zealand
A lively, zingy, dry wine which is a little more restrained than some other examples of New Zealand Sauvignon. An elegant wine with plenty of tropical fruit and a lingering finish.
Mas La Chevaliere Viognier, Laroche 2017 | £27.00 | Languedoc, France
Light gold in colour with fragrant aromas of orange blossom and spice touches. Delicate apricot and white stone fruit character on the palate with a lingering aromatic and fresh finish.
La Giustiniana Gavi di Gavi, Lugarara 2017 | £33.00 | Piemonte, Italy
Scents of green apple and fresh pears. On the palate this wine is perfectly balanced with ripe, golden apples, fresh almonds and honey offset by the characteristic lively finish of a great Gavi.
Alba Martin Albarino, Rias Baixas 2017 | £33.00 | Spain
This wine is pale lemon in colour. The nose is full of ripe fruity notes married with floral aromas; apricot, citrus, tropical fruit, jasmine and orange blossom. The palate is refreshing and zesty with great flavour intensity which persists on the long finish.
Trinity Hill Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2016 | £35.00 | New Zealand
Typically fresh aromatics of quality Hawkes Bay Chardonnay are evident including citrus, white flowers and stone fruit. These are complemented on the palate by a creamy richness from ageing on lees. Roast hazelnut, almond and hints of gunflint result from the indigenous fermentation in barrel. The wine displays delicacy yet richness and is a fantastic match with many dishes.
Framingham Marlborough Classic Riesling 2017 | £36.00 | Marlborough, New Zealand
Smoky aromatics, with flint, bitter lemon citrus, grapefruit and tropical hints. The palate is rich, slightly chewy, with good mouthfeel, texture and harmony. Flavours of yellow citrus, currant, papaya and sweet herbs carry through the finish.
Sancerre, Domaine de la Villaudiere 2017 | £38.00 | Loire Valley, France
Lively mineral tones are complemented by fresh green fruits through to a long and zesty finish. Classic Sancerre from a top grower.
Moret-Nomine Meursault “Sous la Velle” 2015 | £80.00 | Burgundy, France
Bright yellow in colour, with fresh aromas of citrus, hay and a hint of honey. The palate is full and elegant with a fine thread of minerality and refreshing acidity to lift the finish.
RED
Château Haut Blanville Merlot Pays D'oc 2017 | £4.50 | £6.00 | £23.00 | Languedoc, France
The nose boasts aromas of fresh red fruits with a hint of liquorice. On the palate the tannins are ripe and plush, complimented by flavours of juicy red fruits. This is an extremely approachable and excellent value merlot.
Château Los Boldos Tradition Reserve Carmenere 2017 | £4.50 | £6.00 | £23.00 | Cachapoal Valley, Chile
With an intense, deep ruby colour, the wine has red and black cherry notes with black pepper and chocolate on the finish. Its rounded texture and fruitiness give it an appealing, plush mouthfeel.
Duque De Viseu Dao 2017 | £5.00 | £6.75 | £26.00 | Portugal
Ruby red in hue with aromas of red fruits and warm spices. On the palate there is good acidity, soft tannins and a balanced finish.
Plantagenet Three Lions Pinot Noir 2017 | £5.50 | £7.75 | £31.00 | Western Australia
This wine is deep ruby red in colour. On the nose, there are lifted aromas of red cherry, raspberries and a savoury complexity that leads into a palate bursting with brambles, fruits and toasty oak. The Pinot Noir is beautifully textured with fine tannins and balanced acidity.
Molino Loco Monstrell 2017 | £19.00 | Spain
A beautiful deep and vibrant red colour with purple hues on the rim. On the nose it shows elegrant ripe red plum and cherry notes. The palate is very well structures, with soft tannins and a deleicate fruit finish.
El Coto Rioja Crianza 2015 | £28.00 | Spain
The nose is fresh and pronounced with excellent fruit concentration. On the palate, it is clean and well balanced, with a core of strawberry fruit combined with subtle vanilla flavours from American oak, The finish is juicy and long.
Kaiken Clasico Malbec 2017 | £28.00 | Mendoza, Argentina
This Malbec is deep purple in colour. Dried fruit aromas of strawberries and cherries are nicely complemented with spicy notes and menthol aromas. On the palate, this wine displays extraordinary balance, freshness and soft tannins.
Dominique Morel Fleurie 2017 | £32.00 | Beaujolais, France
This wine is full of expressive Gamay characteristics with elegant violet, iris and red fruit aromas and a palate bursting with velvety tannins. An elegant wine with a long finish.
Peter Lehmann ‘The Barossan’ Shiraz 2016, Australia
£37.00
An intense and complex wine with layers of ripe plum, dark cherry, sweet spice and mocha on the nose. An intense, generous and full bodies wine with tannins and a soft, supple finish.
Corte Giara Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2016 | £40.00 | Italy
Good depth of ruby colour with a more aromatic nose than previous vintages. The intense, dried cherry perfume is spicy and lifted by a cinnamon and nutmeg note. On the palate, it is structured and savoury, with lovely textured tannins, plenty of concentrated cherry and plum fruit and the characteristic bitter cherry twist of top wines from this region.
Crozes Hermitage Domaine Les Alexandris 2016 | £50.00 | Northern Rhone, France
This wine is deeply coloured with a purple hue. On the noise, it is concentrated and rich with notes of blackcurrant, blackberries, sweet spice and hints of freshness. The palate is smooth and well-balanced with red and black fruit notes framed by fine grained tannins and bright acidity.
Jean Cluade Boisset, Santenay 1er Cru 2016 | £65.00 | Burgandy, France
Deep colour with flashes of ruby. The nose is bursting with red fruits coupled with licquorice and leather nuances. The elegant palate boosts a lovely long finish.
Château Durfort-Vivens, "Vivens" Margaux 2013 | £65.00 | Bordeaux, France
This wine has a beautiful bright garnet colour with purple tints. The nose is very expressive, with intense aromas of red fruits, strawberries and cherries, with notes of white flowers and black pepper.
Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2013 | £75.00 | Italy
Deep ruby in colour with a warm and spicy bouquet of dried cherries, dense fruit cake and raisins. Well-structured, complex, elegant and velvety on the palate with plenty of fine fruit character and toasty oak. Intense and powerful finish - delicious, one of our favourites.
ROSE, SPARKLING & DESSERT
ROSÉ
Ponte Pietra Pinot Grigio Rosato, Venato 2017 | £4.00 | £5.75 | £21.00 | Italy
Delicately coloured "ramato" or coppery coloured Pinot Grigio which takes its colour from the macerated skins. Clean as a whistle, with bags of Pinot Grigio flavour and a dry finish.
Los Haroldas Malbec Rosado 2017 | £21.00 | Agentina
Bright on the nose with strawberries and cherries, this wine offers a creamy but refreshing palate with a delicate hint of sweetness.
Touraine Rosé Les Cabotines 2017 | £26.00 | France
Pale salmon pink. The nose opens with compelling scents of red berry fruits and floral notes. The same fruits recur on the palate, enhanced by a peppery touch. The palate is lively and tense with a silky texture. A vibrant, enjoyable rose.
SPARKLING AND CHAMPAGNE
Prosecco Ca di Alti Spumante Extra Dry | £5.00 | £30.00 | Italy
A slightly sweeter prosecco than some; perfect as an aperitif.
Sophie Baron Grand Reserve Brut | £8.00 | £45.00 | Champagne, France
This Pinot Meunier dominant blend gives richness and red berry fruit to this crisp and lively champagne.
Devaux Cuvee Rosé | £45.00 | Champagne, France
The wine is complex, with very fine bubbles, creamy mouth-feel, flavours of raspberry, strawberries, some hazelnut notes and a long finish.
Devaux D de Devaux | £50.00 | Champagne, France
The NV Cuvee D is rich and sleek, and is, in Anthony Rose's words, a "luxuriously toasty, creamy number". The Pinot Noir gives body and length to the wine, while the chardonnay adds finesse and elegance.
DESSERT
Lehmann Botrytis Semillion HALVES 2016 | £6.00 | £30.00 | Barossa Valley, Australia
A beautiful golden colour that will intensify with bottle age. The bouquet is chock full of honey and lime marmalade. Deliciously luscious and counterbalanced by natural acidity, this is a dessert wine with the highest of pedigree.
Dulce Monastrell, DO Yelca Bodegas Castano HALVES 2015 | £6.50 | £32.00 | Spain
This wine is deep cheery in colour with intense perfumes of spicy raisin fruit and dried fig on the nose. Balsamic notes, vanilla and cinnamon spice add a rich sheen to the voluptuous fruit palate. Long and spicy on the finish, great with chocolate desserts and cheese, this wine is served chilled.
Jean Christophe Barbe Chateau Laville Sauternes HALVES 2013 | £7.00 | £35.00 | France
Lovely depth of golden colour and an intense, concentrated nose, with the characteristic perfumes of dried apricot and marmalade of good botrytis. On the palate it is rich and unctuous with excellent concentration of ripe stoned fruit and a peachy, apricot character which is lifted by a fresh, lively finish.
Quinta do Infantado Porto, Vintage 2011 | £8.00
Single Quinta and estate bottled. Rich, plummy flavours with hints of strawberry are supported by soft tannins which give a firm backbone.
SPECIALS
WHITE
Judean Hills Levant Colombard 2018 | £5.00 | £7.25 | £29.00 | Israel
Light straw in colour with aromas of ripe pears and tropical fruits. On the palate the wine is relatively light bodied with refreshing acidity and a lingering fruit finish. This is a vegan, vegetarian, kosher wine.
RED
Judean Hills Levant Argaman 2017 | £5.00 | £7.25 | £29.00 | Israel
This wine is deep ruby in colour with a purple hue. Aromas of ripe black fruits combine with a touch of oak on the nose. On the palate this light-medium bodied, with flavours of red fruit, spice and Mediterranean herbs. It is well structured with smooth tannins and a balance acidity, with the red fruit flavours lingering on the long finish.