THE Samling Hotel in Ambleside, the Lake District has received a prestigious three star accolade by The World of Fine Wine for the first time. One of just ninety restaurants in the UK to gain the ranking, the result comes after intensive work and a significant investment of time by General Manager, Oliver Smith and Head Sommelier, Robert Patla.
With over 4,000 candidate restaurants globally and four intensive rounds of judging, the three star award is the highest the journal offers. The rigorous judging process looked at The Samling’s wine list in terms of creativity, relevance to the cuisine, personality, selection and price point.
To gain this award, the sommelier team have worked consistently over the last year to source a full price spectrum of wines as well as some of the world’s very best rare and limited release vintages and will continue to do so. The hotel’s most notable recent additions have been a 2014 Screaming Eagle from the Napa Valley in California and a 1999 Hill of Grace Australian Shiraz from the Eden Valley in South Australia. It also holds a number of English wines, carrying the full collection of Nyetimber wines.
Commenting on the recent accolade, General Manager Oliver Smith stated “To be awarded three stars by the World of Fine Wine is truly an honour. We’ve worked really hard over the last year to take our wine list to the next level and it is wonderful to have that recognised by such a prestigious accolade. With a world class wine list that enhances our menus by Executive Head Chef, Robby Jenks, I really believe that The Samling has something truly unique to offer guests.”
The Samling also currently hold an AA Notable Wine List Award for 2019 and holds bespoke wine tasting for guests with its Head Sommelier Robert Patla, starting at £65 per person. For more information please contact The Samling on 015394 31922 or visit www.thesamlinghotel.co.uk.
