2009 Niepoort LBV

[Alex Bridgeman]

Sold by the glass at Paul Ainsworth at Number 6. A lovely red colour, deliciously fruity but backed by ripe and toasted tannins. Nice finish. Went beautifully with a dish of Fallow Deer baked in hay. Drunk 24 October 2014. N/R.

[DRT]

Fallow Deer baked in hay

That sounds splendid.

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... at Paul Ainsworth at Number 6.

Superb restaurant.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Fallow Deer baked in hay

That sounds splendid.

It was.

... at Paul Ainsworth at Number 6.

Superb restaurant.

It is - a great balance between friendliness of the staff and formality of a posh restaurant, backed up by brilliant food and a chef/owner who is happy to mix with his punters. I came downstairs from the loo as we were leaving to find Mr A chatting away to Mrs B about her meal and our visit to Cornwall.

[flash_uk]

... at Paul Ainsworth at Number 6.

Superb restaurant.

It is - a great balance between friendliness of the staff and formality of a posh restaurant, backed up by brilliant food and a chef/owner who is happy to mix with his punters. I came downstairs from the loo as we were leaving to find Mr A chatting away to Mrs B about her meal and our visit to Cornwall.

About 3 years ago for a lunch I booked their private room right by the front door for six adults, one 3 year old and two 9 month old children. What could have easily been a shambolic event with children so young actually proved to be a great lunch, and the staff there were superb, making sure we had everything we needed to keep the kids in control.