This sweet spot has a smartly kitted-out tasting area and some under-the-radar but rather tasty whites and reds, including a couple with the unusual white grape savagnin. Staff members are knowledgeable and make it fun. Try to book one of the wine and chocolate matchings in the afternoon.


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