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Wine doesn't need to be complicated. But a little context goes a long way between enjoying a glass and genuinely understanding why you enjoyed it. Here's a straightforward guide to choosing well, from the team at Fable.
Wine culture has a reputation for being intimidating. The vocabulary is specific, the options are vast, and there's an unspoken suggestion that you ought to already know what you're doing before you open your mouth. None of that is helpful, and most of it is unnecessary.
At Fable, the wine list has been put together with enjoyment in mind, not performance. The selection is curated rather than exhaustive, which means every bottle on the list is there because it's genuinely worth drinking. Here's how to navigate it with a bit more confidence.
The best starting point for choosing wine is always your own palate. Do you prefer something light and fresh, or rich and full-bodied? Dry or with a little sweetness? Fruit-forward or earthy? These aren't technical questions. They're the same questions you'd ask about any food or drink. Answering them honestly gets you further than memorising grape varieties.
If you're unsure, ask. A good wine list should come with people who know it well enough to point you in the right direction based on a sentence or two about what you're in the mood for.
"The right glass of wine isn't the most expensive one or the most obscure one. It's the one that makes the evening better. That's a much easier brief to work with."
The Fable team
The Fable wine list is built around bottles that earn their place. Chosen to work with the evening menu and to offer something at every level of familiarity. Whether you want something recognisable and reliable or something a little more exploratory, there's a glass worth having.
Come in, tell us what you're after, and we'll find something you'll enjoy. That's the whole point.
