Score: 71/100

The Punch Bowl Inn, Crosthwaite

Crosthwaite, Kendal

Verified · Oct 2026
22 wines analysed

TGWG's Verdict

The Good Wine Guide

“The Punch Bowl Inn, Crosthwaite wine list delivers a thoughtful curation ranging from expressive Loire Sauvignon Blanc to noble Piedmont Nebbiolo. Crisp coastal whites from Galicia sit alongside structured Northern Rhône Syrah, creating a balanced selection tailored for dining. Guests will find excellent depth across classic European appellations.”

🏆 Table Hero Pick
★ 4.3

Barolo Riserva, Costa di Bussia NV

Piedmont, Italy£62.00
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Priced close to shop price (est. £40 retail) — just a +55% markup compared to the usual 200%+ restaurant markup.

Top-rated ★ 4.1 on Vivino for just £37.00 a bottle — serious quality without the splurge.

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Albariño, Coral do Mar, Pazo do Mar NV

Galicia, Spain

Est. Vivino★3.9Highly Rated
Est. Markup+105%Retail £19
Bottle£38.00750ml Bottle
2

Sancerre, Domaine Merlin-Cherrier NV

Loire, France

Est. Vivino★4.2Top 3% Globally
Est. Markup+113%Retail £24
Bottle£51.00750ml Bottle
3

Sauvignon Blanc, Awatere, Spoke NV

Marlborough, New Zealand

Est. Vivino★4Top 6% Globally
Est. Markup+125%Retail £16
Bottle£36.00750ml Bottle
4

Piquepoul / Terret, l’Arête de Thau NV

Languedoc, France

Est. Vivino★3.8Highly Rated
Est. Markup+139%Retail £13
Bottle£31.00750ml Bottle
5

Pinot Grigio, Andrea di Pec NV

Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Glass:125ml £7.50(+50%)175ml £9.50(+36%)250ml £13.00(+30%)
Est. Vivino★3.7Verified Score
Est. Markup+150%Retail £12
Bottle£30.00750ml Bottle
6

Gavi di Gavi, Fossili, San Silvestro NV

Piedmont, Italy

Est. Vivino★3.9Highly Rated
Est. Markup+162%Retail £13
Bottle£34.00750ml Bottle
7

Viognier, 1753, Campuget NV

Languedoc, France

Est. Vivino★4Top 6% Globally
Est. Markup+174%Retail £14
Bottle£37.00750ml Bottle
8

Falanghina del Sannio, Feudi di San Gregorio NV

Campania, Italy

Est. Vivino★3.9Highly Rated
Est. Markup+193%Retail £14
Bottle£41.00750ml Bottle
9

Unoaked Chardonnay, Foundstone, Berton Vineyard NV

South East Australia

Est. Vivino★3.7Verified Score
Est. Markup+222%Retail £9
Bottle£29.00750ml Bottle
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Sauvignon Blanc, Terre du Soleil NV

Languedoc, France

Glass:125ml £6.50(+39%)175ml £8.50(+30%)250ml £11.00(+18%)
Est. Vivino★3.6Verified Score
Est. Markup+250%Retail £8
Bottle£28.00750ml Bottle
71/ 100
MARGIN19 / 25
CROWD SCORE19 / 25
GLASS TAX8 / 25
DISCOVERY24 / 25
Avg Markup+156%
Avg Vivino★ 3.9
Avg Glass Tax+33%

Raw Averages Extracted:

  • Menu Average Mark-up: 156% (Lose 1 pt for every 10% above 100% across the menu)
  • Menu Average Crowd Score: 3.9 (Lose 1 pt for every 0.1 decrease below 4.5 across the menu)
  • Menu Average Glass Tax: 33%(Drops 1 pt for every 2% of glass tax applied. Benchmarked exclusively on the standard 175ml pour.)
  • Menu Discovery: 24 / 25 (AI extracted: 22 bottles (4 pts — 1 pt per 5 bottles), 17 grapes (10 pts — 1 pt per 1.5 grapes), and 18 regions (10 pts — 1 pt per region))

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