ROCKLIFFE Hall’s flagship restaurant has received a national award for its wine list.

The Orangery at the five star resort in Hurworth has been named an AA Notable Wine List for 2013-14, one of several in the North of England.

To receive the award, The Orangery had to be able to demonstrate a passion for and understanding of wines coupled with a fair pricing policy, as well as an interesting range.

Twenty-two year old Grace Matterson, from Reeth, North Yorkshire, heads the wine professionals team at The Orangery and is one of the UK’s youngest fully-trained sommeliers.