Selection
Selection
Villa Barcaroli 2022 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Italian Red
Juicy red berries lead, joined by subtle spice and earthy, savoury depth. The palate is generous but unforced, with supple structure and natural freshness keeping the fruit lively. Stainless-steel ageing preserves its energy and purity, while a lightly rustic edge gives the finish character, balance and an easy affinity with food.
Cornelia Tessari 2024 Grisela Soave Classico DOC
Italian White
Ciù Ciù 2024 Merlettaie Offida Pecorino
Italian White
Field herbs and hawthorn blossom lead, with a subtle vanilla note from fermentation and six months' ageing in medium-sized oak. The palate is fresh and savoury, yet softly rounded and enveloping, with Pecorino's natural power held in balance by a clean, persistent finish. Made from hand-harvested Pecorino grown around Acquaviva Picena and Offida on clay-leaning soils at roughly 280 metres, followed by three months' bottle refinement.
Ciù Ciù 2024 Oris Falerio
Italian White
Ciu Ciu 2019 Bacchus Piceno Rosso
Italian Red
Ruby with violet highlights, developing warmer tones with age. The nose moves from ripe fruit and flowers toward subtle savoury complexity, while the palate is dry, full and well balanced, with measured tannins and a lightly saline edge. Made from carefully selected Sangiovese and Montepulciano; ideal with pasta ragù, grilled meats or aged cheese.
Domaine Villalin 2018 Intemporel Genouillet
French Red
Garnet in colour, with a lightly toasted opening that gives way to wild strawberry and warm, smoky nuance. The palate is fairly dense yet well balanced by fresh acidity, keeping the wine lifted and composed. Spice gathers through the finish alongside notes of hay and white pepper, adding savoury length and character.
Domaine Les Vignes d’Adélie 2023 Chardonnay Vin de France
French White
Green and yellow apple open with clean definition, joined by grapefruit and a gentle honeyed note. The palate stays bright and fruit-led, with measured weight and enough softness to keep the citrus in balance. A neat, easy finish follows. Serve chilled with vegetable dishes, light pasta or cured meats.
Claude Lafond 2023 Préambule Pinot Gris Rosé
French Rosé
Vivid and aromatic, with a clean burst of fresh fruit and a bright, easy lift. The palate is lively and direct, keeping its fruit clear and refreshing rather than sweet or heavy. A polished, understated rosé with enough energy for the aperitif table and enough presence for grilled fish, summer salads, fresh cheeses or lightly seasoned vegetables.
Domaine Jean-Michel Dupré 2024 Bourgogne Blanc Les 7 Pièces
French White
Les Déesses Muettes La Farandole Rouge
French Red
An easy-drinking red from Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert, with a fruit-forward profile and clear aromatic lift. Direct and approachable in style, it places generous fruit and immediate pleasure at the centre. The open, uncomplicated character makes it a versatile choice for relaxed meals, simple grilled dishes or casual gatherings.
Clos des Nines 2023 Pulp White
French White
Bright and thirst-quenching, with fresh grapefruit, citrus zest, white peach and a light floral lift. The palate is smooth and fruit-forward, balancing juicy stone fruit with lively acidity and a clean mineral edge. Energetic and easygoing, it finishes crisp, lightly savoury and distinctly refreshing, with a gentle saline note that invites another glass.
Cordero di Montezemolo 2024 Fuoricasa Langhe Pelaverga
Italian Red
White pepper, violet and fresh strawberry lift from the glass, joined by juicy red berries and delicate spice. The palate is light-bodied, bright and supple, with crisp acidity and gentle tannins shaping its silky texture. Fresh, aromatic and quietly persistent, it can be served slightly cool with charcuterie, roast poultry or mushroom dishes.
Liberty Wines 2018 Similkameen Meritage Shiner
Canadian Red
Clove, bitter cherry and dried violets lead a structured, Bordeaux-inspired five-variety blend. Red fruit, vanilla, grilled mushroom and leather add layered savoury detail. The palate is full-bodied, bringing spice, fruit and savoury notes together. The finish is savoury. Braised meats or barbecue steak are the established food pairings for this full-bodied profile of fruit, spice, florals, mushroom and leather.
Oremus 1975 Tokaji Eszencia
Hungarian Dessert
Black tea and plum preserve lead the nose, joined by toasted almond and a smoky, briny edge. Exceptionally dense and oily in texture, the palate stays unexpectedly bright, with citrus lifting honeyed plum. Dried fruit, nuts and mineral tones build through a remarkably complex finish that feels poised rather than simply sweet.
Jacques Prieur 1996 Musigny Grand Cru
French Red
Warm, inviting and complex on the nose, with ripe raspberry, strawberry and blackberry layered over violet, spice and earthy mineral tones. The palate is rich and concentrated yet finely balanced, with sweet fruit, fresh acidity and polished tannins. Silky texture and graceful tension carry subtle oak and savoury detail into an elegant, persistent finish.
Joseph Drouhin 2006 Musigny Grand Cru
French Red
Musky floral aromas of magnolia and exotic orchid mingle with kirsch, dark cherry, plum, brown spice and a cool mineral edge. Rich and concentrated on the palate, the wine remains finely textured, with bright acidity and polished, fine-grained tannins. Savoury depth and chalky precision drive the long, resonant finish.
Louis Jadot 2009 Musigny Grand Cru
French Red
Rose petal, sweet red berries, plum and subtle spice rise over a restrained wet-stone note. The palate feels weightless yet intense, with concentrated fruit held by fine tannins and lively freshness. Richness builds without heaviness, while precise mineral detail and a supple texture carry the wine into a long, graceful finish.
Domaine Laroche 1999 Chablis Grand Cru Les Blanchots
French White
Tropical fruit, seasoned oak and ripe, pure fruit define the recorded profile of this 1999 Grand Cru. The palate is concentrated and forward, with firm underlying structure balancing its generosity. Bottle condition will shape how a wine of this age shows; serve slightly cool with lobster, roast poultry or firm cheese.
Domaine Faiveley 1997 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru
French Red
Red cherry, dried strawberry and rose petal rise first, followed by forest floor and subtle spice. Raspberry and cranberry shape a composed, savoury palate, with tea leaf and earthy mineral detail adding depth. Firm, finely woven tannins give classical poise, while lingering floral and savoury notes carry the long, elegant finish.
Château Haut-Brion 1990 Pessac-Leognan
French Red
Opulent and mature, with ripe blackcurrant, mulberry and red currant layered with cedar, fine leather, tobacco, mushroom, chocolate and warm spice. The full-bodied palate is round and concentrated, balancing sweet fruit with fresh acidity, mature silky tannins and excellent depth. A long, pure finish follows; decant for about two hours and serve with beef tenderloin or roast lamb.
Pétrus 1998 Pomerol
French Red
Intense and opulent, with plum, blackberry, blueberry and chocolate-coated cherry framed by truffle, flowers, smoke, liquorice and a cool menthol lift. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate is rich yet polished, with silky texture, fresh acidity and a long, limestone-tinged finish. Allow two to three hours in a decanter and serve with beef, lamb or truffle-accented dishes.
Château Lafite Rothschild 1983 Pauillac
French Red
Supple, fresh and ready to enjoy, with cedar, tobacco and stone giving way to cassis, cranberry and ripe red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied, elegant and silky, balancing sweet fruit with savoury herbs, lead-pencil detail and a gently smoky edge. Little aeration is needed; pour carefully from a settled bottle and pair with roast chicken, veal or grilled mushrooms.
Ornellaia Eligo dell’Ornellaia Grappa Riserva
Italian Marc & Grappa
Soft fruit and floral aromas lead with fine spice, toasted oak and a subtle note of tobacco. The palate is silky yet powerful, carrying ripe grape character through cocoa, vanilla and warm roasted tones. Sweetness is present but controlled, giving the texture polish rather than weight. The finish is long and harmonious, leaving fruit, spice, gentle oak and a savoury cocoa echo.
Cotswolds Dry Gin 700 mL
British Gin
Juniper leads with bright pink grapefruit and lime zest, followed by a gentle floral note from local lavender. Coriander, angelica and bay give the palate an herbal backbone, while cardamom and black pepper add restrained spice. The texture is aromatic and concentrated rather than heavy. A clean, citrus-led finish leaves juniper, lavender and fresh peel in a crisp, balanced line.
Hunter Laing Kill Devil 9 Year Old Foursquare Barbados Single Cask Rum
Barbadian Rum
Soft caramel and vanilla open with orange peel, lemon zest and a light herbal note. The palate is rounded but lively, bringing toasted coconut, cocoa and toffee into balance with citrus freshness and measured oak. A gentle spice builds through the middle. The finish is clean and warming, leaving caramel, citrus oil, cocoa and a savoury trace of herbs.
Old Bardstown Estate Bottled Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
American Whiskey
Lagavulin 16 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 200 mL
Scottish Whisky
Dense peat smoke meets dried fruit and vanilla, creating a dark, layered aroma. Salted caramel and a coastal edge give the palate depth, while dates and figs bring rounded sweetness. Briny notes keep that fruit and caramel from feeling heavy. The finish returns to peat smoke, dried fruit, salted caramel and maritime character, holding sweetness and coastal intensity in a firm, focused balance.
Angostura 1824 12 Year Old Rum
Trinidadian Rum
Dried fruit and caramel open with dark chocolate, vanilla and warm baking spice. The palate is rounded and full, layering rich sweetness with charred oak and a lightly roasted edge. Time in bourbon barrels gives the spirit depth without obscuring its fruit. The finish is long and gently warming, leaving vanilla bean, cocoa, dried fruit and measured oak.
Ron Coloma 8 Year Old Colombian Rum 700 mL
Colombian Rum
Creamy almond and roasted coffee shape the aroma, followed by dark chocolate and dry vanilla. The palate combines caramel sweetness with gentle oak, while the coffee-cask influence reinforces the rum’s distinctive coffee-led character. The finish brings roasted coffee, dark chocolate and dry vanilla back into focus, with creamy almond and caramel softening the oak and giving the close a gently sweet line.