France
Gros & Tollot 2019 La 50/50
$48.99Preserved cherry leads, joined by dark berry fruit, white pepper and a restrained floral lift. The palate is fresh and generous, with polished texture and savoury mineral depth. Fine tannins keep the fruit composed, while gentle spice and a clean, stony note carry the balanced, quietly persistent finish.
Chateau de la Liquiere 2014 Cistus Faugeres
$48.99Ripe fruit and liquorice meet wild violet, cistus and an earthy lift on the nose. The palate is dense and richly textured, adding thyme and blond tobacco as it opens. A subtle, appetising bitterness brings shape to the finish, extending the wine with extra complexity while its underlying elegance remains firmly in view.
Les Cortis 2019 Mérune 750 mL
$48.99Green apple and melon lead, followed by lemon peel and a broader citrus note. The profile moves from orchard fruit toward a more pithy citrus register, giving the wine a clear progression across the palate. Chardonnay provides a familiar frame, but the fruit remains individual and finely detailed. The finish is compact and fruit-led, with lemon peel lingering after the softer melon note recedes.
Domaine Yves Cuilleron 2023 Syrah Les Vignes d’à Côté IGP Collines Rhodaniennes 750 mL
$48.99Bright ruby in colour, the documented profile is perfumed and fruit-led, with raspberry, cherry, violet and a subtle spicy note. The palate is described as light and pleasant, supported by soft tannins and vibrant freshness. Juicy red fruit, black pepper and a mineral hint complete the record, keeping the style direct, expressive and clearly defined.
Champalou 2023 Vouvray Sec
$49.99White acacia blossom opens into green apple, pear and quince, with a quiet note of honeyed wax and dried herbs. The palate is medium-bodied and dry, balancing fruit expression with fresh acidity and a long, clean finish. Detailed yet unforced, it works equally well as an aperitif or alongside grilled trout, pork, rice dishes or fresh cheeses.
Domaine Pelle 2019 Menetou-Salon Morogues Blanc
$49.99White flowers and citrus lead into ripe peach, lime zest and a gentle herbal note. The palate is fuller than many Loire Sauvignon Blancs, but remains racy and clear, with refreshing acidity and a saline mineral line carrying the finish. Its balance of richness and precision works well with goat cheese, asparagus, shellfish or herb-roasted chicken.
Mas Gabinele 2015 Belandes Minervois
$49.99Medicinal herbs, liquorice and dark forest berries shape a savoury, distinctly southern French nose. The palate is juicy and well composed, with ripe balsamic tannins supporting Grenache and Syrah fruit rather than weighing it down. Dark berry depth, herbal freshness and a gently resinous note carry into a charming, persistent finish. Serve with lamb, cassoulet, grilled sausages or aged cheese.
Guillaume Vrignaud 2023 Chablis
$49.99White flowers, green apple and lemongrass lead a bright, finely drawn profile. The palate is silken, with subtle lees texture set over a cool river-stone mineral line. Freshness carries the wine cleanly, giving the finish a snappy, lifted feel rather than weight. Precise and food-friendly, it pairs naturally with oysters, white fish, roast poultry or fresh goat cheese.
Champagne Bauchet NV Signature Brut 375 mL
$49.99A Chardonnay-led Premier Cru Brut with a measured contribution from Pinot Noir layers citrus and white fruit over subtle pastry notes. Elegant and finely textured, the half-bottle format is ideal for two glasses.
Croix Mouton 2019 Bordeaux Superieur
$49.99Smoky plum and blackberry form a dense, dark-fruited core, with subtle spice, cocoa and liquorice adding savoury depth. Full and rounded on the palate, the mainly Merlot blend carries ripe fruit through tannins that are beginning to soften. The finish remains earthy and generous. Pair with braised beef, lamb or grilled mushrooms.
Château Beaumont 2019 Haut-Médoc
$49.99Blackberry, cassis and plum meet briar, light tobacco and a restrained touch of sandalwood. Medium to full-bodied, the palate balances ripe fruit with grainy, well-shaped tannins and fresh acidity. Black coffee and subtle spice add savoury depth before a charming, composed finish. A classic partner for roast beef or hard cheese.
Château du Hureau 2013 Saumur Blanc Argile
$49.99Gingerbread and white raisin lead, joined by ripe orchard fruit, white flowers and a light almond note. The palate shows mature breadth but remains well defined, with pithy citrus, fresh acidity and a gentle mineral grip. Layered and savoury, it finishes long with subtle spice and earthy precision.
Domaine Joseph Burrier 2017 Chiroubles Saint Roch
$49.99Deep ruby and lifted, opening with ripe cherry, blackberry and redcurrant over a subtle peppery spice. The palate is supple and finely shaped, balancing juicy Gamay fruit with bright freshness and a gentle savoury edge. Silky tannins carry a long, poised finish. Serve lightly cool with roast chicken, charcuterie or mushroom dishes.
Claude Lafond 2023 Gris Rose La Grande Piece
$49.99Pale and delicately salmon-hued, with fresh red berries, citrus and a subtle mineral lift. The palate is fine-boned and refreshing, balancing gentle roundness with lively acidity and a clean, persistent finish. Made entirely from Pinot Gris in Reuilly, it is a polished, understated rose rather than an overtly fruity one. Serve well chilled with grilled fish, charcuterie, summer salads or fresh goat cheese.
Vaudon Pineau des Charentes Blanc
$49.99Golden amber in the glass, with a rich, rounded bouquet of dried fig, vine blossom and vanilla. Floral notes, honeyed sweetness and almond shape the smooth palate, while a gentle freshness keeps the finish balanced and composed. Serve well chilled as an aperitif, with fruit-based desserts or alongside blue cheese.
Gros & Tollot 2018 La CinsO
$49.99Ruby red with a youthful purple edge, opening on rose petal, raspberry, plum and warm spice. The palate has good substance and ripe fruit, shaped by a rounded texture and polished tannins. Freshness keeps the profile lively and precise, leading to a long, refined finish with generous red-fruit flavour and easy drinkability.
Mejean 2019 Graves
$49.99A structured Graves with blackberry and cassis, joined by sweet spice, hazelnut and a lightly earthy bark note. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with succulent dark fruit framed by firm, polished tannins. Flavourful and composed on the finish, it is a natural partner for grilled beef, roast lamb, mushrooms or aged hard cheese.
Larrivaux 2019 Haut Medoc
$49.99A structured Haut-Médoc with intense blackcurrant and bramble aromas, followed by dark cherry and a light leather note. Parma violet brings an aromatic lift to the palate, while ripe tannins give the fruit shape and persistence. Balanced and savoury through the finish, it is a natural partner for roast beef, lamb, mushrooms or aged hard cheese.