Italy
Jermann 2008 Vino Dolce della Casa Picolit
$79.99Ripe peach and dried apricot lead into acacia honey, toasted almond and a gentle woodsy spice. The palate is supple and concentrated, with polished sweetness and enough freshness to keep the texture poised. A savoury nutty edge adds depth to the persistent finish. Serve with almond cake, aged cheese or poached fruit.
Masi Angelorum Recioto della Valpolicella Classico
$48.99Cooked cherry and preserved red fruit lead an intense, deeply coloured profile, with sweet spice and a subtle balsamic edge adding complexity. The palate is rich and generous, balancing natural sweetness with lively acidity and soft tannins. Ripe cherry carries through the long, persistent finish. Pair with blue cheese, fruit tart or traditional panettone.
Castellare di Castellina 2018 Vin Santo San Niccolò
$72.99A concentrated Tuscan Vin Santo with dried apricot, citrus peel, toasted nuts and warm spice. Fresh acidity lifts the sweetness and leaves a long, gently savoury finish.
Rocca Di Montegrossi 2008 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
$134.99Warm amber tones frame a complex bouquet of cherry liqueur, dried fruit and balsamic herbs. The palate is velvety and fresh, layering melted caramel and hazelnut with mint, flowers and gentle spice. Richness and natural acidity remain finely balanced through the persistent finish. Serve in a small pour with foie gras, blue cheese or almond pastries.
Italo Cescon 2018 Tesirare In Sé Manzoni Bianco Vendemmia Tardiva
$81.99Dates, chestnut and dried apricot lead a concentrated aroma, joined by candied orange and chestnut honey. The palate is enveloping and persistent, with generous sweetness, warm spice and fine tannins bringing shape to the finish. Rich but composed, it pairs naturally with aged cheese, almond pastries or savoury biscuits.
Dal Forno Romano Vigna Sere Recioto 2004
$339.99Intense black cherry and kirsch lead a concentrated aroma, joined by violet, clementine and blackcurrant jam. Mint, chocolate and Christmas-cake spice add depth, while charred cedar and prune bring a darker savoury edge. The palate is powerful but sharply defined, its sweetness held by freshness and structure. The finish is polished and persistent, leaving dark fruit, cocoa, spice and aromatic lift.
Fattoria La Vialla 2016 Vin Santo del Chianti Occhio di Pernice Riserva
$64.99Dried cherry, fig and date open into walnut, caramel and warm baking spice. The palate is rich and softly viscous, with mature savoury depth balancing the concentrated sweetness. A fine line of acidity keeps the finish composed and persistent. Serve in a small pour with almond biscotti, aged pecorino or a simple nut tart.
Le Ragose 2014 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico
$71.99Black cherry and blackcurrant lead a dense, dark-fruited nose, followed by wild berries, dark chocolate and cardamom. The palate is lush and concentrated, yet freshness keeps the sweetness composed. Coffee-bean and gentle savoury notes add depth to a long, harmonious finish. Serve lightly chilled with blue cheese, chocolate cake or hazelnut pastries.
Donnafugata Ben Ryé Passito di Pantelleria
$72.99An aromatic Passito di Pantelleria made from Zibibbo, with apricot, orange blossom and candied citrus over honeyed richness. Bright acidity keeps the finish vivid rather than heavy.
Marchesi Antinori Guado al Tasso 2019 Bolgheri Superiore
$249.99Tobacco, liquorice and ripe plum shape a rich, inviting aroma, with balsamic lift and a measured touch of toasted coffee. The palate is pure and concentrated, carrying dark fruit through silky tannins and polished structure. Savoury depth builds without dulling the wine’s freshness or clarity. The finish is persistent and composed, returning to plum, dark herbs, coffee and fine-grained tannin.
Carpineto 2010 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva
$89.99Violet and ripe fruit open the aroma, with polished wood adding a measured frame. The palate is dry and harmonious, carrying concentrated fruit through a velvety texture and firm, well-integrated structure. The wine stays composed as it develops. The finish is long and balanced, returning to violet, ripe fruit and gentle wood tones with an elegant, mature sense of proportion.
Cleto Chiarli NV Vecchia Modena Premium Lambrusco di Sorbara
$39.99Deep pink with a fine, lively mousse. Strawberry, raspberry and tart cherry lead, followed by mandarin and a subtle woodland note. The palate is dry and penetrating, its brisk acidity and mineral line balanced by a smooth, velvety texture. Red fruit stays vivid through the finish, which is clean, savoury and quietly persistent.
Bisol NV Jeio Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut
$34.99Fresh green apple, pear and white flowers lead, with citrus, peach and apricot close behind. The palate is bright and balanced, its gentle mousse carrying crisp grapefruit, straw and aromatic herbs. A subtle river-stone note adds definition, while a delicate savoury edge keeps the clean, lively finish dry and precise.
Medici Ermete NV Unique Metodo Classico Rosé Brut
$42.99Wild strawberry and crushed raspberry meet soft florals and a bright hint of citrus. Fine persistent bubbles give the palate a creamy lift, while fresh acidity keeps the delicate red fruit precise. Dry, taut and harmonious, it closes with restrained bread-crust complexity and a clean, elegant finish.
Giusti NV Rosalia Brut Prosecco DOC
$29.99Golden apple and lemon lead, joined by wisteria, acacia and a gentle citrus-flower lift. Fine persistent bubbles give the palate a smooth, lively texture, while fresh acidity keeps the fruit clean and precise. Light structure and harmonious balance carry into a crisp, refreshing and neatly dry finish.
Il Roccolo di Monticelli Cinciallegra Frizzante
$51.99Ripe pear and white flowers open with fresh citrus, almond and a lightly herbal note. Lively bubbles lift the palate, where bright acidity balances a gently cloudy, textural feel and subtle skin-contact grip. Dry and energetic, it closes with savoury yeast, citrus peel and a clean mineral edge.
Furlani Alpino Bianco Frizzante
$45.99Orchard fruit, lemon and grapefruit rise over delicate flowers and a faint honeyed note. The palate is bright and softly sparkling, with crisp apple, citrus and a mineral line carried by clean acidity. Gentle texture and a subtle brioche tone round the wine before a dry, snappy finish.
Furlani Alpino Macerato Frizzante
$41.99Lime, lemon and green apple lead, with rose petal, elderflower and ripe nectarine adding aromatic lift. The palate is dry and gently fizzy, carrying lively acidity through a lightly textured, savoury middle. A saline, earthy note keeps the citrus precise before a fresh, zippy finish.
1701 NV Sullerba Pét-Nat
$69.99Fresh and lightly hazy, with white peach and mature citrus giving the palate a bright, open feel. Fine bubbles and lively acidity keep the texture energetic, while a gentle leesy creaminess brings softness through the middle. A subtle savoury, briny note shapes the dry finish. Serve well chilled with oysters, fried seafood, soft cheeses or vegetable antipasti.
Venturini Baldini NV Montelocco Lambrusco Emilia IGP
$36.99Deep ruby with violet reflections, offering juicy black cherry and a lifted note of wild herbs. The palate is fresh and gently semi-dry, with soft bubbles, lively acidity and light tannins giving shape to the ripe fruit. A subtle savoury edge keeps the sweetness measured, leading to a clean, easy finish that remains bright rather than heavy.