Italy
Orma 2009 Toscana IGT 750 mL
$129.99Dried fruit, black olive, rich undergrowth and autumnal fruit shape the documented profile. The palate is big and silky, with ample fruit balanced by lively acidity and herbal, earthy secondary notes. Cherry, blackberry, plum, leather and tobacco add further detail, supported by dusty, velvety tannins. The recorded blend is Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
Fornacina 2020 Brunello di Montalcino 750 mL
$129.99Blood orange and currant lead the documented profile, followed by tar, leather, toasted and spicy hints. The wine is made entirely from Sangiovese, harvested from September into October. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel with long maceration and traditional pumpovers. After malolactic conversion, the wine spends at least two years in large Slavonian oak.
Le Coste 2013 Paino Bianco Procanico 750 mL
$129.99Deep amber-gold in colour, with dried apricot, quince, crushed flint and a faint note of volcanic ash. The palate is full and textural, bringing ripe pear, chamomile, salted almond and honeycomb into focus. Bright acidity cuts through the breadth while firm, grippy tannins provide shape. The finish is persistent and mineral, retaining savoury tension and a clear imprint of its volcanic setting.
Poderi Aldo Conterno 2019 Il Favot Langhe Nebbiolo 750 mL
$129.99Aromatic and finely detailed, with red cherry, plum and rose layered over gentle spice and a subtle earthy note. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, combining soft fruit with delicate freshness and elegant tannins. Fine structure keeps the wine lively without making it austere. The finish is clean and persistent, returning to red fruit, florals and spice with a smooth, composed feel.
Palari 2016 Faro 750 mL
$129.99Black fruit, forest berries and cassis meet smoke, tar, leather and a restrained note of toasted wood. The palate is broad and savoury, with delicate fruit carried by notable freshness rather than weight alone. Firm, fine tannins and steady acidity give the wine a dry, structured shape, while liquorice and mineral detail build through a long, balanced finish with a distinctly saline edge.
Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Chinato 750 mL
$129.99Aged red-wine depth meets a complex botanical profile of bitter orange, liquorice, rhubarb and warming spice. Notes of sarsaparilla, coriander, marjoram and bay leaf add a savoury, gently medicinal edge without overwhelming the fruit. Smooth and full across the palate, it balances sweetness with a measured bitterness and finishes long, warm and composed. Serve lightly chilled after dinner or alongside dark chocolate.
Cigliuti 2017 Barbaresco Serraboella 750 mL
$129.99Ripe cherry and raspberry open with crushed rose, anise, cedar and white pepper. The palate is savoury and layered, bringing plum, iron-rich earth and underbrush around a core of generous red fruit. Lively acidity and dusty tannins give the wine a dense, balanced frame, while orange zest and liquorice add lift. The finish is long, focused and quietly powerful.
Marchesi di Gresy 2016 Barbaresco Martinenga
$129.99Wild cherry and redcurrant are lifted by dried rose, orange zest and fine herbs, with forest floor and liquorice adding savoury depth. The palate is graceful and firm, built on fresh acidity and finely drawn tannins rather than weight. The finish is long, floral and quietly earthy. Decant before serving with braised beef or truffle dishes.
Oreste Stefano 2015 Perno Barolo Riserva DOCG
$129.99Violet and raspberry lead a classic, traditionally styled profile, with the fruit carried by fresh detail and elegant tannin. The palate is focused and measured rather than showy, balancing floral lift with fine savoury depth. Structured for the table or cellar, it finishes dry, composed and quietly persistent.
Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino 2017
$129.99Vibrantly perfumed and savoury, with redcurrant, sour cherry and dark woodland fruit layered with wild herbs, laurel, pepper and warm spice. The palate is firm yet energetic, balancing ripe fruit with fresh acidity, fine-grained tannins and a gently earthy undertone. Long and composed on the finish, it benefits from air and pairs naturally with braised beef or aged pecorino.
Nittardi 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
$129.99Blackberry, dark cherry and morello meet anise, liquorice and subtle spice on a complex, layered nose. The palate is concentrated yet fresh, with ripe tannins and bright acidity holding the dark fruit in balance. Iron, tar and quiet chocolate detail build toward a long, focused, structured finish.
Michele Reverdito 2016 Barolo Ascheri
$129.99A warm-hearted Barolo with flowers, ripe strawberry and dark cherry on the nose. The palate is mid-weight and elegant, showing generous plummy fruit without losing freshness or shape. Fine tannins support the fruit through a poised, savoury finish. Give it some air and serve with roast poultry, braised meat, mushrooms or aged hard cheese.
Brancaia Ilatraia 2018 Toscana IGT 750 mL
$126.99Dark fruit leads with clarity and depth, framed by savoury spice and a restrained touch of toast. Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure, Petit Verdot adds colour and intensity, and Cabernet Franc brings aromatic lift. The palate is full-bodied yet fresh, with polished tannins and enough acidity to keep the finish defined and elegant. Decant before serving with roast lamb, braised beef or aged pecorino.
PUNI Alba Italian Malt Whisky
$126.99Malted grain leads with honey, dried fruit and black grape skin, followed by a light thread of smoke. The palate is youthful and energetic, bringing sweet barley, rye spice and tart gooseberry together with buttery oak. Marsala-cask richness gives the fruit breadth, while the peated-cask finish adds restraint. The close is crisp and warming, leaving pepper, singed herbs, citrus and a faint mineral note.
Tenuta San Guido 2020 Guidalberto Toscana IGT
$125.99Blackcurrant, wild cherry and ripe plum lead, with bay leaf, pressed violet, black olive, cedar and spice adding savoury detail. Medium-full and supple, the palate combines fresh acidity with fine, silky tannins and a polished core of dark fruit. Earth, tobacco and gentle mineral notes shape a taut, balanced finish.
Franz Haas 2022 Schweizer Pinot Nero Alto Adige 750 mL
$124.99Ripe cherry and wild berry notes open with pepper, leather and a cool savoury edge. The palate is elegant and finely structured, combining silky tannins with vivid red fruit and a harmonious, supple texture. Subtle spice adds depth through the middle without overt weight. The finish is long and composed, returning to cherry, berry fruit and gentle earthy detail with freshness and measured intensity.
Giovanni Rosso 2015 Barolo Serra 750 mL
$124.99Sour cherry, pomegranate and dark plum meet rose petal, balsamic, leather and a hint of menthol. The palate is bright and concentrated, with fresh acidity carrying the red fruit through a firm but refined structure. Fine, porcelain-like tannins add grip, while star anise, cinnamon and a quiet meaty note deepen the savoury side. The finish is long, mineral and persistent, with cherry and balsam returning.
Sette Ponti 2017 Orma Toscana IGT
$124.99Dark fruit leads an intense bouquet, with warm spice and herbal notes bringing lift and definition. The palate is deep, rich and dense, yet soft tannins and light acidity keep the generous fruit in balance through a long, refreshing finish. A polished match for marinated beef, salami or medium-aged cheese.