Portugal
Santos Lima 2020 Bons Ventos Lisboa
$18.99Very aromatic with notes of ripe black and red fruits. The palate opens with fruit and persists onwards to concentrated red fruit flavours, well-balanced oak notes and a nice pronounced acidity. The fresh yet fine tannins take over at the finish, where flavours of spice and liquorice dominate.
Joya 2021 Vinho Tinto Lisboa
$17.99Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Castelão & Touriga Nacional
A great value red by Casa Santos Lima. With an intense aroma, this wine presents red ripe fruits and cinnamon notes. Well balanced and with smooth tannins, in the mouth it shows a light and long persistency. With wooden notes, it has a complex finish.
Joya 2023 Branco Lisboa
$17.99Arinto, Fernão Pires & Moscatel.
From Casa Santos Lima comes this incredibly aromatic white highlighting citric notes, and which the palate shows once again. It is a vivid wine revealing freshness and a very good acidity.
Joya 2024 Rose
$18.99A fresh and fruit-driven rosé with bright aromas of strawberry, raspberry, and watermelon accented by a hint of citrus zest and soft florals. The palate is light to medium-bodied with crisp acidity, offering juicy red berry flavours and a clean, refreshing profile. Easygoing and versatile, with a dry, lively finish that makes it ideal for warm-weather sipping or casual fare.
Vilacetinho 2023 Vinho Verde
$19.99Citric wine assimilates an aroma of white fruit from the orchard to a slight tropical taste, revealing itself as fresh, smooth and enjoyable, ideal to drink at any moment.
Valcatrina 2022 Alentejano
$22.99A nice and soft creamy texture with delicate yet lovely fine-grained tannins. Distinguished notes of vanilla and supple jammy black fruit.
Sao Joao 2017 Reserva Bruto Gold
$33.99Bical, Chardonnay, Maria Gomes and Arinto. Creamy and bright… citrus lime and orange blossom. Impressive length and a subtle chalky minerality. Delightfully refreshing!
Quinta Do Vale Meao 2009/21 Douro
$196.9945% Touriga Nacional, 5% Touriga Franca, 5% Tinta Roriz
The nose is rich and intricate, revealing a plethora of aromatic nuances that are beautifully balanced. On the palate, the wine is vibrant and exudes great elegance, with a remarkable integration of oak and a diverse range of flavors. It concludes with a lingering and satisfyingly long aftertaste.
Portal 2007 Tinto Grande Reserva Douro
$71.9960% Touriga Nacional, 30% Tinta Roriz, 10% Touriga Franca.
Powerful and succulent, boasting a solid structure supporting rich plum, mineral, and dried berry notes. The finish is lengthy and spicy, characterized by medium-grained tannins and abundant cedar and graphite nuances.
Vilacetinho 2016 Vinho Verde Red Escolha
$29.99Rustic and deeply coloured, this is a classic northern Portuguese red with a wild, youthful edge. Brambly raspberry, sour cherry and a hint of violet lead into a palate that is fresh yet firmly structured, with notably grippy tannins and a lightly spritzy lift. A raw, thirst-quenching red best served with a slight chill, finishing savoury and mouthwatering.
Sao Joao 1997 Porta Dos Cavaleiros Mg
$174.99Clear, deep garnet hue. Its aroma is characterized by notes of dried cherries and leather, offering a clean profile. On the palate, it is dry with a medium body and acidity, featuring elegant tannins alongside flavors of stewed fruit and game. Pairs especially well dishes such as Coq au Vin and other chicken dishes.
Rocim 2021 Natcool Red 1L
$39.99A blend of Moreto, Tinta Grossa, and Trincadeira.
A bouquet of aromatic red fruits mingle with earthy and savory hints. The palate is beautifully light and harmonious, mirroring the wine’s delicate ruby hue. Enjoy slightly chilled with succulent red meats.
Graham’S 1983 Vintage Mg
$499.99Graham’s Vintage 1983 is a sweet fortified wine considered to be a muscular wine, powerful and age worthy. Black fruit mingles with spice, mint and eucalyptus notes that cause a delicious burst of flavours in the mouth. Purplish-black colour in the glass, balanced, with silky tannins lead to a long, lingering finish.
Treat yourself to a big bottle of this delicacy for a dinner party or Christmas dinner.
Sao Joao 1966 Velhissima Aguardiente
$219.99Deeply complex and beautifully evolved, this venerable spirit opens with layers of toasted almond, orange peel, caramel and polished wood. The palate is rich yet remarkably lifted, showing dried fig, baking spice and hints of tobacco, carried by a silky texture and integrated warmth. Long, contemplative and refined, with a lingering finish that speaks to decades of careful ageing.
Blandys 1968 Sercial Madeira
$599.99“The Blandys established themselves on Madeira in 1811 and are now in charge of the Madeira Wine Company. Aged for 49 years in seasoned American oak casks before bottling in 2017, this wine is mid-deep amber in colour with an olive-green glint. Fine, lifted woodsmoke characters on the nose are redolent of autumn leaves and bonfires. It has crystallised fruit on the palate with rapier-like power and intensity. The hint of sweetness (59g/l residual sugar) is offset by a streak of acidity, leading to a mouthwateringly fresh greengage finish yielding to a touch of savoury complexity. A wine that sings contralto from the glass.” – 99 points Decanter