Portugal
Sao Joao 1997 Porta Dos Cavaleiros Mg
$174.99A mature Portuguese red with dried cherry, leather and stewed fruit, followed by game, earth and gentle spice. The palate is dry and medium-bodied, with settled acidity and elegant tannins supporting its savoury character. The finish is clean and composed rather than forceful, pairing especially well with roast chicken, coq au vin, mushrooms or slow-cooked pork.
Rocim 2021 Alicante Bouschet
$44.99A concentrated Alicante Bouschet with black fruit, mineral notes and restrained barrel spice. The palate is full and structured, with firm tannins balanced by fresh acidity and a dark-fruited core. Harmonious rather than heavy through the finish, it is well matched with grilled beef, braised lamb, mushrooms or hearty dishes with smoky, savoury flavours.
Rocim 2021 Fresh From Amphora Nat’Cool Red 1 L
$39.99Light ruby in colour, with fragrant cherry, pomegranate and rose over earthy, savoury notes. The palate is dry, delicate and gently textured, with bright acidity keeping the fruit lively. Traditional clay-vessel ageing adds a subtle rustic edge without weighing down the wine, and the finish stays easygoing. Serve lightly chilled with pizza, grilled sausages, roast vegetables or tandoori chicken.
Cartuxa 2018 Pera-Manca Tinto
$1,131.99Blackberry, cassis and plum lead a deep, dark-fruited profile, with cinnamon bringing measured warmth and spice. The palate carries the same concentrated fruit with a composed, savoury shape, while the finish remains long and quietly persistent. Decant before serving with roast lamb, braised beef or richly seasoned mushrooms.
Cartuxa 2018 Evora Reserva
$86.99A full-flavoured Alentejo red with blackberry, wild cherry and red berries, layered with black pepper, eucalyptus, tea and toasted oak. The palate is rich and firmly tannic, though bright acidity keeps the fruit and savoury notes in balance. The finish is long, carrying berry, spice and tea-like detail that suits grilled beef, lamb or slow-cooked dishes.
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.
FitaPreta 2020 Os Paulistas Chão dos Eremitas
$151.99Ruby in colour with a violet edge, opening on red berries, pomegranate and fresh herbal notes. The palate is long and structured but finely judged, with bright tannins, silky texture and lifted fruit keeping the wine graceful. Savoury undergrowth and subtle oak emerge toward the finish, which remains precise, vibrant and composed.
Mateus Nicolau de Almeida 2022 Trans Douro Express Cima Corgo
$74.99A lightly vegetal note of damp grass meets white pepper, red berries and restrained spice. The palate is broad and smooth, with bright fruit and savoury freshness keeping the texture lively rather than heavy. Subtle earthy tones carry into a gently spicy finish. Serve slightly cool with roast lamb, grilled sausages, lentil stew or rustic mushroom dishes.
Luís Seabra 2020 Xisto Cru Tinto
$96.99Dark ruby, with ripe cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry framed by violet, green herbs and a thread of smoke. Lively acidity cuts through the red-fruited core, giving the palate energy and precision. Forest floor and black pepper add savoury detail, while flinty, wet-stone minerality carries the finely structured finish.
Luís Seabra 2020 Indie Xisto Tinto
$77.99Savoury red and blue fruit leads, with forest floor, wet stone and green herbs giving the nose a cool, earthy frame. Layered on the palate, it combines ripe berry depth with white and black pepper, fresh acidity and fine tannic grip. The finish is persistent, slate-led and quietly smoky, with the fruit remaining clear and composed.
Niepoort 2015 Redoma Douro
$72.99Dark cherry, plum and blackberry meet violet, dried herbs and a cool mineral note. The palate is structured and energetic, with fine tannins carrying the fruit rather than overwhelming it. Savoury spice and graphite emerge toward a persistent, balanced finish. Give it air and serve with lamb, braised beef or earthy mushroom dishes.
Messias 2013 Clássico Garrafeira Bairrada DOC
$69.99Intense ruby, with resin, cedar and a cool balsamic lift set against distinctly saline, iodine-like detail. The palate is firm and substantial, shaped by fresh Atlantic acidity, yet the texture remains composed rather than severe. Savoury oak, dark fruit and mineral tension carry through a long, structured and age-worthy finish.
Caves Sao Joao 1966 Frei Joao Reserva Bairrada Magnum
$499.99Mature yet lively, opening with cassis, raspberry and dried fig over pine-needle, coffee and toasted-wood notes. The palate is full and structured, with fresh acidity keeping the evolved fruit clear while settled tannins give the texture a composed shape. Earthy and savoury detail builds through the middle. The finish is persistent, carrying dried fruit, coffee, gentle spice and polished woodland complexity.
Julia Kemper 2012 Aragonez Dão DOC
$54.99Deep ruby with wild blackberry at the centre, edged by gentle spice and a cool, resinous hint of pine. The palate is dry and velvety, with fine-grained tannins keeping the ripe fruit composed. Elegant rather than forceful, it carries fresh acidity and a delicate savoury line into a clean, quietly persistent finish.
CARM 2016 Douro Reserva
$46.99Very fresh and intense on the nose, with wild black berries, black cherry and a measured thread of liquorice, framed by subtle oak. Concentrated and warm on the palate, with firm tannins set into a smooth texture and enough freshness to keep the generous fruit composed. The finish is long, persistent and distinctly powerful.
Luis Pato 2017 Vinhas Velhas Tinto
$56.99Old-vine Baga from Bairrada brings raspberry, wild strawberry and savoury earth. Fine tannins and bright acidity give the wine precision, lightness and real usefulness at the table.
Alvaro Castro 2016 Dão Reserva
$53.99Ripe dark and red fruit meet fine wood spice in an intense but polished aromatic profile. The palate is medium-bodied and composed, with smooth, well-integrated tannins supporting generous fruit without becoming heavy. Elegant and appealing through the middle, it closes with savoury detail, measured oak and a long, balanced finish.
Quinta da Costa do Pinhão 2015 Peladosa
$91.99Fresh and mineral-led, with sapid plum and wild raspberry unfolding alongside rock rose, graphite, worn leather and beeswax. The palate carries ample yet finely placed tannins, giving the old-vine fruit structure without obscuring its energy. Pink peppercorn and schist-like mineral detail linger through a vibrant, savoury and persistent finish.
