Portugal
Vila das Rainhas Ginja d’Óbidos Sour Cherry Liqueur
$66.99Intense cherry and wild-cherry aromas lead immediately, showing ripe fruit alongside a darker, slightly earthy edge. The palate is creamy and rounded, with concentrated sour-cherry flavour and a deeper fruit tone adding definition through the middle. Whole cherries reinforce the fruit character without obscuring its freshness. The finish is long and unmistakably cherry-driven, lingering with velvety richness and measured warmth.
Real Companhia Velha NV Oiro da Cepa Port
$69.99Liquorice and raisin lead with burnt caramel, honey and a subtle lemongrass lift. The palate is full-bodied and mature, balancing generous sweetness with firm structure and impressive depth. Almond, dark fruit and a polished savoury note carry through the long, warming, layered and complex finish.
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.
Quinta do Portal 2007 Grande Reserva Douro
$71.99Powerful yet fresh, with plum, dried berries and dark blue fruit framed by cedar, graphite and mineral detail. The palate is dense and succulent, its generous fruit supported by firm, medium-grained tannins and bright acidity. Spice builds through a long, structured finish that still feels composed. Serve with braised beef, lamb, game or aged hard cheese.
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.
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.
Villa Oeiras NV 7-Year-Old Carcavelos
$76.99Clear amber-topaz in colour, with peach, apricot and sweet orange joined by dried stone fruit, honeysuckle and gentle toasted nuts. The palate is smooth and generous, balancing caramel and almond richness with vibrant acidity and a faint coastal salinity. Velvety without becoming heavy, it finishes clean, persistent and quietly complex, with fruit and nuttiness in equal measure.
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.
Co-op of Pico 2022 Arinto dos Acores
$78.99Fresh tropical fruit leads into a subtle oak note, bringing gentle breadth without obscuring the wine’s brightness. Refreshing acidity and clear minerality give the palate a precise, energetic shape. Persistent and distinctly salty through the finish, it is a polished match for shellfish, sushi, grilled fish or firm cheese.
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 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.
Villa Oeiras NV 15-Year-Old Carcavelos
$94.99Dried sultana and apricot lead into bitter orange, roasted hazelnut and a quiet trace of sea smoke. The palate is concentrated and velvety, with sweet rancio spice and polished oak richness held in check by elegant acidity. A subtle saline-mineral thread keeps the wine energetic, carrying dried fruit and warm spice through a long, resonant finish.
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.
Taylor Fladgate 2009 Vintage Port 375 mL
$99.99Inky black with a purple rim, opening on concentrated woodland fruit, raspberry and plum. Citrus blossom, mint and lavender lift the dense core, while a mineral edge adds definition. The palate is powerful and richly fruited, supported by thick, sinewy tannins that draw the wine into a long, tightly structured finish. Decant carefully before serving with blue cheese.
Caves Sao Joao 1990 Dao Porta dos Cavaleiros
$117.99Flint, steel and damp earth lead into autumn leaf, tarragon, cherry pit, espresso, tart red berry, fresh cigar tobacco and damson plum. Lean and elegant rather than fruit-driven, the palate has clean, softened acidity and an austere, savoury line. A short decant helps it open. Serve with duck, grouse or salmon, and handle the mature cork and sediment with care.
Luis Pato 2000 Quinta do Moinho Baga 750 mL
$117.99Dark fruit, red and black berries and mint lead, followed by leather, game, iron, menthol and a measured touch of vanilla. The palate is elegant and refined, with tangy, juicy fruit carried by lively energy and balanced structure. Herbaceous detail and a savoury, claret-like character deepen with air. The finish is composed and persistent, leaving dark fruit, earth and mature complexity.
Quarles Harris 2000 Vintage Port
$119.99Black cherry, damson and cassis lead with violet, dark chocolate and liquorice. Full-bodied and polished, the palate carries concentrated dark fruit over firm, velvety tannins, while fresh acidity keeps the sweetness in balance. Warm spice and a subtle eucalyptus lift frame the long, warming finish, where plum and savoury depth linger.
Prats & Symington 2012 Chryseia Douro 750 mL
$124.99Currant and lifted dark fruit meet dried flowers, tobacco and a cool mineral note. The palate is concentrated yet supple, with fresh acidity giving the wine clarity and energy. Fine-grained tannins provide shape without heaviness, while savoury earth and a faint saline edge add detail through the long, focused finish. Decant before serving with roast lamb, braised beef, grilled mushrooms or firm aged cheese.
Prats & Symington 2016 Chryseia Douro 750 mL
$124.99Ripe blackcurrant, red plum and raspberry lead, layered with violet, dark chocolate, licorice and Earl Grey tea. The palate is full-bodied and polished, balancing generous dark fruit with lively acidity and fine-grained, velvety tannins. Pepper, graphite and earthy spice bring definition through the middle. The finish is long and fresh, carrying mocha, floral detail and measured structure.