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St. Supéry 2022 Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
Pale yellow and green hues accompany grapefruit, kiwi, fennel and a vanillin thread. Yellow grapefruit, lime zest and ripe pear meet toasted oak, round richness and creaminess. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and subtle new French oak, followed by five months of sur-lie maturation before the final blend is assembled. The estate vineyard lies in Napa Valley.
Patz & Hall 2015 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay
Honeycrisp apple and Applejacks cereal accompany bold layers of luxurious texture. The Chardonnay has densely packed flavour, structure and a powerful range. The fruit comes from Dutton Ranch in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma. Apple and cereal notes share the profile with the wine’s dense flavour, layered texture and structure in this California white.
Quilceda Creek 2012 CVR Red Wine
Red fruit, herbs, smoke and anise accompany a rich, seamless character. The blend is 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc from Columbia Valley vineyards. It aged twenty-two months in 100% French oak. The three-grape blend, red-fruit profile and oak ageing are all part of this Washington red, with herbs, smoke and anise also present.
Neal Family Vineyards 2016 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Maraschino cherry and Red Delicious apple sit beside savoury notes and strong tannins. Blackcurrant, plum, baked cranberry, allspice, smoked meat, thyme and black pepper are also present. Made entirely from estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley, the wine aged twenty-four months in 67% new French oak. The fruit came from vineyards certified organic. Cabernet Sauvignon is the only grape in the blend.
de Lancellotti 2018 Famiglia Pinot Noir
Cherry and pomegranate flavours mingle with black tea and savoury spice. Broad-shouldered tannins shape the finish. This Oregon Pinot Noir comes from the Chehalem Mountains in the Willamette Valley, and 200 cases were made. The cuvée takes its name from the owner’s Italian grandmother. Its profile includes red fruit, tea, spice and firm tannins. The tannins remain broad-shouldered.
Flowers 2022 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
Lemongrass, grapefruit and nectarine appear with chalk dust and fresh ginger. Medium-bodied, the wine has a creamy texture and long mineral finish. Tangy tangerine, orange blossom and sweet cinnamon add further detail. The Chardonnay was fermented with native yeast and shows brightness, balance, precision and freshness. It comes from California’s Sonoma Coast, combining citrus, floral, spice and mineral elements.
Spring Valley Vineyard 2014 Frederick Walla Walla Valley Red
Blackberry, almond paste, liquorice and vanilla appear with rich fruit and firm tannins. Black cherry, plum, dusty spice, olive and mocha add further detail. Muscular structure and polished tannins are also recorded. The Walla Walla Valley blend combines 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, 13% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec in this estate red wine.
Castello di Amorosa 2006 La Castellana Napa Valley Red Blend
Pipe tobacco, blackberry and smoke lead the documented nose, while raspberry gives way to blackberry on the finish. Earth, dark chocolate, oak and black licorice add depth, with clove, white pepper, cherry, cedar and anise providing further detail. The palate is described as velvety, with dark fruit. The recorded blend combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Merlot.
Lapis Luna 2022 Pinot Noir North Coast
Ripe red cherry and boysenberry meet purple flowers and a measured touch of spice. The palate is juicy and smooth, with polished texture, gentle tannins and enough freshness to keep the fruit lively through the finish. Its easy composure makes it versatile at the table without feeling simple. Serve slightly cool with roast chicken, grilled salmon, pork tenderloin or a mushroom and herb pasta.
Josh Cellars 2022 Pinot Grigio
Melon, lemon and lime open with a light floral lift, followed by a touch of juicy pear. The palate is crisp and light-bodied, shaped by fresh acidity and a clean, uncomplicated texture. Citrus keeps the fruit bright through the centre, while the pear note adds a little softness without weighing it down. The finish is brisk and refreshing, leaving lemon, white flowers and a gentle echo of ripe melon.
Dry Creek Vineyard 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Black cherry, black currant and dried cranberry open, followed by raspberry and fresh boysenberry. The palate is full-bodied and rich, with ripe dark fruit framed by refined tannins and bright natural acidity. Cocoa, bay leaf, sage and sweet tobacco add savoury depth, while white pepper and cedar bring lift. Layered and composed, it finishes long with currant, spice and a persistent herbal note.
Josh Cellars 2023 Chardonnay
Bright citrus and juicy peach lead, followed by apple, pear and a measured note of honey. The palate is rounded without feeling heavy, with gentle oak, cream and vanilla adding texture around the fruit. Lemon and lime bring freshness through the middle, while hints of apricot and pineapple add breadth. Balanced and approachable, it finishes cleanly with soft fruit, restrained richness and a lingering citrus edge.
Brilliant Mistake 2018 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Dark currant and crème de cassis lead, joined by sandalwood, scorched earth and a quiet red-pepper note. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with dense black fruit framed by polished tannins and a clear mineral line. Lead pencil, spice box and floral detail add definition through the middle. The finish is long and composed, carrying ripe fruit, savoury depth and measured oak without losing freshness.
Martin Woods 2021 Koosah Vineyard Chardonnay
Yellow pear and honeyed apple open with white grapefruit, honeysuckle and a cool sea-breeze freshness. The palate is vivid and finely drawn, layering tangerine, lime zest and green apple over a stony mineral core. Cedary herbs and a light celery-seed savouriness bring detail through the middle. Juicy acidity keeps the texture bright and focused, leading to a long, clean finish with lingering citrus and orchard fruit.
Martin Woods 2021 Yamhill Valley Vineyard Chardonnay
Grilled peach and yellow apple lead, joined by honeycomb, white flowers and a gentle note of ginger. The palate is deep and expressive, with ripe orchard fruit balanced by a clear mineral line and fresh, measured acidity. Hints of mushroom, pollen and candle smoke add savoury complexity without weighing down the fruit. The finish is long and composed, carrying white peach, sweet spice and a quiet saline edge.
Martin Woods 2021 Koosah Vineyard Pinot Noir
Red berry compote and dark cherry lead, accented by dried herbs, tangerine peel and a measured note of leather. The palate is supple and sleek, with darker fruit giving the wine depth while vivid acidity keeps it lifted. Fine tannins and a polished texture hold the savoury detail in balance. The finish is persistent and energetic, carrying red fruit, citrus peel and gentle earthy spice.
Martin Woods 2021 Jessie James Vineyard Pinot Noir
Sweet early-season strawberry, pomegranate and wild raspberry lead, followed by rose petals, pine bough and a quiet woodland note. The palate is bright and sappy, bringing black and red berry fruit together with black tea and layered earth. Fine tannins and crisp acidity give the wine a firm, graceful frame. The finish is focused and persistent, retaining floral lift, savoury detail and clear red-fruit energy.
Avennia 2016 Arnaut Boushey Vineyard Syrah
Dark blackberry and blueberry open with grilled meat, crushed olive, black licorice, camphor and pen ink. Full-bodied and deeply concentrated, the palate remains balanced by bright acidity and sweet, fine tannins. Cracked black pepper, pan drippings, orange essence and hand-rubbed sage add savoury complexity. The finish is exceptionally long and nuanced, lingering on saline mineral notes, spice and dark fruit.
Nicolas-Jay 2016 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Black cherry and plum lead, accented by violet, dried herbs and bay laurel. The palate is dense and focused, with brilliant red and black fruit framed by impressive tannins and racy acidity. Olive, savoury herbs and a saline edge bring definition through the middle. The finish is long and energetic, retaining bright fruit, mineral tension and a composed, structured feel.
Merryvale Vineyards 2010 Profile Cabernet Sauvignon–Petit Verdot
Cassis and blackberry open with chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon, smoke and cedar. The palate is dense and full-bodied, its dark fruit framed by ripe, rounded tannins and a polished sense of weight. Black cherry and grilled herbs add savoury definition through the middle. The finish is long and composed, lingering on violets, dark fruit, cedar and measured spice.
Scholium Project 2014 The Sylphs Guman Vineyard Chardonnay
Full and rounded, the palate is disciplined rather than overtly fruity, with layered secondary and tertiary character carrying through its considerable length. The texture is broad yet controlled, shaped by subtle tannic grip and an unhurried sense of development. Complexity builds gradually across the middle. The finish remains balanced and quietly persistent, leaving savoury, mature detail rather than simple sweetness.
Ashes & Diamonds 2015 Grand Vin No. 2 A&D Vineyard Oak Knoll Red Blend
Fresh red and blue fruit lead with measured spice and herbal tones. The palate favours finesse over weight, combining supple berry fruit with bright acidity and a poised, elegant texture. Subtle savoury depth emerges through the middle while fine tannins keep the blend composed. The finish is persistent and balanced, returning to red fruit, herbs and restrained oak detail.
Ashes & Diamonds 2017 Cabernet Franc No. 4 Napa Valley
Red cherry and raspberry open with violet, bay leaf, graphite and crushed rock. The palate is medium-bodied and naturally restrained, balancing bright fruit with fresh acidity, light tannins and an earthy herbal line. Subtle power builds without sacrificing aromatic finesse. The finish is clean and mineral, lingering on red fruit, dried herbs and cool stony detail.
Signorello Estate 2019 Padrone Napa Valley Red Blend
Cedar and tobacco frame plum, blackberry and dark cherry, with floral, peppery and coriander notes adding lift. The palate is rich, round and full-bodied, its concentrated fruit carried by smooth-grained tannins and a clear mineral thread. Earthy and coffee-toned detail builds through the middle. The finish is long and generous, returning to dark fruit, spice and savoury oak.
Reservoir Distillery Hunter & Scott Virginia Bourbon
Warm caramel and vanilla lead a generous aroma, with toasted grain, orange peel and baking spice adding lift. The palate is smooth and balanced, combining rounded corn sweetness with rye-derived spice and a firm but measured oak frame. A subtle cocoa note appears through the middle before the texture turns dry and composed. The finish is warming and persistent. Serve neat, over a large cube, or in an Old Fashioned.
Kings County Bottled-in-Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey 375 mL
Corn, hay and peppery spice shape a direct, aromatic opening. The palate is richly textured, bringing cinnamon, dark chocolate and molasses into balance with toasted oak and firm barrel spice. A high-malt grain character keeps the sweetness structured, while the finish is warm, deep and persistent. Serve neat, with a little water, or in a restrained Old Fashioned.
Ground Breaker 99 Light Gluten-Free Lager Tall Can
Clean and crisp, with a light malt centre and a measured hop edge. The palate stays lean and refreshing, offering gentle grain sweetness, a faint citrus lift and lively carbonation before a dry, tidy finish. Its modest flavour intensity is deliberate rather than thin, making it an easy, well-balanced lager for warm afternoons, casual meals or simple snacks. Serve well chilled.
Little Book Chapter 7 In Retrospect Blended American Whiskey
Caramel, vanilla and mature oak lead a layered American whiskey blend, followed by baked apple, dark fruit and a quiet thread of smoke. Rye spice and toasted nuts give the palate movement, while older whiskey components add leather and firm wood structure. The finish is warm and persistent, balancing brown sugar with dry oak and spice. Pour neat, add a few drops of water, or serve beside roasted pecans.
Three Magnets Old Skook English Barleywine 473 mL
Caramel and vanilla lead into a concentrated palate of fig, plum and raisin, supported by toast, biscuit and a light sherry-like depth. The texture is smooth and full without losing definition, while a modest hop bitterness keeps the rich malt and dark-fruit sweetness in check. Toffee and a gentle warming note linger through the finish. Serve cool in a small glass with blue cheese, roast beef, fruitcake or pecan tart.
Three Magnets More Reverb American IPA 473 mL
A mellow, balanced American IPA with grassy and pine-led hops over a lightly biscuity malt base. The palate is fresh and measured rather than aggressively aromatic, with soft carbonation, a subtle mineral edge and restrained bitterness carrying the finish. Its deeper golden-rust colour hints at a little more malt presence than a very pale IPA. Serve cool with grilled chicken, fish tacos, sharp cheddar or herb-forward dishes.










