Merlot
Merlot
Barone Ricasoli 2018 Casalferro Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Sweet red fruit opens with blackcurrant, violet and a quiet herbal lift, settling into gentle spice as it develops. The palate is soft and medium-full, with elegant texture, fresh acidity and fine tannins carrying the fruit into a long, polished finish. Graceful and composed, it suits roast lamb, steak or mushroom dishes.
Gaja 2011 Ca’Marcanda Camarcanda Bolgheri
Italian Red
Sun-warmed blackberry and plum lead a dark, generous profile, with soft tannins giving the palate a plush, rounded feel. Concentrated fruit is balanced by a firmer tannic edge that brings shape and persistence. Mature and composed, it benefits from decanting and suits roast lamb, braised beef or aged cheese.
Rocca delle Macìe 2019 Famiglia Zingarelli Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Italian Red
Bitter cherry and black raspberry lead, joined by plum, tobacco and a subtle ferrous note. Generous yet composed, the palate layers ripe fruit over firm, cedar-edged tannins, with fresh acidity keeping the wine lively. Savoury spice and a light espresso bitterness shape a dry, persistent finish with distinctly Tuscan restraint.
Brancaia 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Italian Red
Cherry and black fruit lead a broad, layered bouquet, followed by spice, leather, tar and freshly tilled earth. Medium- to full-bodied, the palate balances firm structure with bright freshness and succulent fruit. Fine tannins carry the savoury detail through a long, composed finish, making this a natural partner for roasted meats and rich sauces.
Gaja 2018 Sito Moresco Langhe DOP
Italian Red
Gaja Ca’Marcanda 2020 Promis Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Black cherry, blackberry and plum open with violet, wild herbs and a polished touch of sandalwood. The palate is full yet bright, layering juicy dark fruit over smooth tannins and fresh acidity. Syrah brings peppery lift while a measured oak note adds depth. The finish is balanced, savoury and quietly persistent.
Querceto 2016 Cignale Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT
Italian Red
Deep ruby in colour, with blueberry, blackcurrant and dark plum layered over dried flowers and earthy notes of humus, mushroom and bark. A restrained balsamic lift recalls pine. Full-bodied and harmonious, the palate carries dense fruit on firm yet silky tannins, finishing fresh and long with lingering fruit and dried-citrus detail.
Velenosi 2018 Ludi Offida Rosso DOCG
Italian Red
Deep ruby moving toward garnet at the rim, with a concentrated nose of ripe blackberry, blackcurrant and cherry, layered with licorice, graphite and a restrained balsamic note. Full and assured on the palate, it balances generous dark fruit with fine, rounded tannins. The finish is long, polished and distinctly fruit-led.
Tua Rita 2018 Redigaffi Rosso Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Deep purple with generous layers of blueberry preserve, ripe plum and blackberry, followed by dark chocolate, licorice, black pepper, vanilla and incense. Full-bodied and lush, the palate carries its concentration with polished tannins and controlled richness. The finish is exceptionally long, dark-fruited and warmly spiced without losing balance.
Masseto 1999 Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Violet, raspberry and ripe berry aromas rise from a deep, concentrated core. The palate is full-bodied, powerful and structured, with silky tannins giving the dark fruit remarkable polish. Freshness keeps the scale in balance, while berry richness and quiet savoury detail build toward an exceptionally long, composed finish.
Cotarella 2019 Sodale Merlot Lazio IGP
Italian Red
Deep ruby with purple reflections, offering red fruit and sweet spice aromas framed by vanilla. The palate is round and harmonious, with dark cherry, wild berry and plum carried by polished, sweet tannins. A savoury undertone brings balance before a smooth, persistent finish with gently warming spice.
Chiappini 2012 Guado de’ Gemoli Bolgheri Superiore DOC
Italian Red
Bright ruby-purple in the glass, with ripe blackcurrant, blackberry and plum aromas layered over liquorice, sage and rosemary. The palate is warm and supple, offering dense, ripe fruit and finely meshed tannins. Mineral and savoury notes keep the wine focused before a silky, persistent finish with polished structure.
Painted Rock 2021 Rosé
Canadian Rosé
Viavino NV Rosato 500 mL Box
Italian Rosé
Pale pink, light-bodied and quietly refreshing, with vivid summer berry aromas and a soft, rounded palate. Fresh strawberry notes carry through the finish, where a gentle creamy impression gives the wine a little extra breadth without sacrificing its easygoing character. The compact carton is well suited to picnics, casual lunches or a simple plate of antipasti.
Mayhem 2022 Rosé
Canadian Rosé
Bodega Noemmia 2021 A Lisa Malbec
Argentinian Red
Dark berries, cherry, plum and violet meet subtle cocoa, mineral and dried-herb notes. The palate is medium-bodied and fruit-focused, with juicy freshness, balanced fine-grained tannins and a smooth, persistent finish. The blend centres on Malbec, supported by small amounts of Merlot and Petit Verdot, giving the ripe Patagonian fruit additional structure and savoury detail without losing its approachable character.
Pétrus 2000 Pomerol
French Red
Deeply concentrated and complex, with blackberry, wild strawberry and plum layered with cedar, pencil box, mocha, cocoa, vanilla, liquorice and earthy truffle. The palate is rich and seamless, combining sweet tannins with a dense, silky texture and a long, savoury finish. Decant for about three hours and serve with roast leg of lamb or slow-braised beef.
Château Haut-Marbuzet 1986 Saint-Estèphe
French Red
Cassis and spicy berry fruit open with smoke, cedar, tobacco and espresso, followed by earthy and savoury tones. The palate is full-bodied and supple, its mature fruit layered with vanilla, dark chocolate and sweet toast. Structured tannins remain composed, carrying the wine into a long, gently meaty finish.
Château Montrose 2000 Saint-Estèphe
French Red
Blueberry, black cherry and cassis lead with crushed rock, tobacco and a restrained floral lift. The palate is rich, powerful and full, with firm tannins framing dense dark fruit. Liquorice, graphite and savoury spice build through the long finish, which remains precise, youthful and impressively composed.
Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2005 Pessac-Léognan
French Red
Sweet blackberry, cassis and spring flowers open over crushed rock and earthy mineral notes. Full-bodied and richly layered, the palate combines warm dark fruit with velvety yet firm tannins and an energetic backbone. Tobacco, cedar and savoury spice add depth before the exceptionally long, textured and precise finish.
Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1997 Pessac-Léognan
French Red
A mature, leafy bouquet brings hickory, clove and freshly picked mint over red berry fruit. The medium-bodied palate is piquant and fully evolved, adding tobacco, peppercorn and cracked black pepper to its savoury core. Fine structure and lingering spice keep the engaging finish poised, with depth but no excess weight.
Château Clos du Roy 2019 Fronsac
French Red
Blackberry, mulberry and dark plum meet dried herbs, cocoa and a restrained touch of toast. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh, with fine tannins bringing shape to juicy dark fruit and a subtle graphite note. Balanced rather than heavy, it closes with quiet savoury detail, gentle spice and a polished finish.
Château Bolaire 2019 Bordeaux Supérieur
French Red
Deep garnet-purple, with crushed black and red cherries, warm plum and violet rising from the glass. Cocoa, eucalyptus and peppery spice add savoury definition. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with concentrated dark fruit, ripe grainy tannins and enough freshness to keep the wine composed. A long, spicy finish suits steak, mushrooms or braised beef.
Château Beaumont 2019 Haut-Médoc
French Red
Blackberry, cassis and plum meet briar, light tobacco and a restrained touch of sandalwood. Medium to full-bodied, the palate balances ripe fruit with grainy, well-shaped tannins and fresh acidity. Black coffee and subtle spice add savoury depth before a charming, composed finish. A classic partner for roast beef or hard cheese.
Château de Sales 2009 Pomerol
French Red
Chocolate and cracked pepper lead the nose, followed by ripe red fruit and a discreet oak note. The palate opens with fresh energy, then settles into a structured, medium-bodied frame of fine tannins. Red cherry, coffee and dark chocolate add mature complexity, carrying the wine into a powerful, persistent and quietly seductive finish.
Château Godeau 2009 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
French Red
Roasted black cherry, ripe plum and black raspberry lead, layered with liquorice, chocolate, sweet earth and light cedar. The palate is full and fleshy, with dark fruit carried by polished, silky tannins and fresh acidity. Savoury depth keeps the richness composed through a long, elegant and persistent finish.
Pétrus 2005 Pomerol
French Red
Youthful and intensely concentrated, with blueberry, floral notes, vanilla and coffee emerging from a layered, refined bouquet. The palate combines remarkable depth with fresh acidity, ripe tannins and a silky, well-integrated texture, carrying its fruit through a long, expansive finish. Give it three to four hours in a decanter and serve with pork ribs, roast lamb or beef.
Château La Tour Carnet 2010 Haut-Médoc
French Red
Blackcurrant and blueberry lead with licorice, camphor and toast, followed by blackberry, raspberry coulis and ripe fig. The palate is medium to full-bodied, its generous fruit shaped by polished tannins, fresh acidity and clear definition. Graphite and dark berry detail carry the focused, impressively long finish.
Château Le Pin 1998 Pomerol
French Red
Macerated black cherry and cassis lead into dark chocolate, truffle and warm spice. The palate is rich and full, but an ethereal, silky texture keeps the concentrated fruit from feeling heavy. Graphite and fine mineral detail bring definition, carrying plum, liquorice and earthy complexity through the exceptionally persistent finish.
Château Le Puy 2020 Émilien
French Red
Dark cherry, blackcurrant and plum meet cedar, earth and a quiet trace of mushroom. The palate is savoury and finely structured, with silky tannins framing bright red fruit, roasted almond and subtle spice. Freshness and mineral detail hold the supple texture in balance through a long, understated and complex finish.