750 mL
Signorello Estate 2004 Padrone Napa Valley Red Blend 750 mL
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.
Agrapart 2018 Avizoise Extra Brut Champagne
Walnut, fresh pastry and ripe orchard fruit unfold over lemon peel and a pronounced chalky mineral line. The palate is full-bodied and layered yet remains energetic, with bright acidity carrying citrus oil, white pepper and savoury depth through a long, dry and saline finish. Concentrated but controlled, it is a natural match for lobster, scallops, roast poultry or aged Comté.
Cockburn’s 1970 Vintage Port
Fully mature and composed, with black cherry, wild blackberry and dried fig moving into kirsch, violet and a gentle herbal lift. The palate is smooth and measured rather than overtly sweet, with settled richness and a fine thread of black pepper. Orange-peel oil brings freshness to the close. The finish is warming and persistent, leaving dark fruit, spice and polished bottle-aged complexity.
Maison Louis Latour Château Corton Grancey 2010 Grand Cru 750 mL
Deeply coloured and aromatic, with cassis, ripe cherry, saffron and an earthy undertone. The palate is powerful but polished, its tannins wrapping around the fruit with a silky, controlled texture. Notes of spice, dark berries and forest floor develop with air, while the wine retains firm structure and definition. The finish is long and savoury, giving this grand cru both authority and restraint.
Taylor Fladgate 1994 Vintage Port
Blackberry, blackcurrant and violet rise from a deep, focused bouquet, with fig, liquorice and warm spice adding complexity. Full-bodied and firmly structured, the palate carries concentrated cassis and ripe dark fruit with freshness and poise. The finish is long, sumptuous and gently spiced. Decant carefully and serve with Stilton, walnuts or dark chocolate.
Tommasi 2009 De Buris Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC Riserva
Bright, deep ruby with a taut, finely drawn nose of sour and sweet black cherry, evolving toward spice and cocoa bean. The palate is concentrated yet never heavy, delivering high-toned, vibrant fruit over a delicately velvety texture. Poised and harmonious, it closes with remarkable persistence and a long, polished finish.
Pérez Barquero Solera 1955 Amontillado 750 mL
Perfumed and subtle on the nose, with toasted nuts, polished wood and a faint iodine edge. The palate is intense yet finely balanced, combining deep saline character with precise oxidative complexity. Sea salt, dried citrus peel and savoury spice keep the texture focused rather than heavy. The finish is exceptionally long, dry and crisp, leaving an elegant mix of coastal minerality, nuttiness and mature depth.
Domaine René Rostaing 2013 Côte Blonde Côte-Rôtie
Fresh raspberry and boysenberry rise with potpourri, floral oils and smoky mineral notes. Lively red and dark berry flavours fill the palate, gaining depth from peppery spice, olive, truffle and a savoury forest-floor nuance. Fine, gently firm tannins frame the concentrated fruit, while clear mineral energy drives the long, precise and persistent finish.
Château Prieuré du Monastir del Camp 1964 Rivesaltes Ambré 750 mL
Dark gold to amber in colour, with hazelnut, almond, nut husk and candied citrus among the principal descriptors. Roasted notes add a savoury accent. Oxidative ageing is central to the amber Rivesaltes style, alongside nutty and citrus-led character. The mature profile brings nuts, candied citrus and roasted tones together in a traditional French dessert wine.
La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 Selección Especial 2001 Rioja 750 mL
Red plum and blackberry lead a layered bouquet of sandalwood, dried flowers, dill and exotic spice. With air, cherry, cedar, rooibos tea and a subtle cocoa note come forward. The palate is concentrated but refined, supported by fresh acidity and smooth, integrated tannins. Mature oak contributes vanilla and gentle balsamic detail without overwhelming the fruit. Long and composed, it closes with dried red berries, spice and a quiet earthy note.
Château Brane-Cantenac 2009 Margaux 750 mL
Warm black plum, Morello cherry and mulberry lead an expressive, mature profile. Blackberry and dark cherry remain clear through the palate, joined by earth, cedar and a restrained touch of vanilla. The texture is polished and balanced, with fresh acidity and resolved tannins carrying the fruit rather than masking it. Gentle spice builds toward a composed, savoury finish with lingering dark berries and fine mineral detail.
Graham’s 1994 Vintage Port 750 mL
Ripe blackberry, plum and cherry open with chocolate, licorice, tobacco and warm spice. The palate is powerful and concentrated, balancing generous fruit with velvety tannins and Graham's characteristic richness. Its sweetness is measured by depth and structure rather than simple weight. The finish is long and composed, lingering on dark fruit, cocoa, spice and a firm, mature persistence.
Messias 1964 Colheita Tawny Port 750 mL
Amber-toned and remarkably fresh, with dried fruit, honey, fig and raisin unfolding alongside balsamic and gently woody notes. The palate is intense yet balanced, its mature sweetness lifted by clear acidity and a persistent sense of freshness. Layered dried-fruit character gives the middle depth without becoming heavy. The finish is long and complex, carrying honeyed fruit, seasoned wood and savoury balsamic detail.
Chateau La Fleur-Petrus 2008 Pomerol
Dark cherry and plum lead a generous but controlled profile, joined by black tea, earth, cedar and a discreet note of truffle. The palate is medium to full in body, with silky tannins and fresh acidity carrying the fruit without heaviness. Graphite and dark chocolate deepen the middle. The finish is long and harmonious, returning to plum, savoury earth and polished cedar.
Quilceda Creek 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Crème de cassis, blackberry and black plum unfold with violet, anise, leather, dark chocolate and black truffle. The palate is luxurious yet precise, layering concentrated fruit over silky tannins and fresh, balanced acidity. Graphite, dried herbs and mineral detail keep the long finish composed. Decant for roast beef, venison or richly seasoned lamb.
Château Montrose 2006 Saint-Estephe
Dense and still tightly wound, with red berries, currant and morello cherry set against cedar, graphite, tobacco and dark mineral notes. The palate is concentrated and firm, carrying substantial extract and tannin with a measured sweetness of fruit on the finish. Decant generously to reveal its savoury detail, then serve with braised beef, venison or roast lamb.
Ridge Vineyards 2014 Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains
Sage, mint and layered spice open an expressive aromatic profile, followed by a core of black and red fruit. The palate is poised and deeply structured, with savoury complexity gathering around the concentrated fruit. Fine balance keeps the wine controlled and energetic as it moves into a long, gently smouldering finish.
Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5° 2011 Ribera del Duero
Generously aromatic, with blue and black fruit, black cherry and bitter cherry layered with orange peel, fennel, cedar, anise, graphite and balsamic spice. The palate is focused and lively, combining a surprisingly light touch with deepening fruit, firm structure and fine tannins. Long, savoury and subtly nutty on the finish, it benefits from two hours in a decanter.
Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5° 2008 Ribera del Duero
Serious and tightly drawn, with dark cherry and black fruit joined by blood orange, dried herbs, forest floor, black tea and a subtle balsamic note. The palate is long rather than broad, driven by juicy acidity, fine tannins and a firm mineral edge. Savoury and precise through the finish, it rewards decanting and pairs well with lamb or slow-cooked beef.
Graham’S 1970 Vintage Port
Stewed plum, black cherry and dried fig open with rose petal, walnut, cedar and a touch of caramel. Rich, ripe berry fruit fills the palate, balanced by medium tannins and enough freshness to keep the mature sweetness defined. Coffee and leather emerge on the long, gentle finish. Decant carefully and serve with Stilton or walnut tart.