750 mL
Castello di Perno Perno 2017 Barolo Riserva 750 mL
Dried rose, red cherry and ripe plum open with tar, leather and liquorice. The palate is full-bodied and elegant, its firm tannins integrated by vibrant acidity and generous fruit. Blackberry and cranberry meet forest floor, tobacco and warm spice as the wine develops. Balsamic, anise and mineral notes extend the finish, giving this structured Riserva both depth and composed persistence.
Viña Errázuriz 2011 Kai Carménère Aconcagua Valley 750 mL
Deep violet-red colour precedes black cherry, blackberry, date, fig and blueberry-pie aromas, with black pepper and paprika. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, carrying dark berries, chocolate and refined oak. Firm tannins and vibrant acidity provide structure and freshness, while a long, elegant finish closes the wine. The recorded blend is predominantly Carménère with a small Syrah component.
Borgogno Cannubi 2019 Barolo 750 mL
Fragrant red berries and cherry open with rose petal, rosemary and a cool herbal lift. As it unfolds, fresh leather, liquorice and a gentle savoury note add depth. The palate is graceful and finely balanced, with bright acidity and supple tannins carrying the fruit without heaviness. A subtle mineral edge sharpens the middle. The finish is floral and persistent, leaving raspberry, herbs and quiet earthy detail.
Isole e Olena Cepparello 1996 Toscana IGT 750 mL
Light to medium ruby with mature bricking, this shows cherry, spice and underbrush alongside subtle leather. The palate is medium-bodied and lively, with tart red fruit, clear acidity and tannins that have largely settled into the wine. Earth, dried herbs and a faint tobacco note add complexity without obscuring the fruit. Concentrated yet graceful, it finishes with persistent cherry, savoury spice and a composed mature freshness.
Roagna Pajè 2017 Barbaresco 750 mL
Rose petals, red cherry and cranberry lead a restrained but finely detailed bouquet, joined by tobacco, dried flowers and warm spice. The palate is silky and light-footed, with vibrant acidity and fine, sandy tannins giving shape to the delicate fruit. Mushroom, leather and gravelly mineral notes emerge with air. Graceful rather than forceful, it finishes long and gently savoury, with dark berries, liquorice and a lingering earthy lift.
Catena Zapata 2017 Adrianna Vineyard River Stones Malbec 750 mL
Blackberry, cassis, violet and crushed stone lead a dark, highly aromatic profile, with wet earth and subtle spice adding depth. The palate is full and mouthfilling but remains fresh, its concentrated fruit shaped by integrated acidity and ultra-fine tannins. A stony, mineral texture gives the wine precision through a long finish, where black fruit, flowers and a savoury granitic note gradually return.
Gallica 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon 750 mL
Deep ruby and finely evolved, with red cherry, raspberry and rose petal lifted by dried tobacco and sage. Dark plum, currant and bramble carry the palate, joined by bay leaf and a measured savoury edge. The tannins are integrated yet gently gravelly, giving the wine quiet structure without obscuring its freshness. Decant briefly and serve with roast beef, grilled lamb, braised short ribs or wild mushrooms.
Guigal 2012 Ermitage Ex Voto Blanc
White flowers, acacia honey and hawthorn blossom lead a powerful, aromatic nose, with toasted notes adding depth. The palate is rich and concentrated, layered with white peach, melon, citrus and gentle nuttiness. A dense, rounded texture is balanced by mineral tension, carrying subtle spice through the long, persistent finish.
Château Montelena 2013 The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Black cherry, cassis and black pepper lead, layered with tomato leaf, meat and soy for a distinctly savoury profile. The palate is dense yet seamless, with grippy tannins supporting deep fruit and a long, composed finish. Elegant rather than flashy, it rewards decanting and suits roast lamb, grilled beef, braised short ribs, porcini dishes or aged hard cheese.
Taylor Fladgate 1997 Vintage Port
Cedar and dark berry fruit lead a dense, tightly woven bouquet, joined by black cherry, anise and dried fruit. Big and full-bodied, the palate combines rich sweetness with finesse, firm structure and a dry mineral edge. Raisin, fig and toasted nut notes linger through a long finish. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese or dark chocolate.
Warre’s 1970 Vintage Port
Violet and red-fruit aromas rise from a mature deep-garnet colour, with plum and dark chocolate adding richness. The palate is full and voluptuous yet classically refined, supported by firm, settled tannins and a savoury bittersweet concentration. A long, plummy finish keeps the balance graceful. Stand upright and decant carefully before serving with Stilton or walnuts.
Quarles Harris 1970 Vintage Port
Coffee, tea, cocoa and dark chocolate rise from a mature ruby core, joined by ginger and the layered warmth of an old-fashioned grocer's shop. The palate remains full and composed, with rounded tannins, measured sweetness and developed complexity. Balanced, savoury and settled, it closes with a long, attractive finish.
Col d’Orcia 2004 Poggio al Vento Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 750 mL
Red cherry, plum and cranberry form the documented fruit profile, joined by violet, clove and fennel. Tobacco, cedar, licorice and dried herbs add mature savoury detail; a saline edge is also recorded. The palate is described as silky and polished, leading to a long, refined finish marked by spice, menthol and porcini. Four years of oak ageing is also recorded.
Warre’s 1977 Vintage Port
Cassis, prune and ripe berry fruit lead an expressive bouquet, with rose petal, star anise and warm spice adding lift. Rich and fleshy on the palate, it combines velvety tannins with notable freshness, savoury depth and finely judged power. The finish is long, seamless and fruit-driven. Stand upright and decant carefully before serving with blue cheese or dark chocolate.
Jacquesson Cuvée No. 742 Dégorgement Tardif Extra Brut Champagne 750 mL
Green apple, lemon zest and white flowers lead into brioche, toasted almond and beeswax. The palate is saline and airy, with fine bubbles carrying Meyer lemon, bergamot and citron across a slender, vinous frame. Butter, hazelnut and dried white fruit add mature depth, while a restrained herbal note keeps the profile precise. The finish is mouthwatering and composed, balancing pastry richness with bright citrus and mineral freshness.
Legras & Haas 2014 Les Sillons Chouilly Grand Cru Champagne 750 mL
Pale gold with a fine mousse, this opens with lime zest, lemon, tangelo and golden peach. Cream, fresh bread and a gentle buttery note add breadth, while ginger and restrained oak bring subtle spice. The palate is energetic and finely balanced, moving from ripe orchard fruit toward a firmer mineral core. Salinity builds through the long finish, leaving citrus, chalk and a quiet savoury echo.
Champagne Jacquesson 2013 Dizy Terres Rouges Extra Brut
Crisp yellow orchard fruit, raspberry and wild strawberry meet white flowers, citrus and a touch of nougat. The palate is layered and seamless, with delicate red fruit framed by lively tension and an elegantly vinous texture. Honeycomb and fine spice add depth before a long, bright and seemingly weightless finish.
Palmaz Vineyards 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Raspberry liqueur rises first, grounded by the mineral scent of wet stones warming in the sun. Black and blue fruit unfolds across a concentrated palate before moving toward sweet black tea. The Cabernet combines generous aromatic depth with firm but measured structure, finishing gently and with a calm, persistent sense of balance.
Viña Don Melchor 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto 750 mL
Deep garnet in colour, with blackcurrant, plum and red fruit at the centre of a precise, layered bouquet. Black tea, leafy herbs and a light red-pepper note lend savoury definition, while refined oak remains measured. The palate is dense but elegant, carried by fresh acidity and rounded, fine-grained tannins. Juicy fruit persists through a long finish, joined by dark berries, herbs and gentle cedar.
Gaja 2015 Ca’Marcanda Camarcanda Bolgheri
Ripe black cherry and blueberry meet tobacco, iron and dark mineral notes. The palate is compact and concentrated, with succulent fruit, silky tannins and a sleek, tensile shape. Polished yet serious, it carries fine minerality through a balanced finish and is best served with grilled steak or lamb.