750 mL
Black Hills 2022 Bona Fide
Juicy and immediately inviting, with black and red fruit layered over savoury notes of dry Okanagan scrub. Concrete ageing preserves freshness and energy, while a small portion rested in large neutral oak for gentle breadth. The palate is supple but well defined, finishing with dark fruit and herbal detail. A versatile red for grilled meats, lamb or smoky vegetables.
La Stella 2019 Fortissimo Okanagan Valley
Bing cherry, red cherry and black cherry mingle with grilled herbs, cured tobacco and a subtle frame of warm oak. The palate is layered and savoury, with generous fruit, measured extraction and supple structure already working in harmony. Fresh acidity keeps the finish poised and inviting. Serve with osso buco, rosemary-crusted lamb or a mushroom cannelloni.
Lake Breeze 2021 Syrah
Dark and generous, with violets, plum, red cherry and blackberry layered over warm spice and dark chocolate. The palate is full yet balanced, carrying ripe fruit into savoury notes of cedar, herbs and white pepper. A long, persistent finish keeps the wine poised. A short decant will help the aromatic detail unfold. Serve with grilled lamb, peppered steak or slow-cooked mushrooms.
Voirin-Jumel NV L’Assemblage Tradition Brut
Ripe red fruit leads, followed by cherry biscuit, delicate pastry flakes, sea salt and chalky spice. The palate is vinous and generous rather than sharply linear, with equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir bringing elegance and depth. Savoury, dry and lightly crunchy through the finish, it offers richness without losing its poised freshness.
Corbillieres Fabel Barbou 2022 Oisly
Ripe gooseberry and peach lead, with acacia blossom and a light exotic lift. Dry and juicy, the palate combines lively, mature acidity with medium-bodied richness and fine texture from extended lees ageing. Sandy-clay soils and quartz lend precision, while the finish remains complex, elegant and persistent.
Pierre Péters NV Rosé for Albane Brut Champagne
Fresh strawberry, raspberry and gooseberry lead with pink grapefruit, pomelo and delicate flowers. The palate is smooth and creamy, with persistent bubbles and vibrant red fruit held by energetic acidity. Chalky minerality emerges through the elegant finish, bringing purity and finely measured sweetness into balance.
Maria Rigol Ordi 2016 Gran Reserva Brut Nature Cava
Stone fruit and dried apricot meet Mediterranean herbs and subtle balsamic tones. Long ageing brings hazelnut, cocoa, coffee and warm spice, while fine bubbles keep the broad palate composed. Vibrant acidity cuts through the mature, savoury richness, leaving a dry, powerful and exceptionally persistent finish.
Bischöfliche Weingüter Trier Riesling Sekt Brut
Pierre Gimonnet & Fils 2015 Special Club Champagne
Juicy citrus and tart green apple frame a cool, lean palate built around chalk and saline minerality. The mousse is fine and energetic, while delicate floral notes give the wine lift without softening its serious, tightly drawn structure. The finish is long, dry and precise. Excellent with oysters, sole meuniere, aged Comte or a simple roast chicken.
Clos Lentiscus Blanc Brut Nature
Paltrinieri NV Piria Lambrusco di Sorbara
Chateau Le Doyenne 2019 Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux
Spice and blackcurrant lead the nose, with a lightly earthy, savoury edge. The palate is medium-bodied and direct, centred on firm, dry structure and bright red-plum fruit. Juicy acidity lifts the wine through the finish, keeping its ripe fruit focused and giving the close a fresh, lightly herbal turn.
Château Langoa Barton 2019 Saint-Julien
Dense and layered, with blackberry and other dark berries framed by mild spice, liquorice and discreet toasted notes. The palate is sappy and well structured, combining crisp fruit with ripe, firm tannins, a silky core and convincing length. Balanced but still youthful, it benefits from about two hours in a decanter before serving with beef or lamb.
Château Montrose 2011 Saint-Estephe
Dark-fruited and classically structured, with blackcurrant, blackberry, plum and dark cherry joined by cedar, tobacco, licorice, fine herbs and damp earth. Full-bodied but controlled, the palate combines firm, well-integrated tannins with fresh acidity and a mineral-saline edge. The finish is spicy, savoury and persistent; decant before serving with beef, venison or slow-roasted lamb.
Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2002 Bolgheri
Concentrated and expressive, with blackcurrant, plum and ripe dark berries joined by tobacco, dried herbs, forest floor and subtle spice. The palate balances rugged savoury depth with unmistakable elegance, bringing velvety texture, fresh acidity and fine tannins into a long, vibrant finish. Allow time in a decanter and serve with roast lamb, beef or porcini mushrooms.
Silver Oak 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
Chocolate and graphite lead, with cassis and blackberry adding a quieter dark-fruit core. The palate is smooth and composed, layering blackcurrant, raspberry and orange zest with nuanced vanilla, cocoa and a gentle savoury edge. Fine tannins keep the Cabernet measured as the fruit and oak detail settle into a lingering finish.
Long Barn 2022 Chardonnay
Bright citrus and tropical fruit lead a clean, inviting nose. Light to medium-bodied, the palate is smooth and velvety while staying crisp, with green apple, orange blossom and a quiet hint of toasted bread. The dry finish is balanced and refreshing. Serve with roast chicken, grilled vegetables, seafood or creamy pasta.
Chamisal Vineyards 2021 Pinot Noir San Luis Obispo Coast
Light ruby in colour, opening with bright cherry, raspberry and cinnamon. The palate is juicy and fresh, with light tannins and vibrant acidity shaping the red fruit. Mulberry, blackberry and earthy chaparral add depth, while plum, pepper spice and a savoury charcuterie note gather through the brisk, lively finish.
Revana 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Ripe black raspberry leads a supple, concentrated palate, deepening into coffee, anise, spice and smoke. Subtle herbs and an iron-like mineral note bring savoury definition to the powerful fruit. Vertically structured yet polished, it carries dark berry and roasted tones through a long, composed finish. Decant and serve with grilled beef or lamb.
Macauley 2012 Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley
Black fruit and cherry rise from the glass with wet stone, blackberry jam, raspberry and finely judged oak spice. The palate is warm and viscous yet remarkably balanced, bringing ripe cherry, clove and layered spice into focus. Stately, refined tannins give the Cabernet shape and carry its dark fruit through a long, composed finish.