750 mL
Domaine de Marcoux 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
$129.99Dark cherry, cassis and wild berries open with dried thyme, black pepper and violet. Full-bodied yet never heavy, the palate layers ripe fruit over fine, firm tannins and a fleshy mid-palate. Garrigue, tapenade and graphite bring savoury complexity, extending through a long, polished and warmly spiced finish.
Nicolas Maillart 2012 Premier Cru Brut Millésimé Champagne
$129.99Red apple and ripe pear lead with Meyer lemon, yellow fruit and a delicate rose note. The palate is precise and vinous, its fine bead carrying fresh citrus over a firm mineral line. Toast, almond paste, vanilla and pastry add mature richness to the balanced, persistent finish.
Champagne Lilbert-Fils NV Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut
$129.99Citrus peel, lime and white orchard fruit open with mint and a touch of white pepper. The palate is pure and full, with pinpoint bubbles and brisk acidity shaping a fine core of fruit. Chalky salinity brings precision, while peach and lemon linger through the balanced, elegant finish.
Michele Reverdito 2016 Barolo Ascheri
$129.99A warm-hearted Barolo with flowers, ripe strawberry and dark cherry on the nose. The palate is mid-weight and elegant, showing generous plummy fruit without losing freshness or shape. Fine tannins support the fruit through a poised, savoury finish. Give it some air and serve with roast poultry, braised meat, mushrooms or aged hard cheese.
Billecart-Salmon NV Brut Réserve Champagne
$128.99Straw yellow, with slowly rising bubbles and a persistent, finely textured mousse. Apple, crisp pear and citrus lead, followed by white stone fruit, floral lift and a quiet biscuit note. The palate is harmonious and precise, with gentle roasted depth beneath the fruit. A long, fresh mineral finish makes this an excellent aperitif or partner for shellfish.
Gosset NV Grand Rosé Brut Champagne
$128.99Fresh strawberry and red berry aromas lead, joined by citrus, white flowers and a light touch of biscuit. The palate is rounded but precise, with fine bubbles, bright acidity and a smooth, supple texture. Red fruit and gentle toast carry through an enveloping finish that stays lively, balanced and clean.
Champagne Henriot NV Blanc de Blancs Brut
$128.99Lemon zest, green apple and white flowers lead into brioche, pastry and a touch of wet chalk. The palate is elegant and focused, with a fine, lacy mousse carrying apricot, lime peel and quince. Chiselled acidity keeps the creamy texture bright, while biscuit and mineral notes linger on the harmonious finish.
Chateau La Lagune 2019 Haut-Medoc
$128.99Dense and deeply aromatic, opening with fragrant blackcurrant, blackberry and black cherry alongside plum, rose petal and sweet pipe tobacco. The palate is polished and supple, with ripe fruit, cedar and dark chocolate framed by freshness and fine tannins. A balanced, lifted finish keeps the wine poised rather than heavy.
Caves Sao Joao 1985 Dao Porta dos Cavaleiros
$128.99Mature dark cherry and red berry sit beneath tobacco, pencil lead, graphite and dark chocolate, with damp earth, mushroom and leather adding further savoury depth. Medium acidity and resolved tannins give the palate a gentle, evolved shape, while hints of mint, dried flowers and cured meat carry the finish. Bottle variation is expected; stand upright and decant carefully around sediment.
Serge Mathieu 2009 Brut Millesime
$128.99A Pinot Noir-led Champagne with yellow apple, Williams pear and citrus over fine stony notes. The palate has real breadth and structure, but freshness and a precise mineral line keep it elegant. Dry, persistent and lightly grippy on the finish, it is a serious table Champagne for roast poultry, richer seafood or firm, nutty cheese.
Caves Sao Joao 1996 Dao Porta dos Cavaleiros
$127.99Still structured, with red fruit and vanilla set against an integrated tannic frame. The palate is light and mature, yet sound bottles retain good colour, a composed texture and a clean finish. Bottle variation is pronounced, with some examples appearing fresher than their age and others more fragile. Stand upright, open carefully and assess before deciding whether to decant.
Caves Sao Joao 1987 Porta dos Cavaleiros Tinto
$127.99Complex fruit aromas lead a full-bodied, richly structured palate, with the depth expected of a mature Dão red. Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Jaen and Alfrocheiro form the blend, giving the wine a layered, traditional profile. Handle the bottle gently, stand it upright before opening, and serve with roast lamb, braised beef, mushrooms or firm cheese.
Ferraton Père & Fils 2016 Lieu-Dit Montmain Côte-Rôtie
$127.99Crème de cassis, black raspberry and ripe cherry meet crushed flowers, violet and a stony mineral note. The palate is deep and rounded, with dark fruit, fine structure and supple tannins held by fresh acidity. Savoury olive and pepper add complexity before a long, elegant and mineral-driven finish.
Brancaia Ilatraia 2018 Toscana IGT 750 mL
$126.99Dark fruit leads with clarity and depth, framed by savoury spice and a restrained touch of toast. Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure, Petit Verdot adds colour and intensity, and Cabernet Franc brings aromatic lift. The palate is full-bodied yet fresh, with polished tannins and enough acidity to keep the finish defined and elegant. Decant before serving with roast lamb, braised beef or aged pecorino.
Cartuxa 2022 Pêra-Manca Branco Alentejo DOC
$126.99Fresh lemon, orange peel, melon and white peach lead, joined by green herbs and a quiet floral lift. The palate is bright and tangy, with mineral tension and focused acidity balancing rounder notes of apricot and green fig. Refined and layered, it finishes precise, citrus-driven and gently textured rather than overtly rich.
Pascal Doquet Champs Libres Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne 750 mL
$125.99Crunchy green apple and lemon pith open with a clear oyster-shell minerality. The palate is slender and energetic, its fine mousse carrying bright citrus and cool saline detail. Subtle vanilla biscuit adds roundness through the middle without softening the wine’s focus. The finish is dry, clean and persistent, balancing Chardonnay fruit with chalky freshness and a gently savoury edge. A precise, composed style with vivid length.
Domaine Guiberteau 2017 Saumur Rouge Les Arboises Cabernet Franc 750 mL
$125.99Straight and energetic, with a savoury core and a smoky bacon note that gives aromatic depth without weighing the wine down. The palate is taut and focused, carried by fresh acidity and a fine, silky tannin line. Its shape is elegant rather than broad, and the fruit remains restrained and precise. A clear saline note takes over on the finish, leaving a clean, persistent close.
Caves Sao Joao 1987 Frei Joao Bairrada
$125.99Deep garnet with a brick-orange rim leads into dried blackcurrant, cherry and plum, layered with cedar, tobacco, leather, graphite, forest floor and dried herbs. Silky, fully integrated tannins meet fresh acidity, carrying savoury plum, cigar box and earthy spice through a long, composed finish. Stand upright for a day before opening, then decant gently and serve slightly cool.
Tenuta San Guido 2020 Guidalberto Toscana IGT
$125.99Blackcurrant, wild cherry and ripe plum lead, with bay leaf, pressed violet, black olive, cedar and spice adding savoury detail. Medium-full and supple, the palate combines fresh acidity with fine, silky tannins and a polished core of dark fruit. Earth, tobacco and gentle mineral notes shape a taut, balanced finish.
Remoissenet 2016 Santenay Premier Cru Gravieres
$125.99A little coconut-toned oak leads into ripe, dark fruit. The palate is structured but still generous, with the fruit carrying through in a savoury, appetising line and the oak sitting as a measured accent. Give it a brief decant and serve with roast duck, pork tenderloin, mushrooms or lentils, letting the wine’s darker fruit and firm shape settle together.