750 mL
Mirabel 2016 Pinot Noir
Cherry and raspberry lead an elegant, deeply flavoured nose, with spice and very subtle oak adding quiet complexity. The palate is fresh and finely shaped, pairing vivid fruit with silky texture and clear acidity. Those seductive flavours linger through a long, poised finish, with enough structure to reward further cellaring.
Tenuta di Castellaro 2019 Nero Ossidiana
Deep purple in the glass, with ripe black cherry, cassis, pomegranate and tomato leaf on the nose. The palate is full-bodied but fresh, shaped by a distinctive saline current and supple tannins. Dark fruit remains clear through the long, kirsch-toned finish, giving the wine both power and coastal brightness.
Chateau Maucoil 2019 Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Sun-warmed strawberry and red cherry lead, sharpened by cassis and blackberry and layered with brambly herbs. The palate is richly concentrated and penetrating, yet zesty and vibrant, with dark fruit, spice and savoury depth held by fine, tautly composed tannins. Generous in scale but balanced, finishing with freshness and precision.
Villa Oeiras NV 7-Year-Old Carcavelos
Clear amber-topaz in colour, with peach, apricot and sweet orange joined by dried stone fruit, honeysuckle and gentle toasted nuts. The palate is smooth and generous, balancing caramel and almond richness with vibrant acidity and a faint coastal salinity. Velvety without becoming heavy, it finishes clean, persistent and quietly complex, with fruit and nuttiness in equal measure.
Reverdito 2020 Barolo
Dried rose, ripe cherry and red berries lead a classic, lifted aroma, with fine spice and subtle balsamic notes adding depth. Balanced and refined on the palate, it is framed by silky tannins and a long, composed finish. Elegant rather than heavy, it rewards air and pairs naturally with roasts, braised meats, truffle or aged cheese.
Orofino 2020 Dourado
St. Katharina Vineyard 2018/2019 Traditional Method
Delicate honeysuckle and lemon tart open with orchard fruit, subtle brioche and a gentle chalky note. Fine bubbles give the palate energy, while extended lees ageing brings a creamy texture and savoury depth. Bright citrus acidity keeps the dry finish precise and lifted, balancing the richer pastry tones with quiet freshness and length.
Le Coste 2011 Bomb’Bulle Sparkling White
A delicate bead lifts bright citrus, sea-salt freshness and warm spice. The palate is light and energetic, with brisk acidity carrying lemon peel and a gently savoury, herbal edge. Fine bubbles keep the texture nimble, while the mineral, lightly oxidative finish remains dry, vivid and refreshingly unconventional.
California Cult Classics 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 2 Napa Valley
Juicy berries deepen toward blackberry, black plum and red cherry, layered with cedar, cinnamon, dark chocolate, graphite and black pepper. The palate begins lean and soft, then grows rounder and more generous with air. Medium acidity and building tannins frame the ripe fruit, leading to a long finish of plum, cedar and sweet spice.
Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani 2018 Torre Pieve Chardonnay 750 mL
White flowers and warm stone lead into pineapple, citrus and ripe orchard fruit. The palate is broad and creamy, with vanilla, hazelnut and a light buttery note held in check by balanced acidity and a savoury mineral edge. The texture is refined rather than heavy, allowing the fruit to remain clear. It finishes harmoniously, with citrus, nut and gentle oak lingering through a composed close.
Capezzana 2010 Villa di Trefiano Carmignano Riserva 750 mL
Ripe red fruit leads with violet, cherry and a measured cocoa-spice note. The palate is balanced and structured, with enough softness to keep the wine composed rather than severe. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon give it both Tuscan lift and a darker, firmer centre. The finish is harmonious and persistent, carrying ripe fruit, spice and cocoa with steady, well-integrated depth.
Escaravailles 2023 Rasteau Heritage 1924
Sweet raspberry, framboise and floral notes rise from the glass, leading into a ripe, powerful palate that remains remarkably weightless. The texture is medium to full-bodied, framed by ultra-fine tannins and fresh, precise fruit. Made entirely from destemmed Grenache and raised in concrete, it pairs naturally with grilled lamb, duck, beef stew, roasted aubergine or aged hard cheese.
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1999 Rivesaltes Ambré
Fresh fig, vanilla and gently toasted dried fruit lead a mature, deeply aromatic profile. The palate is rich yet composed, bringing oxidative warmth and savoury depth into balance with lingering fruit and a measured finish. Serve lightly chilled alongside almond tart, dried-fruit cake, blue cheese or dark chocolate with roasted nuts.
Painted Rock 2021 Cabernet Franc
Herbs and spice frame dark cherry on the nose. The palate is brambly and concentrated, with the variety's savoury character carried by firm, gently gripping tannins. Extended hangtime gives the fruit full flavour, while 18 months in French oak adds polish and depth. Structured now, it has clear potential to develop further.
1 Mill Road 2022 Home Block Pinot Noir
An elegant, deeply coloured Pinot Noir showing dark cherry and plum over earth, graphite and delicate spice. The palate is fresh and medium bodied, with supple, fine-grained tannins and quietly persistent structure. Large oak vessels frame the fruit without masking its aromatic intensity, leaving a poised, balanced finish. Serve slightly cool with duck, pork tenderloin or wild mushrooms.
Martin’s Lane 2016 Fritzi’s Vineyard Riesling
Starfruit, pomelo, mango and guava form an expressive, ripe-fruited nose. The palate is fuller and rounder than a lean style, yet crisp acidity keeps the generous texture in balance. A tactile, gravelly mineral note builds through the middle and carries into a vibrant, powerful finish with excellent definition.
Mateus Nicolau de Almeida 2022 Trans Douro Express Cima Corgo
A lightly vegetal note of damp grass meets white pepper, red berries and restrained spice. The palate is broad and smooth, with bright fruit and savoury freshness keeping the texture lively rather than heavy. Subtle earthy tones carry into a gently spicy finish. Serve slightly cool with roast lamb, grilled sausages, lentil stew or rustic mushroom dishes.
Gabbiano 2009 Alleanza Toscana IGT
Rich ruby with purple reflections, offering fresh red currant and a light touch of sweet chocolate. The palate is smooth and evenly fruited, with currant returning at the centre. The balance is measured rather than heavy, carrying clean red-fruit flavour and subtle cocoa through fine tannins to a long finish.
Frank Cornelissen 2017 Munjebel Rosso
Smoke, graphite and truffle meet wild black berries and molten chocolate on a deep, compelling nose. The palate is full and enveloping, layering blackberry, crushed black raspberry, liquorice and grilled herbs over velvety tannins. Tangy acidity and a lingering mineral note keep the richness precise. Decant and serve with venison, grilled beef, lamb shoulder or earthy mushroom dishes.
