750 mL
Klein Constantia 1989 Vin de Constance
Amber and intensely aromatic, unfolding through blood orange, dried persimmon and honeyed apricot. Bitter almond, clove and green tea bring mature complexity, while a spicy Muscat lift keeps the palate vivid. Rich caramel and marzipan tones are balanced by clear acidity, leading to a long, savoury-sweet finish that invites slow, contemplative drinking.
Château de Jau 2009 Chez Jau Rivesaltes Ambré
Golden amber in colour, opening on bright honey, orange zest and ginger loaf. The palate is smooth and velvety, layering toasted almond, gingerbread and dried fruit over a sweet, caramelized core. Lively acidity keeps the oxidative richness in balance, carrying spice and nuts through a long finish suited to dark chocolate or sticky toffee pudding.
Poplar Grove 2015 Ruby
Christophe Mignon Ratafia Champenois Meunier
Honeyed and softly rounded, with apricot and ripe melon set against a subtle stony, earthy note. The palate is generous without becoming heavy, carrying natural fruit sweetness through a smooth, warming texture. A savoury edge brings balance to the finish. Serve lightly chilled in a small pour with pâté, blue cheese or fruit tart.
Italo Cescon 2018 Tesirare In Sé Manzoni Bianco Vendemmia Tardiva
Dates, chestnut and dried apricot lead a concentrated aroma, joined by candied orange and chestnut honey. The palate is enveloping and persistent, with generous sweetness, warm spice and fine tannins bringing shape to the finish. Rich but composed, it pairs naturally with aged cheese, almond pastries or savoury biscuits.
Château Dereszla 2019 Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos
Dried apricot, honeycomb and dried flowers lead into peach and a restrained thread of spice. The palate is richly sweet and concentrated, yet bright acidity gives the wine clarity and lift. A silky texture carries the fruit through a long, balanced finish. Pair with foie gras, blue cheese or apricot tart.
The View 2015 Well-Heeled Red
Black cherry, toffee and fruit cake lead a rich, fortified red, with late-harvest fruit giving the palate generous sweetness and depth. Pinotage brings dark berry character while Merlot adds roundness and polish. Succulent and warming, it finishes at length with preserved fruit and caramel spice, a natural partner for dark chocolate or blue cheese.
Château Las Collas 1961 Rivesaltes
Dark amber and deeply mature, with hazelnut, almond and candied citrus rising over warm roasted notes. The palate is rich and warming, carrying Grenache sweetness with savoury nut-skin complexity and a gently oxidative tone. Long, composed and distinctive, it is best served in a small pour alongside blue cheese, toasted nuts or dark chocolate.
MÁD 2014 Late Harvest Tokaji
Honeyed and luscious, with apricot, quince and candied citrus carried by exhilarating acidity. The palate is generous but never heavy, balancing ripe fruit and gentle sweetness with a clean, energetic line. Fresh citrus peel brightens the long finish. Serve lightly chilled with fruit tart, blue cheese or almond pastries.
Vista D’Oro NV Pinot Noix
Dry and distinctly savoury, this sherry-like specialty wine brings Pinot Noir together with green walnut husks from the estate. The palate is gently vinous rather than overtly fruity, with layered walnut depth and a firm, food-friendly finish. Its unusual balance of wine and nuts makes it particularly suited to cheese, charcuterie or pâté.
Champalou 2015 Vouvray La Moelleuse
Gently sweet and supple, this late-harvest Chenin carries generous orchard fruit through a rounded, silky palate. Mouthwatering acidity cuts cleanly through the richness, bringing freshness and balance to the lingering finish. Expressive without becoming heavy, it is well suited to fruit desserts, blue cheese, foie gras or a quiet glass after dinner.
Fattoria La Vialla 2016 Vin Santo del Chianti Occhio di Pernice Riserva
Dried cherry, fig and date open into walnut, caramel and warm baking spice. The palate is rich and softly viscous, with mature savoury depth balancing the concentrated sweetness. A fine line of acidity keeps the finish composed and persistent. Serve in a small pour with almond biscotti, aged pecorino or a simple nut tart.
Casa Ermelinda Freitas Moscatel de Setúbal
Caramelized citrus pith and orange blossom lead an intensely aromatic nose, followed by honey, hazelnut and barley sugar. The palate is rich and very sweet, but a clean line of freshness keeps the finish composed rather than heavy. Serve lightly chilled with almond cake, orange desserts or blue cheese; it also works well lengthened with tonic.
Le Ragose 2014 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico
Black cherry and blackcurrant lead a dense, dark-fruited nose, followed by wild berries, dark chocolate and cardamom. The palate is lush and concentrated, yet freshness keeps the sweetness composed. Coffee-bean and gentle savoury notes add depth to a long, harmonious finish. Serve lightly chilled with blue cheese, chocolate cake or hazelnut pastries.
Kettle Valley Caboose Red
Plum pudding, black cherry and dark chocolate shape a rich, generous profile, with vanilla and layered oak adding warmth. The palate is full and velvety, balancing concentrated dark fruit with the lift expected of a well-made fortified red. A long, warming finish carries cocoa, plum and polished spice without becoming overly sweet.
Bench 1775 2017 Pinot Gris Icewine
Concentrated pear, ripe apple and quince lead, with a clear honeyed sweetness held in check by fresh acidity. The palate is rich but not heavy, layering orchard fruit with a gently rounded texture. A precise, balanced finish keeps the sweetness composed, leaving pear, quince and a clean line of brightness to linger.
Sperling 2018 Late Harvest Vidal
Fragrant honeysuckle, sweet marmalade and concentrated green pear open a generous dessert wine. The palate is velvety and lightly weighted, with fresh acidity giving the natural sweetness clean definition. Honeyed citrus lingers through a refreshing finish, making it a fine match for blue cheese, toasted nuts or restrained fruit desserts.
Epoque 2015 Monbazillac
Golden and softly honeyed, with apricot, peach and candied citrus forming a generous aromatic core. The palate is rich and smooth, balancing ripe fruit and gentle sweetness with enough freshness to stay composed. A measured floral note carries into the finish, making this an easy partner for fruit tarts, blue cheese or pâté.
Donnafugata Ben Ryé Passito di Pantelleria
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1976 Rivesaltes Ambré
Chocolate, prune compote and Bourbon vanilla rise from a warm, expressive nose, with polished wood adding depth. Rich and enveloping on the palate, it brings mature rancio character into a cocoa-toned finish that remains balanced rather than heavy. Serve lightly chilled with dark chocolate, walnut tart, blue cheese or simply as a contemplative after-dinner glass.