750 mL
Viñadores de Gredos 2019 Surprise Chasselas Cebreros
An oxidative, Oloroso-like nose brings toasted nuts, warm spice and apple compote. The palate is dry and textural, with pear, dates and candied-nut richness cut by vibrant acidity. Savoury rather than fruity in the conventional sense, it stays fresh and distinctive, finishing with a gently earthy, sherry-like tang and persistent nutty detail.
Ampeleia 2019 Carignano Toscana IGT
Fine floral aromas lead into ripe red and black berries, pomegranate and salty Mediterranean herbs. The palate is nimble and sharply focused, with bright acidity giving the fruit an almost electric lift. Thyme and fennel add savoury detail, while fine tannins keep the finish fresh, precise and quietly persistent.
Colombera & Garella 2016 Cascina Cottignano Bramaterra
Dark cherry in the glass, with plump cherry and raspberry lifted by a quiet floral perfume. The palate moves through red and black berries, savoury herbs and a distinctly stony, mineral line. Tempered acidity and broad, medium-grained tannins keep the ripe fruit composed. Decant briefly and serve with roast duck, wild mushrooms, braised beef or aged mountain cheese.
Cordero di Montezemolo 2024 Langhe Nebbiolo
Rose, violet, raspberry and cherry lead a fragrant, immediately appealing nose. The palate is fresh and supple, with soft tannins and an earthy note giving shape to the red fruit. Elegant and easy to approach without losing varietal character, it suits charcuterie, mushroom pasta, roast poultry or lighter meat dishes.
Bodegas Ortega Ezquerro 2019 Don Quintin Ortega Rioja Tinto
Dark berry fruit and graphite open with a lifted balsamic edge. The palate is rich and concentrated but stays fresh, its supple texture framed by fine, elegant tannins. Oak brings measured savoury depth without masking the fruit, and the finish lingers with dark mineral detail. Serve with grilled lamb, roast beef or mushrooms cooked with herbs.
Rust En Vrede 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon
An expressive South African Cabernet with black cherry, cassis, blueberry, liquorice and sandalwood. Full-bodied and intense, the palate balances juicy dark fruit with fresh acidity and fine-grained, grippy tannins. Tobacco, nutmeg and savoury spice add layered detail to mulberry and bramble notes, carrying the wine through a long finish. Give it air and serve with grilled beef or lamb.
Château Côte Montpezat 2009 Cuvée Compostelle
Gérard Bertrand 2000 Banyuls Grand Cru Vin Doux Naturel 750 mL
Lush and broad, with clear structure and a generous flavour profile. Grenache Gris provides the varietal basis, while Banyuls Grand Cru and Vin Doux Naturel place it among Roussillon's fortified dessert wines. The style is deep and elegant, with breadth, richness and structure as its principal characteristics. A generous dessert wine defined by scale, structure and a broad profile.
Château La Nerthe 2022 Les Cassagnes Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Rouge 750 mL
Burlat cherry, red berries, blackcurrant and licorice define the documented fruit profile. Thyme, olive, laurel and other garrigue notes add a savoury register. The palate balances liveliness with roundness, supported by delicate tannins and a minty finish. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the recorded blend, giving the wine its combination of bright fruit, herbs and restrained structure.
Maison Dampt 2015 Chablis Premier Cru Les Vaillons 750 mL
Citrus peel and orchard fruit sit against a firm line of stone minerality, with almond and a gently pithy edge showing the wine's maturity. The palate remains composed and balanced, carrying fresh acidity through a savoury, mineral middle. A restrained nutty note returns on the finish without obscuring the fruit. Serve lightly chilled with roast fish, scallops, poultry or a mushroom dish in a light cream sauce.
Enderle & Moll 2019 Liaison Pinot Noir 750 mL
Dark berry fruit leads a complex profile, with clear herbal tones adding a savoury counterpoint. Cherry and clove bring extra lift and spice, keeping the fruit from feeling one-dimensional. The palate stays focused and layered, with ripe berry flavour at the core and warm spice around the edges. Freshness holds the profile together, carrying into a composed finish marked by red fruit, herbs and clove.
Cordero di Montezemolo 2024 Fuoricasa Langhe Pelaverga
White pepper, violet and fresh strawberry lift from the glass, joined by juicy red berries and delicate spice. The palate is light-bodied, bright and supple, with crisp acidity and gentle tannins shaping its silky texture. Fresh, aromatic and quietly persistent, it can be served slightly cool with charcuterie, roast poultry or mushroom dishes.
Poplar Grove 2018 Syrah Okanagan Valley
Blueberry and raspberry rise with white pepper, warm spice and a subtle herbal note. The palate is bright and balanced, bringing ripe fruit together with lively acidity and measured tannins. Savoury spice keeps the finish focused and food friendly. Pair with grilled lamb, roast duck, peppered mushrooms or lentils with rosemary.
Poplar Grove 2017 Syrah Okanagan Valley
White pepper, blueberry and violet lead into raspberry, warm spice and a lift of tarragon and mint. Medium-bodied and finely balanced, the palate combines silky dark fruit with bright acidity and supple tannins. Fresh herbs return on the clear, savoury finish. A natural match for grilled lamb, roast duck, peppered beef or mushroom ragout.
Poplar Grove 2016 Syrah Okanagan Valley
Plum, light vanilla and white pepper introduce a soft, easy-moving red with restrained dried black fruit and a gentle oak frame. The palate is rounded rather than forceful, with mild spice, supple tannins and a clean savoury finish. It is ready to pour now, especially with grilled sausages, roast duck, lamb burgers or lentil stew.
Poplar Grove 2015 Syrah
Dark fruit leads with a smooth, savoury character and a silky feel from the first sip. The palate builds through generous, fleshy intensity, while measured French oak gives the fruit shape and polish rather than heaviness. Rich yet composed, it has the depth for grilled lamb, pepper-crusted beef, braised short ribs, roasted mushrooms or aged hard cheese, with a long, confident finish.
Rippon 2019 Mature Vine Riesling
Green apple, sliced pear and bright citrus lead with a delicate floral lift and cool wet-stone minerality. The palate is medium-bodied and nearly dry, driven by mouthwatering acidity through juicy orchard fruit and lemon peel. Clean, precise and persistent, the finish remains fresh and mineral. Pair with grilled fish, shellfish or lightly spiced vegetables.
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.
Orofino 2021 Syrah
Aasha Wines 2017 From Here On In Syrah
Red and blue berries lead, lifted by bright eucalyptus and swirls of spicy tobacco. The palate is fresh and light-bodied but layered, with savoury notes of crisp bacon, cigar box and leather adding depth. Fine acidity keeps the fruit energetic, while a vivid stemmy note draws the wine into a long, distinctive and quietly magnetic finish.