750 mL
Domaine Pelle 2020 Menetou-Salon Morogues Blanc
Yellow plum, ripe citrus and a touch of tropical fruit give the nose generous lift. Concentrated on the palate without becoming heavy, it balances rounded fruit with clean acidity and a light mineral edge. The finish is fresh, aromatic and quietly persistent. Serve chilled with grilled prawns, fresh goat cheese, green vegetables or a simply dressed roast chicken.
Sohler Philippe 2018 Riesling Muenchberg
Dry and composed, this Riesling brings gentle smokiness and toast to a palate shaped by restrained fruit and defined minerality. The texture is focused rather than austere, with savoury detail carrying through a long, complex finish. Serve with smoked trout, roast poultry or mushrooms in a light cream sauce.
Blue Mountain 2019 Reserve Cuvée Pinot Noir
Plush yet composed, with lively black raspberry and black plum leading into darker cherry and a subtle mocha note. The palate is rich and full flavoured, carried by silky tannins into a dry, earthy finish touched by forest floor, smoke and savoury umami. Its generous fruit remains precise, with enough structure to reward a little more time in bottle.
Selbach-Oster 2017 Pinot Brut Sekt
Mandarin, red apple and cranberry lead, joined by a light caramel note. The palate is saline and orchard-fruited, with fine bubbles bringing lift and freshness. Bright citrus character keeps the fruit clear, while the traditional-method texture adds measured breadth. Dry, energetic and gently savoury, it finishes with clean fruit, subtle grip and a precise mineral edge.
Domaine de la Grosse Pierre 2019 Fleurie Bel Air 750 mL
Peony and wild raspberry rise over pomegranate and redcurrant in a light, perfumed profile. The palate is graceful and lifted, with whisper-fine tannins giving gentle shape rather than weight. A mineral grip gathers toward the finish, joined by pink peppercorn and a final return of fresh red fruit. Serve slightly cool with roast chicken, charcuterie, grilled salmon or mushroom dishes.
Kleinood 2016 Tamboerskloof Syrah 750 mL
Cranberry, blackberry and blackcurrant open with plum, violet and jasmine. White pepper and a light dusting of spice add savoury lift without overwhelming the fruit. The palate is elegant and composed, with rounded tannins carrying a fresh line through the middle. A lingering finish returns to dark berries, flowers and gentle pepper. Pair with lamb, venison, grilled beef or tomato-based dishes with warm spices.
Henri de Villamont 2022 Bourgogne Pinot Noir 750 mL
Red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry open with a delicate violet lift. A light touch of cedar and cinnamon adds quiet savoury depth without masking the fruit. The palate is rounded and poised, carried by fine tannins and fresh acidity into a clean, lightly spiced finish. Its supple shape suits roast chicken, grilled salmon or mushroom dishes, where the bright fruit and restrained oak can remain in balance.
Tenuta di Castellaro 2019 Bianco Pomice 750 mL
Citrus and field flowers open, followed by ripe orchard fruit, cedar and a measured almond note. The palate is broad and finely textured, with fresh acidity and a distinct saline mineral line carrying the fruit. Orange pith and pear add definition through the centre, while white pepper brings gentle lift. Dry and persistent, it finishes with citrus, sweet almond and a long volcanic-mineral edge.
Orofino 2021 Reserve Syrah
El Enemigo 2018 Malbec Mendoza
A concentrated Malbec built around black plum, blackberry and black cherry, with violet, graphite and wild-herb detail bringing a savoury edge. A small portion of Cabernet Franc adds lift and structure. The palate is medium to full-bodied, dense yet fresh, with chalky tannins, finely judged oak and a persistent mineral finish. Decanting will let the darker fruit and aromatic detail open fully.
Cambria 2021 Julia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir
Ripe blackberry and blueberry open into cranberry, wild cherry and bright pomegranate. The palate balances generous red and dark fruit with earthy depth, baking spice and firm tannins, retaining a cool coastal poise beneath the richness. Long and composed through the finish, it is a polished match for mushroom dishes, roast chicken, grilled salmon or mild cheeses.
50th Parallel Estate 2019 Chardonnay
Mayhem 2018 Anarchy Merlot
Ripe strawberry, black cherry and raspberry-rhubarb pie lead a generous, layered nose, with milk chocolate and restrained French oak adding depth. The palate is youthful and structured, bringing the dark fruit into focus with fresh acidity. Peppery spice shapes the finish and keeps the wine poised rather than heavy.
Therapy Vineyards 2014 Super Ego
Tobacco and smoke open with baked cherry, blackberry and plum, followed by vanilla, mocha and measured oak. The palate is full and balanced, with firm, well-shaped tannins framing the ripe fruit. Earthy and herbal notes add savoury depth, carrying the wine into a warming, persistent finish with mature complexity.
Cassini 2018 Maximus Red
Cassis and black currant lead, joined by black pepper, dark berries, vanilla, cocoa and tobacco. Full-bodied and generous, the palate layers blackberry, raspberry and black cherry with measured oak and warm spice. Soft tannins keep the structure polished, carrying concentrated fruit and savoury detail through a long, silky and composed finish.
Luis Pato 2017 Vinhas Velhas Tinto
Enate 2018 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Ezio Poggio 2018 Archetipo Timorasso
Freshly cut stone fruit and lemon meet a pronounced saline, stony mineral line. The palate is full-bodied and mouth-coating yet driven by precise acidity, with white flowers and subtle herbal detail emerging toward the finish. Concentrated without heaviness, it is well suited to roast poultry, firm fish, risotto or aged cheese.
Domaine de la Sarazinière 2021 Mâcon-Bussières Le Pavillon
Bright citrus and white peach lead into crisp orchard fruit, with a fine mineral line giving the palate shape. There is a quiet generosity beneath the freshness, balanced by clean acidity and a lightly textured finish. Composed and versatile, it is well suited to roast chicken, firm white fish or creamy vegetable dishes.