2009
2009
Nicolis 2009 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Italian Red
Ripe black cherry, spiced plum, blue flowers, baking spice and new leather accompany blackberry, crushed black raspberry, raisin, liquorice and dark chocolate. Firm tannins have a velvety texture, and the finished wine carries fifteen percent alcohol. This Veneto red wine is made as the estate's regular Classico Amarone bottling, separate from its Ambrosan Amarone release.
Famille Hugel 2009 Riesling Jubilee
French White
Straw-yellow colour accompanies ripe, bright fruit with mint, herbs and mineral-earthy notes. The wine has a soft aromatic character, a touch of toast and refreshing herbal flavour, together with minerality and a long, complex finish. Riesling comes from thirty-year-old vines in the Schoenenbourg vineyard at Riquewihr, where marl and clay lie over gypsum-rich subsoil. Alcohol is 13.55 percent.
Château Balestard La Tonnelle 2009 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
French Red
A supple opening gives way to a fruit-filled middle with noticeable tannin, a slight hollow and a touch of dryness. The blend brings together Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. Fruit and supple texture sit beside the tannic structure, while the three traditional Bordeaux varieties establish the composition of this classified estate wine.
Viña Montes 2009 Montes Alpha M Colchagua Valley
Chilean Red
Dark wild-berry confit, ripe cherry and herbal savouriness lead the documented profile, joined by eucalyptus and cocoa. The palate is juicy and complex, with vivid, integrated tannins carrying the wine through a fruit-led finish. The recorded blend is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Deep colour and pronounced acidity are also recorded.
Pio Cesare 2009 Barbaresco Il Bricco
Italian Red
Ripe and dried black cherry meet rose petal, licorice and sweet spice in the documented profile. Truffle, black pepper, cedar, smoked meat and earth add depth. The palate is dry and full, with fresh acidity, high tannins and a long finish. Almond and oak detail round out a mature Barbaresco that remains structured and savoury.
Orma 2009 Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Dried fruit, black olive, rich undergrowth and autumnal fruit shape the documented profile. The palate is big and silky, with ample fruit balanced by lively acidity and herbal, earthy secondary notes. Cherry, blackberry, plum, leather and tobacco add further detail, supported by dusty, velvety tannins. The recorded blend is Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
Château d’Agassac 2009 Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois
French Red
A deep purple-red appearance leads to ripe black fruit, morello cherry, nutmeg and cinnamon. With air, macerated red cherry is joined by sandalwood, smoked beech and incense. The palate is dense and powerful, with concentrated tannins that remain silky rather than hard. Burnt pepper and damp garrigue appear on the long finish, followed by another echo of red cherry.
Domaine Poulleau Michel 2009 Volnay Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin
French Red
Bright cherry, dried flowers and potpourri form an open, fragrant and high-toned aromatic profile. Pinot Noir provides the varietal basis, while the documented Volnay style is smooth and delicate. Red fruit and floral detail are the clearest elements, giving this mature Burgundy a fragrant, delicate expression with bright cherry and dried petals at its centre.
Maison Louis Jadot 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Estournelles-Saint-Jacques
French Red
Cherry, redcurrant and cassis lead a ripe yet lifted bouquet. Liquorice, iris and crushed stone add aromatic detail, while espresso, cedar and a hint of grilled meat bring savoury depth. The palate is concentrated and elegant, with dark fruit carried by firm, even tannins and vivid minerality. Focused and persistent, it closes with tangy red berries, earth and spice.
Maison Joseph Drouhin 2009 Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge
French Red
Morello cherry, raspberry and blackberry lead an intense, fresh bouquet. Smoky notes and liquorice add depth, while pepper, tobacco and undergrowth bring mature savoury complexity. The palate is clear-cut and fleshy, its firm structure softened by silky tannins and lively acidity. Refined and harmonious, it closes with red fruit, earth and a long, gently spiced finish.
Maison Joseph Drouhin 2009 Chambolle-Musigny Magnum 1.5 L
French Red
Violet and black cherry lead a bright, refined bouquet. Damp earth and a discreet truffle note add savoury complexity, while candied red fruit brings gentle richness. The palate is silky and composed, with fine tannins balancing supple texture and lively acidity. Elegant and persistent, it closes with cherry, earth and a long, delicately spiced finish.
Villa Oeiras 2009 Carcavelos Colheita Tinto
Portuguese Fortified
Dried cherry, orange peel and dark plum lead a mature, quietly concentrated bouquet. Sweet spice, cocoa and marzipan bring warmth, while a gentle herbal note keeps the aromas composed. The palate is full and rounded, with lively acidity and fine tannins balancing its rich fruit. A saline, mineral line adds definition. Long and savoury, it finishes with citrus peel, nuts, chocolate and persistent spice.
Castiglion del Bosco Campo del Drago 2009 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Ripe red fruit leads a mature, savoury profile, with earth, cedar and polished oak adding depth. Dried herbs, warm spice and a quiet mineral note emerge with air. The palate is medium-bodied and balanced, its fruit meeting firm but fine tannins and steady acidity. Vanilla recedes into the background as the wine opens, allowing cherry, woodland detail and a lightly bitter note to shape the long, composed finish.
Mark Haisma La Croix des Champs 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin
French Wine
Ripe cherry and strawberry lead a generous, mature profile, with liquorice, beetroot and gentle vanilla adding depth. Savoury notes of meat, forest floor and cedar sit behind the fruit rather than dominating it. The palate is round and elegant, shaped by light tannins and a fine peppery edge. A touch of earthy root vegetable appears toward the close, followed by a composed, lightly astringent finish.
Château Brane-Cantenac 2009 Margaux
French Wine
Warm black plum, Morello cherry and mulberry lead an expressive, mature profile. Blackberry and dark cherry remain clear through the palate, joined by earth, cedar and a restrained touch of vanilla. The texture is polished and balanced, with fresh acidity and resolved tannins carrying the fruit rather than masking it. Gentle spice builds toward a composed, savoury finish with lingering dark berries and fine mineral detail.
Château Figeac 2009 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
French Wine
Layered and composed, with black cherry, cassis and dark plum opening into violet, graphite, tobacco and a subtle earthy note. The palate is full yet measured, carried by fresh acidity and fine, velvety tannins rather than sheer weight. Coffee, toast and spice emerge with air, while the finish stays mineral, persistent and quietly savoury. A mature Saint-Émilion with depth, perfume and poise.
Manos Negras 2009 Pinot Noir
Argentinian Red
Rose petal, bright cherry and raspberry give an aromatic opening, with cranberry bringing a tart, lively edge. The palate is supple and balanced, framed by gentle earth, mineral detail and fine spice. Toasted oak sits quietly behind the fruit, adding a savoury layer without dominating. Smooth through the centre and poised on the finish, it leaves red berries, dried flowers and a light touch of cinnamon.
Vouette & Sorbée 2009 Extrait Brut Nature Champagne
French Wine
Candied orange peel and red fruit open with brioche and crushed herbs. The palate is energetic and firmly structured, with a rich texture shaped by bright acidity and clear mineral tension. Savoury and autolytic detail bring depth without softening the wine's drive. The finish is persistent and dry, returning to citrus, red fruit, herbs and stony freshness.
Domaine A.F. Gros 2009 Vosne-Romanée Clos de la Fontaine Monopole
French Wine
Ripe strawberry and cherry lead a graceful, gently savoury profile. The palate is supple and rounded, with soft acidity and enough structure to keep the fruit composed. There is an appealing maturity to the texture, yet the wine remains clear and elegant rather than heavy. Subtle earth and fine spice emerge with air, carrying the red fruit through a smooth, measured finish.
The Dalmore Vintage 2009 15 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Manuka honey and dark plum lead a generous aroma, sharpened by cracked black pepper and clove. The palate is layered and polished, bringing Morello cherry, dates and candied Seville orange together with fresh fig and light cacao. Rich fruit remains balanced by measured wood spice and a firm malt core. The finish is long and warming, with plum, moist ginger cake and roasted chestnut lingering together.
Louis Jadot 2009 Chambertin Grand Cru
French Wine
Raspberry and cherry are framed by stone, smoke and liquorice. The palate is powerful and full-bodied, with intense yet finely delineated fruit, vibrant energy and considerable tannins. Its texture is mouth-coating without losing precision, and the finish is long, austere and complex, with a lingering inner fragrance. Decant carefully and serve with duck, venison, game birds or mushrooms.
Domaine Trapet Père et Fils 2009 Chambertin Grand Cru
French Wine
Red cherry, cassis and black raspberry rise from the glass with rose petal, stone, game, forest floor and dried herbs. The palate is deep and full-bodied but controlled, with silky tannins, fresh acidity and a mineral line carrying the fruit through a long savoury finish. Biodynamic farming brings no need for embellishment here; careful decanting and roast duck, venison or mushrooms will let the detail unfold.
Nk’Mip 2009 Qwam Qwmt Cabernet Sauvignon
Canadian Red
Rich and structured, with black cherry, plum and cassis joined by rosemary, dark spice and a subtle herbal note. The concentrated palate carries ripe black fruit through firm, complete tannins and balanced acidity, leading to a long, composed finish. Decant before serving with grilled beef, venison, braised short ribs or aged cheddar.
Louis Jadot 2009 Musigny Grand Cru
French Red
Rose petal, sweet red berries, plum and subtle spice rise over a restrained wet-stone note. The palate feels weightless yet intense, with concentrated fruit held by fine tannins and lively freshness. Richness builds without heaviness, while precise mineral detail and a supple texture carry the wine into a long, graceful finish.
Midleton Very Rare 2009
Irish Whiskey
Rich yet polished, with toasted nuts, fudge and apple crumble on the nose, lifted by an intriguing flash of chilli and ripe banana. The palate is velvety and measured, bringing vanilla-coated apple, butterscotch and cracked cinnamon over a smooth grain-led core. Spice remains restrained, allowing the creamy orchard-fruit character to stay clear. The finish is elegant and persistent, tapering through soft sweetness and mellow oak.
Poplar Grove 2009 The Legacy
Canadian Red
Dark fruit leads, followed by herbal and savoury tones that now carry much of the wine's character. The palate remains fresh and structured, with lively acidity, firm tannins and enough fruit to keep the profile balanced. Complex and mature, it benefits from a brief decant rather than hours of air. Serve with roast beef, lamb, lentils or grilled mushrooms.
Château de Jau 2009 Chez Jau Rivesaltes Ambré
French Dessert
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.
Summerhill 2009 Cabernets
Canadian Red
Soft and fruit-forward after bottle ageing, this Okanagan red shows black cherry, cola, cocoa and cedar, with a savoury dimension alongside the fruit. Tannins and oak are beautifully integrated, and the overall texture is smooth and harmonious. Decanting is recommended. The documented profile brings the fruit, cedar and cocoa notes together with the wine's savoury complexity, integrated tannins and oak.
Lanson 2009 Gold Label Brut Champagne
French Sparkling
Ripe apple, peach and citrus lead into brioche, almond and a light floral lift. The palate is dry and structured, with fine, persistent bubbles carrying apricot, honey and toasted nut detail. Bright acidity keeps the mature fruit precise, while a chalky mineral note extends the balanced, quietly savoury finish.
OVID 2009 Napa Valley Red Wine
American Red
Mulberry and fresh boysenberry lead with roasted chestnut and sandalwood, creating a deep, layered aromatic profile. Rich fruit fills the palate around a precise core of polished tannins, with power balanced by clarity and control. Dense yet seamless, the red blend carries its dark fruit and savoury detail through a long, assured finish.