2011
Viña Errázuriz 2011 Kai Carménère Aconcagua Valley 750 mL
Deep violet-red colour precedes black cherry, blackberry, date, fig and blueberry-pie aromas, with black pepper and paprika. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, carrying dark berries, chocolate and refined oak. Firm tannins and vibrant acidity provide structure and freshness, while a long, elegant finish closes the wine. The recorded blend is predominantly Carménère with a small Syrah component.
Viña Errázuriz 2011 La Cumbre Syrah Aconcagua Valley 750 mL
Cool, earthy and forest-like aromas lead into sweet berry and spice. Dark berries, plum and smoke add depth, while mild herbal and peppery notes keep the profile savoury. The palate carries weight and lively acidity, with firm, well-integrated tannins providing structure. Meaty complexity and juicy length complete the documented Syrah profile from the Aconcagua Valley.
Château Pradeaux 2011 Bandol Rouge 750 mL
Mourvèdre forms the core, with Grenache in support. The cuvée is made with gentle crushing without destemming, native-yeast fermentation in temperature-controlled concrete and extended maceration. Long ageing follows in seasoned oak foudres. Freshness and firm tannins are central to the house style, placing grape composition, maceration and long foudre ageing at the centre of this traditional red.
Bachelder 2011 Nuits-Saint-Georges La Petite Charmotte 750 mL
Field berries and wild flowers lead the aroma, followed by raspberry, ripe cherry, cassis and a light anise note. Floral and incense details sit beside the fruit, with savoury spice appearing through the palate. The tannins are evident but smooth, and a mineral element supports the fruit. Cherry, spice and floral notes carry into the long, documented finish.
Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani 2011 Decima Aurea Merlot 750 mL
Ripe red plum and wild berry meet pine needle, toasted hazelnut and a savoury, earthy maturity. The palate is medium-bodied and composed, with resolved tannins framing mossy fruit, olive, tobacco and a light mushroom note. Coffee, cocoa and liquorice add depth without overwhelming the fruit. It finishes dry and settled, carrying mature berry, earth and gentle spice through a measured close.
August Kesseler 2011 Pinot Noir 750 mL
Violet, spice and vanilla open over concentrated black cherry and plum. The palate is full and silky, balancing juicy red and dark fruit with fresh acidity and fine tannins. A savoury note and measured barrique influence add depth without obscuring the fruit. It finishes with power but remains composed, carrying floral perfume, dark fruit and spice through a long, aromatic close.
Castiglion del Bosco 2011 Campo del Drago Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 1.5 L
Red cherry opens with sweet spice, leather, cola and balsamic herbs. The palate is generous and full, its ripe fruit framed by well-present tannins and a firm mineral structure. Savoury complexity builds through the middle while steady acidity keeps the wine composed. The finish is long and characterful, returning to cherry, spice, tobacco and stony detail.
Poplar Grove 2011 The Legacy Okanagan Valley
Cassis and dark plum open with clay, leather and a quiet savoury note. The palate is fresh and tightly knit, with stone, cracked pepper and structured tannins carrying the fruit toward a long, measured finish. Now mature, it benefits from careful decanting to leave any sediment behind. Serve with roast beef, braised lamb or earthy mushroom dishes.
Great Northern 2011 Syrah
Smoky spiced plum opens with dark cherry, blueberry and a quiet thread of mint and herbs. The palate is juicy and mineral-driven, with black cherry and plum carried by fresh acidity and measured tannins. A touch of pepper and restrained oak frame the clean, savoury finish without obscuring the fruit.
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.
Château Montrose 2011 Saint-Estephe
Dark-fruited and classically structured, with blackcurrant, blackberry, plum and dark cherry joined by cedar, tobacco, licorice, fine herbs and damp earth. Full-bodied but controlled, the palate combines firm, well-integrated tannins with fresh acidity and a mineral-saline edge. The finish is spicy, savoury and persistent; decant before serving with beef, venison or slow-roasted lamb.
Château Margaux 2011 Margaux
Violet and delicate spice lift a fragrant mix of black cherry, blackberry and cassis, with mocha, smoke and truffle adding depth. Concentrated yet graceful, the palate is soft and refined, with velvety fruit, smooth tannins and a long, caressing finish. Give it four to five hours in a decanter and serve with spiced lamb, duck or mushroom dishes.
Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2011 Pessac-Leognan
Dense and classically shaped, with cassis and ripe dark fruit joined by cedar, tobacco, earth, smoke, coffee and dried red fruit. The palate is rich and complex, combining bright freshness with firm ripe tannins, fine balance and a tightly wound, very long finish. Allow three to five hours in a decanter and serve with venison, beef or roast lamb.
Mica 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Dark currant and concentrated cherry lead with generous, immediate fruit. The palate brings ripe black liquorice, savoury spice and a broad, supple texture, while vanilla bean and a cool hint of mint add lift. Open and expressive rather than reserved, the Cabernet finishes long and smooth, with its fruit and spice held in easy balance.
Domaine de Trevallon 2011 IGP Alpilles
Lush dark fruit meets dried herbs, black pepper and a cool stony note in a deeply savoury expression. The palate has generous ripeness but remains energetic, carried by juicy acidity, chalky minerality and ripe, well-integrated tannins. Earth and pepper return on the structured finish. Decant for an hour and serve with lamb, grilled meats or lentils.
De Stefani 2011 Stèfen 1624 Refrontolo Colli di Conegliano DOCG
Dried fruit and raisin lead the nose, joined by blackberry, cherry preserve and cedar. The palate is full and juicy, with chocolate and tobacco bringing savoury depth. Ripe tannins shape the generous texture while balanced freshness keeps the richness composed, carrying dark fruit and warm spice through a persistent finish.
Foradori 2011 Granato Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT
Elderberry, cranberry and blackberry lead a dark, youthful nose, followed by sour cherry, black pepper, clove and cinnamon. The palate is taut and densely structured, with juicy fruit, firm minerality and increasingly approachable tannins. Complex and built to develop, it benefits from air and suits braised beef or lamb shanks.