2011
2011
Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani 2011 Decima Aurea Merlot
Italian Red
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
German Red
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
Italian Red
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.
Domaine Roblet-Monnot 2011 Volnay 1er Cru Santenots
French Red
Graceful and mature, with raspberry, red cherry and a delicate floral note emerging from a deep, complex nose. The palate is broad, supple and fresh, combining fine purity with gentle richness and a softly textured frame. Layers of red fruit carry through a long, composed finish. Pair with duck, roast chicken or mushroom dishes.
Poplar Grove 2011 The Legacy Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
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.
Le Coste 2011 Bomb’Bulle Sparkling White
Italian Sparkling
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 Margaux 2011 Margaux
French Red
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-Léognan
French Red
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.
Buccella 2011 Mica Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
American Red
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.
Lopez De Heredia 2011 Vina Tondonia Mg
Spanish Red
A classic mature Rioja with dried cherry, orange peel and red plum, layered with cedar, tobacco, vanilla and sweet spice. The palate is refined and graceful, with silky, resolved tannins and bright acidity giving the evolved fruit freshness. Subtle oxidative and savoury notes carry through the long finish. Decant gently and serve with lamb, mushrooms or aged cheese.
De Stefani 2011 Stèfen 1624 Refrontolo Colli di Conegliano DOCG
Italian Red
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.
Gaja 2011 Ca’Marcanda Camarcanda Bolgheri
Italian Red
Sun-warmed blackberry and plum lead a dark, generous profile, with soft tannins giving the palate a plush, rounded feel. Concentrated fruit is balanced by a firmer tannic edge that brings shape and persistence. Mature and composed, it benefits from decanting and suits roast lamb, braised beef or aged cheese.
Mönchhof 2011 Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett
German White










