2012
2012
Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Cuvée de Mon Aïeul 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
French
Lush red fruit and bramble open with black pepper, garrigue and warm spice. With air, plum, black cherry, leather and sandalwood broaden the aromatic profile. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, with integrated tannins and enough acidity to keep the ripe fruit measured. Liquorice and roasted herbs add savoury depth, while a saline edge brings focus. The finish is long and layered, carrying cherry, spice and Provençal herbs.
Voyager Estate 2012 Girt by Sea Cabernet Merlot
Australian Red
Blackcurrant, dark cherry and mulberry open with cedar, tobacco and measured spice. The palate is savoury and medium-bodied, with the dark fruit carried by beautifully integrated, fine-grained tannins. Cedar and tobacco add mature complexity without drying the fruit, while the texture remains composed and approachable. The finish is medium to long, leaving blackcurrant, mulberry, spice and a persistent cedary note.
Pelassa 2012 Barolo DOCG 1.5 L
Italian Red
Garnet red opens with dried flowers, mineral notes and an earthy touch of tar. Rich and balanced, the palate carries mature tannins with a velvety texture and measured intensity. Dark cherry, tobacco and savoury spice develop through the middle, maintaining a classical, austere frame. The finish is persistent and composed, leaving mineral detail, dried rose and firm, polished tannin.
Prats & Symington 2012 Chryseia Douro
Portuguese Red
Currant and lifted dark fruit meet dried flowers, tobacco and a cool mineral note. The palate is concentrated yet supple, with fresh acidity giving the wine clarity and energy. Fine-grained tannins provide shape without heaviness, while savoury earth and a faint saline edge add detail through the long, focused finish. Decant before serving with roast lamb, braised beef, grilled mushrooms or firm aged cheese.
Monte Dall’Ora 2012 Amarone della Valpolicella Stropa
Italian Red
Deep and enveloping, with dried cherry, black plum and fig layered with cocoa, sweet spice and a savoury herbal note. The palate is concentrated yet poised, balancing generous fruit with fresh acidity and polished tannins. A long, warming finish brings dark chocolate and gently balsamic complexity. Serve with braised beef, aged cheese or rich mushroom dishes.
Argiano 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Italian Red
Dried black cherry and plum lead, with tobacco, leather, grilled herbs, clove and espresso adding layered savoury depth. The palate is full-bodied and composed, carrying concentrated fruit through lively acidity and firm, fine-grained tannins. Powerful yet graceful through the long finish, it suits braised beef, wild mushroom ragù, roast lamb or mature pecorino.
Cune Imperial Rioja 2012
Spanish Red
A mature, classical Rioja with blackberry, dried cherry, cedar, tobacco, vanilla, leather and warm spice. The palate brings ripe dark fruit together with savoury earth and a fresh mineral lift, supported by polished tannins and measured structure. Graceful rather than heavy through the persistent finish, it suits roasted meats, grilled lamb or aged hard cheeses.
Poplar Grove 2012 Cabernet Franc Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Smoky tobacco and black plum lead with mocha, cherry and blackberry. The palate is round and softly textured, carrying generous dark fruit over a savoury, lightly resinous line. Fine density and steady freshness keep the finish composed. Decant briefly and serve with grilled lamb, roast beef, mushroom ragout or firm aged cheese.
Poplar Grove 2012 Benchmark
Canadian Red
Ripe plum, blueberry and dark cherry lead, with fruitcake and brown sugar bringing a mellow, developed sweetness to the aroma. The palate is dry and medium-full, with plush tannins, steady acidity and a measured frame of French oak. Mature but still fruit-led, it suits braised beef, roast lamb, lentils or firm cheese, with a short decant before serving.
Poplar Grove 2012 The Legacy Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Earthy cassis and red fruit meet leafy herbs and a distinctly savoury edge. Round and soft on entry, the palate is shaped by accommodating chalky tannins and enough freshness to keep the mature fruit composed. The finish is balanced and gently persistent. Decant carefully, then serve with a rare steak, roast lamb, lentils or a mushroom gratin.
Arnoux & Fils 2012 Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
French Dessert
Orange blossom, peach, ripe apple and pear rise from an intensely aromatic profile, with a clean mineral note adding definition. Sweet and full-flavoured, the palate layers stone fruit and floral detail over a smooth, rounded texture. A faint bitter edge refreshes the finish, keeping the lingering fruit poised enough for fruit desserts, blue cheese or solo sipping.
Chapoutier 2012 Côte-Rôtie La Mordorée
French Red
Raspberry and dark berry lead a fragrant aroma, joined by violet, rose petal and peppery spice. The palate is ample and elegant, with ripe fruit carried by fine structure and steady freshness. Black olive and a light touch of rosemary add savoury depth without overwhelming the fruit. The finish is balanced and persistent, leaving florals, spice and a composed mineral impression.
Chateau Talbot 2012 Saint-Julien
French Red
Cassis, blackcurrant and red currant lead a polished aroma, joined by plum, roasted herbs and a restrained tarry note. The palate is juicy and rounded, with soft tannins, fresh acidity and a medium-bodied sense of balance. Cedar, liquorice and spice add savoury depth. The finish is persistent and composed, leaving dark berries, dried herbs and gentle mineral lift.
Montes 2012 Folly Syrah
Chilean Red
Dark plum, raspberry and blackberry open with a concentrated, savoury depth. The palate is rich and firmly structured, bringing dark chocolate into line with hot stone, white pepper and layered spice. Ripe fruit remains clear beneath the wine's power. The finish is long and warming, leaving black fruit, mineral tension, pepper and a measured touch of cocoa.
La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza 2012 Reserva
Spanish Red
Graceful and classically styled, with ripe fruit, gentle smoke and polished oak forming a seamless aromatic line. The palate is medium-bodied and smooth, with oak warmth building around the fruit in a measured, savoury shape. Nothing feels excessive or heavy. The finish is composed and persistent, leaving soft smoke, mellow fruit and a quietly traditional Rioja character.
Bauchet 2012 Saint-Nicaise Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Champagne
French Sparkling
White stone fruit and lemongrass meet delicate floral notes, followed by subtle woodland and fresh mushroom complexity. The palate remains bright and precise, with a fine, chiselled mousse and enough maturity to feel layered without losing freshness. Dry and persistent through the finish, it suits shellfish, roast chicken, mushroom risotto or nutty alpine cheese.
Champagne Gardet 2012 Millésime Extra Brut Magnum
French Sparkling
Veuve Clicquot 2012 La Grande Dame
French Sparkling
White flowers, jasmine and honeysuckle open into apple, pear and ripe peach. Fresh almond and frangipane add quiet richness before dried apricot, hazelnut and a light honeyed note emerge on the palate. Silky in texture yet firmly structured, it balances depth and power with fine mineral tension, finishing long, elegant and remarkably composed.
Charles Heidsieck 2012 Brut Millésimé Champagne
French Sparkling
Gold in the glass with a fine, persistent mousse. Candied citrus, baked apple and white flowers lead into toasted brioche, roasted hazelnut and a touch of clear honey. The palate is broad and creamy yet held taut by lemony acidity and mineral freshness. A long, saline finish brings almond, smoke and quiet spice.
Scarecrow 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
American Red
Spiced plum, blackberry, mocha and cassis create a dark, concentrated aromatic profile, with floral lift and wet-stone minerality adding contrast. The palate is opulent yet balanced, placing dense black fruit inside a finely structured frame. Gravelly detail and integrated tannins carry the Cabernet through a powerful, remarkably composed finish.
Corra Winery 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
American Red
Dark baked cherry opens with perfumed raspberry and blueberry, followed by a light touch of sweet tobacco and sage. The palate is bright, juicy and rich on entry, with generous berry fruit carried by a complex, silky texture. Freshness keeps the concentration poised, leading to a long, polished finish of dark fruit and savoury herbs.
Guigal 2012 Ermitage Ex Voto Blanc
French White
White flowers, acacia honey and hawthorn blossom lead a powerful, aromatic nose, with toasted notes adding depth. The palate is rich and concentrated, layered with white peach, melon, citrus and gentle nuttiness. A dense, rounded texture is balanced by mineral tension, carrying subtle spice through the long, persistent finish.
Gemstone Vineyard 2012 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville Napa Valley
American Red
Blackberry, cassis and violet lead with crushed rock, liquorice and warm spice. Dense Cabernet fruit and plum move across a finely grained palate, balanced by energetic acidity and a distinctly gravelly mineral edge. Dark chocolate, espresso, smoke and tobacco build underneath, while mature tannins carry the layered fruit through a long, resonant finish.
Keever Vineyards 2012 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
American Red
Blackberry and black cherry lead an elegant bouquet, joined by floral lift, vanilla and mocha as it opens. The palate is soft yet densely flavoured, with darker fruit carrying into a smooth finish. Fine, well-integrated tannins provide length without domination, making this a composed match for roast beef or lamb.
Fairview Cellars 2012 Premier Series Cabernet Sauvignon
Canadian Red
Dark fruit, cassis and prune lead, joined by leather and a measured tobacco note. The palate is broad and silky, with red currant and plum adding lift around a dry, medium-bodied frame. Smooth, still-present tannins give shape, while dark chocolate and savoury maturity settle into a balanced, medium-length finish.
Julia Kemper 2012 Aragonez Dão DOC
Portuguese Red
Deep ruby with wild blackberry at the centre, edged by gentle spice and a cool, resinous hint of pine. The palate is dry and velvety, with fine-grained tannins keeping the ripe fruit composed. Elegant rather than forceful, it carries fresh acidity and a delicate savoury line into a clean, quietly persistent finish.
Colmone della Marca 2012 Ciacco da Colmone Terreni di Sanseverino Moro DOC
Italian Red
Blue and black fruit lead the nose, joined by vanilla and a subtle clove note. The palate is plush and plummy, with ripe berry flavours held by smooth, well-integrated tannins. Fresh acidity keeps the generous texture in balance, while savoury spice and dark fruit linger through a composed, persistent finish.
Borgo Del Tiglio 2012 Rosso Riserva
Italian Red
Deep red and full-bodied, opening with black cherry and blackcurrant before baking spice and earthy undertones add depth. Bright acidity keeps the ripe dark fruit balanced, while firm, integrated tannins give the palate a composed, dry shape. The finish is clean and lingering rather than heavy. Decant carefully and serve with roast lamb, braised beef or aged cheese.
Yalumba 2012 The Caley Cabernet Shiraz
Australian Red
A composed Cabernet–Shiraz blend with cassis, violet and rose petal, followed by iodine, cedar and a fine mineral note. The palate is deep and seamless, bringing Cabernet structure together with the breadth of Shiraz. Chalky tannins and fresh acidity shape the long finish, giving the wine the balance for roast beef, lamb or slow-cooked dishes.
E. Guigal 2012 Ermitage Ex-Voto Rouge
French Red
Crème de cassis and black raspberry lead, layered with crushed rock, liquorice and a subtle savoury note. The palate is powerful and full-bodied, with concentrated dark fruit wrapped in ripe, steadily building tannins. Vanilla and spice add depth without softening the wine's mineral focus or its exceptionally long finish.