2015
2015
Patz & Hall 2015 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay
American White
Honeycrisp apple and Applejacks cereal accompany bold layers of luxurious texture. The Chardonnay has densely packed flavour, structure and a powerful range. The fruit comes from Dutton Ranch in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma. Apple and cereal notes share the profile with the wine's dense flavour, layered texture and structure in this California white.
Tegernseerhof 2015 Ried Kaiserberg Riesling Beerenauslese
Austrian Dessert
Golden in colour, with stone-fruit aromas and mineral hints. Residual sugar is 136.9 g/L and acidity is 7.6 g/L, with tension and balance on the palate. Made entirely from hand-picked Riesling, the wine was fermented spontaneously. This still, sweet expression carries 10.5% alcohol and comes from the Kaiserberg site in Dürnstein, within Austria's Wachau region.
Masi Mazzano 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Italian Red
Baked black cherry, dark plum and fig lead a powerful, mature bouquet. Wild berry compote, dried herbs and leather add savoury breadth, while mocha, dark chocolate and warm spice bring richness. The palate is full and structured, its concentrated fruit carried by firm tannins and balancing acidity. Long and warming, it closes with bitter cherry, cocoa, pine and a measured herbal edge.
Paolo Bea Rosso de Véo 2015 Umbria Rosso
Italian Red
Plum, black cherry and mixed bramble berries lead a concentrated, generous profile. Floral lift keeps the ripe fruit fresh, while earth, balsamic detail, espresso and dark spice add savoury complexity. The palate is dry and powerful, with electric acidity and chewy tannins giving shape to the opulence. Silky texture emerges with air. The finish remains lifted and persistent, carrying dark fruit, earth and spice.
Domaine Ponsot Clos des Monts Luisants Vieilles Vignes 2015 Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Blanc
French Wine
Ripe yellow fruit, pear and green apple open with lemon rind, almond and a quiet honeyed note. The palate is broad and creamy, yet fresh acidity and salinity keep the texture composed. Toast, chestnut and warm spice add depth around a core of citrus and orchard fruit. Full-bodied but controlled, it finishes long and savoury, with mineral tension carrying the richness.
Dom Pérignon 2015 Takashi Murakami Limited Edition Champagne
French Wine
Toasted notes and cocoa lead into lime blossom, jasmine and peony, with anise, cardamom and a fresh botanical edge. Orange peel and green papaya bring brightness before the palate broadens around peach, nectarine and citrus. The texture is generous but controlled, carried by fine acidity and a persistent mineral line. Gentian and spice remain through the remarkably long, precise finish.
Maison Dampt 2015 Chablis Premier Cru Les Vaillons
French White
Citrus peel and orchard fruit sit against a firm line of stone minerality, with almond and a gently pithy edge showing the wine's maturity. The palate remains composed and balanced, carrying fresh acidity through a savoury, mineral middle. A restrained nutty note returns on the finish without obscuring the fruit. Serve lightly chilled with roast fish, scallops, poultry or a mushroom dish in a light cream sauce.
Ashes & Diamonds 2015 Grand Vin No. 2 A&D Vineyard Oak Knoll Red Blend
American Red
Fresh red and blue fruit lead with measured spice and herbal tones. The palate favours finesse over weight, combining supple berry fruit with bright acidity and a poised, elegant texture. Subtle savoury depth emerges through the middle while fine tannins keep the blend composed. The finish is persistent and balanced, returning to red fruit, herbs and restrained oak detail.
Dom Pérignon 2015 Brut Champagne Jean-Michel Basquiat Special Edition
French Wine
Generous brioche and subtle toast open with white and red cherry, crystalline lemon peel and green apple. The palate is enveloping yet medium-bodied, its fine mousse carrying ripe fruit through a precise, energetic centre. Roasted and cocoa tones add depth alongside delicate floral notes. The finish is long and composed, lingering on citrus, orchard fruit, toast and refined savoury detail.
Château Malescot St-Exupéry 2015 Margaux
French Wine
Steeped plum, fig and blackberry open with lilac, oyster-shell minerality and finely integrated oak. The palate is rich and composed, its dark fruit framed by mocha, vanilla and a discreet savoury edge. Velvety tannins carry the wine with power but preserve Margaux's floral refinement. The finish is long and harmonious, lingering on black fruit, violet, warm spice and mineral detail.
Elio Grasso 2015 Barolo Gavarini Chiniera
Italian Red
Floral perfume and ripe plum open with cherry, strawberry and darker fruit, followed by smoke, ash, crushed mineral, tobacco and tar. The palate is full and concentrated, yet fresh and agile, with bright acidity sharpening the dense fruit. Firm, finely structured tannins provide a serious frame. The finish is long and energetic, balancing creamy texture, mineral detail, dark fruit and measured spice.
Pio Cesare 2015 Barolo Mosconi Nebbiolo
Italian Red
Wild berry and bright red fruit lead, joined by red liquorice, balsamic herbs and a measured earthy note. The palate feels light on its feet despite its depth, with juicy fruit carried by a precise, finely drawn structure. Crushed stone brings mineral definition, while the savoury detail remains clean and composed. The finish is persistent and balanced, returning to red fruit, herbs and liquorice.
Château Haut-Sarpe 2015 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
French Wine
Spicy red fruit and ripe red plum sit at the centre, with liquorice adding a darker, savoury thread. The palate is medium-bodied and crisp, shaped by lively acidity and a gently tart, traditional profile. Fine tannins give the fruit a measured frame without heaviness. The finish stays clean and composed, carrying plum, spice and liquorice with restrained persistence.
Castello di Ama 2015 L’Apparita Merlot
Italian Red
Blackberry, black cherry and plum are layered with violet, black olive, vanilla, black pepper and juniper. The palate is full and enveloping, yet freshness keeps the dark fruit poised and precise. Silky, powerful tannins provide a firm frame, while balsamic herbs, tobacco and a mineral edge add savoury complexity. The finish is exceptionally persistent, carrying ripe fruit, spice and polished structure in balance.
Giovanni Rosso 2015 Barolo Serra
Italian Red
Sour cherry, pomegranate and dark plum meet rose petal, balsamic, leather and a hint of menthol. The palate is bright and concentrated, with fresh acidity carrying the red fruit through a firm but refined structure. Fine, porcelain-like tannins add grip, while star anise, cinnamon and a quiet meaty note deepen the savoury side. The finish is long, mineral and persistent, with cherry and balsam returning.
Achaval Ferrer 2015 Finca Altamira Malbec
Argentinian Red
Blood orange and bittersweet cherry open with ripe strawberry, red berries and a faint thread of star anise. The palate is powerful yet fresh, carrying concentrated fruit through balanced acidity and a clear mineral undertone. Fine, powdery tannins give the wine shape without heaviness, while a savoury edge keeps the finish composed and persistent. Decant before serving with grilled beef, lamb or mushrooms.
Fattoria La Fiorita 2015 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Mid ruby in colour, with floral lift, dark fruit and a touch of black pepper. Generous cherry jam and red currant fill the palate, held in shape by youthful, firm tannins. The fruit remains clear and balanced rather than heavy, with savoury detail emerging as the wine opens. The finish is long, structured and composed. Decant before serving with roast lamb, braised beef, porcini mushrooms or aged pecorino.
Figli Luigi Oddero 2015 Barolo
Italian Red
Camphor, rose and wild herbs open over raspberry, ripe Morello cherry and a gentle earthy note. The palate is round and juicy, with polished tannins supporting the fruit and savoury layers of new leather, star anise, cinnamon and brown spice. The finish is balanced, persistent and already expressive, while retaining the structure expected of mature Nebbiolo. Decant carefully and serve with braised beef, porcini, truffle dishes or aged Piedmontese cheese.
Brasserie Cantillon Gueuze Lambic 2015 375 mL
Belgian Beer
A complex blend of lambics from different years brings lively acidity, bright citrus and green apple to a dry, persistent finish. Maturation in oak contributes delicate wood and earthy detail, while natural secondary fermentation gives the beer its measured sparkle. The profile is precise, savoury and built to evolve in bottle. Serve cool with aged cheese, mussels, roast poultry, charcuterie or mushroom dishes.
La Gravette de Certan 2015 Pomerol
French Red
Dark berries, plum and sweet red fruit lead, with rose petals, violet, iodine and spice adding lift. The palate is medium- to full-bodied and supple, shaped by integrated tannins, fresh acidity and a polished texture through an intense, focused finish. Decant and serve with roast lamb, duck or mushroom dishes.
Château Faugères 2015 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
French Red
Blackcurrant, black raspberry and plum lead, with mint, licorice, coffee, tobacco and spice adding depth. The palate is full-bodied and plush, its ripe dark fruit framed by bright acidity and well-integrated tannins through a long, mineral finish. Decant and serve with roast lamb, braised beef or aged cheese.
Château Moulin-Borie 2015 Listrac-Médoc
French Red
An elegant Listrac-Médoc with blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry, accented by subtle cedar and spice. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with refined tannins and balanced acidity shaping the dark fruit without hardening it. Long and savoury through the finish, it is well matched with roast beef, lamb, mushrooms or mature hard cheese.
Poplar Grove 2015 Benchmark Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Dark berries and bramble rise with leather, black plum and a touch of dry spice. Full and generous on entry, the palate is grounded by firm but polished tannins and a savoury line that keeps the ripe fruit from feeling heavy. The finish is long and quietly earthy. Decant briefly and pair with lamb, steak, sausages or grilled mushrooms.
Poplar Grove 2015 The Legacy Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Rich black and blue fruit coat the palate, joined by a restrained layer of soft French oak. The profile is linear and focused, with well-managed tannins giving the ripe fruit shape without roughness. Dark berries and subtle spice linger on the firm, satisfying finish. Decant for an hour and serve with roast beef, lamb shank or a mushroom Wellington.
Poplar Grove 2015 Syrah
Canadian Red
Dark fruit leads with a smooth, savoury character and a silky feel from the first sip. The palate builds through generous, fleshy intensity, while measured French oak gives the fruit shape and polish rather than heaviness. Rich yet composed, it has the depth for grilled lamb, pepper-crusted beef, braised short ribs, roasted mushrooms or aged hard cheese, with a long, confident finish.
Clos du Soleil 2015 Estate Reserve Similkameen Valley
Canadian Red
Layered blackcurrant, blackberry and raspberry meet bramble, baking spice, liquorice and graphite. Rich and expressive, the palate combines dense fruit with fresh acidity and fine-grained tannins. Cedar and mineral tones emerge through the long, elegant finish, giving the wine both maturity and poise. Serve with roast beef, lamb or aged cheddar.
Château Cantenac Brown 2015 Margaux
French Red
Ripe dark berries and plum open with graphite and a cool stony edge. The palate is plush and supple, bringing concentrated fruit into polished structure and well-integrated oak. Freshness gives the richness energy and keeps the texture poised rather than broad. The finish is intense and persistent, returning to dark fruit, mineral notes and fine, smoothly woven tannins.
Vasques de Carvalho 2015 Oxum Tinto
Portuguese Red
Black cherry, blackcurrant and raspberry lead, with dark chocolate, roasted tones and a charcoal edge. The palate is full-bodied and fresh, its ripe fruit carried by firm, marked tannins rather than the soft, rounded profile previously shown. This is a structured Douro red with savoury depth and a persistent finish; serve with roast lamb, braised beef or game.
Poplar Grove 2015 Ruby
Canadian Dessert
The View 2015 Well-Heeled Red 375 mL
Canadian Dessert
Black cherry, toffee and fruit cake lead a rich, fortified red, with late-harvest fruit giving the palate generous sweetness and depth. Pinotage brings dark berry character while Merlot adds roundness and polish. Succulent and warming, it finishes at length with preserved fruit and caramel spice, a natural partner for dark chocolate or blue cheese.