2016
2016
Springfield Estate 2016 Méthode Ancienne Cabernet Sauvignon
South African Red
A concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon, opening with blackcurrant, ripe plum, violet and dark chocolate around warm spice and toasted cedar. The full-bodied palate remains composed, its dense fruit held by firm, finely shaped tannins and the measured influence of French barriques. Freshness and savoury detail carry the wine through a long finish with ample depth and quiet authority.
Château Le Grand Verdus 2016 Grande Réserve Bordeaux Supérieur
French Red
Dark plum, black cherry and blueberry lead, with tobacco leaf, graphite, dark chocolate and baking spice adding savoury depth. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with rounded fruit, fine tannins and lively acidity keeping the wine composed. Earthy notes linger through a balanced, satisfying finish. Serve with veal chops, roast beef, grilled mushrooms or firm cheese.
Marcoux 2016/23 Chateauneuf Du Pape VV
French Red
A benchmark old-vine Grenache cuvée showing soaring aromatics of kirsch, raspberry, and crushed cherry layered with rose petal, spice, and a subtle cocoa nuance. The palate is rich yet remarkably poised, with silken texture, fine-grained tannins, and a core of pure, ripe red fruit that balances power with elegance. Exceptionally long and refined on the finish, with a signature sense of purity and perfume that underscores its age-worthiness.
Domaine Billaud-Simon 2016 Bougros Chablis Grand Cru
French White
White flowers and citrus blossom meet ripe lemon, apple and peach. Rich yet precise, the palate balances creamy breadth with bright acidity and a firm mineral core. Honey, flint and a cool wet-stone note add savoury definition before a long, saline finish. Excellent with crab, lobster or roast poultry.
Château Roumaud 2016 Loupiac
French Dessert
Ridge Vineyards 2016 Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains
American Red
Sage, mint and layered spice open an expressive aromatic profile, followed by a core of black and red fruit. The palate is poised and deeply structured, with savoury complexity gathering around the concentrated fruit. Fine balance keeps the wine controlled and energetic as it moves into a long, gently smouldering finish.
Montalto 2016 Single Vineyard Tuerong Block Pinot Noir
Australian Red
A classically savoury Pinot Noir, opening with dark cherry, plum and forest-floor aromas. Dried herbs, black earth and a subtle touch of aniseed add depth as the wine develops in the glass. The palate is concentrated yet composed, with black-tea tannins carrying the dark fruit through a persistent finish. Decant gently and pair with roast duck, mushrooms or herb-crusted pork.
Vilacetinho 2016 Vinho Verde Red Escolha
Portuguese Red
A rustic northern Portuguese red with brambly raspberry, sour cherry and violet over a lightly earthy note. The palate is fresh and firmly structured, with grippy tannins and a subtle spritz adding energy. Serve it with a slight chill alongside grilled sausages, roast pork or hearty vegetable dishes; the savoury, mouth-watering finish is built for food.
Michele Reverdito 2016 Barolo Badarina
Italian Red
A mature Barolo with dried cherry, red currant and rose petal set against tobacco, leather and warm spice. The palate is composed and savoury, with fine, integrated tannins and fresh acidity carrying the fruit into notes of orange peel, dried herbs and earth. Long and settled on the finish, it is well suited to braised beef, mushrooms or aged hard cheese.
Mission Hill 2016 Quatrain Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Generous and polished, with ripe blackberry, dark plum and blueberry joined by cedar, baking spice and a restrained savoury note. The palate is full and opulent but carefully balanced, bringing layered fruit, firm structure and smooth tannins into a long, composed finish. Decant for an hour and serve with braised beef, lamb or grilled mushrooms.
Maria Rigol Ordi 2016 Gran Reserva Brut Nature Cava
Spanish Sparkling
Stone fruit and dried apricot meet Mediterranean herbs and subtle balsamic tones. Long ageing brings hazelnut, cocoa, coffee and warm spice, while fine bubbles keep the broad palate composed. Vibrant acidity cuts through the mature, savoury richness, leaving a dry, powerful and exceptionally persistent finish.
Famille Joly 2016 Les Vieux Clos Savennières
French White
Domaine Montmartel 2016 Côtes du Rhône Villages Visan
French Red
Château Palmer 2016 Margaux
French Red
Pure and expressive, with black cherry, cassis, blueberry and violet lifted by graphite, crushed stone, anise and subtle oak. Dense and concentrated but remarkably polished, the palate combines vibrant freshness with ripe tannins, savoury mineral detail and a long, poised finish. Still youthful, it benefits from about four hours in a decanter before serving with slow-cooked beef or lamb.
Angelus 2016
French Red
Black plum, blackberry and dark cherry rise from a deeply perfumed bouquet, joined by cedar, violet and a touch of bitter orange. The palate is rich yet energetic, with dense, refined tannins framing generous fruit and a fresh, dry core. Long and poised, it suits roast lamb, beef tenderloin or truffle dishes.
Masi Serego Alighieri 2016 Possessioni Bianco
Italian White
Ripe pear and lifted aromatic notes open this dry, characterful white. Garganega supplies texture and a subtle almond twist, while Sauvignon Blanc brings freshness and definition. Bright acidity carries the fruit into a clean, balanced and gently savoury finish. Serve well chilled with seafood risotto, grilled fish, vegetable pasta, poultry or fresh and moderately aged cheeses.
Famille Perrin 2016 Le Grand Prébois Blanc
French White
White flowers lead an elegant, refined and supple palate. The fruit comes from a ten-hectare vineyard just outside Orange, on stony terraces of limestone, sand and clay. Viognier and Marsanne are vinified with temperature control in enamel tanks at about 19°C for roughly three weeks, then bottled six months after harvest. Serve at around 10°C to preserve the wine's floral lift and gentle texture.
Domaine des Sarradels 2016 Al Canon
French White
Pear, pale orchard fruit and a gentle menthol note meet a lightly cloudy, textural white. Macabeo, Grenache Gris and Carignan Blanc from Roussillon bring a softly oxidative edge, subtle salinity and a faint natural spritz. The palate stays broad but restrained, with low-seeming acidity and a savoury finish. Serve cool with grilled fish, roast poultry, creamy vegetables or washed-rind cheese.
Capeography 2016 Cloudscape Cinsault
South African Red
Ripe plum, blackberry and damson fruit sit with charcoal, leather and cooking spice. The wine is medium-bodied and dry, with medium acidity and medium tannins. Made from Cinsault in Paarl, South Africa, it carries 14.5 percent alcohol. Suggested pairings include smoked meat, beef stew, lamb tagine, roast duck, garlic-roasted vegetables and hearty bean or lentil dishes.
Bodegas Breca 2016 Garnacha de Fuego
Spanish Red
Sweet cherry and dark plum aromas accompany blackcurrant, black cherry, scorched earth and melted liquorice. Forest berries, olive tapenade and candied orange peel add further detail. Made entirely from Garnacha, the wine has supple tannins and a lively, harmonious finish. Cellar work uses concrete and stainless steel, and the wine carries fifteen and a half percent alcohol.
Road 13 2016 Stemwinder
Canadian White
Apple, pear, apricot, grape and spice accompany fresh, lingering flavours in this Okanagan white. Chardonnay, Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne make up the blend. Fruit comes from Cawston, Black Sage Bench and the Golden Mile. The wine pairs with seafood and vegetables, bringing several South Okanagan sites and four white grape varieties together in a single cuvée.
Bodega La Milagrosa 2016 Milcampos Viñas Viejas Ribera del Duero
Spanish Red
Made entirely from Tempranillo selected from old vineyards, the wine matures for at least six months in American and Spanish oak. Violet colour accompanies floral, ripe black-fruit, cassis and mineral notes. Plum, fig preserve and strawberry compote add further fruit character. The vineyards include very old parcels with low yields, and the finished red reaches 14 percent alcohol.
Bordertown 2016 Merlot
Canadian Red
Deep garnet colour frames aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry and blueberry. Blackcurrant and black cherry return among the vibrant flavours, alongside tobacco and cedar. The profile is concentrated, with light floral character, ripe black fruit, lower acidity, soft tannins and a medium-plus silky body. It is off-dry, carries 14.9 percent alcohol and comes from the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. The finish is satisfying.
Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay 2016
South African White
Bright lemon curd, stones, green apple, wood spice and citrus shape the profile. Whole bunches are pressed and cold-settled for two days. Fermentation takes place in thirty percent stainless steel and seventy percent French oak, twelve percent of it new. The wine spends ten months on primary lees with regular bâtonnage. Creaminess appears with lemon and stone character, freshness and a warming finish.
Jardin en Fleurs 2016 Touraine Sauvignon Blanc
French White
Bright freshness and minerality shape a precise, zesty profile. Lemon, gooseberry, pear and juicy white fruit define the palate. Sauvignon Blanc comes from Touraine in the Loire Valley. Its acidity suits fish, chicken in cream sauce, salads, asparagus and artichokes, while goat cheese provides a classic regional match. The wine is still, white and twelve percent alcohol.
Yannick Alléno & Michel Chapoutier 2016 Côtes du Rhône
French Red
Dark berries, plum, herbs, sweet spice, garrigue and liquorice sit in a balanced profile with tannic finesse and length. The blend contains sixty-five percent Syrah and thirty-five percent Grenache, with fourteen-and-a-half percent alcohol. Pebbly soils lie over sand and marl, and the grapes are harvested by hand. Maturation takes place in concrete tanks for twelve months.
Château Moncontour 2016 Vouvray Moelleux
French Dessert
This still white is made from Chenin Blanc and classified as moelleux. Alcohol is twelve percent. The château stands at the western entrance to Vouvray and overlooks the Loire. Built in the fifteenth century and renovated in the eighteenth, the property includes more than one hundred hectares of vines and a cellar beneath the hillside.
Casa Marín 2016 Cartagena Coastal Red
Chilean Red
Syrah and Garnacha come from vines on a steep, north-facing slope in Lo Abarca. The maritime setting lies close to the sea, and the soils are entirely calcareous with marine deposits. Herbal aromas accompany a balanced, fresh profile. The palate is fine and persistent, with vibrant acidity and balanced tannins. The release marked the first harvest from the Garnacha planting.
Starmont 2016 Carneros Pinot Noir 375 mL
American Red
Black cherry and raspberry appear with earth and a hint of oak. The palate is balanced and structured, with medium weight, acidity and a bright finish. Pinot Noir was hand harvested and sorted before fermentation in open and closed tanks. Both native and selected yeasts were used. The wine spent eleven months in French oak, twenty percent of it new, and was bottled without fining.