2018
2018
Ricco Bambino 2018 Merlot
Canadian Red
Maison Chatelet 2018 Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits
French Red
A savoury red Burgundy with strawberry, red cherry, violet and a quiet thread of spice. The palate is medium-bodied and finely textured, with gentle tannins and refreshing acidity giving the fruit clarity and lift. It has the balance to drink well on its own, though roast poultry, mushroom dishes and simply prepared pork bring out its earthy, understated side.
Ricco Bambino 2018 Viognier
Canadian White
Golden-hued and full-bodied, with honeysuckle, orange blossom and jasmine opening into ripe apricot and white peach. Citrus zest keeps the creamy texture fresh, giving the palate balance without losing its generous feel. The finish is floral, rounded and quietly persistent. Serve well chilled with roast chicken, seared scallops, lightly spiced curries or creamy vegetable dishes.
Collemattoni 2018/20 Brunello Di Montalc
Italian Red
100% Sangiovese
92 Points Vinous: “Bright, deep red. Red cherry, sweet spices and smoky oak on the enticing nose. Strong soil tones complement musky spice, sweet pipe tobacco, and red fruit flavors. Finishes creamy, tactile and long, with polished tannins. Made from Sangiovese grown in vineyards located in all four of the major quadrants of the Montalcino production zone, which allowed owner Adon Bucci to make a highly balanced wine”.
Collemattoni is Certified Organic
Château Le Grand Verdus 2018 Essentiel Natural
French Red
Garnet in colour, with red berry and blackberry aromas shaped by freshness and a light earthy note. The palate is concentrated yet smooth, with supple, rounded tannins coating pure Merlot fruit. Its sulphite-free style feels bright and composed rather than rustic, finishing clean and energetic. Serve with roast chicken, beef carpaccio, mushroom dishes or dark chocolate.
Rocca di Montegrossi 2018 Geremia Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Sour cherry, currant and wild berries open with vanilla, licorice and dark chocolate. Full and structured, the palate layers blueberry, blackberry, lavender and scorched earth over lively acidity and velvety tannins. Freshness keeps the depth controlled, while savoury herbs and warm spice extend the finish. Serve with roast lamb, braised beef or porcini.
Pelle 2018 Salon Rouge Morogues
French Red
A refined Loire Pinot Noir grown on Kimmeridgian marl and limestone. Maturation in both wood and tank adds measured texture while preserving the wine’s poised, elegant character. Fine-boned rather than showy, it brings a distinctly Burgundian sensibility to the table and pairs naturally with roast poultry, mushrooms, salmon or simply prepared pork.
Château Croix-Mouton 2018 Bordeaux Supérieur
French Red
Juicy raspberry and crushed blackberry lead, joined by fresh red fruit and a subtle touch of oak and cocoa. The palate is full but easy-moving, with ripe fruit, smooth texture and enough structure to stay composed. It finishes clean, savoury and ready to drink. A dependable match for burgers, roast beef, lamb chops or lentil stew.
Summerhill 2018 Spadefoot Sangiovese
Canadian Red
Ripe red cherry and cranberry lead a bright, savoury palate, joined by dried herbs and a gentle earthy note. Lively acidity gives the fruit shape, while firm but well-judged tannins carry subtle spice through a persistent finish. Energetic rather than heavy, it suits tomato-based pasta, grilled vegetables or roast pork.
Ezio Poggio 2018 Archetipo Timorasso
Italian White
Freshly cut stone fruit and lemon meet a pronounced saline, stony mineral line. The palate is full-bodied and mouth-coating yet driven by precise acidity, with white flowers and subtle herbal detail emerging toward the finish. Concentrated without heaviness, it is well suited to roast poultry, firm fish, risotto or aged cheese.
Remoissenet 2018 Vosne-Romanée
French Red
Purple and pink wildflowers lead into light spice, black cherry and red plum. Juicy and refined on the palate, the fruit is carried by a silky texture and enough freshness to keep the shape precise. The finish is long and gently spicy. Serve with grilled lamb sausages, duck breast or mushroom dishes.
Maison Chatelet 2018 Moulin-à-Vent
French Red
A structured Cru Beaujolais with dark cherry, plum and blackberry over black pepper, clove and a light forest-floor note. Firm tannins and bright acidity give the Gamay a mineral backbone without obscuring its fruit. The finish is long, savoury and gently spiced, making this a strong choice for roast chicken, pork, mushrooms or richer charcuterie.
Château Dalem 2018 Fronsac
French Red
Deep garnet-purple, with baked blueberry, kirsch, redcurrant jelly and earthy truffle aromas. The palate is full-bodied and generous, layering black fruit with brighter red-fruit accents and a firm, velvety structure. A refreshing lift keeps the finish poised. Pair with roast lamb, braised beef, duck or aged hard cheese.
Springfield Estate 2018 The Work of Time
South African Red
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot form a classic red blend, fermented with native yeasts and given extended time in oak and bottle. Bitter chocolate, cigar box and forest floor sit beside rich fruit, while smooth tannins carry the palate. Two years of barrel maturation and four years of bottle ageing shape its layered, mature profile.
Andrew Cain 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
American Red
Ripe redcurrant, cranberry and blueberry open the nose, layered with fresh earth, mint, allspice and cigar box. The palate deepens into raspberry, dark cherry and cassis, with lavender, black trumpet mushroom and mocha adding complexity. Smooth, supple tannins frame the fruit, while cardamom and smoked cedar linger through an elegant, composed finish.
Santa Vittoria 2018 Barolo DOCG
Italian Red
Clear garnet with a brick-toned rim, opening on dried cherry, rose petal and tar, followed by leather, sweet tobacco, forest floor and anise. Medium-full on the palate, it balances bright acidity with firm, well-integrated tannins. Red currant, dried herbs and savoury spice lead into a long, mineral-edged finish.
JoieFarm 2018 A Noble Blend 375 mL
Canadian White
Guava, passion fruit and grapefruit lead a highly aromatic profile, with nutmeg, clove and coriander adding savoury spice. Gewürztraminer and Riesling form the core, joined by Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc and Muscat. Each lot was vinified separately in stainless steel after gentle pressing, then blended for a focused, medium-bodied palate and a fresh citrus finish. Serve chilled with seafood or gently spiced dishes.
Rigour & Whimsy 2018 Gamay Noir
Canadian Red
Whole-cluster Gamay Noir ferments for three weeks, with punch-downs increasing through the fermentation. After pressing, the wine spends eight months in neutral puncheon and barrique. Hibiscus, Spartan apple, ripe blackberry, roasted peanut and pink peppercorn form the profile. Fruit comes from a single vineyard in West Kelowna. The release carries 10 percent alcohol, with pH 3.35 and total acidity of 7.25 grams per litre.
Castello di Perno 2018 Nizza Barbera
Italian Red
Fresh flowers, crushed cherry, baked strawberry and thyme accompany a medium-bodied palate with silky tannins, fresh acidity and mineral depth. The Barbera comes from a 2.5-hectare, south-facing vineyard planted with eighty-year-old vines on chalk and silex. The grapes are destemmed and cold soaked for forty-eight hours; fermentation is spontaneous and maturation takes place in wood. Alcohol is fifteen percent.
Weingut Weninger 2018 Saybritz Blaufränkisch
Austrian Red
Blaufränkisch grows on a steep, south-facing Saybritz vineyard at Eisenberg. The vines are fifty years old, rooted in highly calcareous clay-loess above blue-green slate. Drainage through the stone brings freshness and bright fruit, while the clay brings fine sweetness and fullness. The wine has twelve and a half percent alcohol and is vegan. Farming follows biodynamic Demeter and Respekt guidelines.
Domaine Jean Ginglinger 2018 Steiner Gewürztraminer Maceration
French White
Deep golden-orange in colour, with peach nectar, bright stone fruit, white flowers, musky herbs and bitter spice. Extended skin contact gives the palate depth, chew and intensity while preserving lift and a long, aromatic finish. Serve lightly chilled with fragrant curries, pork belly, roast squash or washed-rind cheese.
Château de Brague 2018 Bordeaux Supérieur
French Red
A rounded Bordeaux blend with generous red fruit, pepper and licorice on the nose. The palate is balanced and supple, with the Cabernets adding shape and freshness while stewed fruit and chocolate deepen the finish. Smooth enough for a broad range of meals, it is especially comfortable with roast beef, burgers, mushrooms or firm cheese.
Kidoizumi 2018 Afruge No. 1 Junmai Sake 500 mL
Japanese Sake
Bright acidity gives this junmai sake a vivid, vinous shape, while a single-stage fermentation builds concentration and character. Six months in a used red-wine barrel introduce red fruit and gentle oak, followed by a further eighteen months of maturation for added depth. The palate feels layered and savoury, moving from tangy freshness toward a rounder close shaped by mature fruit and soft oak tones.
Canalicchio di Sopra 2018 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Candle wax, ripe cherry and worked leather lead a deep, savoury aroma, with cedar shavings adding definition. The palate is full and fleshy, shaped by firm tannins and cranberry-like acidity. Mineral salinity runs through the fruit and keeps the structure precise. The finish is long and smouldering, returning to dark cherry, leather, smoke and a taut mineral edge.
Tait 2018 Ball Buster
Australian Red
A full-bodied Barossa blend driven by Shiraz, with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon adding roundness and structure. Dark berry fruit and savoury spice lead into a rich, juicy palate, while time in seasoned French and American oak brings gentle toast rather than overt sweetness. Balanced and persistent, it is built for generous food: grilled steak, braised beef or smoky sausages.
Domdechant Werner 2018 Hochheim Guts-Riesling Trocken
German White
Orange blossom gives the nose a clear floral lift, leading into a palate that feels both tightly drawn and quietly creamy. Citrus provides the central line of flavour, bringing freshness and definition as the wine opens. The finish lingers with a clean saline edge, leaving a poised, refreshing impression.