2019
50th Parallel 2019 Estate Pinot Noir Okanagan Valley
Dark cherry and dried red currant lead, joined by sage, chocolate mint and a measured touch of oak spice. The palate is poised and lively, with fresh acidity carrying sour cherry and cinnamon through a supple middle. Fine tannins and savoury detail shape a vibrant, clean finish. Serve with duck, salmon or wild mushrooms.
Tawse 2019 Gamay
Light and softly textured, with fresh cherry and red berries opening over a clear mineral note. Dried flowers and a gentle earthy tone add mature detail, while bright acidity keeps the fruit lively and direct. Fine tannins carry the pale, graceful palate into an easy, savoury finish suited to roast poultry, charcuterie or mushroom dishes.
Bojador 2019 Vinho de Talha Branco
Siah 2019 Ribeiro
A fresh Galician white with white peach, citrus and green apple, lifted by floral and herbal notes over wet stone. The palate is vibrant and textured, with crisp acidity and fine minerality carrying the fruit into a clean, mouth-watering finish. Balanced and quietly complex, it is a natural match for shellfish, grilled fish or lightly dressed vegetables.
Bodegas Itsasmendi 2019 Itsasmendi 7 Txakoli
Floral aromas, talcum powder and lemon zest lead into ripe white fruit and a cool mineral note. Broad and gently unctuous on the palate, it balances concentrated flavour with crisp, driving acidity. Grapefruit, quince and subtle herbal detail carry the structured, persistent finish. Serve with grilled fish, salt cod or savoury rice dishes.
Menade 2019 La Mision Verdejo
A layered Verdejo with white flowers, ripe orchard fruit, citrus peel and fennel, followed by smoke and a quiet mineral note. The palate is textured yet vibrant, with bright acidity bringing focus to the generous fruit and savoury detail. Long and composed on the finish, it is well matched with roast fish, poultry, almonds or herb-led vegetable dishes.
Viñadores de Gredos 2019 Surprise Chasselas Cebreros
An oxidative, Oloroso-like nose brings toasted nuts, warm spice and apple compote. The palate is dry and textural, with pear, dates and candied-nut richness cut by vibrant acidity. Savoury rather than fruity in the conventional sense, it stays fresh and distinctive, finishing with a gently earthy, sherry-like tang and persistent nutty detail.
Callejuela 2019 Las Mercedes Añina
Shining golden yellow, with green apple, pear skin and crystalline lemon peel carried by distinctly marine freshness. The palate is layered and savoury, combining hay, chalk and a quiet earthy note from flor with mouthwatering salinity. Complex without feeling heavy, it finishes lively and mineral, with the fruit held in a fine coastal frame.
Lagar de Cervera 2019 Albariño Rías Baixas
Citrus rind, apricot and ripe white fruit open the nose, joined by fresh apple and pear. The palate enters brightly, then broadens with confident structure and a finely judged mineral line. Lemony acidity keeps the fruit precise, while dry tangerine and citrus notes return on a clean, crisp and elegant finish.
Losada 2019 Mencía Bierzo
Black cherry and plum lead with toast, dark chocolate and licorice, while mountain herbs and mineral notes add lift. The palate is expressive and balanced, with integrated tannins and acidity carrying the fruit into a composed finish. Generous but not heavy, it suits grilled steak, roast lamb or mushroom dishes.
Telmo Rodríguez 2019 Pegaso Arrebatacapas Cebreros
Cherry red and taut, with red berries, sweet spice and balsamic herbs drawing the nose into a cool, scrubland character. The palate is firmly structured yet energetic, its bright acidity lifting the fruit and keeping the savoury detail precise. Peppery spice and herbal freshness linger on the dry, focused finish.
Viña Ane 2019 Autor Eduardo Monge Rioja 1.5L (Magnum)
Perfumed raspberry and black cherry lead, sharpened by fine baking spice and cracked pepper. The palate is medium-bodied and composed, with an easy lift of acidity carrying the fruit through long, firm but polished tannins. Harmonious and finely judged, it finishes with lingering cherry, spice and quiet oak warmth rather than overt weight.
Elios 2019 Modus Bibendi Bianco Macerato
Burnished orange-gold in the glass, with candied fruit, apricot, orange peel and brown spice. The palate is structured and textural, its light skin tannin and gentle astringency balanced by lively acidity and a fresh herbal lift. Complex but approachable, it suits roast squash, spiced poultry, firm cheese or savoury grain dishes.
Les Cortis 2019 Uzee Bugey
Fresh, fluid and fruit-driven, with an alpine wildness held in a clean, precise frame. The palate is structured and moderately intense, balancing bright fruit with savoury depth. Whole-cluster maceration brings lift, while ten months on fine lees adds texture before a clean, lively and easy-moving finish.
Gros & Tollot 2019 La 50/50
Preserved cherry leads, joined by dark berry fruit, white pepper and a restrained floral lift. The palate is fresh and generous, with polished texture and savoury mineral depth. Fine tannins keep the fruit composed, while gentle spice and a clean, stony note carry the balanced, quietly persistent finish.
Rivera 2019 Il Falcone Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva
Tenute Silvio Nardi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino
Black cherry and cassis lead a layered, savoury profile, joined by dried herbs, underbrush and toasted almond. The palate is composed and firmly balanced, with velvety tannins carrying the dark fruit into a persistent finish. Generous without excess, it is well suited to braised lamb, roast pork or aged pecorino.
Castello di Bolgheri 2019 Bolgheri Superiore
Graphite and kirsch open, followed by black raspberry, fresh leather, cedar and a floral hint of lavender. Full-bodied yet refined, the palate combines dense dark fruit with vibrant acidity and a silky, well-integrated tannic structure. Savoury Mediterranean herbs carry into a generous, lengthy finish. Serve with roast lamb, braised beef, porcini or aged pecorino.
Poggio al Tesoro 2019 Dedicato a Walter Bolgheri Superiore DOC
Blackcurrant, plum and dark berries lead, with black pepper, aromatic herbs and balsamic eucalyptus adding definition. The palate is rich and imposing yet fresh, framed by firm, velvety tannins and a clear mineral line. Savoury spice and concentrated fruit build through a long, composed finish that remains precise rather than heavy.
Foradori 2019 Teroldego Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT
Deep dark purple in the glass, with red berries, flowers and mint shaping an attractive, lifted nose. The palate is rich yet refined, combining good acidity with clear minerality and a supple, velvety texture. Structured and balanced, it carries fresh fruit and herbal detail through a long, composed finish.