2021
2021
Domaine Bachey-Legros Les Petits Clos Vieilles Vignes 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Morgeot Blanc
French Wine
White flowers lead a refined nose, with fine spice and a restrained vanilla note adding depth. The palate has breadth and substance, yet remains energetic and straight, with fresh acidity keeping the texture controlled. Orchard fruit sits at the centre, framed by gentle oak rather than covered by it. The finish is long and composed, moving through toasted hazelnut toward a clear mineral accent.
Oddero Monvigliero 2021 Barolo
Italian Red
Translucent ruby in colour, with bright red berries, mint and white pepper leading an unusually graceful profile. Lilac, iris and cherry blossom bring floral lift, while a blood-orange note adds freshness and definition. The palate is silky and vibrant, with fine tannins carrying the fruit toward gentle spice and earth. Precise rather than heavy, it finishes long, perfumed and composed.
Ornellaia 2021 Bolgheri Superiore
Italian Red
Mediterranean herbs, cypress berries and blackberry open a rich, expressive nose. The palate is concentrated yet precise, with dark fruit and dense, finely woven tannins balanced by aromatic freshness. Blackcurrant, violet and a light mineral note add lift, while tobacco and wild herbs bring savoury depth. Generous without feeling heavy, it closes with polished texture, vibrant energy and an enduring finish.
Arlaud 2021 Bourgogne Oka
French Red
Fresh summer berries lead, joined by light pepper and warm earth. The palate is lively and bright, with clear red fruit carried by moderate tannins and a gently savoury frame. Subtle spice and woodland detail add depth without weighing down the fruit. It finishes poised and energetic, leaving berry freshness, fine tannin and a quiet earthy note.
Château de Coulaine 2021 Chinon Bonnaventure
French Red
Very ripe red fruit and spice lead into a round, ample palate. Cabernet Franc brings concentration without losing definition, while pleasant tannins give the wine a composed, gently structured shape. A saline note threads through the fruit and adds savoury contrast to the generous core. The finish remains full and balanced, carrying ripe red fruit, spice and that subtle saline edge with measured persistence.
Château de la Liquiere 2021 Les Amandiers Rosé
French Rosé
Raspberry and redcurrant rise from a bright, refreshing palate, joined by a gentle caramel nuance. Cinsault, Mourvedre and Grenache from schist soils give the wine both fruit clarity and a lightly savoury frame. Direct pressing and cool fermentation preserve freshness, while short tank ageing keeps the texture clean and supple. It finishes lively and mouth-filling, with red berries, gentle caramel and a clean, refreshing close.
Château de la Gardine 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
French Red
Dark cherry and blackberry open with espresso, leather and a subtle oak note. The palate is rich and rounded, with concentrated fruit held by smooth, powerful tannins. Savoury and earthy undertones add depth without crowding the wine's generous core, while the texture remains polished and composed. The finish is long and layered, leaving dark fruit, espresso, leather and a measured Rhône warmth.
Antonio Scala 2021 Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva
Italian Red
Warm and Mediterranean in profile, this Gaglioppo-led red balances ripe fruit with savoury spice and a firm, composed structure. Long skin contact builds texture, while time in stainless steel and barrel rounds the edges without obscuring the grape's character. The palate feels generous yet controlled, with medium body and measured grip. It closes on red fruit, gentle spice and a polished, quietly persistent warmth.
Vazisubani Estate 2021 Saperavi Qvevri
Georgian Red
Ripe cherry, mulberry and blackberry open, followed by pomegranate, liquorice and dark spice. The palate is full and savoury, with concentrated fruit balanced by bright acidity and firm, well-shaped tannins. Cocoa, balsamic tones and a restrained earthy note add depth through the middle. Structured without feeling heavy, it finishes long with dark fruit, spice and a measured bitter edge.
Pascal Clément 2021 Bourgogne Pinot Noir
French Red
Bright cherry and raspberry lead, with fresh berry fruit carrying a subtle woodland note. The palate is light to medium-bodied, shaped by lively acidity and fine, silky tannins rather than weight. A gentle savoury edge adds depth through the centre, while the fruit remains clear and energetic. Balanced and understated, it closes with lingering red berries, soft earth and a clean, supple finish.
Gómez Cruzado 2021 Cerro Las Cuevas Selección Terroir Rioja
Spanish Red
Ripe blackberry and dark plum lead, followed by warm spice, cool menthol and a distinct mineral note. The palate is full-flavoured and supple, with generous black fruit carried by fresh acidity and finely controlled extraction. A savoury earthiness adds depth through the middle without obscuring the fruit. The finish is long and composed, balancing voluptuous texture with lift, spice and the firm clarity of old-vine Rioja.
Martin Woods 2021 Koosah Vineyard Chardonnay
American White
Yellow pear and honeyed apple open with white grapefruit, honeysuckle and a cool sea-breeze freshness. The palate is vivid and finely drawn, layering tangerine, lime zest and green apple over a stony mineral core. Cedary herbs and a light celery-seed savouriness bring detail through the middle. Juicy acidity keeps the texture bright and focused, leading to a long, clean finish with lingering citrus and orchard fruit.
Martin Woods 2021 Yamhill Valley Vineyard Chardonnay
American White
Grilled peach and yellow apple lead, joined by honeycomb, white flowers and a gentle note of ginger. The palate is deep and expressive, with ripe orchard fruit balanced by a clear mineral line and fresh, measured acidity. Hints of mushroom, pollen and candle smoke add savoury complexity without weighing down the fruit. The finish is long and composed, carrying white peach, sweet spice and a quiet saline edge.
Martin Woods 2021 Koosah Vineyard Pinot Noir
American Red
Red berry compote and dark cherry lead, accented by dried herbs, tangerine peel and a measured note of leather. The palate is supple and sleek, with darker fruit giving the wine depth while vivid acidity keeps it lifted. Fine tannins and a polished texture hold the savoury detail in balance. The finish is persistent and energetic, carrying red fruit, citrus peel and gentle earthy spice.
Martin Woods 2021 Jessie James Vineyard Pinot Noir
American Red
Sweet early-season strawberry, pomegranate and wild raspberry lead, followed by rose petals, pine bough and a quiet woodland note. The palate is bright and sappy, bringing black and red berry fruit together with black tea and layered earth. Fine tannins and crisp acidity give the wine a firm, graceful frame. The finish is focused and persistent, retaining floral lift, savoury detail and clear red-fruit energy.
Domaine Marcel Lapierre 2021 Morgon 3 L
French Red
Dried cherry, licorice and savoury spice emerge with a pronounced flinty note. Cool and sleek on the palate, the wine carries impressive concentration without losing its light-footed Beaujolais character. Fine acidity keeps the fruit precise while stony mineral detail tightens the frame. The finish is long, structured and harmonious, lingering on dried red fruit, spice and crushed stone.
Vietti 2021 Perbacco Langhe Nebbiolo 3 L
Italian Red
Ripe red fruit opens with mint, sweet spice and a lightly floral note. The palate is robust and generous in its youth, yet shaped by rounded, elegant tannins and enough freshness to keep the fruit clear. Savoury earth and dried herbs emerge through the middle. The finish is long and refined, leaving red cherry, spice and a composed mineral persistence.
Jean-Philippe Fichet 2021 Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Chardonnay
French Wine
Pear and citrus open with acacia, lilac and rose petal, followed by a quiet note of fennel. The palate is generous yet energetic, with a finely textured centre and a clear, punchy line of freshness. Floral detail remains lifted as the fruit gains depth. The finish is precise and youthful, carrying citrus, pear and gentle savoury nuance with composed austerity and notable length.
Domaine Joseph Voillot 2021 Volnay Vieilles Vignes Pinot Noir
French Wine
Red cherry and raspberry open with delicate florals and a quiet earthy note. The palate is elegant and finely textured, with old-vine concentration balanced by lively freshness and supple tannins. The fruit remains clear and measured rather than heavy, while subtle spice brings detail through the middle. The finish is persistent and graceful, returning to red berries, florals and gentle savoury complexity.
Giuseppe Cortese 2021 Barbaresco Rabajà
Italian Red
Raspberry, cherry and plum lead a lifted, complex nose, joined by wilted rose, tea and a touch of undergrowth. The palate is juicy and finely structured, with tightly woven tannins giving the red fruit definition and length. Savoury earth and dried herbs build through the middle, while the finish remains firm, fresh and persistent. Decant before serving with braised beef, roast lamb, porcini or aged hard cheese.
Clos du Val 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
American Red
Cranberry, red plum and cherry open with cassis, lavender and savoury touches of thyme and sage. The palate is medium to full-bodied yet fresh, framed by fine-grained, supple tannins and balanced acidity. A quiet mocha note adds depth without obscuring the fruit, and the finish is long, smooth and focused. Decant briefly and serve with grilled beef, lamb chops or roasted mushrooms.
Double Diamond by Schrader 2021 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
American Red
Steeped plum, boysenberry and mulberry lead a generous nose, with cassis, savoury bay leaf and a measured touch of roasted oak. The palate is broad and dense but polished, carrying dark fruit through bittersweet cocoa, fine tannins and a fresh line of acidity. Menthol and loamy earth add lift and depth before a long, composed finish. Decant before serving with grilled ribeye, braised short ribs or roasted portobello mushrooms.
Ornellaia 2021 Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 3L
Italian Red
Black cherry, ripe plum and blackberry are layered with pink pepper, graphite and cocoa. The palate is generous and supple, with vibrant acidity and fine-grained tannins keeping the dark fruit precise. Cypress berry, exotic spice and restrained oak add savoury detail through the long finish. Decant generously and serve with roast beef, lamb, venison or aged Pecorino.
Darioush 2021 Darius II Cabernet Sauvignon
American Red
Black cherry and cassis are layered with violets, toasted thyme and bay leaf. The palate is generous and richly textured, with ripe dark fruit, firm Cabernet structure and a polished cocoa-powder feel. Liquorice, espresso, graphite and Tahitian vanilla add depth without masking the fruit. Decant generously and serve with roast beef, lamb, grilled ribeye or slow-braised short ribs.
Ornellaia 2021 Bolgheri Superiore 1.5L
Italian Red
Blackberry and dark plum are layered with Mediterranean herbs, cypress berry and a subtle balsamic note. The palate is rich and concentrated, but dense tannins are matched by precision and freshness, keeping the fruit defined through a long, vibrant finish. Savoury herbs and dark spice add complexity without heaviness. Decant generously and serve with roast beef, lamb, venison or aged Pecorino.
Laurent Ponsot 2021 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Cuvée du Cyprès
French Wine
Wild red berries lead, with a distinct green-tea note and a quiet savoury, forest-like edge rather than overt spice. The palate is shaped around clear Pinot Noir fruit and a restrained earthy profile, allowing the grand cru detail to come through without heaviness. Give it air in a wide glass and pair with roast duck, game birds, venison or mushrooms.
Jam Jar 2021 Sweet White Moscato
South African White
Light-bodied and gently sweet, with ripe peach, apricot and fresh citrus leading a bright, fruit-forward palate. A lively thread of acidity keeps the finish clean and refreshing rather than heavy. Serve well chilled as an aperitif, with fruit desserts, berry tarts, soft cheese or lightly spiced dishes.
Marto 2021 Weiss
German White
Invigorating and lightly textured, with citrus zest, mineral drive and a subtle tropical note carried by bright acidity. Old-vine white varieties are whole-bunch co-fermented and aged in large seasoned oak, preserving freshness while adding gentle depth. Naturally made and modest in alcohol, it is a lively match for Thai salads, grilled vegetables, fresh cheese or simply prepared fish.
Clos du Tue-Boeuf 2021 La Butte Gamay
French Red
Juicy and finely savoury, with red currant, raspberry and dark cherry over crushed stone, violet and white pepper. The palate is light on its feet, combining bright acidity with a silky texture and fine-grained tannins. A fresh, mineral finish gives the ripe berry fruit definition. Serve lightly cool with charcuterie, roast chicken or mushroom dishes.
Nickel & Nickel 2021 State Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
American Red
Plush and deeply fruited, with blueberry, black cherry and cassis layered over cocoa, graphite and espresso. The palate is full-bodied and polished, its concentrated fruit supported by fine tannins and measured oak. Notes of dark chocolate and gentle char extend through a composed, persistent finish. Decant before serving with roast beef, lamb or aged hard cheese.