2021
Barone Montalto 2021 Pinot Grigio Sicilia IGT
Pale gold with a green tint, opening on layered citrus and a cool wet-stone note. The palate is fresh, crisp and clean, with lime and subtle tropical fruit carried by balanced acidity. Dry and direct through the finish, it has enough texture to feel composed at the table. Serve with clams, grilled fish or simple vegetable pasta.
Benanti 2021 Etna Rosso
Pale ruby in colour, with lifted red-fruit aromas and a cool mineral edge. The palate is dry and medium-bodied, balancing bright acidity with fine texture and a savoury, saline current. Freshness carries through the persistent finish, giving this poised Sicilian red both clarity and an easy affinity with food.
Château de La Liquière 2021 Les Amandiers Blanc Faugères
White flowers, bright citrus and fresh orchard fruit lead with an open, charming fragrance. The palate is delicate and clean, keeping its white-fruit core lively and gratifying rather than weighty. Early-morning hand harvesting and tank ageing preserve the vivid, pure profile, while the high, schist-grown site lends the finish a precise sense of place.
Clos du Soleil 2021 Syrah Similkameen Valley
Violet, crushed raspberry and black plum open with hints of pepper, sagebrush and baking spice. Rich but finely balanced, the palate layers wild raspberry, black currant and dark forest fruit over fresh acidity and firm, stony tannins. A touch of dark chocolate adds depth before the persistent, savoury finish.
Lake Breeze 2021 Syrah
Dark and generous, with violets, plum, red cherry and blackberry layered over warm spice and dark chocolate. The palate is full yet balanced, carrying ripe fruit into savoury notes of cedar, herbs and white pepper. A long, persistent finish keeps the wine poised. A short decant will help the aromatic detail unfold. Serve with grilled lamb, peppered steak or slow-cooked mushrooms.
Chamisal Vineyards 2021 Pinot Noir San Luis Obispo Coast
Light ruby in colour, opening with bright cherry, raspberry and cinnamon. The palate is juicy and fresh, with light tannins and vibrant acidity shaping the red fruit. Mulberry, blackberry and earthy chaparral add depth, while plum, pepper spice and a savoury charcuterie note gather through the brisk, lively finish.
Hartford Court 2021 Land’s Edge Pinot Noir
Red and black cherry open with pomegranate and dried rose petal. The palate layers dark berries, plum and licorice over an elegant, polished texture, with enough depth to feel complete without becoming heavy. Mocha and mineral notes linger on the finish. Refined but generous, it suits roast duck, salmon, mushrooms or herb-roasted chicken.
Narrative 2021 Two Pinots
Bright lemon, grapefruit and delicate white flowers open a clear, lifted nose, with crushed rock adding a flinty edge. The palate is bone-dry and fruit-driven, pairing refreshing citrus with a clean, elegant structure. Concrete ageing lends quiet texture without dulling the freshness, leaving a precise mineral finish.
Orofino 2021 Orange Skin-Contact Muscat
Rocim 2021 Fresh From Amphora Nat’Cool Red 1 L
Light ruby in colour, with fragrant cherry, pomegranate and rose over earthy, savoury notes. The palate is dry, delicate and gently textured, with bright acidity keeping the fruit lively. Traditional clay-vessel ageing adds a subtle rustic edge without weighing down the wine, and the finish stays easygoing. Serve lightly chilled with pizza, grilled sausages, roast vegetables or tandoori chicken.
Menade 2021 Rueda Verdejo
A bright, dry Verdejo with white orchard fruit, fennel, bay leaf and wild herbs over a clear mineral note. The palate has good texture and volume, balanced by fresh acidity and a subtle varietal bitterness. Long and composed on the finish, it works well with grilled fish, shellfish, roast vegetables or dishes built around green herbs.
Arianna Occhipinti 2021 SP68 Bianco
Perfumed exotic fruit and white flowers lead an aromatic, textural white, with peach, red apple and orange blossom bringing generous fruit. Stony minerality and a gentle skin-contact grip add shape, while salinity keeps the finish fresh and detailed. Complex without heaviness, it pairs beautifully with grilled prawns, roasted vegetables or aromatic Mediterranean dishes.
San Marzano 2021 Primitivo Puglia IGP
Deep ruby with violet reflections, opening on ripe plum and black cherry with Mediterranean herbs and a light touch of spice. The palate is generous and smooth, balancing rich dark fruit with fresh acidity and softly rounded tannins. Savoury herbal detail carries through a warm, supple and fruit-led finish.
Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben 2021 Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett
Elderflower and green apple meet honey, a light petrol note and cool slate minerality. The palate is feather-light yet concentrated, with mango, melon and orange held in balance by medium-high acidity. Gently off-dry and finely textured, it finishes clean, mineral and persistent. Serve with spicy dishes, pork or washed-rind cheese.
Bunan 2021/24 Mas De La Rouviere Rose
This Bandol is a stylish and organic Provencal rose with a lovely coral-pink color and expressive crushed-berry scents. The fruity freshness is balanced with an air of herbes de Provence and a mineral richness on the palate. Deliciously full-bodied makes it a great pairing for a wide variety of dishes or perfect on its own.
Castell 2021 Silvaner Trocken
Ripe peach and lime lead the nose, lifted by a subtle note of peppermint. The palate is harmonious and classically dry, with clear fruit, generous texture and present acidity carrying a clean line from start to finish. Fresh without feeling sharp, it suits asparagus, freshwater fish or simply prepared vegetable dishes.
Fürstlich Castell 2021 Weissburgunder
Domaine Roger Champault 2021 Menetou-Salon Blanc
Bright, lifted aromas of grapefruit, lemon zest and white flowers meet a subtle herbal edge and wet-stone minerality. The palate is crisp and linear, driven by zesty citrus and green orchard fruit, with chalky texture and a saline snap. Clean, refreshing tension carries the finish. Ideal with oysters, goat cheese or simply as an aperitif.
Domaine du Pégau 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée 750 mL
Licorice, tar and a stony note frame the documented profile, with leather, violet, cherry and strawberry adding aromatic detail. The palate carries meaty depth, healthy tannins and a firm, silky texture. A long, complete and slightly tannic finish follows. The blend is led by Grenache with Syrah and Mourvèdre, fermented without destemming and raised in large old foudres.
Domaine du Coulet 2021 Cornas Ogre 750 mL
Sourced from a particularly mineral parcel at Le Serre, the wine is entirely Syrah, grown at 350 metres on heavily degraded granite. Vinification and eighteen months of ageing take place in ovoid and diamond-shaped concrete vessels. The documented profile is highly spiced, tart-fruited and smoky, with granitic aromatics, very fine tannins and an exceptionally fresh finish.