Sustainable
Sustainable
Poderi Colla 2022 Costa Bruna Barbera d’Alba
Italian Red
Black cherry, chocolate, liquorice and a hint of meatiness form the aromatic profile. Wild berry fruit and bright acidity accompany a finely textured palate with a subtle rustic edge. The finish is quiet and lingering. Barbera grapes come from a west-facing vineyard at 250 metres and are harvested by hand in small baskets. Maceration lasts ten to twelve days before eight to twelve months of maturation in Slavonian and French oak.
Emrich-Schönleber 2021 Monzinger Niederberg Riesling 1G
German White
Bright citrus peel, spice and mineral character accompany piercing acidity and a grippy texture. The dry Riesling is linear, with length and focus. Native yeasts ferment the wine in stainless steel. Niederberg's slate and quartzite slopes sit in the upper Nahe. The parcel ripens later than Halenberg because it does not receive the same thermal updraft. Farming is identified as sustainable.
Quinta da Falorca 2019 Encruzado Reserva Dão
Portuguese White
Dry and structured, the palate is balanced and has a big, lingering finish. Most of the wine matures in stainless steel, while eleven percent spends two months in new French oak. Encruzado is accompanied by a small amount of Malvasia from vines interspersed in the field. The mouthfeel coats the palate, while the structure lifts the fruit. Alcohol is thirteen percent.
Trefethen 2021 Eshcol Red Oak Knoll District
American Red
Cabernet Sauvignon accounts for fifty-one percent of the blend, with Malbec at twenty-three percent, Merlot and Petit Verdot at twelve percent each, and Cabernet Franc at two percent. Raspberry and Bing cherry appear with leather and liquorice. Dark fruit and black pepper are also present. The finish is balanced and smooth. Fruit comes entirely from the Main Ranch estate vineyard, and maturation lasts fourteen months.
Escala Humana 2022 Credo Semillon El Peral
Argentinian White
Citrus fruit, orange peel, waxy herbal notes and a mineral edge appear with bright lemony acidity. Honey, resin, white flowers, chamomile, hazelnut and ripe citrus are also present. Semillon forms the entire wine from the Manoni vineyard in El Peral. The vineyard sits at 3,750 feet on clay loam with granite and calcareous sections. Native yeast is used after destemming, and maturation lasts twenty-four months in French oak and twelve months in bottle.
Escala Humana 2022 Credo Malbec El Peral
Argentinian Red
Black cherry and blackcurrant appear with floral character, mineral freshness and structure. Malbec forms the entire wine from the El Facha vineyard in El Peral. The vines grow at 3,750 feet on clay loam with granite and calcareous sections. Native yeast is used after destemming. Maturation lasts twenty-four months in French oak and twelve months in bottle. The wine is unfined and unfiltered.
IDDA 2023 Bianco Sicilia DOP
Italian White
Lemon, orange, grapefruit, ripe peach, nectarine, apricot and jasmine appear with a mineral note. The palate is juicy and refreshing, with lightly salty mineral impressions and a lingering aftertaste. Carricante comes from Biancavilla and Belpasso on the southern and southwest slopes of Etna. Whole bunches are cold pressed, and ageing lasts six to nine months in oak and stainless steel.
Château Brown 2021 Blanc Pessac-Léognan
French White
Floral notes and a light smoky note emerge after swirling. The palate is soft and fresh, with full body, aromatic density and further floral character. Sauvignon Blanc brings tension, and the finish is mineral, taut and very long. The blend is sixty-eight percent Sauvignon Blanc and thirty-two percent Sémillon. Grapes were harvested by hand, then fermented and matured in oak for eight months with stirring on fine lees.
Trefethen 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Knoll District
American Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Petit Verdot form an eighty-eight, six and six percent blend from the Main Ranch estate vineyard. Dark plum and black cherry appear with cocoa, pepper and fragrant herbs. Bright cherry flavours are accompanied by vanilla and forest floor. The wine spent eighteen months in oak, with fifty-three percent new barrels. Alcohol is thirteen-point-nine percent, and the fruit is sustainably farmed.
Champagne Forget-Brimont 2012 Millésime Premier Cru Brut
French Sparkling
Pale gold colour and fine, persistent bubbles accompany green apple, apricot and white peach. The wine is made from forty percent Pinot Noir, forty percent Meunier and twenty percent Chardonnay. The soils are mainly chalky across Premier and Grand Cru villages. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel, and malolactic fermentation is completed. Bottle ageing lasts about eight to ten years. Dosage is four grams per litre.
G.D. Vajra 2018 Barolo Bricco delle Viole
Italian Red
Purple flowers, sweet spices and mineral tones appear in layered form, with a refined acid spine and profound tannins. This Nebbiolo comes from Bricco delle Viole, between four hundred and four hundred eighty metres above sea level. Fruit was harvested between October 14 and 23, manually sorted three times, and matured for around thirty to forty-two months in large Slavonian casks.
Castagna 2018 La Chiave Sangiovese Beechworth
Australian Red
Medium-deep red-purple colour accompanies a smoky, spicy and nutty profile with smoked charcuterie. The palate is finely structured and penetrating, with fine, discreet tannins that add grip. Red berries, anise, fennel, salumi, cedar and white pepper also appear with fresh acidity. The wine is Sangiovese from Beechworth and is classified as biodynamic, vegan-friendly and sustainably made.
Lou Dumont Koji Nakada 2023 Nuits-Saint-Georges Vieilles Vignes
French Red
Ruby-red colour accompanies red-fruit aromas. The Pinot Noir is ripe, with well-integrated tannins, elegant structure and a lingering finish. Power and complexity appear with a robust, round and sappy palate. The wine carries the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation in Burgundy. Alcohol is 12.5 percent. The grapes are harvested by hand. Production follows both organic and sustainable vineyard practices.
Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur
French White
Chardonnay grows on Kimmeridgian marl with a south to southwest exposure. The lower slope has deeper brown soil, while the upper slope is whiter and more clay-rich. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts takes place partly in stainless steel and partly in barrel. Peach, apricot and hawthorn appear in a powerful, mineral profile with reserve and austerity. Malolactic fermentation is completed before blending.
Armand Heitz 2021 Bourgogne Rouge
French Red
Vivid violet colour accompanies red and black fruit. The profile is delicate, with orange zest on the finish. Wild strawberry, raspberry, wax, crushed stone and light smoke are also present, together with fine, light tannins and a juicy core. Half the fruit ferments as whole clusters with native yeast, and maturation lasts eight months. The vines grow on silty clay over marl.
Château de Carles 2020 Haut-Carles Fronsac
French Red
Fresh blackcurrant, raspberry, cherry, blueberry, violet and cornflower accompany star anise, nutmeg and toast. The wine has freshness, concentration, energy and fine tannins, with a long aftertaste. A fresh-sap character and a slight chewiness are also present in the profile. The vineyard is farmed under a sustainable approach in the Fronsac appellation, within France's Bordeaux region.
Luis Seabra 2021 Mono A Alfrocheiro
Portuguese Red
Alfrocheiro comes from sustainably grown vines in granitic soils with quartz. The vineyard lies in Dão, in the foothills of the Serra da Estrela mountain range. Forty percent whole clusters ferment with indigenous yeast in a wooden vat, followed by a twenty-six-day maceration and fourteen months in Eastern European oak. The wine is bottled directly from barrel without fining or filtering. Aromatic character and gentle tannins are also present.
Château Malartic-Lagravière 2016 La Réserve de Malartic Red
French Red
Merlot forms sixty percent of the blend, with thirty percent Cabernet Sauvignon and five percent each Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Ripe blueberry accompanies a supple, medium-bodied profile and a long, silky finish. Vinification uses thermoregulated stainless-steel or oak vats, while maturation lasts fifteen months in French oak barrels. The cuvée is a red from Pessac-Léognan.
Wildman Wines 2022 Piggy Pop Pét-Nat 1.5 L Magnum
Australian Sparkling
Cranberry-pink colour accompanies red cherry, cherry pit and glacé cherry. Pomegranate, blood orange and spice sit with a savoury amaro twist of raspberry and salted liquorice. The bubbles are persistent, soft and foamy, with mouthwatering freshness. Mataro, Lagrein, Arneis, Nero d'Avola and Zibibbo form the blend, which completes fermentation in bottle at a final pressure of about three bars.
Domaine Drouhin Oregon 2022 Roserock Pinot Noir
American Red
A rich garnet colour accompanies lavender, violet, cherry pie and home-baked warmth. Cassis, cardamom and marionberry sit with firm tannins and a broad, lingering finish. Pinot Noir comes from thirty-five estate blocks, each handpicked, sorted and fermented separately. The vineyard lies in the Eola-Amity Hills on ancient volcanic soils and carries LIVE certification for sustainable viticulture.
Leitz Zero Point Five Pinot Noir Can
German Non-Alcoholic Wine
Bright red berries and cherry open with a lively, refreshing feel. The palate is light and smooth, shaped by soft tannins and a gentle thread of spice. Dealcoholization preserves a clear red-fruit profile while keeping the texture nimble and clean. A subtle savoury note adds definition through the centre, and the finish stays balanced and crisp, with cherry and mild spice lingering.
Leitz Eins Zwei Zero Zero Point Five Pinot Noir
German Non-Alcoholic Wine
Red currant and cherry lead with a clean, lightly savoury freshness. The palate is dry and composed, with gentle tannins giving shape to the bright fruit and a subtle spice note adding depth. Cask ageing brings quiet roundness while the dealcoholized style remains light on its feet. Balanced and easy-flowing, it closes on crisp red fruit, soft spice and a refreshing, neatly defined finish.
Leitz Eins-Zwei-Zero Sparkling Rosé
German Non-Alcoholic Wine
Pale strawberry and raspberry lead, joined by rosehip and a subtle touch of grapefruit. Fine bubbles sharpen the fruit and give the palate an energetic, refreshing shape. Bright acidity and lean mineral detail keep the off-dry profile balanced rather than heavy. Lively and precise through the centre, it finishes with red berries, citrus lift and a clean, gently sparkling persistence.
Leitz Eins-Zwei-Zero Sparkling Riesling
German Non-Alcoholic Wine
Crisp apple opens with a fresh, juicy feel, while fine bubbles bring lift and definition. Bright acidity is well integrated, keeping the palate lively without turning sharp. The fruit stays clear through the centre, supported by a light mineral edge and a clean, energetic texture. Long-lasting freshness shapes the finish, leaving apple, gentle Riesling spice and a precise sparkling impression.
Castello di Ama 2015 L’Apparita Merlot
Italian Red
Blackberry, black cherry and plum are layered with violet, black olive, vanilla, black pepper and juniper. The palate is full and enveloping, yet freshness keeps the dark fruit poised and precise. Silky, powerful tannins provide a firm frame, while balsamic herbs, tobacco and a mineral edge add savoury complexity. The finish is exceptionally persistent, carrying ripe fruit, spice and polished structure in balance.
Racines 2019 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir
American Red
Red currant, crushed strawberry and rose petal rise over forest floor, subtle spice and flinty minerality. The palate is elegant yet structured, with silky tannins and vibrant acidity carrying sour cherry, blood orange and savoury herbs. Tension and salinity keep the fruit precise, and the finish is long, detailed and composed. Serve with roast duck, wild mushroom risotto or seared tuna with soy and ginger.
What Happens Now? 2019 Kerner
Canadian White
Highly aromatic, with white flowers, crisp green apple and ripe pear leading a bright, bone-dry palate. Electric acidity gives the fruit a lively, mouth-watering edge and carries the finish with clarity. Fresh and versatile at the table, it suits shellfish, green salads, mild curries, fresh goat cheese or simply a well-chilled glass on its own.
Lawson’s Dry Hills 2022 Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand White
Passionfruit, mango and lemon-lime lead, with fresh green herbs and a gentle floral note adding lift. The palate is crisp and concentrated, balancing succulent tropical fruit with refreshing acidity and a clean, dry texture. Zesty and lightly saline through the finish, it pairs naturally with shellfish, goat cheese, green salads or simply prepared white fish.
Santa Ema 2022 El Cruce Cabernet Sauvignon
Chilean Red
Plum, blackberry and raspberry lead, with a measured touch of toast behind the fruit. The palate is dry and balanced, bringing ripe dark berries together with supple tannins and enough freshness to keep the finish clean. Easy to enjoy yet neatly composed, it suits grilled beef, richly spiced dishes, slow-cooked stews or firm cheeses.
Decero 2022 Mini Ediciones Cabernet Franc
Argentinian Red