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Golden Age Hearth & Fire Mead 750 mL
Golden honey opens into a layered aroma of apple, orange peel and sweet baking spice. Cinnamon, clove and star anise shape the full palate, while a measured herbal bitterness keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy. Floral notes lift the middle and the texture remains rich and composed. The finish is long, warming and gently spicy. Serve lightly chilled or at cellar temperature with roasted pork, aged cheese or fruit crumble.
Wilfred’s Bittersweet Orange & Rosemary Non-Alcoholic Aperitif
Zesty bitter orange leads with a bright citrus snap, followed by fragrant rosemary and a warm touch of clove. Rhubarb adds a tart, gently earthy counterpoint that keeps the sweetness restrained. The palate is botanical and bittersweet, with citrus oils giving way to a clean herbal finish. Serve over ice with tonic and an orange slice, lengthen with sparkling water, or use as the bitter element in a balanced alcohol-free spritz.
Free Spirits The Spirit of Vermouth Rosso
Stewed fruit and warming spice lead a rich, aromatic profile, with clove, cinnamon and marjoram adding depth. Grape tannins provide structure while wormwood contributes floral, gently hoppy bitterness. The palate is rounded and bittersweet rather than sugary, carrying an earthy herbal note into a clean, spiced finish. Serve over ice with orange peel, or use as the sweet-vermouth element in a non-alcoholic Manhattan, Negroni or Boulevardier.
Sierra De Gredos 2017 Pegaso
Perfumed and highly expressive, with lifted aromas of red berries, wild herbs, thyme and floral notes. The palate is fresh and energetic, showing ripe red fruit, spice and a distinct slate and granite-driven minerality. Fine, chalky tannins and bright acidity give structure, leading to a long, precise, mountain-driven finish. A pure and elegant expression of high-altitude Garnacha from Sierra de Gredos.
Bittered Sling Orange & Juniper Bitters 120 mL
Fresh orange peel and herbaceous juniper lead, sharpened by bright green cardamom and the clean bitterness of turmeric and cinchona bark. A few dashes bring aromatic lift and structure to gin, whisky, tequila, pisco, vermouth or sparkling water without overwhelming the base. It also works neatly in tea, cider, sparkling wine, hollandaise and citrus-led desserts.
Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2010 Rioja
Exceptional and highly complex, showing layered aromas of black cherry, cassis and plum alongside dried flowers, cedar, tobacco and subtle balsamic and mineral notes. The palate is elegant yet powerful, with finely etched tannins, vibrant acidity and remarkable depth. Long ageing brings tertiary nuances of leather, spice and tea leaf, leading to a poised, endlessly persistent finish. A benchmark Rioja of outstanding finesse, structure and longevity.
Petrus 1999 Pomerol
Fragrant and finely drawn, with red berries, black truffle and sage leading into plum, blackberry and a savoury touch of olive. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, balancing a velvety texture with fresh definition and finely grained tannins. Chocolate shavings and earthy detail emerge through the middle, while the finish stays poised, lyrical and persistent. A mature Pomerol of elegance rather than sheer weight, ready to enjoy with careful decanting.