Wine
Masseria Li Veli 2023 Garrisa Susumaniello Salento IGT
Ripe red fruits and blackberry lead with hints of sweet spice and Mediterranean scrub. The palate is juicy and enveloping without feeling heavy, its smooth tannins and bright acidity keeping the fruit energetic through a persistent finish. Balanced power and finesse make it a natural partner for grilled meats, hearty pasta or aged cheese.
Li Veli 2023 Torremossa Fiano
An aromatic Fiano with mild citrus, pear and fresh fruit on the nose. Lively acidity and mineral notes bring definition to the rounded palate, creating a style that feels generous yet firm rather than heavy. Clean and composed through the finish, it works well with grilled fish, roast vegetables, fresh cheeses or simply seasoned poultry.
Esquimalt Rosso Sweet Vermouth
Plum, fig and orange lead a generous aroma, followed by brown sugar, rosemary and cinnamon. The palate is rich but composed, with ripe fruit and cola balanced by white pepper, clove, star anise and a firm herbal line. A mead-based texture gives the middle palate breadth without becoming syrupy. The finish is savoury, gently bitter and warming. Serve lightly chilled over ice, or use it in a Negroni, Martinez or Manhattan.
Esquimalt Dry Vermouth 500 mL
Honeysuckle, green apple and pear open an aromatic nose, moving into ripe peach, chamomile and elderflower. The palate is fresh and crisp, with lively acidity balancing subtle honeyed fruit and a firm herbaceous line. Pineapple, mango and apricot add generosity without changing the dry profile, while a faint grassy note keeps the finish precise. Serve well chilled over ice with olives and a touch of brine, or use it in a classic Martini.
Esquimalt Bianco Sweet Vermouth
Lemon peel, vanilla and garden herbs spring from the glass, joined by chamomile and a warm orange-spice note. The palate is sweet but not cloying, with lively acidity and a firm herbaceous bitterness keeping the texture focused. A subtle grassy note adds freshness before bitter lemon carries the long finish. Serve well chilled over ice with a lemon twist or olive, topped with sparkling water, or use it in a lighter Negroni-style cocktail.
Esquimalt Bitter Red Americano
Bright citrus and decisive herbal bitterness shape the opening, balanced by just enough honeyed sweetness to keep the palate composed. Gentian and wormwood provide a firm, appetizing structure, while subtle wood smoke, pine and coastal botanicals add depth. Grapefruit and fresh florals lift the long, clean finish. Serve over ice with soda, or use it as the bitter component in a Negroni, Boulevardier or Americano-style cocktail.
Delinquente Bizzarro Bitter Aperitivo
Bright orange and lemon peel lead with an aromatic citrus lift. Rhubarb and gentian root bring a clean, earthy bitterness, while the skin-contact white-wine base adds texture and a gently savoury edge. Sweetness and bitterness remain evenly balanced through the finish. Serve over ice with soda, build into a spritz with sparkling wine, or use in citrus-led aperitivo cocktails.
Altesino Rosso di Montalcino 2016
Red cherry and redcurrant lead, joined by cinnamon and a light savoury note of leather. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh, with fine tannins giving shape to juicy berry fruit while earth, mineral and tobacco add quiet complexity. The finish is harmonious and persistent, balancing ripe fruit with a dry, gently structured close. Pair with roast pork, tomato-braised dishes, grilled mushrooms or aged pecorino, and allow a little air before serving.
D’Arenberg 2024 Hermit Crab
A fragrant white with pineapple, melon, white peach and citrus blossom. The palate is clean and fresh, adding pear, stone fruit, lemon curd and a distinctive touch of pickled ginger. Bright acidity carries the flavours through a long, refreshing finish, making this an engaging partner for aromatic Asian dishes, grilled prawns or simply prepared white fish.
Poplar Grove 2021 Generation Merlot Okanagan Valley
Red currant and cherry lead with tobacco, dark plum and a restrained savoury note. The palate is smooth and generous, balancing ripe fruit with measured freshness and polished tannins. Subtle spice gathers through the composed finish without overwhelming the fruit. Decant briefly and serve with roast beef, grilled lamb, mushroom pie or firm aged cheese.
Whispering Horse 2019 Cavallo Rosso
Red apple, tart rhubarb and fresh citrus lead, followed by bright maraschino cherry and a quiet earthy note. The palate is vivid and lightly sparkling, balancing crunchy red fruit with brisk acidity and a clean, savoury line. Fine bubbles keep the texture buoyant, while cherry and citrus linger through a dry-feeling, refreshingly direct finish.
Frind Estate Winery NV Méthode Classique Brut
O’Rourke’s Peak 2017 Chardonnay
Butter, fresh citrus and measured oak open the nose. The palate is smooth and rounded, with orange marmalade bringing a gently bittersweet richness through the middle. A firm oak frame gives the wine shape without overwhelming the fruit, while clean citrus freshness carries the flavours into a lingering, softly textured finish.
Piera 1899 2020 Terre Magre Ribolla Gialla
White rose, white peach, apple and pear shape a delicate, fruit-led bouquet, with a touch of citrus zest adding freshness. The palate is dry and finely balanced, carrying clean orchard fruit into a gently saline, refreshing finish. Serve with seafood antipasti, grilled vegetables, fresh cheeses or light pasta dishes.
Stefan Meyer 2016 Frühburgunder Kleines Rhodt
Cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant and raspberry shape a vivid, savoury bouquet, with a quiet smoky note adding depth. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh, with fine tannins and a delicate texture carrying the berry fruit through a composed finish. Serve with roast poultry, mushrooms, grilled pork or mild game dishes.
Joie 2025 Rose Okanagan Valley
Wild raspberry and cherry blossom open with a bright citrus lift. Pink grapefruit and watermelon bring freshness to the crisp, layered palate, while lemon balm and a subtle savoury note add definition. Clean and refreshing through the finish, it is well suited to grilled prawns, salmon, summer salads or light picnic fare.
Kühling-Gillot 2019 Qvinterra Scheurebe Trocken
Lush exotic fruit leads the nose, opening into an elegant, dry and vibrant palate. Ripe peach and grapefruit are joined by white currant, gooseberry and lychee, giving the fruit profile both range and lift. Juicy acidity keeps everything precise and refreshing, while the finish remains clear, steady and persistent.
La Grange Tiphaine 2019 Trinqu’âmes Touraine Sauvignon Blanc
Lemon, green apple and pear lead, followed by gooseberry, orange blossom and a quiet herbal note. The palate is dry, crisp and smooth, with bright citrus, fine mineral tension and an easy medium-bodied flow. A touch of mandarin and fresh herbs broadens the clean finish, making it a natural match for shellfish or goat cheese.
Lillet Blanc NV
Candied orange, honey and exotic fruit rise over pine resin, lemon, jasmine and fresh mint. The palate is full and rounded at first, then turns lively as citrus and a measured herbal bitterness bring definition. A wine-based aperitif with freshness rather than overt weight, it carries orange and honey through a long finish, leaving a clean, gently bitter edge.