Wine
Wine
Leacock’s 1969 Sercial Madeira
Portuguese Fortified
An expressive mature Madeira in the drier Sercial style, with pronounced nuttiness, toffee and warm spice. The palate carries sweetness, though it remains notably less rich than Malmsey, with acidity keeping the wine lifted and composed. Long cask ageing has brought layered savoury complexity and a persistent finish. Its balance of caramelized depth and freshness makes it especially compelling alongside aged cheese.
Maison Louis Latour Château Corton Grancey 2010 Grand Cru
French Wine
Deeply coloured and aromatic, with cassis, ripe cherry, saffron and an earthy undertone. The palate is powerful but polished, its tannins wrapping around the fruit with a silky, controlled texture. Notes of spice, dark berries and forest floor develop with air, while the wine retains firm structure and definition. The finish is long and savoury, giving this grand cru both authority and restraint.
Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta Rennina 2019 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Bright and composed, opening with cedar, rose hip and dried blood orange over restrained dark fruit. The palate has a juicy core and a distinctly savoury, saline line, with polished structure and no excess weight. Subtle earth and spice add depth as it opens, leading to a compact, powerful finish. A refined Brunello that balances concentration with freshness and detail.
Domaine Roulot 2022 Meursault
French Wine
Elegant and finely drawn, with white flowers, peach, lemon and green apple over notes of flint, crushed stone and light cream. The palate is medium-bodied and precise, combining citrus and stone fruit with restrained baking spice and a subtle nutty character. Brisk acidity keeps the texture focused, while mineral detail and measured creaminess extend through a long, balanced finish.
Castiglion del Bosco Campo del Drago 2016 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Generous and intense, showing crunchy red fruit, liquorice and fresh pepper leaf, with a darker, slightly savoury edge underneath. The palate is broad and juicy, balancing ripe fruit with firm structure and a sense of lift. Tannins are present but well integrated, and the wine builds steadily rather than feeling heavy. The finish is persistent, carrying spice, dried herbs and red fruit long after each sip.
Henri Giraud Fût de Chêne MV19 Aÿ Grand Cru Champagne
French Wine
Golden in the glass, with a fine persistent bead and aromas of ripe apricot, white blossom and toasted brioche. Argonne oak brings measured notes of vanilla, liquorice and fresh walnut without overwhelming the fruit. The palate is velvety and concentrated, sharpened by precise acidity, while candied lemon and white pepper carry the long, spiced finish. Richly textured Champagne with clarity and drive.
Château Figeac 2009 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
French Wine
Layered and composed, with black cherry, cassis and dark plum opening into violet, graphite, tobacco and a subtle earthy note. The palate is full yet measured, carried by fresh acidity and fine, velvety tannins rather than sheer weight. Coffee, toast and spice emerge with air, while the finish stays mineral, persistent and quietly savoury. A mature Saint-Émilion with depth, perfume and poise.
Vinhos Borges 2018 Meia Encosta Dão
Portuguese Red
Red and ripe fruit lead a generous but precise palate, supported by fine tannins rather than overt weight. Fresh acidity gives the wine lift and keeps the fruit defined through the middle, while a quiet savoury edge adds complexity. The finish is persistent, returning to red fruit with a clean, balanced shape. Pair with roast chicken, grilled pork, chorizo pasta or a simple beef stew.
Domaine de la Grosse Pierre 2023 Fleurie Bel Air
French Red
Peony and wild raspberry rise over pomegranate and redcurrant in a light, perfumed profile. The palate is graceful and lifted, with whisper-fine tannins giving gentle shape rather than weight. A mineral grip gathers toward the finish, joined by pink peppercorn and a final return of fresh red fruit. Serve slightly cool with roast chicken, charcuterie, grilled salmon or mushroom dishes.
Callejuela Manzanilla Origen NV
Spanish Fortified
Lemon peel, white grapefruit and lemon blossom lead a tight, bright profile. Salted almond and a generous wash of sea salt bring savoury depth, while a light herbal-anise note adds lift through the finish. The palate is focused and structural rather than heavy, with freshness carrying the mineral character cleanly. Serve well chilled with olives, almonds, oysters, fried fish or thinly sliced jamón.
Domaine de la Pépière 2018 Monnières-Saint-Fiacre
French White
Rounded citrus and orchard fruit meet a distinctly leesy, mineral core. The palate carries quiet breadth from extended time on the lees, while fresh acidity and a fine saline edge keep the wine precise. Notes of stone and a gentle savoury texture gather through the composed finish. Serve well chilled with oysters, mussels, grilled white fish or roast chicken, where its mineral intensity and measured richness can show clearly.
Kleinood 2017 Tamboerskloof Syrah
South African Red
Cranberry, blackberry and blackcurrant open with plum, violet and jasmine. White pepper and a light dusting of spice add savoury lift without overwhelming the fruit. The palate is elegant and composed, with rounded tannins carrying a fresh line through the middle. A lingering finish returns to dark berries, flowers and gentle pepper. Pair with lamb, venison, grilled beef or tomato-based dishes with warm spices.
Carmen Reserva Frida Kahlo 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon
Chilean Red
Ripe red fruit leads with dark coffee and cocoa, framed by a measured touch of French oak. The palate is velvety and generous, balancing rounded fruit with fresh acidity so the wine retains shape rather than feeling heavy. Fine tannins carry the flavours into a long, composed finish with a quiet chocolate echo. Pair with grilled beef, braised short ribs, mature cheese or a mushroom-based dish.
Laurent Dufouleur 2022 Bourgogne Aligoté
French White
Lime, green apple and lemon lead with a chalky mineral edge and a quiet note of white almond. Fresh acidity runs cleanly through the medium-bodied palate, giving the fruit a taut, tangy shape while the texture remains composed. The finish is dry, precise and gently nutty rather than austere. Serve well chilled as an aperitif, or pair with oysters, grilled white fish, goat cheese or a simple herb omelette.
Lapis Luna 2022 Pinot Noir North Coast
American Red
Ripe red cherry and boysenberry meet purple flowers and a measured touch of spice. The palate is juicy and smooth, with polished texture, gentle tannins and enough freshness to keep the fruit lively through the finish. Its easy composure makes it versatile at the table without feeling simple. Serve slightly cool with roast chicken, grilled salmon, pork tenderloin or a mushroom and herb pasta.
Rocco di Carpeneto 2019 Losna
Italian Red
Black cherry and plum lead a deep, savoury profile, followed by liquorice, tobacco and a dark raisined note edged with cocoa. Dry and medium-to-full bodied, the palate brings firm tannins and energetic acidity to the ripe fruit, keeping the wine structured rather than heavy. Extended maceration and time in older barrels lend depth without obvious sweetness. Pair with braised beef, game, rich pasta or aged hard cheese.
Maison Dampt 2015 Chablis Premier Cru Les Vaillons
French White
Citrus peel and orchard fruit sit against a firm line of stone minerality, with almond and a gently pithy edge showing the wine's maturity. The palate remains composed and balanced, carrying fresh acidity through a savoury, mineral middle. A restrained nutty note returns on the finish without obscuring the fruit. Serve lightly chilled with roast fish, scallops, poultry or a mushroom dish in a light cream sauce.
Lustau Red Vermouth NV
Spanish Fortified
Mahogany in the glass, with ripe and dried fruit unfolding beside citrus peel, herbs and a subtle trace of smoked wood. The palate is velvety and balanced, combining generous sweetness with enough bitterness to keep the profile composed. Nutty character gathers on the finish, leaving a savoury, gently bitter echo. Serve well chilled over ice with orange peel, or use it to bring depth to a Manhattan or Negroni.
Henri de Villamont 2022 Bourgogne Pinot Noir
French Red
Red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry open with a delicate violet lift. A light touch of cedar and cinnamon adds quiet savoury depth without masking the fruit. The palate is rounded and poised, carried by fine tannins and fresh acidity into a clean, lightly spiced finish. Its supple shape suits roast chicken, grilled salmon or mushroom dishes, where the bright fruit and restrained oak can remain in balance.
Verus 2016 Muskateller
Slovenian White
Very pale yellow, with an intense Muscat perfume joined by orange and a restrained touch of peach. The palate is slim, clear and lively, balancing gentle sweetness with bright acidity so the overall impression remains nearly dry. Moderate alcohol keeps the aromatics light on their feet. It finishes fresh and persistent, leaving citrus, peach and a clean floral echo.
Prieuré de Montézargues 2023 Tavel Rosé
French Rosé
Bright pink with red-cherry highlights, opening on yellow peach, redcurrant and blood orange. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with ripe cherry and peach gaining depth from almond, pastry cream and a light liquorice note. Citrus keeps the generous texture fresh and defined. It finishes long and elegant, carrying cherry stone, orange and peach through a polished, gently savoury close.
Peller Family Vineyards Chardonnay NV
Canadian White
Ripe pear and apple open with hazelnut and a gentle vanilla note. The palate is smooth and rounded, combining orchard fruit with buttery oak and a subtle spicy undertone. Light to medium in body, it keeps its richer accents measured and balanced. The finish is mellow and lingering, leaving apple, soft oak and a quiet nutty warmth.
Laurent Miquel 2024 Vendanges Nocturnes Classic Blanc
French White
Lemon and lime lead, followed by crisp pear, apple and a subtle touch of apricot. The palate is light and steely, with clean acidity keeping the fruit bright and focused. A creamy texture and faint banana note add softness without dulling the freshness. The finish is long and tidy, carrying citrus, orchard fruit and a gentle floral lift.
Lillet Blanc NV
French Fortified
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.
Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani 2011 Decima Aurea Merlot
Italian Red
Ripe red plum and wild berry meet pine needle, toasted hazelnut and a savoury, earthy maturity. The palate is medium-bodied and composed, with resolved tannins framing mossy fruit, olive, tobacco and a light mushroom note. Coffee, cocoa and liquorice add depth without overwhelming the fruit. It finishes dry and settled, carrying mature berry, earth and gentle spice through a measured close.
Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani 2018 Torre Pieve Chardonnay
Italian White
White flowers and warm stone lead into pineapple, citrus and ripe orchard fruit. The palate is broad and creamy, with vanilla, hazelnut and a light buttery note held in check by balanced acidity and a savoury mineral edge. The texture is refined rather than heavy, allowing the fruit to remain clear. It finishes harmoniously, with citrus, nut and gentle oak lingering through a composed close.
Sanguinhal 2024 Sôttal Leve White
Portuguese White
Pale citrus in colour, opening with fragrant Muscat and a bright sweep of tropical fruit. The palate is light, fresh and balanced, with peach and softly floral aromatics carried by clean acidity. Arinto adds lift while the blend's restrained weight keeps the fruit precise and easy-moving. The finish is tidy and refreshing, leaving citrus, peach and a gentle floral note.
Foradori 2018 Fontanasanta Nosiola
Italian White
Green apple and pear meet fresh herbs, light flowers and a measured touch of honey. The palate is clear and lively, with skin contact bringing gentle phenolic texture rather than heaviness. Savoury herbal detail and firm freshness keep the fruit precise, while amphora ageing contributes quiet depth. The finish is long, dry and delicately structured, carrying apple, herbs and a faintly earthy mineral note.
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.
Finca Cuarta 2024 Mencía Ribeira Sacra
Spanish Red
Blue flowers lift a vivid mix of red and black fruit on the nose. The palate is fresh and balanced, with bright fruit carried by a light, finely shaped frame rather than heavy extraction. Floral perfume and a gentle savoury edge add definition as it opens. The finish is clean and composed, leaving juicy berry fruit and a subtle mineral freshness.