Wine
Wine
Domaine de l’Aigle 2023 Chardonnay Limoux
French White
Toasted brioche and gentle oak frame ripe peach, quince and honeydew, with a subtle note of herbal tea adding detail. The palate is rounded yet energetic, carrying roasted stone fruit into a salty, mineral line. Citrus-marmalade brightness keeps the richer texture in balance. It finishes with measured toast, fresh acidity and a savoury, lightly saline persistence.
Benanti 2013 Pietra Marina Etna Bianco Superiore
Italian White
Orange blossom and ripe apple rise from an intense, complex nose. The palate is dry and distinctly mineral, with high acidity and saline detail giving the fruit a taut, elegant shape. Long lees ageing contributes depth without softening the wine's volcanic precision. The finish is persistent and savoury, leaving anise, almond, ripe apple and a clear impression of sea-breeze salinity.
August Kesseler 2011 Pinot Noir
German Red
Violet, spice and vanilla open over concentrated black cherry and plum. The palate is full and silky, balancing juicy red and dark fruit with fresh acidity and fine tannins. A savoury note and measured barrique influence add depth without obscuring the fruit. It finishes with power but remains composed, carrying floral perfume, dark fruit and spice through a long, aromatic close.
Three Sisters 2023 Bench Red
Canadian Red
Dark berry and cherry fruit lead, with earthy undertones and a measured layer of oak. Merlot and Cabernet Franc shape a full but approachable palate, supported by smooth, refined tannins rather than heavy extraction. The texture is rounded and velvety, allowing the fruit to remain clear. It finishes with steady length, leaving dark fruit, gentle earth and a polished tannic frame.
Costaripa Brut Rosé NV
Italian Sparkling
Fine, persistent bubbles rise through a pale antique-pink colour. The nose is rounded and expressive, combining ripe fruit, forest berries, vanilla and redcurrant. Chardonnay provides most of the blend, while Pinot Noir adds colour and red-fruit detail; partial fermentation in small white-oak casks brings gentle texture. The finish remains poised and fruit-led, with subtle vanilla and a steady, refined mousse.
Capezzana 2010 Villa di Trefiano Carmignano Riserva
Italian Red
Ripe red fruit leads with violet, cherry and a measured cocoa-spice note. The palate is balanced and structured, with enough softness to keep the wine composed rather than severe. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon give it both Tuscan lift and a darker, firmer centre. The finish is harmonious and persistent, carrying ripe fruit, spice and cocoa with steady, well-integrated depth.
Moreau-Naudet 2018 Chablis
French White
Well-defined citrus opens over a taut, fresh palate, with fine acidity keeping the fruit precise. A mineral note adds cool definition, while apple peel brings a gently textured, savoury edge. The structure is focused rather than austere, allowing the citrus and orchard-fruit elements to remain clear. The finish is clean and persistent, leaving apple peel, citrus and a measured mineral impression.
Château de Coulaine 2021 Chinon Bonnaventure
French Red
Very ripe red fruit and spice lead into a round, ample palate. Cabernet Franc brings concentration without losing definition, while pleasant tannins give the wine a composed, gently structured shape. A saline note threads through the fruit and adds savoury contrast to the generous core. The finish remains full and balanced, carrying ripe red fruit, spice and that subtle saline edge with measured persistence.
Les Cortis 2022 Mérune
French White
Green apple and melon lead, followed by lemon peel and a broader citrus note. The profile moves from orchard fruit toward a more pithy citrus register, giving the wine a clear progression across the palate. Chardonnay provides a familiar frame, but the fruit remains individual and finely detailed. The finish is compact and fruit-led, with lemon peel lingering after the softer melon note recedes.
Rigour & Whimsy 2019 Hyperdrive
Canadian White
Orchard fruit leads with a firm line of acidity and a clear sense of structure. Pinot Blanc provides the wine's spine, while Viognier adds a more expressive counterpoint and broadens the aromatic profile. The two varieties were fermented separately before blending, preserving their distinct roles. The result is energetic and unconventional, with fruit and freshness held in a focused, well-defined frame.
Saget La Petite Perrière 2025 Pinot Noir Rosé
French Rosé
Pale and lightly pink in the glass, with a delicate aromatic profile centred on rose petal, grenadine and fresh red berries. The fruit remains clear rather than heavy, allowing the floral note to stay present from the opening through the finish. Its character is restrained and finely drawn, with soft berry detail, gentle perfume and a composed, subtly expressive close.
Monastero Suore Cistercensi 2019 Benedic Lazio Rosso
Italian Red
Pale and translucent in the glass, this gentle red favours clarity over weight. Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo bring fresh red-fruit character, while a two-week maceration adds light grip without sacrificing delicacy. Natural fermentation and restrained cellar work preserve an unadorned, quietly savoury profile. The result remains clear and composed, with fresh fruit continuing through a clean, understated finish that suits the wine's light touch.
Rathjen Sparkling Rosé NV
Canadian Sparkling
Fine bubbles carry cranberry and raspberry across a fresh, lightly earthy palate. Pinot Noir gives the wine a clear red-fruit centre, while mineral and gentle yeasty notes add savoury depth. Traditional-method production brings a composed texture and a subtle brioche accent without dulling the fruit. The finish stays bright and finely textured, leaving red berries, citrus lift, cool minerals and a quiet bread-dough note.
Domaine La Croix Belle 2020 Caringole Syrah Pays d’Oc
French Red
Blackberry leads with liquorice, coffee and a restrained mocha note. The palate is juicy and approachable, carrying dark fruit through a smooth, well-balanced frame. Silky tannins give the wine enough shape for the savoury accents to register without making it feel heavy. The finish remains supple and direct, leaving blackberry, coffee, liquorice and a smooth, balanced close.
Château de la Liquiere 2021 Les Amandiers Rosé
French Rosé
Raspberry and redcurrant rise from a bright, refreshing palate, joined by a gentle caramel nuance. Cinsault, Mourvedre and Grenache from schist soils give the wine both fruit clarity and a lightly savoury frame. Direct pressing and cool fermentation preserve freshness, while short tank ageing keeps the texture clean and supple. It finishes lively and mouth-filling, with red berries, gentle caramel and a clean, refreshing close.
Château de la Gardine 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
French Red
Dark cherry and blackberry open with espresso, leather and a subtle oak note. The palate is rich and rounded, with concentrated fruit held by smooth, powerful tannins. Savoury and earthy undertones add depth without crowding the wine's generous core, while the texture remains polished and composed. The finish is long and layered, leaving dark fruit, espresso, leather and a measured Rhône warmth.
Tread Softly 2022 Pinot Noir
Australian Red
Ripe strawberries and raspberries lead with white-pepper spice, dried herbs and a gentle floral-stem note. The palate is light, crunchy and fresh, with tart red fruit carried by clean acidity. Soft, herb-flecked tannins give shape without adding weight, keeping the wine energetic and easy to follow. It finishes bright and persistent, leaving red berries, subtle spice and a savoury herbal lift.
Manuel Pulcini 2018 Marròca Toscana Bianco IGT
Italian White
Wild lemon and grapefruit pith open with hay, pine nut and a lifted thread of wild herbs. The palate is vivid and finely gripped, carrying bright acidity through a light, energetic frame. Trebbiano, Malvasia and Vermentino contribute layered citrus, savoury depth and aromatic detail without losing precision. A mineral, lightly salted finish gathers the wine's herbal and citrus notes into a balanced, characterful close.
Antonio Scala 2021 Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva
Italian Red
Warm and Mediterranean in profile, this Gaglioppo-led red balances ripe fruit with savoury spice and a firm, composed structure. Long skin contact builds texture, while time in stainless steel and barrel rounds the edges without obscuring the grape's character. The palate feels generous yet controlled, with medium body and measured grip. It closes on red fruit, gentle spice and a polished, quietly persistent warmth.
Tender Hope 2022 Pinot Noir
Canadian Red
Black cherry and blueberry lead, with a measured layer of vanilla from extended French-oak ageing. Open-tank fermentation keeps the fruit clear and lively, while the palate stays rounded, food-friendly and composed. There is enough freshness to lift the darker fruit, and the oak adds polish without taking over. The finish is smooth and persistent, leaving black cherry, blueberry, vanilla and a gentle oak note.
Voyager Estate 2012 Girt by Sea Cabernet Merlot
Australian Red
Blackcurrant, dark cherry and mulberry open with cedar, tobacco and measured spice. The palate is savoury and medium-bodied, with the dark fruit carried by beautifully integrated, fine-grained tannins. Cedar and tobacco add mature complexity without drying the fruit, while the texture remains composed and approachable. The finish is medium to long, leaving blackcurrant, mulberry, spice and a persistent cedary note.
Autour de l’Anne 2023 Les États d’Anne
French Red
Fresh red fruit opens with an energetic, lightly smoky edge. The palate is bright and tingly, with semi-carbonic crunch giving the Cinsault and Grenache blend a lively, chillable texture. Fine spice adds definition without muting the fruit, while concrete fermentation keeps the profile clear and direct. It finishes crisp and savoury, leaving red berries, smoke, gentle spice and a refreshing snap.
Nautilus Estate 2024 Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand White
Pale straw colour introduces gooseberry, blackcurrant leaf, red capsicum and dried thyme. The palate is bright and layered, with lime and grapefruit joined by melon and passionfruit. Leafy herbal notes keep the tropical fruit precise, while lively acidity draws the flavours into a clean, refreshing line. The finish is crisp and persistent, leaving grapefruit, lime, capsicum and a light herbal echo.
Arrowleaf 2022 Wildblume Sparkling
Canadian Sparkling
White and pink flowers open with pear blossom, melon and lifted peach. The palate is light, bright and delicate, with fine bubbles carrying the fruit across a fresh line of citrus acidity. A gentle touch of sweetness adds softness without weighing down the wine. Clean and lively through the finish, it leaves peach, melon, floral detail and a crisp citrus glow.
Umani Ronchi 2013 Pelago Marche IGT
Italian Red
Deep ruby colour introduces coffee, black pepper, liquorice and tobacco, followed by ripe berries and vanilla. The palate is fruit-rich yet structured, with mineral detail adding lift beneath the darker flavours. Firm tannins give the wine shape and measured grip, while extended time in barrique and bottle brings integration. It finishes savoury and persistent, leaving berries, spice, tobacco and a cool mineral impression.
Envínate 2023 Migan Tinto
Spanish Red
High-toned strawberry and red fruit open with a smoky volcanic edge. The palate is vibrant and finely structured, with refreshing acidity and precise tannins keeping the fruit taut and energetic. Whole-cluster fermentation in concrete adds savoury depth without obscuring the wine's brightness. Mineral detail gathers through the centre, leading to a focused finish of strawberry, smoke, fine spice and cool stone.
Grant Burge The Holy Trinity Barossa GSM
Australian Red
Juicy dark fruit leads with plum and berry depth, followed by a measured thread of warm spice. The palate is supple and smoothly layered, with Grenache bringing lift, Shiraz adding body and Mourvedre contributing savoury shape. Concrete fermentation helps preserve a rounded, composed texture. Generous without feeling heavy, it closes with dark fruit, soft spice and a quietly persistent Barossa warmth.
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.
Florio 2020 VecchioFlorio Marsala Superiore Sweet
Italian Fortified
Amber in colour with bright caramel tones, this opens on raisins, vanilla and dried fruit. The palate is warm and rounded, with a generous texture balanced by the wine's savoury fortified character. Barrel ageing brings quiet depth without obscuring the fruit, while the sweetness remains measured and composed. It finishes with lingering raisin, dried fruit, vanilla and a gentle echo of caramel.
Ruffino Prosecco Extra Dry 375 mL
Italian Sparkling
Fresh apple, pear and honeydew melon open with a clean, inviting lift. Vigorous bubbles and bright acidity give the palate an energetic first impression, followed by a gentle touch of sweetness through the centre. The fruit remains crisp and clearly defined, with green apple and pear carrying the wine forward. It finishes refreshing and balanced, leaving melon, orchard fruit and a softly rounded extra-dry close.