Wine
Merryvale Vineyards 2010 Profile Cabernet Sauvignon–Petit Verdot 750 mL
Cassis and blackberry open with chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon, smoke and cedar. The palate is dense and full-bodied, its dark fruit framed by ripe, rounded tannins and a polished sense of weight. Black cherry and grilled herbs add savoury definition through the middle. The finish is long and composed, lingering on violets, dark fruit, cedar and measured spice.
Scholium Project 2014 The Sylphs Guman Vineyard Chardonnay 750 mL
Full and rounded, the palate is disciplined rather than overtly fruity, with layered secondary and tertiary character carrying through its considerable length. The texture is broad yet controlled, shaped by subtle tannic grip and an unhurried sense of development. Complexity builds gradually across the middle. The finish remains balanced and quietly persistent, leaving savoury, mature detail rather than simple sweetness.
Pio Cesare Barolo Chinato NV 750 mL
Aromatic mountain herbs lead with cloves, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and bright orange zest. The palate is rich and layered, balancing measured sweetness with quinine bitterness and the firm structure of its Barolo base. Molasses and cardamom add depth without overwhelming the herbal lift. The finish is long and warming, lingering on citrus, spice and a clean bittersweet edge.
Vouette & Sorbée 2009 Extrait Brut Nature Champagne 750 mL
Candied orange peel and red fruit open with brioche and crushed herbs. The palate is energetic and firmly structured, with a rich texture shaped by bright acidity and clear mineral tension. Savoury and autolytic detail bring depth without softening the wine's drive. The finish is persistent and dry, returning to citrus, red fruit, herbs and stony freshness.
Castiglion del Bosco 2011 Campo del Drago Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 1.5 L
Red cherry opens with sweet spice, leather, cola and balsamic herbs. The palate is generous and full, its ripe fruit framed by well-present tannins and a firm mineral structure. Savoury complexity builds through the middle while steady acidity keeps the wine composed. The finish is long and characterful, returning to cherry, spice, tobacco and stony detail.
Ashes & Diamonds 2015 Grand Vin No. 2 A&D Vineyard Oak Knoll Red Blend 750 mL
Fresh red and blue fruit lead with measured spice and herbal tones. The palate favours finesse over weight, combining supple berry fruit with bright acidity and a poised, elegant texture. Subtle savoury depth emerges through the middle while fine tannins keep the blend composed. The finish is persistent and balanced, returning to red fruit, herbs and restrained oak detail.
Ashes & Diamonds 2017 Cabernet Franc No. 4 Napa Valley 750 mL
Red cherry and raspberry open with violet, bay leaf, graphite and crushed rock. The palate is medium-bodied and naturally restrained, balancing bright fruit with fresh acidity, light tannins and an earthy herbal line. Subtle power builds without sacrificing aromatic finesse. The finish is clean and mineral, lingering on red fruit, dried herbs and cool stony detail.
Conti Costanti 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 750 mL
Wild red berries lead with chestnut, sweet earth, anise and a touch of orange. The palate is sculpted and stately, combining firm structure with vivid acidity and a gracious, controlled flow. Savoury and earthy details bring depth without obscuring the fruit. The finish is long and resonant, returning to red berries, spice and a refined mineral tension.
Dom Pérignon 2015 Brut Champagne Jean-Michel Basquiat Special Edition 750 mL
Generous brioche and subtle toast open with white and red cherry, crystalline lemon peel and green apple. The palate is enveloping yet medium-bodied, its fine mousse carrying ripe fruit through a precise, energetic centre. Roasted and cocoa tones add depth alongside delicate floral notes. The finish is long and composed, lingering on citrus, orchard fruit, toast and refined savoury detail.
Champagne Charles Mignon 2020 Le Noyer Cornail Extra Brut 750 mL
Bright stone fruit opens with a nutty note, light spice and a delicate chalky edge. The palate is creamy yet vibrant, its concentrated fruit carried by a persistent mousse and focused acidity. Subtle savoury depth develops through the middle without dulling the wine's energy. The finish is long and mineral, returning to orchard fruit, spice and a clean salivating freshness.
Château Malescot St-Exupéry 2015 Margaux 750 mL
Steeped plum, fig and blackberry open with lilac, oyster-shell minerality and finely integrated oak. The palate is rich and composed, its dark fruit framed by mocha, vanilla and a discreet savoury edge. Velvety tannins carry the wine with power but preserve Margaux's floral refinement. The finish is long and harmonious, lingering on black fruit, violet, warm spice and mineral detail.
Signorello Estate 2004 Padrone Napa Valley Red Blend 750 mL
Cedar and tobacco frame plum, blackberry and dark cherry, with floral, peppery and coriander notes adding lift. The palate is rich, round and full-bodied, its concentrated fruit carried by smooth-grained tannins and a clear mineral thread. Earthy and coffee-toned detail builds through the middle. The finish is long and generous, returning to dark fruit, spice and savoury oak.
Anthonij Rupert 2010 Cabernet Franc Franschhoek 750 mL
Blackberry leads with oregano, cocoa, graphite and a distinctive fynbos lift. The palate is succulent and generously fruited, bringing dark berry depth together with cinnamon spice and a firm savoury line. Polished tannins hold the concentration in balance while fresh acidity keeps the texture composed. The finish is long and layered, lingering on black fruit, cocoa, spice and mineral detail.
Château de Laborde 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir 750 mL
Dark cherry and blackberry open with forest-floor earthiness and a measured thread of spice. The palate is bold and concentrated, with rich black fruit carried by firm, ripe tannins and steady freshness. Savoury detail gives the dense centre definition without making it heavy. The finish is structured and persistent, returning to dark fruit, spice and a gently earthy note.
Domaine Billaud-Simon 2013 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos Chardonnay 750 mL
Mineral and honeyed notes lead into citrus and white stone fruit, with a restrained floral lift. The palate is broad, round and powerful, yet its weight is held in fine balance by clear freshness and a precise mineral line. The texture remains composed through the middle. The finish fades slowly and persists on citrus, pale fruit and a discreet savoury note.
Domaine Garnier & Fils 2022 Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir Chardonnay 750 mL
Bright citrus and orchard fruit open with a pale floral lift and a clean mineral note. The palate is juicy and concentrated, balancing ripe fruit with firm freshness and a finely textured centre. Subtle savoury detail gives the wine depth without muting its clarity. The finish is long and poised, carrying lemon, pear and stony mineral character with the density and precision expected from Grand Cru Chablis.
Champagne Marie Demets Tradition Brut NV 1.5 L
Bright redcurrant and cherry lead with green and red apple, white flowers and a delicate chalky note. The palate is generous yet lively, its fine mousse carrying orchard fruit through a fresh, balanced centre. Vibrant acidity keeps the texture precise while subtle lees detail adds depth. The finish is clean and persistent, returning to apple, red fruit and chalky mineral lift.
Domaine Michelot 2017 Meursault Les Narvaux Chardonnay 1.5 L
Ripe orchard fruit and citrus open with a quiet floral note and a restrained savoury edge. The palate is broad yet controlled, combining supple texture with clean acidity and a clear mineral line. Gentle oak and lees detail add depth without becoming heavy. The finish is persistent and composed, returning to pear, citrus and subtle toasted nuance with the balance and precision of a finely handled Meursault.
Bodega Garzón 2020 Balasto Maldonado Red Blend 750 mL
Fresh red and black fruit lead with licorice, graphite, tobacco and lifted spice. The palate is vibrant and full-bodied, its concentrated fruit held by fine, persistent tannins and a firm mineral line. Orange blossom and subtle chile notes add aromatic detail, while restrained oak supports the structure. The finish is long and focused, carrying dark fruit, spice and stony savoury depth with polished tension.
Mas de Daumas Gassac 2022 Blanc 750 mL
Complex stone fruit and citrus open with floral lift and a clear mineral line. The palate is creamy yet fresh, combining peach, apricot and orchard fruit with restrained richness and focused acidity. Gentle honeyed and candied-fruit tones emerge through the middle without overwhelming the wine's energy. The finish is persistent and layered, returning to ripe fruit, mineral detail and a polished savoury edge.