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Lopez de Heredia 2010 Vina Bosconia Reserva Rioja
Spanish Red
Forest floor, cigar box and old oak lead the mature aroma, with restrained cinnamon, coconut and vanilla sitting behind the savoury notes. The palate remains fresh and balanced, combining dried red fruit with firm structure and an earthy, polished texture. Its mature character feels composed rather than tired. The finish is long and savoury, carrying tobacco, wood spice and quiet fruit persistence.
Hammeken Cellars 2013 Tosalet Carignan Vinyes Velles Priorat
Spanish Red
La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza 2016 Reserva
Spanish Red
Graceful and classically styled, with ripe fruit, gentle smoke and polished oak forming a seamless aromatic line. The palate is medium-bodied and smooth, with oak warmth building around the fruit in a measured, savoury shape. Nothing feels excessive or heavy. The finish is composed and persistent, leaving soft smoke, mellow fruit and a quietly traditional Rioja character.
Guigal 2014 Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde
French Red
Cherry and raspberry rise with cedar, cracked pepper and wild herbs. The palate is light on its feet yet structured, carrying red berry fruit through fine, spicy tannins and a smooth, even texture. A savoury herbal note gives the middle quiet complexity without weighing it down. The finish is fragrant and persistent, leaving pepper, red fruit, subtle wood and a gentle earthy echo.
Domaine Jamet 2019 Côte-Rôtie Fructus Voluptas
French Red
Red and black berries lead with violet, cracked pepper and a faint savoury note. The palate is supple and immediately expressive, carrying ripe fruit over fine tannins and a stony mineral line. Used oak adds quiet shape without obscuring the freshness. The finish is balanced and persistent, leaving blackberry, spice, smoke and a gentle herbal edge.
Carpineto 2010 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva
Italian Red
Violet and ripe fruit open the aroma, with polished wood adding a measured frame. The palate is dry and harmonious, carrying concentrated fruit through a velvety texture and firm, well-integrated structure. The wine stays composed as it develops. The finish is long and balanced, returning to violet, ripe fruit and gentle wood tones with an elegant, mature sense of proportion.
Martin’s Lane 2016 Dehart Vineyard Pinot Noir (Magnum)
Canadian Red
Ripe black cherry leads a rich, full-bodied palate, framed by savoury undertones and a fresh entry. The texture is polished and precise, with refined tannins carrying the wine toward a cool, spicy finish. Generous in scale yet composed in its details, it balances depth and presence with the lift and definition expected from Pinot Noir.
Rion 2018 Nuits-Saint-Georges
French Red
Cherry and blackcurrant lead the aroma, followed by truffle, forest floor, pepper and a cool eucalyptus note. The palate has the firm shape associated with Nuits-Saint-Georges, but the tannins remain polished and well integrated. Fresh acidity carries the dark fruit into a savoury, persistent finish with spice and earthy detail.
Domaine François Gaunoux 2018 Pommard Premier Cru
French Red
Dark cherry and plum give this Pommard a firm fruit core, layered with violet, earth and subtle savoury spice. The palate is concentrated but controlled, with lively acidity and structured tannins balancing the ripeness of the 2018 vintage. Mineral and woodland notes build through a long, dry finish. Decanting will help the texture open.
Château de Fonbel 2015 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
French Red
Dark berries and sour cherry lead the aroma, joined by herbal spice, tobacco and a floral note. Red currant follows across the palate, while chocolate adds a darker register and mineral detail runs alongside the fruit. Berries, herbs, tobacco and cocoa continue through the middle. The persistent finish brings red currant and mineral character back into clear focus.
Elderton 2017 Ode to Lorraine
Australian Red
Black cherry, raspberry and blackcurrant lead the aroma, followed by blackberry and violet. Across the palate, those red and dark fruit notes remain clearly defined, with black tea providing a drier counterpoint. The sequence moves from bright raspberry toward deeper cassis and blackberry. The finish keeps the tea and violet notes in view, leaving fruit and florals closely aligned.
Gran Enemigo 2017 Gualtallary Cabernet Franc
Argentinian Red
Blackberry and black cherry lead with violet, thyme and eucalyptus. The palate is concentrated yet energetic, layering red plum and juicy cherry over chalky tannins and lively acidity. Sweet spice, black pepper and a subtle leafy note add savoury definition without hardening the fruit. The finish is long and mineral, leaving graphite, herbs, dark fruit and finely drawn tannin.
Catena Zapata 2020 Malbec Argentino
Argentinian Red
Blackberry and blueberry lead a dense, richly fruited profile, with savoury earth and gentle spice bringing contrast. The palate is powerful but polished, its ripe fruit carried by firm, fine-grained tannins rather than sheer weight. A fresh line keeps the concentration balanced. The finish is long and seamless, leaving dark berries, mineral depth and a quietly earthy note.
St. Amant 2021 Mohr-Fry Ranch Old Vine Zinfandel
American Red
Red fruit leads the nose, with dried strawberry joined by black coffee, forest floor, black pepper and oak. The palate is full and mouth-coating, carried by integrated acidity and the generous fruit expected from old vines. Cinnamon and clove add sweet spice through the middle, while pepper, oak and red fruit continue into a firm, savoury finish.
Granbazan 2020 Albarino Etiqueta Ambar
Spanish White
A taut, mineral Albariño with seashell, lime and green apple on the nose. Brisk acidity cuts through the focused, medium-bodied palate, giving the citrus fruit clarity and drive. Saline and mouthwatering through the finish, it is a natural partner for oysters, ceviche, grilled prawns or other simply prepared seafood.
Springfield Estate 2018 The Work of Time
South African Red
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot form a classic red blend, fermented with native yeasts and given extended time in oak and bottle. Bitter chocolate, cigar box and forest floor sit beside rich fruit, while smooth tannins carry the palate. Two years of barrel maturation and four years of bottle ageing shape its layered, mature profile.
Graceland 2020 Shiraz Stellenbosch
South African Red
Powerful spice leads the aroma, followed by concentrated black and red mulberry fruit. The palate carries the same mulberry character, with ripe berry flavour and spice remaining clearly present from the opening through the close. The fruit is concentrated and direct, giving this Stellenbosch red a generous profile centred on dark berries and a clearly seasoned aromatic character.
Ferdinand’s Saar Dry Vermouth
German Fortified
Riesling gives this Saar dry vermouth a bright, wine-led foundation, shaped by the cool climate and Devonian slate of the Saarburger Rausch vineyard. Fruit and acidity meet a firm herbal bitterness, creating a crisp, composed aperitif with enough structure for classic dry-vermouth cocktails. Serve well chilled, over ice or in a Martini-style drink.
Bischöfliche Weingüter Trier 2019 Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett
German White
Crushed slate permeates layers of honey, stone fruit and citrus. The palate is ripe and intensely concentrated yet delicately textured, with spine-tingling freshness. Caramel and saffron extend across a meandering finish. Mineral character remains central, while honeyed fruit and citrus give the wine breadth. Concentration and freshness stay together, and the texture remains delicate through the close.
Voirin-Jumel NV Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut
French Sparkling
Domaine Rabasse Charavin Plan de Dieu 1.5 L
French Red
Full of southern Rhone warmth, with cherry, blackberry, thyme and wild garrigue herbs leading the way. The palate is rounded and generous, shaped by sun-ripened Grenache and the savoury imprint of a stony, sun-baked plateau. A supple, characterful red with ample fruit, Provencal depth and a quietly spicy finish.
Château Puech-Haut 2021 Prestige Rouge
French Red
Blackberry, dried red cherry, strawberry and huckleberry lead a generous mix of red and dark fruit. The palate is concentrated and full without losing freshness, with lightly grippy tannins carrying the fruit into a firm, persistent finish. Serve slightly cool with grilled duck, roast lamb, a well-seared rib steak or a board of mature cheeses.
Recaredo 2018 Terrers Brut Nature
Spanish Sparkling
Fine bubbles carry a bone-dry, elegant profile, with tension and ripeness held in careful balance. The palate is long, nuanced and distinctly wine-led, its generous fruit kept fresh by a taut, precise frame. A composed sparkling wine with more depth than froth. Serve with oysters, jamón, grilled fish or aged cheeses.
Zanatta NV Glenora Fantasia Brut
Canadian Sparkling
Green apple leads the bouquet, framed by a stream of fine, persistent bubbles and a clean, brisk palate. Extended lees ageing brings subtle breadth and a lightly savoury dimension while the fruit remains fresh and focused. Distinctive and polished, this traditional-method sparkling wine is a natural aperitif and an excellent partner for oysters, smoked salmon, fried chicken or creamy cheeses.
Armand de Brignac NV Brut Rosé Champagne
French Sparkling
Bright red berries lead with a faint smoky edge. The palate is lively and generous, its deeper texture framed by fine bubbles and a composed, complex structure. Red fruit remains vivid through the rich, persistent finish, making this a versatile match for truffled veal, duck confit, wild salmon or savoury dishes with gentle spice.
Champagne Geoffroy Expression Brut NV Champagne Premier Cru 3 L
French Sparkling
Apple compote and ripe orchard fruit meet vanilla, toasted grain and a restrained nutty accent. The palate is generous and rounded at first, then gathers freshness and definition as the fine bubbles carry it toward a clean finish. Presented in a large format suited to a gathering, it pairs naturally with canapes, baked brie, roast poultry or savoury pastries.
Pierre Péters NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne
French Sparkling
Built entirely from Chardonnay grown in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant and Oger, this is a tightly framed, dry Champagne with a measured extra-brut style. A portion of perpetual reserve adds continuity and measured breadth, while at least 36 months on lees brings depth and texture. Serve well chilled with oysters, sashimi, tempura, smoked fish or aged Comté at the table.
Champagne Ayala NV Brut Majeur
French Sparkling
Citrus, white flowers and white-fleshed fruit lead an expressive, finely detailed nose. The palate is fresh and balanced, with refined bubbles, clean fruit and a precise line from start to finish. Extended lees ageing adds quiet vinosity without compromising lift. A polished aperitif, it also works beautifully with shellfish, white fish, roast poultry or a cheese board.
Dom Pérignon 2013 Vintage Brut Champagne Luminous Bottle
French Sparkling
Apricot, tangerine peel and crisp stone fruit meet white flowers, jasmine and fresh mint. The palate is ample and seamless, with lively citrus, bright acidity and fine bubbles carrying pear, almond and buttered toast. Powdery spice, clear honey and mineral freshness build through a polished, persistent finish.
Pierre Péters NV Cuvée de Réserve Blanc de Blancs Champagne Magnum
French Sparkling