Wine
Wine
Domaine Jacques Girardin 2013 Santenay Les Terrasses de Biévaux
French White
Pale gold colour accompanies yellow flowers and vanilla. The palate is ample, round and rich, with freshness and balance. Chardonnay from the elevated Biévaux slope is made as a still white Santenay and aged in barrel. Production totalled 13,200 bottles. The vineyard is arranged on terraces. Its vines average thirty years of age, and ageing lasts twelve months in French oak.
Domaine A.F. Gros 2011 Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits
French Red
Delicate red fruit and grilled wood accompany cherry, cocoa, rose and spice. The tannins are round. Earth and dark berries sit with detailed, energetic, middleweight flavours and mineral notes. The finish is balanced, and the structure is ripe. The wine matured in barrel, and production totalled 10,415 bottles. Pinot Noir comes from the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits.
Mark Haisma 2015 Saint-Romain Chardonnay
French White
Fine citrus, white peach and spice form a detailed, fresh profile with grip. Faint oak, layers and weight accompany acidity that builds slowly and a growing mineral dimension in the long finish. Two Saint-Romain vineyards were combined in this ripe year to preserve freshness. The wine is made entirely from Chardonnay and has a straw-yellow colour.
Castello di Perno 2018 Nizza Barbera
Italian Red
Fresh flowers, crushed cherry, baked strawberry and thyme accompany a medium-bodied palate with silky tannins, fresh acidity and mineral depth. The Barbera comes from a 2.5-hectare, south-facing vineyard planted with eighty-year-old vines on chalk and silex. The grapes are destemmed and cold soaked for forty-eight hours; fermentation is spontaneous and maturation takes place in wood. Alcohol is fifteen percent.
Domaine Billaud-Simon 2014 Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre
French White
White-gold in colour with green reflections, this Chardonnay is aromatic and marked by mineral and spice notes. The palate is taut, rich and oily. Freshness, minerality, fruit and ripeness are present. Apple, plum, lemon and floral details appear together with apple blossom and gooseberry. The finish is delicate, harmonious and long, with salinity and a steely character.
Weingut Weninger 2018 Saybritz Blaufränkisch
Austrian Red
Blaufränkisch grows on a steep, south-facing Saybritz vineyard at Eisenberg. The vines are fifty years old, rooted in highly calcareous clay-loess above blue-green slate. Drainage through the stone brings freshness and bright fruit, while the clay brings fine sweetness and fullness. The wine has twelve and a half percent alcohol and is vegan. Farming follows biodynamic Demeter and Respekt guidelines.
Domaine des Marnes Blanches Macvin du Jura Blanc NV
French Fortified
Walnut, dried fruit, prune, spice and wood accompany a supple, rich profile with freshness. The finish is persistent, with caramel and walnut. The blend combines two parts Chardonnay and Savagnin juice with one part old marc. It spends thirty-six months in cask and has seventeen and a half percent alcohol. This is a white vin de liqueur from Jura.
Franz Strohmeier 2019 Sonne Nº8 Sauvignon Blanc
Austrian White
Sauvignon Blanc grows at Bad Gams on a steep slope with gneiss soil. Whole clusters ferment in 500-litre barrels for two weeks, then the fruit is gently pressed and returned to barrel for a further year of maturation. The producer works eight hectares and explores natural vineyard methods, including trials with whey in place of conventional copper sulphate. The wine is classified as orange.
Montes 2020 Purple Angel Carménère
Chilean Red
Carménère accounts for ninety-two percent of the blend, with eight percent Petit Verdot. Ripe blackberry, plum and blueberry appear with sweet spice, pink pepper, coffee and tobacco. The palate is balanced and silky, with fruit and a caramel-like body. Seventy percent matures for eighteen months in first-use French oak and thirty percent in second-use barrels. Alcohol is fourteen-and-a-half percent, and the finish is very long.
Gabrio Bini 2022 Serragghia Zibibbo Bianco
Italian White
An intense golden colour with amber reflections accompanies candied citrus, dried flowers, Mediterranean herbs, resin and oriental spice. The profile is structured and deep, with salinity, freshness and a persistent finish. Zibibbo from Pantelleria underwent extended skin contact and natural vinification in buried amphorae. The vines grow on volcanic and sandy soils of lava origin. Natural agriculture, no chemical treatments and Biodynamic practices are used.
Barbacan 2023 Jazpémi Valtellina Superiore Valgella
Italian Red
Raspberry, cherry and spice accompany warm, full tannins, granitic minerality and acidity. Fruit comes from the namesake vineyard, which has southern exposure, abundant sunlight and old vines. Rounder and fuller than its sibling cuvée, the wine combines elegance and complexity. The wine is classically Nebbiolo and carries the Valtellina Superiore Valgella designation in Italy's Lombardy region.
Clos Sainte Magdeleine 2023 Cassis Blanc
French White
Hazelnut, coffee and pastry notes sit beside a saline accent. The palate is rounded, with salinity and freshness, while light bitterness appears in the finish. The four-variety blend combines Marsanne at forty-five percent, Ugni Blanc at twenty-five percent, Clairette at twenty percent and Bourboulenc at ten percent. Certified-organic farming is used across the estate's vineyards.
Grosset 2021 Polish Hill Riesling
Australian White
Lime juice, floral notes and intense lime-pith flavour appear with weight and power. Crisp, ultra-dry and lingering character also feature in this Riesling from the Polish Hill Vineyard in South Australia's Clare Valley. The vineyard and winery are certified Organic and Biodynamic. Only free-run juice is used, and the finished wine is unfined and vegan.
Château Moncontour 2022 Vouvray Cuvée Prédilection Brut Magnum 1.5 L
French Sparkling
Fine bubbles accompany floral aromas, apricot and a persistent finish. Made entirely from Chenin in Vouvray, this sparkling white shows pale straw colour and balance. The cuvée is produced by the traditional method. The floral and apricot details sit beside its fine mousse, pale colour and balanced character. It is presented here in a 1.5-litre magnum format.
Roses de Jeanne Cédric Bouchard VV/R23 Blanc de Noirs Champagne NV
French Wine
Fine bubbles carry citrus, red apple and pear, with plum skin and strawberry adding a subtle red-fruit accent. Blossom and chalk bring lift, while almond, nougat and fresh pastry build gentle richness. The palate is taut and energetic, its high acidity balanced by a creamy mousse and measured roundness. Mineral tension runs through a long, dry finish marked by lime, toast and a quiet saline edge.
Leitz Zero Point Five Sauvignon Blanc
German Non-Alcoholic Wine
Gooseberry and green citrus open with an aromatic, sharply defined freshness. Green bell pepper and fresh grass add a savoury herbal layer, while delicate minerality keeps the palate focused and clean. The dealcoholized style remains light and precise rather than thin, carrying the fruit and herbs through a crisp centre. It finishes refreshing and balanced, leaving citrus, gooseberry, grass and cool mineral detail.
Leitz Eins-Zwei-Zero Rosé
German Non-Alcoholic Wine
Rosehip and raspberry open with a fine-fruited, lively character. The palate is light and easy-flowing, with juicy fruit balanced by bright acidity that keeps the profile fresh. A gentle sprightly quality adds lift without turning the wine sparkling. Clean and approachable through the centre, it finishes on raspberry, rosehip and a refreshing line of acidity, with the fruit lingering softly.
Leitz Eins-Zwei-Zero Riesling
German Non-Alcoholic Wine
Fresh lime and citrus lead with bright clarity, followed by an unexpected touch of rhubarb and red apple. A clean mineral line gives the palate definition and keeps the fruit precise. The texture remains light and composed, with enough freshness to carry the flavours without feeling thin. It closes dry and long, leaving citrus, apple and a cool mineral impression.
Domaine Jean Ginglinger 2018 Steiner Gewürztraminer Maceration
French White
Deep golden-orange in colour, with peach nectar, bright stone fruit, white flowers, musky herbs and bitter spice. Extended skin contact gives the palate depth, chew and intensity while preserving lift and a long, aromatic finish. Serve lightly chilled with fragrant curries, pork belly, roast squash or washed-rind cheese.
Tightrope 2025 Pinot Gris
Canadian White
Fresh-cut pear, pineapple and guava lead, with red apple, citrus peel, ginger and nutmeg adding lift and detail. The palate is dry and medium-bodied, combining mouth-filling weight with clean acidity and finely defined fruit. Balanced and poised through the finish, it works beautifully with leafy salads, grilled fish, soft cheeses or lightly spiced vegetable dishes.
A Sunday in August 2025 Rosé
Canadian Rosé
Wild strawberry and red cherry lead, with a faint floral note and a lightly savoury, reductive edge adding detail. The palate is delicate and juicy, carried by bright, well-balanced acidity and a clear mineral line. Dry, light and refreshing through the finish, it pairs naturally with grilled prawns, tomato salads, soft cheeses or a simple charcuterie board.
Yalumba 2023 Y Series Viognier
Australian White
White flowers and honeysuckle lead, followed by apricot, ginger and a touch of five-spice. The palate is generous yet balanced, with a creamy mid-palate and fresh acidity keeping the ripe stone fruit in check. Lees ageing adds gentle texture and complexity before a silky, lightly spiced finish, making this expressive Australian white a fine match for roast chicken, seafood or aromatic vegetable dishes.
Citra 2025 Pinot Grigio Terre d’Abruzzo
Italian White
Fresh pear and lemon zest lead a light, crisp palate built for refreshment. The fruit is clean and direct, with dry acidity giving it shape and keeping the finish brisk. Easygoing without feeling thin, it closes neatly on citrus and pear. Serve well chilled with seafood, grilled fish, antipasti or a simple salad dressed with lemon and olive oil.
Chateau du Hureau 2018 Saumur-Champigny Les Fevettes
French Red
Rich red-cherry in colour, with refined fruit, mulberry, dusky plum, perfumed cassis and dried violet on the nose. The palate is well balanced and seriously structured, combining red and black fruit with warm spice and savoury depth. Silky, fine-grained tannins shape the wine before a smooth, precise and very long finish.
Clément Lavallée 2022 Chablis
French White
A precise village Chablis with citrus, white flowers and a light flinty note. The palate is lively and pure, shaped by bright acidity, clean mineral tension and measured lees-derived texture. Fine-boned and balanced through the finish, it offers a classic, versatile style for oysters, grilled white fish, roast poultry or mild, creamy cheeses.
7 Vinas Tierra Del Huarpe 2024 Malbec
Argentinian Red
A supple Malbec with blackberry, blueberry and dark plum, followed by vanilla and gentle baking spice. The palate is medium-bodied and velvety, with ripe tannins and well-judged acidity keeping the fruit balanced. Smooth and persistent on the finish, it is an easy fit with grilled beef, empanadas, roasted vegetables or a firm, savoury cheese.
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1976 Rivesaltes Ambré
French Dessert
Chocolate, prune compote and Bourbon vanilla rise from a warm, expressive nose, with polished wood adding depth. Rich and enveloping on the palate, it brings mature rancio character into a cocoa-toned finish that remains balanced rather than heavy. Serve lightly chilled with dark chocolate, walnut tart, blue cheese or simply as a contemplative after-dinner glass.
Clos du Soleil 2021 Syrah Similkameen Valley
Canadian Red
Violet, crushed raspberry and black plum open with hints of pepper, sagebrush and baking spice. Rich but finely balanced, the palate layers wild raspberry, black currant and dark forest fruit over fresh acidity and firm, stony tannins. A touch of dark chocolate adds depth before the persistent, savoury finish.
Le Vieux Pin 2022 Petit Rouge ½
Canadian Red
Dark berries and black currant lead a juicy, expressive profile, with ripe plum, peppery spice and a gentle herbal lift. The palate is supple and balanced, carrying dark fruit over lively acidity and fine-grained tannins. Savoury undertones add depth, while the fresh, polished finish keeps this approachable red versatile at the table.