Wine
Finca Parera Vi Mut Vermouth
Mediterranean herbs, citrus peel and wildflower honey give this natural vermouth a lifted, savoury aroma. The palate brings gentle sweetness and warm spice, balanced by a pleasantly bitter edge and a clean saline finish. Serve lightly chilled over ice with orange peel, lengthen with soda, or use it in a restrained aperitif cocktail; it pairs neatly with olives, almonds and cured meats.
Fallentimber Saskatoon Mead 750 mL
Bright and clean, this fruit-led mead balances floral honey with ripe Saskatoon berry, a hint of crab apple and subtle oak. The berry fruit brings freshness and gentle tartness, keeping the rounded honeyed palate poised through a smooth, well-balanced finish. Serve lightly chilled with roast pork, glazed poultry, aged cheddar or a berry tart; it is equally comfortable as an unhurried after-dinner glass.
Esquimalt Kina-Salal Quinquina 500 mL
Juicy wild salal and blueberry lead into layers of dark berry, floral honey and earthy botanicals. The mead base gives the palate a supple sweetness, while quinine brings a firm, cleansing bitterness and a long, gently spicy finish. Serve well chilled over ice, lengthen with soda, or add a small measure of gin; it makes a distinctive aperitif alongside charcuterie, olives or aged cheese.
Cocchi Americano Rosa
Fragrant and lightly bittersweet, with wild rose, red berries and citrus peel layered over ginger and vanilla. Gentian and cinchona give the palate a measured herbal grip, while the red-wine base keeps the finish supple and vinous. Serve over ice with soda and grapefruit peel, lengthen with tonic or ginger beer, or use it to bring floral lift to gin and agave-based cocktails.
Cocchi Americano Bianco
Bright and gently bittersweet, this aromatized white wine opens with bitter orange, elderflower and fresh herbs. Gentian, wormwood and cinchona bring an appetizing, tonic-like edge, balanced by subtle sweetness and a clean vinous frame. Serve well chilled over ice with a splash of soda and orange peel, or use it in a Vesper, Corpse Reviver No. 2 or low-alcohol aperitif.
Casa Mariol Vermut Blanc 750 mL
Pale and aromatic, this white vermouth brings green herbs, fennel and anise together with bitter citrus and a subtle vanilla note. The palate is dry, fresh and gently rounded, with enough bitterness to sharpen its clean, persistent finish. Serve well chilled over ice with lemon, top with soda, or pair with anchovies, shellfish, salted almonds and young cheese.
Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth 375 mL
Rich and rounded, this traditional Italian vermouth opens with vanilla, warm spice, citrus peel and dried fruit. Almond, raisin and clove add depth, while measured bitterness keeps the generous palate composed and persistent. Serve lightly chilled, over ice with orange peel, or in a Manhattan or Negroni. It also pairs well with aged cheese, charcuterie and chocolate-led desserts.
Altesino Rosso di Montalcino 2016
Red cherry and redcurrant lead, joined by cinnamon and a light savoury note of leather. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh, with fine tannins giving shape to juicy berry fruit while earth, mineral and tobacco add quiet complexity. The finish is harmonious and persistent, balancing ripe fruit with a dry, gently structured close. Pair with roast pork, tomato-braised dishes, grilled mushrooms or aged pecorino, and allow a little air before serving.
Springfield Estate ‘Miss Lucy’ Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc 2025
A unique blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Gris. Bright and refreshing, with vibrant grapefruit and citrus flavours leading into a generous, softly textured palate. Crisp acidity keeps the wine lively and balanced, finishing clean, dry and refreshing. An excellent match for oysters, grilled fish, prawns and other fresh seafood.
d’Arenberg 2021 The Stump Jump Shiraz
Fresh cherries, raspberries and blackberries lead, joined by plum, cassis, aniseed, baking spices and black pepper. This juicy Shiraz is medium-bodied and generous, with silky, persistent tannins giving the palate polish and shape. Bright and approachable, it finishes with lively fruit and easy warmth. Serve with grilled lamb, burgers or smoky aubergine.
Georges Glantenay 2022 Volnay Vieilles Vignes
Beautifully perfumed, with lifted red fruit and fine floral detail. The palate brings extra density without heaviness, driven by vibrant freshness, energy and striking intensity. Fine tannins provide quiet shape beneath the fruit, while the finish remains poised and persistent. Expressive now, it also has the balance and depth to age gracefully.
Glantenay 2021 Volnay
A delicate Volnay with bright ruby colour and aromas of violet, redcurrant and cherry. The palate is concentrated yet nuanced, allowing the fruit and floral character to stay clear while subtle savoury complexity begins to emerge. With time it can develop notes of spice, game and cooked plum; serve with duck, roast poultry, mushrooms or salmon.
Georges Glantenay 2018 Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots
Broad and inviting on the nose, with layered red fruit and a subtle mineral undertone. The palate is rounded yet finely structured, combining generous fruit with a cool, steely line and mouth-watering freshness. Firm but polished tannins frame the wine, leading to a powerful, composed finish without hard edges.
Domaine Georges Glantenay 2018 Volnay Premier Cru Les Brouillards
Cool redcurrant opens with menthol, soft earth and a restrained touch of spice. The palate is suave and rounded, its red fruit carried by fine tannins and a fresh mineral line. The texture is generous without becoming heavy. A saline firmness shapes the finish, leaving red berries, earth, floral detail and a precise savoury edge.
Domaine Georges Glantenay 2017 Volnay Premier Cru Les Brouillards
Bright red berries lead with floral lift, cool stone and a quiet earthy note. The palate is energetic and finely structured, combining ripe fruit with firm, polished tannins and a clear mineral line. Richness builds without sacrificing balance or freshness. The finish is persistent and composed, leaving redcurrant, subtle spice and a clean stony impression.
Chateau de la Liquiere 2014 Cistus Faugeres
Ripe fruit and liquorice meet wild violet, cistus and an earthy lift on the nose. The palate is dense and richly textured, adding thyme and blond tobacco as it opens. A subtle, appetising bitterness brings shape to the finish, extending the wine with extra complexity while its underlying elegance remains firmly in view.
Château Barbebelle 2021 Héritage Rosé
Escaravailles 2023 Rasteau Heritage 1924
Sweet raspberry, framboise and floral notes rise from the glass, leading into a ripe, powerful palate that remains remarkably weightless. The texture is medium to full-bodied, framed by ultra-fine tannins and fresh, precise fruit. Made entirely from destemmed Grenache and raised in concrete, it pairs naturally with grilled lamb, duck, beef stew, roasted aubergine or aged hard cheese.
Mulderbosch 2025 Sauvignon Blanc Western Cape
Guava, ripe lemon and blackcurrant open with aromatic fynbos notes of lavender, thyme and oregano. The palate is vivid and refreshing, balancing juicy tropical fruit with clean acidity and a dry herbal line. Bright citrus carries the energetic finish. Serve well chilled with seafood, green vegetables, goat cheese or herb-led dishes.
Bischofliche Weinguter Trier 2020 Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Spatlese Feinherb
Passion fruit and yellow peach lead a bright, floral bouquet, followed by quince and a gentle note of honey. The palate balances subtle residual sweetness with clearly defined yet softly integrated acidity, finishing elegant and fresh rather than heavy. Serve well chilled with aromatic fish, lightly spiced Asian dishes, soft cheeses or dishes built around ginger and herbs.