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Hammeken Cellars 2024 El Tocador Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon
Spanish Red
This wine has deep cherry colour with violet hues, ripe berries, plum and hints of chocolate. The full-bodied palate brings fresh fruit, soft toasted notes, balanced acidity and velvety tannins, followed by a long, smooth finish. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon grown in Castilla-La Mancha, it is sustainably farmed, dry and oak-influenced. Alcohol is 14 percent and residual sugar is 2.6 grams per litre.
Domaine Serge Dagueneau et Filles 2020 Les Montées de Saint-Lay Pinot Beurrot
French White
Pinot Beurrot, the grey form of Pinot Noir, grows here on iron-rich clay in Saint-Lay. The golden white opens with dried fruits, almonds, hazelnuts, yellow fruit and vanilla. Its palate is broad, rich and long, supported by subtle oak and fine freshness through the finish. The wine is aged in barrel, and production amounted to 3,900 bottles.
Lustau Los Arcos Amontillado 375 mL
Spanish Fortified
This dry Amontillado is amber in colour, with hazelnut aromas. The palate is light, soft and round, followed by a long aftertaste. Palomino ages for equal periods under flor and in contact with oxygen at a bodega in Jerez de la Frontera, giving an average age of eight years. Alcohol is 18.5 percent and residual sugar is 6 grams per litre.
Brotte 2018 Viridi Côtes du Rhône
French Red
Black cherry and plum meet smoke and liquorice in this organic Grenache-Syrah blend. The wine is unoaked, full-bodied and fresh in fruit, with fine, furry tannins. Crushed cherries, raspberries and a light dusting of pepper add to its juicy profile. The blend is eighty percent Grenache and twenty percent Syrah, vinified and aged in concrete for more than a year.
Yetti & The Kokonut 2022 Bubbles Pét-Nat
Australian Sparkling
Savagnin from a certified biodynamic block in McLaren Flat forms this pét-nat. The wine is bottled without fining, filtration or added sulphur. Bright bubbles carry soft peach and pear, with fine fruit, flowers and lemon curd. The profile is clean, fresh and lively. The fruit was fully destemmed, pressed to stainless steel and completed a natural secondary fermentation in bottle.
Château Carbonneau 2020 Pur Jus Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux
French Red
Merlot and Malbec form this unoaked Bordeaux red. The fruit was destemmed and crushed, followed by a short cold maceration, fermentation at 26 degrees Celsius and regular pump-overs. Cherries, figs, blackcurrants and floral notes meet a soft, silky texture, medium body and velvety tannins. Fresh acidity supports the fruit, while alcohol is 14.5 percent. The wine was aged without oak to preserve freshness.
Le Paradou 2024 Cinsault Rosé
French Rosé
This pale-pink Cinsault rosé has shimmering reflections, red-berry character and touches of citrus. The light palate is balanced and fresh, with raspberry, strawberry and redcurrant notes. Direct pressing is followed by fermentation and ageing in stainless-steel and concrete tanks, without malolactic fermentation. The fruit comes from sloping vineyards between the Rhône Valley and Provence, about thirty kilometres from the coast.
Sandhill 2024 Sauvignon Blanc
Canadian White
Tropical fruit, ripe peach and pineapple shape a fresh, clean aroma in this pale-straw Sauvignon Blanc. The light-bodied palate brings tree-fruit flavours, a refreshing mouthfeel and subtle minerality. Fruit from premium Columbia Valley sites was gently pressed into stainless-steel tanks, cold settled and fermented with selected yeast. Alcohol is 13 percent and residual sugar is 1.9 grams per litre.
Puntí Ferrer 2023 Signature Carménère
Chilean Red
Deep red colour and violet reflections introduce black-fruit aromas, subtle pepper and spice. The palate has a soft entry, medium body and a balanced, expressive character. Fermentation begins with selected yeast and proceeds at controlled temperatures between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius, with traditional pump-overs for extraction. The wine is then aged in stainless steel and is suited to risotto, paella, mature cheese or lightly seasoned red meat.
Settesoli 2024 Chardonnay
Italian White
This Sicilian Chardonnay is mineral and fragrant, with a straw-yellow colour and golden reflections. Apricot, orange blossom and grapefruit shape the profile. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks, followed by ageing in steel and at least three months in bottle. Alcohol is 13 percent. The wine is vegan and works with spaghetti and clams, fish couscous or cuttlefish-ink pasta.
Bartier Bros. 2024 Pristine Rosé
Canadian Rosé
Cabernet Sauvignon forms most of this pale rosé, joined by Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling. The grapes come from Washington's Columbia Valley and the wine is made in Oliver, British Columbia. Watermelon, rosehip and cranberry tea appear with grapefruit, soft red berries, orchard fruit and fine spice. Bright acidity and a silky texture are also present in the crisp, refreshing profile.
Mayhem Wines 2025 Pinot Gris
Canadian White
Pinot Gris shows crisp green apple, pear, lemon blossom and honey, with bright acidity and a creamy mouthfeel. Most of the wine was fermented in stainless steel, while a smaller portion underwent wild fermentation and ageing in neutral oak. The lots were combined before bottling. Alcohol is 12.5 percent, and the finish is crisp and refreshing.
La Closerie des Lys 2020 Les Fruitières Rosé
French Rosé
This pale rosé blends Syrah, Cinsault, Grenache and Merlot from the Aude in southern France. The highest vineyard plots reach 600 metres in the Pyrenean foothills. Wild strawberry, grapefruit, orange and watermelon define the profile, with a snappy, bright finish. Freshness and delicacy suit a warm patio, while a spinach, chicken and blueberry salad is one suggested pairing.
Frind Estate 2025 Big White
Canadian White
Seven white grape varieties form this blend: Gewürztraminer, Kerner, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Viognier and Schönburger. Each was fermented separately in stainless steel before blending. Peach, pineapple and tropical flowers appear alongside melon, apple and green apple. Bright acidity, a crisp persistent finish and Anjou pear are also present. The wine is light-bodied and comes from the Okanagan Valley.
Elderton 2012 Golden Semillon 375 mL
Australian Dessert
This Sémillon from the Barossa Valley is a sweet, medium-bodied dessert wine. Dried pear, apricot and fig shape the aroma, while dried pear and apricot marmalade define the flavour. Acidity balances the finish, and alcohol is 10.5 percent. The 375 mL bottle provides a compact format for serving with desserts or at the end of a meal.
Yering Station 2021 Little Yering Chardonnay
Australian White
Ripe stone fruit and honey lead onto a round, gently viscous palate with moderate length. Melon and ripe red apple add a fresh, acid-driven line, while a slight nutty lees note appears through the middle. Fruit comes from the Pyrenees and Yarra Valley, and most of the wine is fermented in tank. The style is light-bodied, clean and fresh.
Bench 1775 2021 Chill White Blend
Canadian White
Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer and Riesling form an off-dry white blend drawn entirely from Naramata vineyards. Bright tropical-fruit aromas meet fresh citrus and a light sweetness. The vines grow in silty-loam soils and were fifteen to eighteen years old at harvest. The wine carries 13.1 percent alcohol and pairs readily with fresh British Columbia produce, seafood, dim sum, ramen, spicy curry or barbecue chicken.
Château Vartely 2014 Sauvignon Blanc Select
Moldovan White
This dry Sauvignon Blanc shows golden-straw colour with pale green reflections. Citrus and blackcurrant-leaf notes define the fresh aromatic profile, while the palate is soft and refreshing with fine citrus fruit and delicate acidity. Classic temperature-controlled vinification preserves the direct white-wine character. Serve it with fresh vegetables, seafood, shellfish, fish, salads or goat cheese, preferably between ten and twelve degrees Celsius.
Hester Creek 2025 Cabernet Franc Rosé
Canadian Rosé
Pink grapefruit, strawberry, cranberry and rhubarb meet cinnamon in this off-dry Cabernet Franc rosé. The palate is juicy and bright, with glycerol-lined texture, lively acidity and medium body. A two-day cold soak and gentle pressing draw its medium-pink colour, while cool stainless-steel fermentation preserves freshness. The wine comes from the Okanagan Valley and is well suited to charcuterie or blue cheese.
Monte Creek Ranch Winery 2020 Chardonnay
Canadian White
This dry, medium-bodied Chardonnay combines citrus, bread dough, toasted oak and vanilla with pineapple, lemon, peach, caramel and a hint of honey. The palate is rich and smooth, supported by balanced acidity. Nine months of fermentation in French oak shape the style. Alcohol is 13.7 percent, with 1.8 grams per litre of residual sugar and a long, smoky mineral finish.
Let It Bee 2024 Organic Tempranillo Rosé
Spanish Rosé
Tempranillo gives this dry organic rosé a bright, delicate and refreshing profile. Wildflowers and red berries shape the aromatic character, followed by a clean, crisp palate. Serve it chilled as an apéritif or alongside spicy seafood, fresh fruit and other light dishes. The wine comes from Spain and carries twelve percent alcohol, with a direct style suited to warm-weather drinking.
Zeni 2024 Mr Lake Bardolino DOC
Italian Red
Corvina and Rondinella form a fresh, fruit-led red with cherry, wild strawberry and redcurrant, joined by a touch of spice. The palate is lively, supple and juicy, with soft tannins and a vibrant finish. Stainless-steel production preserves the direct fruit character. This light, smooth style suits charcuterie, pizza, burgers or grilled vegetables and comes from the Bardolino area of Veneto.
Bisquertt Family Vineyards 2020 La Joya Gran Reserva Carménère
Chilean Red
Deep ruby colour appears alongside tobacco leaf, green tea and fresh plum. The palate is smooth, with juicy tannins and a pleasing finish. Carménère comes from Chile’s Colchagua Valley. Filled pasta with meat, gently seasoned vegetables and spiced Asian dishes are suggested pairings. The recommended serving temperature is sixteen degrees Celsius, and the wine carries fourteen percent alcohol.
Domaine Fouassier 2013 Sancerre Les Romains 375 mL
French White
Pear, chalk and ripe fruit characterize this white wine, with a lively mineral profile and a lemon-toned finish. Sauvignon Blanc grows on southwest-facing clay-and-flint slopes formed over Upper Cretaceous geology. The palate combines saline liveliness with a rounder, fuller close. Oyster preparations, creamy dishes, curries and seafood are listed among the pairings, with service around twelve degrees Celsius.
Château La Diligente 2020 Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion
French Red
Firm texture and a full-bodied frame accompany black fruit, spice and richness. The wine carries fourteen percent alcohol. The estate occupies eight hectares of clay-limestone soils, with Merlot joined by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Fruit is harvested by hand and vinified in stainless steel. Maturation uses a combination of tanks, new barrels and previously used barrels.
Diversitas 2025 L’Orso Pecorino d’Abruzzo DOC
Italian White
Pecorino comes from the Campotino Vineyard at Collecorvino in Abruzzo. Production includes overnight cryomaceration, complete fermentation in stainless-steel tanks and two months of bottle rest at the estate. The profile is saline, mineral and textural. The wine carries 12.83 percent alcohol, 3.35 pH and total acidity of 6.78 grams per litre. Production totals 4,106 cases.
Le Petit Balthazar 2024 Viognier Sauvignon Blanc Pays d’Oc IGP
French White
Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc are blended in equal proportions from chalk and clay soils. Lime, grapefruit and exotic fruit accompany a pale-yellow colour with silver and green tints. Crisp freshness, roundness, acidity and a fruity finish are also present. Production includes skin contact, low-temperature maceration, controlled fermentation, lees ageing with stirring and cool tank storage.
Barossa Valley Estate 2022 Shiraz
Australian Red
Black fruit, spice, vanilla, plum and dark berry appear with approachable tannins. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures for up to seven days; malolactic fermentation and twelve months in French oak are also part of production. Vineyard blocks are harvested and vinified separately. The vineyards lie on ancient red-clay loams in Barossa Valley’s warm, dry climate.
Tugwell Creek Meadery 2020 Harvest Melomel Mixed Berry Mead
Canadian Dessert
An off-dry melomel combines local honey with a blend of berries from the farm. The palate is clean, crisp and distinctly fruity, followed by a soft honey finish. The berry mix includes marionberry, loganberry and gooseberry. The honey and fruit are tied to the producer’s farm near Sooke on Vancouver Island. Salmon is a suggested pairing.
Gunderloch 2024 Fritz’s Riesling
German White
Stone fruit and lime are joined by fresh natural acidity and a light dusting of spice. The wine is dry, fresh and aromatically lifted. Riesling grows on the Roter Hang, where red slate, proximity to the Rhine, southeast-facing steep slopes and sun exposure support ripening. The bottling comes from Rheinhessen and is classified as sustainably farmed.