Wine
Klinker Brick 2019 Cab Sauvignon Lodi
Ripe, generous and unmistakably Californian, this Cab leads with plush blackberry, cassis and dark plum layered over vanilla, baking spice and a touch of cocoa. Full-bodied and smooth, the palate shows velvety texture with integrated tannins and a hint of sweet oak, keeping things approachable and crowd-pleasing. A bold, fruit-forward red with a long, warming finish. Perfect for BBQ or hearty fare.
Blandys 1968 Sercial Madeira
"The Blandys established themselves on Madeira in 1811 and are now in charge of the Madeira Wine Company. Aged for 49 years in seasoned American oak casks before bottling in 2017, this wine is mid-deep amber in colour with an olive-green glint. Fine, lifted woodsmoke characters on the nose are redolent of autumn leaves and bonfires. It has crystallised fruit on the palate with rapier-like power and intensity. The hint of sweetness (59g/l residual sugar) is offset by a streak of acidity, leading to a mouthwateringly fresh greengage finish yielding to a touch of savoury complexity. A wine that sings contralto from the glass." - 99 points Decanter
Grosbois 2020 Clos Du Noyer Chinon
Remoissenet 1969 Chevalier L’Arquebuse
A beautifully mature Burgundian expression showing evolved aromatics of dried citrus peel, baked apple, hazelnut, and honeyed wax layered with truffle, spice, and delicate oxidative complexity. The palate is silky and fully integrated, with softened acidity carrying a mellow core of preserved orchard fruit, toasted nuts, and savoury umami depth. Long and contemplative on the finish, unfolding with layers of nutty, earthy nuance and refined tertiary character that speak to its age and quiet complexity. Drink sooner than later.
Baumard Cremant De Loire Rose
80% Cabernet Franc, 20% Chenin Blanc
"Very pale, bright pink with a steady bead. Shy aromas of strawberry, blood orange, rose and spices, plus a hint of honeysuckle. Very fresh and expansive on the palate, offering pure red fruit and sweet citrus flavors and subtle minerality. The precise, spicy finish leaves dusty mineral and strawberry notes behind."' - Steve Tanzer
Baumard 2023 La Caleche
Low yields, hand harvesting and farmed according to organic principles. 9 months in vats on fine lees.
Aromas of pears, lemons, peaches and honey with floral and mineral hints. Great tension on the palate, which is pure with persistence and incredible precision. An easy wine to drink with well-balanced acidity and great structure.
Gaintza Aitako 2019 Getariako Txakolina
Gaintza 2021 Gaintza Txakolina Rose
A vibrant and lightly effervescent Basque rosé showing lifted aromas of wild strawberry, red currant, and watermelon accented by citrus zest and a subtle saline breeze. The palate is bone-dry and electric, with crisp acidity, a delicate spritz, and pure red berry fruit carried by a distinctly coastal, mineral-driven freshness. Ultra-refreshing and energetic, finishing clean and zesty with lingering red fruit and briny lift that makes it effortlessly food-friendly.
Marquis D’Alesme 2018 Margaux
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and 5% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot aging in 65% new oak
96 Points, Robert Parker: Deep purple-black in color, it leaps from the glass with bold, expressive black cherries, warm plums, crème de cassis and red roses scents with touches of baking spices, potpourri and fragrant earth. Full-bodied, rich and opulent, it completely fills the palate with hedonic black fruit preserves and spices, framed by firm, velvety tannins and finishing with fantastic length.
95 Points, Wine Spectator: Gorgeous mouthfeel right from the first sip, with a velvety, fine-grained texture that lets the range of dark plum, black currant and blackberry fruit flavors splay out without losing focus, while mouthwatering black tea, alder and mineral notes wait gracefully in reserve, showing just a hint, for now, of what they can do on the finish.
Reverdito 2016 Barolo Bricco
A structured and aromatic expression of Nebbiolo, showing lifted notes of red cherry, rose petal, and wild strawberry layered with licorice, tar, and subtle dried herbs. The palate is firm and linear, with fine but assertive tannins supporting a core of pure red fruit and savoury mineral drive. Classic and age-worthy in style, finishing long and focused with floral lift and earthy persistence.
D’Arenberg 2021 Stump Jump Shiraz