Wine
Joya 2024 Branco Lisboa
Fresh citrus rises first, followed by a lightly aromatic, vivid palate. Bright acidity keeps the texture clean and energetic, while the fruit remains direct and easy to follow. Light in body but not short on character, it closes with a crisp, refreshing finish. Serve well chilled as an aperitif or with grilled prawns, simple fish dishes and green salads.
Joya 2025 Rose
Fresh and fruit-driven, with strawberry and watermelon leading raspberry, lemon and grapefruit. Peach and apricot add a softer orchard-fruit note, while a light mineral edge keeps the palate clean. Crisp acidity carries the dry, refreshing finish. Serve well chilled with prawns, Nicoise salad, grilled vegetables, fresh cheeses or simple tapas; it is equally easy as a warm-weather aperitif.
Liberty Wines 2021 BC Pinot Noir Shiner
Organically Grown. Ripe red and black cherry at the core, layered with gentle earthy complexity and subtle savory tones, flowing into a round, silky palate supported by soft, polished tannins; the wine feels pure and expressive, finishing smooth and balanced with lingering fruit and quiet mineral depth — an elegant, approachable Pinot that highlights both organic farming and restrained craftsmanship.
Liberty Wines Shiners 2015 No Shiner Pinot Noir
Fresh red cherry leads, with a light touch of nutmeg and gently integrated oak adding warmth and shape. The palate is soft, juicy and easy to enjoy, keeping its bright fruit clear through a smooth, rounded texture. A subtle savoury note brings balance to the clean finish, making this an inviting, relaxed red for the table.
Ballard Lane Paso Robles Cab 375 mL
A generous Cabernet with ripe blackberry, cassis and dark cherry, layered with cedar, vanilla and a touch of baking spice. The palate is ample without becoming heavy, with plum fruit, supple texture and smooth, rounded tannins carrying into a polished finish. The compact half-bottle format is well suited to grilled beef, burgers or roast mushrooms when a full bottle is more than the occasion calls for.
Bodegas Luzon 2024 Las Hermanas Organic Red
Fresh bramble and red cherry lead, accented by a light touch of green spice. The palate is juicy and fruit-driven, with soft-grained tannins giving the ripe fruit enough shape without adding weight. Direct, supple and easy to follow, it closes on clean red-fruit flavour with a subtle savoury edge. Serve with grilled sausages, lamb skewers or smoky vegetable dishes.
Ricco Bambino 2017 Merlot
Casa Santos Lima 2025 Topo Rosé
Martini & Rossi Rosso Vermouth 1 L
Copper-amber in tone, with orange peel, dried herbs and warm spice rising from a floral, vinous base. The palate is rounded and gently sweet, balanced by fresh acidity and a measured botanical bitterness that keeps the texture lively. Raisin and citrus linger through the aromatic finish. Serve chilled over ice with orange, lengthen with soda, or mix into a Manhattan or Negroni alongside charcuterie, olives or aged cheese.
Villa Pozzi 2016 Nero d’Avola 750 mL
Blackberry opens with white flowers, vanilla and a subtle hint of fig. The palate is opulent and full-bodied, carrying concentrated dark fruit through a broad, intense frame. Floral detail keeps the wine from feeling one-dimensional, while vanilla adds a rounded accent. The finish remains generous and persistent, leaving blackberry, fig and a measured vanilla note behind the wine's rich fruit core.
La Fea 2023 Red Blend
A generous Spanish red with intense blackberry and dark cherry aromas. The palate is full and smooth, with ripe fruit carried by a balanced, easygoing structure and a clean finish. Straightforward but satisfying, it is a versatile everyday bottle for burgers, grilled red meat, tomato-based pasta or a board of firm and semi-firm cheeses.
Lorgeril 2025 L’Orangeraie Rose
Salmon pink in colour, with rose petal and fresh strawberry giving the nose gentle lift. The palate is dry, clean and easy-moving, carrying soft red-fruit flavour through a fresh, composed finish. Light and elegant rather than overtly sweet, it is made for relaxed drinking without feeling anonymous. Serve well chilled as an aperitif or alongside summer salads, prawns and lightly grilled vegetables.
Vilacetinho 2023 Vinho Verde
A fresh Portuguese white with citrus, orchard fruit and a gentle tropical note. The palate is smooth and easygoing, with enough brightness to keep the ripe fruit clear and lively through a clean finish. Refreshing without feeling sharp, it is well suited to simple seafood, salads, mild cheeses or an uncomplicated glass on its own.
La Fea 2023 Viura Chardonnay
An easygoing Spanish blend of Viura and Chardonnay, with sweet apple, pineapple and light floral notes. The palate brings citrus and tropical fruit together in a juicy, smooth texture, with enough freshness to keep the richer finish lively. Straightforward and generous, it suits grilled fish, crisp salads, fresh cheeses or a relaxed glass on the patio.
Grachies 2025 Cotes de Gascogne Blanc
Bright citrus leads into an exuberant mix of blackcurrant, pineapple, gooseberry, peach and apricot. The palate is fresh, light and fruit-forward, with clean acidity keeping the ripe flavours lively and harmonious. Serve well chilled as an aperitif, or alongside salads, grilled prawns, shellfish, simple fish dishes or white meats; its easy freshness also makes it a natural choice for warm-weather lunches.
Cantina Tollo 2024 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Black fruit, prune, liquorice and spice lead a generous, dry red with a distinctly savoury edge. Present acidity keeps the medium body in balance, while smooth texture carries the dark fruit through a clean, warming finish. Straightforward but composed, it is well suited to duck confit, grilled pork, pizza or tomato-rich pasta.
Nespolino 2023 Sangiovese Merlot Rubicone
Cherry and violet lead into light herbal and chocolate notes. Partial barrel maturation lends a smooth, rounded texture without obscuring the fruit. Dry, harmonious and medium-bodied, the palate is supported by gentle tannins and a balanced finish. Serve at a cool room temperature with pasta, braised pork, pizza or spinach cannelloni.
Tollo 2025 Trebbiano d’Abruzzo
Pale gold in the glass, with citrus, white peach and pear joined by fresh herbs and flowers. The palate is dry, medium-bodied and bright, its clean fruit carried by lively acidity. A lightly spicy almond note brings savoury definition to the finish. Serve well chilled with grilled fish, soft cheese, shellfish or a simple herb-led pasta.
Vinya Alfori Purest 2020 Verdejo
A fresh, aromatic Verdejo with citrus peel, green apple and white peach, joined by fennel, wild herbs and subtle floral notes. The palate is bright and clean, with crisp acidity, light texture and a gentle mineral edge. Juicy but dry on the finish, it balances Mediterranean ripeness with the variety’s characteristic herbal freshness.
Château des Gravières 2022 Graves Rouge
A lightly woody, toasted nose opens with prune and licorice. Fleshy and robust on the palate, the wine carries its depth with measured balance and a generous, structured feel. The finish is firm and long, keeping the profile classic and composed. Serve with roast beef, lamb shoulder, grilled mushrooms or a slow-cooked lentil dish.