Wine
Wine
Gál Tibor 2024 Egri Pinot Noir
Hungarian Red
Forest fruit, rosehip and sour cherry appear with green herbs, earth and oak. The Pinot Noir has marked acidity, more-than-medium tannins and a medium body. Oak spice is also present, and the wine has a dark colour. It is substantial rather than airy, with tannins playing a prominent role. The red comes from Eger, Hungary.
Kristinus 2021 Oliver
Hungarian White
Rose petals, hibiscus, mango, passion fruit and blossom honey meet white peach, salted almond, pecan and lime. This skin-contact white is creamy, with mineral and lemon notes on the finish. Fermentation is spontaneous, and the wine is bottled unfiltered. It is made from Furmint and Irsai Olivér grown in Balatonboglár. The wine carries organic, biodynamic and natural classifications.
Argiolas 2024 Costamolino Vermentino di Sardegna
Italian White
Ripe lemon, green apple, papaya and passion fruit appear with flowers, light honey and fresh herbs. The palate is fresh and dry, with mineral notes, spice and a clean finish. Vermentino accounts for 95 percent of the blend, and the vines grow on Sardinian hills around 190 metres. Production includes controlled-temperature fermentation for twenty days and a brief period on fine lees.
De Martino 2024 Estate Organic Sauvignon Blanc
Chilean White
Lemon thistle, verbena, white asparagus and spring green vegetables appear alongside river stones and white pepper. The estate-grown Sauvignon Blanc comes from deep gravel soils in Chile's Central Valley. Native fermentation takes place in stainless steel, and the wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation. It rests on fine lees for three months. Organic farming is used for the vineyard.
Domaine Zinck 2023 Pinot Blanc Portrait
French White
Green apple, pear and white flowers form a dry, fresh profile. The palate is supple and balanced, with a light body and a clean finish. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, and the grapes come from plain parcels and are harvested by hand. The wine carries organic and biodynamic classifications. This Pinot Blanc contains 12.5 percent alcohol.
Troupis Winery 2023 Fteri Agiorgitiko
Greek Red
Gooseberry and pomegranate join plum, red fruit, black fruit and spice. The palate is supple, with velvety tannins, balanced acidity and a medium body. Production includes a few days of low-temperature maceration, and the wine has a deep red-purple colour. This dry red is made entirely from Agiorgitiko grown in Nemea at about 640 metres. A light butter-caramel note is also present.
Domaine La Tour Boisée 2019 Cab et Léon
French Red
Ripe black fruit, fresh plum, black cherry and blackberry appear alongside a dried-hay note. The wine has a fruity, crunchy attack, followed by a supple, ample palate and tannins. Cabernet Franc accounts for seventy percent of the blend, with Cabernet Sauvignon making up the remainder. Grapes are destemmed without crushing, fermented separately under cap, and matured for twelve months in tank.
Adega Cooperativa de Vidigueira 2022 Vidigueira Premium Tinto
Portuguese Red
Black fruit and ripe tannins define a rich, polished profile. Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet form the blend, and the wine contains 14 percent alcohol. Grapes are harvested by hand and fermented at controlled temperature. Maturation lasts six months in French and American oak. Red fruit, cocoa and vanilla are also present in the profile. The wine comes from Alentejo in Portugal.
Bodegas Olarra 2022 Cerro Añón Crianza
Spanish Red
Dark cherry colour and fruit aromas sit beside spice, with greater complexity developing over time. The palate has strong structure, a soft, rounded attack and a long aftertaste. The blend is ninety percent Tempranillo. The remaining ten percent consists of Mazuelo and Graciano. Maceration lasts two weeks with daily pump-overs. Ageing continues for fourteen to fifteen months in oak, with regular racking.
Château d’Astros 2022 La Belle Vie Rosé
French Rosé
Peach, melon and citrus form a fresh profile with a rounded palate. Redcurrant and citrus appear in a silky finish. The rosé is made from Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah grown in Provence. Grapes are harvested at night, and cellar work limits added inputs and sulphites. The wine carries organic status, is classified under Côtes de Provence and contains 13 percent alcohol.
Cafaggio 2022 Chianti Classico
Italian Red
Violet, underbrush and baking spice meet red cherry and clove. Orange zest is also present. The palate is smooth, with polished tannins. Made entirely from Sangiovese grown in Panzano’s Conca d’Oro, the wine is fermented under controlled temperatures and completes malolactic fermentation naturally. Twelve months in Slavonian oak are followed by three months in bottle. The wine is organic.
Sage Hayward 2023 Estate Rosé
Canadian Rosé
White flowers, pink grapefruit and fresh apple open the profile. Savoury citrus notes and fresh acidity follow, leading to a delicately balanced finish. The rosé is estate-grown Pinot Noir from Saturna Island. Its vineyard follows organic farming practices, and the vines are rooted in dense sand-and-mudstone soil over clay with ancient marine sediment. The wine contains 11.4 percent alcohol.
Santa Rita 2022 Medalla Real Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Chilean Red
Deep ruby-red colour accompanies blackcurrant, blueberry and cherry, with cigar box, soft cedar and spice. The palate is concentrated, with well-rounded ripe tannins and a long, lingering finish. The blend contains ninety-five percent Cabernet Sauvignon, three percent Syrah and two percent Petit Verdot. The wine contains thirteen point six percent alcohol. The vineyard includes old alluvial terraces at Alto Jahuel in the Maipo Valley.
González Byass Tío Pepe Fino Sherry
Spanish Fortified
Pale straw colour is clean and bright. Bakery aromas sit with almonds, chalk and flor. The palate is very dry, savoury and saline, with a lightly bitter note and a long, complex finish. The wine is made entirely from Palomino and undergoes biological ageing beneath flor through the criaderas and solera system for at least four years in American oak. Alcohol is fifteen percent.
DIVIN 0.0 Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc
French Non-Alcoholic Wine
Delicate bubbles accompany white peach and tropical fruit. The palate is balanced, with lively freshness. Sauvignon Blanc comes from the Loire, and fermentation takes place in stainless steel. Alcohol is removed under vacuum at low temperature before the wine is carbonated. The finished sparkling wine is dry, contains zero percent alcohol and is classified as vegan.
Natte Valleij 2021 The Swallow Blend
South African Red
Dark ruby and violet tones accompany lavender, cranberry and dark berries. The palate is medium-bodied, with dried plum, toasted nuts, cocoa and cardamom. The blend is seventy-six percent Syrah, twenty-one percent Mourvèdre and three percent Cinsault. The wine matures for eighteen months in used small French oak. Charcuterie savouriness and spice are also present, while the finish carries macerated fruit.
Raymond 2020 Family Classic Cabernet Sauvignon
American Red
Dark plum and blackberry aromas include earthiness. Black cherry and baked berry cobbler flavours sit with allspice and nutmeg. The palate is approachable, with a plush mid-palate and a lingering finish. Blueberry and elderberry are also present, while the tannins are soft and round. Cabernet Sauvignon comes from California's North Coast. Alcohol is fourteen point five percent.
Crudo 2023 Organic Nero d’Avola Cabernet Sauvignon
Italian Red
Blackcurrant, cherry and plum sit alongside liquorice and fine oak notes. The red is medium-bodied and dry. Nero d'Avola and Cabernet Sauvignon are fermented separately in stainless steel. Part of the Cabernet matures in oak before the two varieties are blended. Produced in Sicily from organically grown grapes, the wine has a dark red colour.
Allan Scott 2025 Marlborough Pinot Gris
New Zealand White
Delicate peach, pear and a subtle floral lift appear in the aroma. The palate combines ripe stone fruit, pear and grain flavours, with a mouthwatering off-dry finish. Fruit from Wairau Valley vineyards is harvested in the cool early morning, gently pressed and cool-fermented in tank, with a portion fermented in old barrels. The wine contains twelve point five percent alcohol and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Satellite by Spy Valley 2021 Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand White
Fresh citrus, stone fruit, apple and pear appear in the profile, alongside grassy notes, green capsicum, blackcurrant, passionfruit and melon. The palate is juicy and crisp, with citrus and white peach. Bright intensity, refreshing acidity and a dry finish are also present. Made from Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough, the wine contains thirteen percent alcohol by volume.
Wente Vineyards 2021 Sandstone Merlot
American Red
Strawberry and dried mint appear in the aroma, with black cherry, plum, cinnamon and nutmeg also present. The palate brings red fruit, light oregano, blackcurrant, chocolate and espresso. The wine is medium-bodied, with waxy tannins, balanced acidity and a firm grip. The blend combines Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Petite Sirah, and the alcohol is thirteen point five percent.
Rigour & Whimsy 2018 Flux Capacitor
Canadian White
Cloudy golden-amber in colour, with apricot, green apple, pine, young peas, white flowers, lemon and tangerine pith in the profile. The palate is lightly oily and slightly grippy, and the finish is fresh and textural with thyme and white pepper. The blend combines Pinot Blanc, Roussanne, Muscat, Grüner Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Fermentation on the skins lasts two months in stainless steel, followed by seven months in used puncheons.
Bodega Séptima 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
Argentinian Red
Green bell pepper appears first, followed by berry aromas. The palate is concentrated and herbaceous, with black pepper, spice, black tea and plum. Cinnamon and toasted notes are also present. The entry is sweet, the tannins are present and soft, and the finish is long. The profile is balanced, and the wine contains fourteen percent alcohol.
Frescobaldi 1996 Rèmole Chianti
Italian Red
Medium-density purple-violet in colour, the wine opens with a sharp acetone-like note that dissipates to reveal a pleasantly full bouquet. The palate shows body and harmony, with round tannins and a long finish. The historic villa near Sieci, east of Florence, gives the wine its name. The property is linked to seven centuries of Frescobaldi family history.
Domaine de Majas 2024 Côtes Catalanes Rouge
French Red
Bright blackberry and juicy cherry appear in the profile, with silky tannins and a fresh finish. The wine blends Carignan and Grenache from biodynamically farmed vineyards, including older vines reaching one hundred and twenty years. The estate's production was already Ecocert-certified organic by this vintage. The wine comes from Côtes Catalanes in Languedoc-Roussillon and contains thirteen percent alcohol.
Rocche Costamagna 2022 Langhe Arneis
Italian White
Straw yellow with green reflections, with white flowers and green apple in the profile. The palate is fresh, savoury and mineral. Made entirely from Arneis, the grapes are gently pressed and statically settled before fermentation at sixteen degrees for about three weeks. The wine then rests on its lees in stainless steel for at least three months and has an expected lifespan of three to six years.
Poças 2023 Tongue Twister WWW Douro Red
Portuguese Red
Wild fruit, liquorice and cocoa appear in the profile. The palate is silky, and the finish is long and fresh. The blend combines Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz from forty- to sixty-year-old vines on schist soils in Numão, Douro Superior. Grapes are harvested manually and selected in the vineyard. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel, with twenty percent matured in second-year French oak casks. The wine contains thirteen point six percent alcohol and is suitable for vegan diets.
Ovorra 2023 Reserva Casablanca Valley Pinot Noir
Chilean Red
Delicate ruby in colour, with violet flashes. Raspberry, black tea and spice appear in the profile. The palate is silky and medium-bodied, with soft vanilla and juicy red berries. Made entirely from Pinot Noir, the wine comes from Chile's Casablanca Valley. Its coastal site is windswept, and the range's Pinot Noir combines wild berries with layered complexity.
Can Leandro 2024 Les Finques Valencia
Spanish Red
Monastrell forms sixty percent of the blend, joined by thirty percent Garnacha and ten percent Bonicaire and Merseguera. The grapes come from dry-farmed vineyards across several holdings around Ontinyent, with both shaded and sunny mountain exposures. The wine matures for four months in 225-litre French oak barrels and contains thirteen and a half percent alcohol. It is classified as a red wine under DO Valencia.
Coli 2023 Chianti Classico
Italian Red
Bright ruby in colour, with an intense, complex profile of persistent red fruit, violet and spice. The palate is dry, soft and full-bodied, with freshness, minerality, gentle tannins and a balanced finish. The blend is eighty percent Sangiovese, ten percent Merlot and ten percent Colorino. Produced in the Chianti Classico area of Tuscany, the wine contains twelve and a half percent alcohol.