Wine
Maison Dampt 2015 Chablis Premier Cru Les Vaillons 750 mL
Citrus peel and orchard fruit sit against a firm line of stone minerality, with almond and a gently pithy edge showing the wine's maturity. The palate remains composed and balanced, carrying fresh acidity through a savoury, mineral middle. A restrained nutty note returns on the finish without obscuring the fruit. Serve lightly chilled with roast fish, scallops, poultry or a mushroom dish in a light cream sauce.
Lustau Red Vermouth NV
Mahogany in the glass, with ripe and dried fruit unfolding beside citrus peel, herbs and a subtle trace of smoked wood. The palate is velvety and balanced, combining generous sweetness with enough bitterness to keep the profile composed. Nutty character gathers on the finish, leaving a savoury, gently bitter echo. Serve well chilled over ice with orange peel, or use it to bring depth to a Manhattan or Negroni.
Henri de Villamont 2022 Bourgogne Pinot Noir 750 mL
Red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry open with a delicate violet lift. A light touch of cedar and cinnamon adds quiet savoury depth without masking the fruit. The palate is rounded and poised, carried by fine tannins and fresh acidity into a clean, lightly spiced finish. Its supple shape suits roast chicken, grilled salmon or mushroom dishes, where the bright fruit and restrained oak can remain in balance.
Verus 2016 Muskateller 750 mL
Very pale yellow, with an intense Muscat perfume joined by orange and a restrained touch of peach. The palate is slim, clear and lively, balancing gentle sweetness with bright acidity so the overall impression remains nearly dry. Moderate alcohol keeps the aromatics light on their feet. It finishes fresh and persistent, leaving citrus, peach and a clean floral echo.
Prieuré de Montézargues 2023 Tavel Rosé 750 mL
Bright pink with red-cherry highlights, opening on yellow peach, redcurrant and blood orange. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with ripe cherry and peach gaining depth from almond, pastry cream and a light liquorice note. Citrus keeps the generous texture fresh and defined. It finishes long and elegant, carrying cherry stone, orange and peach through a polished, gently savoury close.
Peller Family Vineyards Chardonnay NV 750 mL
Ripe pear and apple open with hazelnut and a gentle vanilla note. The palate is smooth and rounded, combining orchard fruit with buttery oak and a subtle spicy undertone. Light to medium in body, it keeps its richer accents measured and balanced. The finish is mellow and lingering, leaving apple, soft oak and a quiet nutty warmth.
Laurent Miquel 2022 Vendanges Nocturnes Classic Blanc 750 mL
Lemon and lime lead, followed by crisp pear, apple and a subtle touch of apricot. The palate is light and steely, with clean acidity keeping the fruit bright and focused. A creamy texture and faint banana note add softness without dulling the freshness. The finish is long and tidy, carrying citrus, orchard fruit and a gentle floral lift.
Lillet Blanc NV
Candied orange, honey and exotic fruit rise over pine resin, lemon, jasmine and fresh mint. The palate is full and rounded at first, then turns lively as citrus and a measured herbal bitterness bring definition. A wine-based aperitif with freshness rather than overt weight, it carries orange and honey through a long finish, leaving a clean, gently bitter edge.
Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani 2011 Decima Aurea Merlot 750 mL
Ripe red plum and wild berry meet pine needle, toasted hazelnut and a savoury, earthy maturity. The palate is medium-bodied and composed, with resolved tannins framing mossy fruit, olive, tobacco and a light mushroom note. Coffee, cocoa and liquorice add depth without overwhelming the fruit. It finishes dry and settled, carrying mature berry, earth and gentle spice through a measured close.
Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani 2018 Torre Pieve Chardonnay 750 mL
White flowers and warm stone lead into pineapple, citrus and ripe orchard fruit. The palate is broad and creamy, with vanilla, hazelnut and a light buttery note held in check by balanced acidity and a savoury mineral edge. The texture is refined rather than heavy, allowing the fruit to remain clear. It finishes harmoniously, with citrus, nut and gentle oak lingering through a composed close.
Sanguinhal 2024 Sôttal Leve White 750 mL
Pale citrus in colour, opening with fragrant Muscat and a bright sweep of tropical fruit. The palate is light, fresh and balanced, with peach and softly floral aromatics carried by clean acidity. Arinto adds lift while the blend's restrained weight keeps the fruit precise and easy-moving. The finish is tidy and refreshing, leaving citrus, peach and a gentle floral note.
Foradori 2018 Fontanasanta Nosiola 750 mL
Green apple and pear meet fresh herbs, light flowers and a measured touch of honey. The palate is clear and lively, with skin contact bringing gentle phenolic texture rather than heaviness. Savoury herbal detail and firm freshness keep the fruit precise, while amphora ageing contributes quiet depth. The finish is long, dry and delicately structured, carrying apple, herbs and a faintly earthy mineral note.
Arlaud 2018 Bourgogne Oka 750 mL
Fresh summer berries lead, joined by light pepper and warm earth. The palate is lively and bright, with clear red fruit carried by moderate tannins and a gently savoury frame. Subtle spice and woodland detail add depth without weighing down the fruit. It finishes poised and energetic, leaving berry freshness, fine tannin and a quiet earthy note.
Orofino 2022 Pozza Vineyard Cabernet Franc Rosé 750 mL
Pale pink-orange in colour, with fresh strawberry, citrus, cranberry and rhubarb moving in a bright, savoury direction. The palate is soft and silky, balancing delicate red fruit with the variety's leafy freshness. Sagebrush and stony mineral notes emerge through the finish, giving the wine a distinctly dry, site-driven character. It closes cleanly, with citrus lift and a restrained herbal edge.
Finca Cuarta 2024 Mencía Ribeira Sacra 750 mL
Blue flowers lift a vivid mix of red and black fruit on the nose. The palate is fresh and balanced, with bright fruit carried by a light, finely shaped frame rather than heavy extraction. Floral perfume and a gentle savoury edge add definition as it opens. The finish is clean and composed, leaving juicy berry fruit and a subtle mineral freshness.
Domaine de l’Aigle 2023 Chardonnay Limoux 750 mL
Toasted brioche and gentle oak frame ripe peach, quince and honeydew, with a subtle note of herbal tea adding detail. The palate is rounded yet energetic, carrying roasted stone fruit into a salty, mineral line. Citrus-marmalade brightness keeps the richer texture in balance. It finishes with measured toast, fresh acidity and a savoury, lightly saline persistence.
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.
Benanti 2013 Pietra Marina Etna Bianco Superiore 750 mL
Orange blossom and ripe apple rise from an intense, complex nose. The palate is dry and distinctly mineral, with high acidity and saline detail giving the fruit a taut, elegant shape. Long lees ageing contributes depth without softening the wine's volcanic precision. The finish is persistent and savoury, leaving anise, almond, ripe apple and a clear impression of sea-breeze salinity.
August Kesseler 2011 Pinot Noir 750 mL
Violet, spice and vanilla open over concentrated black cherry and plum. The palate is full and silky, balancing juicy red and dark fruit with fresh acidity and fine tannins. A savoury note and measured barrique influence add depth without obscuring the fruit. It finishes with power but remains composed, carrying floral perfume, dark fruit and spice through a long, aromatic close.
Borsao 2020 Garnacha Selección 375 mL
Cherry red with violet highlights, opening on ripe fruit, floral tones and an earthy black-raspberry note. A peppery accent adds lift before the palate broadens into a full, spicy frame. The fruit remains generous and direct, with enough savoury character to keep the wine grounded. It closes with dark raspberry, pepper and spice through a complex, lingering aftertaste.