Wine
Albamar 2023 Albariño Rías Baixas Magnum
Fragrant yellow and orange fruit opens with a saline, almond undercurrent, sandy spice and a light leesy note. Electric and precise, the palate carries bright fruit through a taut, maritime profile, finishing clean and savoury. The style is vivid without excess weight. Serve with oysters, ceviche, grilled prawns, sushi or simply prepared white fish.
Domaine des Baumard 2014 Savennières Trie Spéciale
Light gold in colour, with fig, peach, warm spice and almond on the nose. The palate is dry, rounded and powerful, carrying ripe fruit with a broad, polished texture. Chenin's natural freshness and the mineral imprint of schist and sandstone keep the richness composed. Serve as an aperitif or with shellfish, prawns, veal or lightly sweet-savoury sauces.
Louis Roederer NV Collection 246 Brut Champagne
Mirabelle plum, nectarine and candied lemon lead with vanilla and a subtle toasted note. Light and delicate, the palate brings peach and pollen through soft, creamy bubbles, savoury depth and dry chalky tension. Fresh, powdery texture stays vibrant through the mid-palate, finishing gracefully with smoke, toast and a clear saline lift.
Poplar Grove 2014 Cabernet Franc 10 Year Release 750 mL
Fragrant dark plum and mature cherry lead, with resin, cedar and gentle spice bringing complexity. The palate is soft and resolved, yet still carries its original fruit with clarity. Subtle savoury structure and a polished texture lend an elegant, old-world feel without losing its Okanagan character. Long and composed on the finish, it shows faded smoke and beautifully integrated maturity.
Laherte Frères NV Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Champagne
Green apple, pear and lemon peel lead into chalk, crushed stone and a subtle smoky note. The palate is bone dry and tightly focused, with fine bubbles, citrus drive and a cool saline edge. Hints of almond, dried mango and preserved ginger add quiet complexity without softening the precise finish. An excellent aperitif, and a natural match for oysters, sashimi, grilled prawns or roast chicken.
Gómez Cruzado 2018 Cerro Las Cuevas Selección Terroir Rioja 750 mL
Ripe blackberry and dark plum lead, followed by warm spice, cool menthol and a distinct mineral note. The palate is full-flavoured and supple, with generous black fruit carried by fresh acidity and finely controlled extraction. A savoury earthiness adds depth through the middle without obscuring the fruit. The finish is long and composed, balancing voluptuous texture with lift, spice and the firm clarity of old-vine Rioja.
Gómez Cruzado 2017 Montes Obarenes Selección Terroir Rioja Blanco 750 mL
White peach and ripe orchard fruit open with creamy, honeyed aromas and a measured layer of buttery spice. Fine oak adds breadth while a clear mineral note keeps the profile composed. The palate is generous at first, then brightens through focused citrus acidity and a gently savoury, structured edge. Subtle bitterness brings definition to the long finish, balancing richness with freshness and an elegant, lightly austere line.
Cavallotto 2013 Barolo Bricco Boschis 750 mL
Rose, violet and hibiscus frame dark cherry and raspberry on a finely layered nose. The palate is calm and linear, with fresh cherry, liquorice and mineral notes unfolding over firm, classical tannins. Sweet spice and savoury earth add depth without blurring the wine's clarity. Full-bodied yet poised, it carries notable energy through a long, persistent finish. Decant generously and serve with braised beef, truffle dishes or aged hard cheese.
Pierre Peters NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne
Built entirely from Chardonnay grown in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant and Oger, this is a tightly framed, dry Champagne with a measured extra-brut style. A portion of perpetual reserve adds continuity and measured breadth, while at least 36 months on lees brings depth and texture. Serve well chilled with oysters, sashimi, tempura, smoked fish or aged Comté at the table.
Champagne Charpentier NV Terre d’Émotion Brut Vérité
Golden in colour, with fine, creamy bubbles and a poised, delicate nose. White pear, apple and peach blossom meet nougat, sourdough and a subtle mineral note. The palate is supple and vinous without losing freshness, building through ripe stone fruit and gentle brioche to a balanced, quietly persistent finish.
Black Chalk Wild Rosé
Delicate pink in the glass, with lifted red berry aromas and a discreet pastry note. The palate is bright, precise and textural, balancing generous fruit with racy freshness. Extended lees ageing lends subtle breadth without dulling the wine's energy, and the finish is crisp, mouthwatering and composed. Serve with sashimi, maki, salty soy and ginger.
d’Arenberg 2014 The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon
A poised Cabernet Sauvignon with violet, cassis and dark plum carried by a subtle minty lift. The palate is sleek and concentrated, shaped by fine, chalky tannins rather than sheer weight. Notes of baked capsicum, tobacco and cedar add savoury depth through the finish, while the fruit remains clear and composed. Decant now or cellar for further dried-fruit and cedar complexity.
B Cellars 2014 Maldonado Vineyard Chardonnay 750 mL
Green apple, pear and key lime open with clean brightness, followed by nutmeg, subtle oak and a light coconut accent. The palate has generous fruit and measured weight, but crisp acidity keeps the texture focused and energetic. Citrus carries through the middle, while restrained oak adds shape without overwhelming the wine. Serve lightly chilled with roast chicken, butter-poached shellfish, grilled halibut or creamy vegetable dishes.
Radio-Coteau 2015 Lemorel Zinfandel Sonoma Coast
Fresh red fruit leads with blood orange, rose petal, pomegranate and a cooling lift of mint. Racy and supple on the palate, the Zinfandel balances vivid fruit with floral and citrus detail rather than sheer weight. Fine energy carries the wine through a bright, expressive finish with excellent clarity and poise.
Quintodecimo 2022 Via del Campo Irpinia Falanghina
Yarra Yering 2015 Dry Red No. 2
Blackberry and plum lead a concentrated, dark-fruited profile, joined by violet, pepper and savoury spice. The palate is medium-bodied yet weighty, with generous fruit, assertive tannins and crisp acidity held in a fresh, detailed frame. Poised and long, it suits lamb, grilled beef or earthy mushroom dishes.
Jean-Baptiste Boudier 2019 Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc
Apricot, acacia and hawthorn lead an aromatic white, lifted by a fresh citrus note. The palate combines rounded richness with lively tension, keeping the orchard fruit precise and energetic. A pronounced mineral line and bright freshness shape the finish, giving the wine enough depth for roast fish or poultry while remaining graceful and finely balanced.
Martin Woods 2021 Koosah Vineyard Chardonnay 750 mL
Yellow pear and honeyed apple open with white grapefruit, honeysuckle and a cool sea-breeze freshness. The palate is vivid and finely drawn, layering tangerine, lime zest and green apple over a stony mineral core. Cedary herbs and a light celery-seed savouriness bring detail through the middle. Juicy acidity keeps the texture bright and focused, leading to a long, clean finish with lingering citrus and orchard fruit.