Wine
Musso 2017 Pora Barbaresco DOCG
Blue flower, baked plum and pipe tobacco lead a full, concentrated nose. The palate is firm but polished, layering dried cherry, steeped prune and liquorice over fine-grained tannins. Structured and composed, it balances savoury depth with measured fruit, carrying the darker notes through a persistent, clean finish.
Antonio Scala 2022 Ciro Rosso Classico Superiore Magnum
Red cherry, pomegranate and wild strawberry open into rose petal, dried herbs and earthy spice. The palate is medium-bodied and savoury, with bright acidity, silky yet persistent tannins and a fine thread of sea-salt minerality. Sun-dried tomato and wild thyme carry through the long finish. Decant briefly and serve with grilled lamb, tomato-based pasta or roasted vegetables.
Meyer Family 2022 Micro Cuvée Chardonnay
Lemon, mandarin, vanilla and honey open a rich but finely defined nose. The palate brings ripe peach, yellow apple and orange together with vibrant acidity, while lees ageing and French oak add breadth without obscuring the fruit. The texture remains harmonious and composed through a persistent, elegant finish.
Fattoria AL FIORE 2022 Momo Rosé Pét-Nat
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.
Mauro Vergano Americano Rosso Aperitivo
A Grignolino wine base brings vivid cherry fruit beneath a firmly bitter botanical frame. Gentian, wormwood and quinine give the palate structure, while bitter orange peel and savoury herbs add citrus lift and aromatic detail. More fruit-driven than a deeply caramelized bitter, it finishes dry, herbal and persistent. Serve over ice with an orange peel, lengthen with soda, or use in an Americano-style cocktail.
Henricsson Vineyard 2017 Deux Hivers Pinot Noir
Deeply coloured and intense, with black cherry at the centre and layers of baking spice, earth and mineral detail. Two years in oak build extra texture and body without obscuring the fruit, while a subtle black forest cake note adds richness. The finish is structured, savoury and quietly powerful, with enough freshness to keep the profile composed.
Klinker Brick Winery 2019 Old Ghost Old Vine Zinfandel Lodi
Dark berries and tobacco lead with concentrated depth and a bright line of acidity. Layers of fruit and savoury detail unfold across the palate, supported by medium tannins and a richly textured feel. The structure stays composed through a long finish, making the Zinfandel a natural match for grilled meats, roasted vegetables or charcuterie.
Henricsson 2021 Kajsa Chardonnay
Pear and apple meet ripe citrus and measured caramel tones from barrel ageing. Medium-full to full bodied, the palate is mouth-coating and viscous yet never cloying, with a mineral line keeping the richness in balance. The texture is expansive, the structure composed, and the finish remarkably persistent. Serve with roast halibut, lobster, poultry or creamy mushroom dishes.
Cartuxa 2018 Evora Reserva
A full-flavoured Alentejo red with blackberry, wild cherry and red berries, layered with black pepper, eucalyptus, tea and toasted oak. The palate is rich and firmly tannic, though bright acidity keeps the fruit and savoury notes in balance. The finish is long, carrying berry, spice and tea-like detail that suits grilled beef, lamb or slow-cooked dishes.
Domaine A.F. Gros 2023 Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Rouge
Bright red cherry and fresh raspberry lead a pure, energetic profile, with a light earthy note and fine mineral edge adding definition. The palate is light to medium in body, carried by lively acidity and finely drawn tannins into a crisp, refined finish. Serve with roast chicken, duck, mushroom dishes or simply prepared pork.
Clos Cibonne 2022 Cuvée Tradition Rouge
Dark ruby in colour, with blackberry, blackcurrant and dried herbs supported by peppery spice. The palate is full-bodied and generous, yet mellow tannins keep the texture composed rather than heavy. A subtle coastal freshness lifts the dark fruit, while time in large cask brings savoury breadth to the finish. Serve with lamb, grilled mushrooms or slow-cooked beef.
Charavin Plan De Dieu Mg
Full of southern Rhone warmth, with cherry, blackberry, thyme and wild garrigue herbs leading the way. The palate is rounded and generous, shaped by sun-ripened Grenache and the savoury imprint of a stony, sun-baked plateau. A supple, characterful red with ample fruit, Provencal depth and a quietly spicy finish.
Hartford Court 2021 Land’s Edge Pinot Noir
Red and black cherry open with pomegranate and dried rose petal. The palate layers dark berries, plum and licorice over an elegant, polished texture, with enough depth to feel complete without becoming heavy. Mocha and mineral notes linger on the finish. Refined but generous, it suits roast duck, salmon, mushrooms or herb-roasted chicken.
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.
Costaripa Brut Rosé NV 750 mL
Fine, persistent bubbles rise through a pale antique-pink colour. The nose is rounded and expressive, combining ripe fruit, forest berries, vanilla and redcurrant. Chardonnay provides most of the blend, while Pinot Noir adds colour and red-fruit detail; partial fermentation in small white-oak casks brings gentle texture. The finish remains poised and fruit-led, with subtle vanilla and a steady, refined mousse.
Voyager Estate 2012 Girt by Sea Cabernet Merlot 750 mL
Blackcurrant, dark cherry and mulberry open with cedar, tobacco and measured spice. The palate is savoury and medium-bodied, with the dark fruit carried by beautifully integrated, fine-grained tannins. Cedar and tobacco add mature complexity without drying the fruit, while the texture remains composed and approachable. The finish is medium to long, leaving blackcurrant, mulberry, spice and a persistent cedary note.
Clos du Soleil 2018 Estate Reserve Red Similkameen Valley
Crushed stone and graphite meet fresh mint, dry spice and a woodland savouriness. The palate is nuanced and firmly structured, with dark fruit held in a precise frame of acidity and fine tannins. Mineral and herbal notes return on the persistent finish. Decant generously and pair with roast lamb, braised beef, grilled mushrooms or aged cheese.
Clos du Soleil 2016 Estate Reserve Similkameen Valley
Black currant, dark plum and cassis lead, lifted by dried sage and a measured layer of cedar and French oak spice. The palate is dense yet composed, with blackberry and dark cherry carried by mineral freshness. Polished, persistent tannins frame savoury herbs and stony earth through a long, structured finish.
Clos du Soleil 2015 Estate Reserve Similkameen Valley
Layered blackcurrant, blackberry and raspberry meet bramble, baking spice, liquorice and graphite. Rich and expressive, the palate combines dense fruit with fresh acidity and fine-grained tannins. Cedar and mineral tones emerge through the long, elegant finish, giving the wine both maturity and poise. Serve with roast beef, lamb or aged cheddar.