Wine
Bk Wines 2016 Swaby Chardonnay
A taut, savoury Chardonnay with crisp apple and lemon blossom set against roasted hazelnut and a gently smoky, flinty edge. A year in French oak gives the palate breadth and grip, while bright acidity and a salty mineral line keep the finish focused. Its layered, reductive style benefits from a short decant and pairs naturally with roast poultry, firm cheese or richer seafood.
Joh. Jos. Christoffel 2007 Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese **
Intense aromas of sassafras, black liquorice and brown spice lead a rich, creamy palate, with stewed persimmons and darker fruit adding depth. Smoky stone and slate notes emerge beneath the sweetness, giving the wine a savoury mineral counterpoint. Substantial yet balanced, it finishes long and layered. Serve lightly chilled with blue cheese, fruit tart or almond pastries.
Hospitien 2019 Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese
Ripe apricot and yellow peach lead a lush, fruit-driven palate, with honey, citrus and caramel-crusted almonds adding richness. The sweetness is generous, but vivid acidity and a mineral-spice line keep the wine energetic rather than heavy. The finish is long and gently savoury. Serve lightly chilled with spicy food, roast pork, washed-rind cheese or almond tart.
Benanti 2021 Etna Rosso
Pale ruby in colour, with lifted red-fruit aromas and a cool mineral edge. The palate is dry and medium-bodied, balancing bright acidity with fine texture and a savoury, saline current. Freshness carries through the persistent finish, giving this poised Sicilian red both clarity and an easy affinity with food.
Jacopo Biondi Santi 2018 Sassoalloro Toscana IGT
Planeta 2021 Etna Rosso DOC
Sour cherry and wild strawberry lead, with violet, vanilla and cracked pepper adding lift. Fleshy and smooth on entry, the palate gains savoury definition from rhubarb, iron and a light earthy note. Fresh acidity keeps the fruit clear while fine, measured tannins carry the wine through a composed, gently spicy finish.
Arianna Occhipinti 2021 SP68 Bianco
Perfumed exotic fruit and white flowers lead an aromatic, textural white, with peach, red apple and orange blossom bringing generous fruit. Stony minerality and a gentle skin-contact grip add shape, while salinity keeps the finish fresh and detailed. Complex without heaviness, it pairs beautifully with grilled prawns, roasted vegetables or aromatic Mediterranean dishes.
Trefethen 2019 Chardonnay
A Napa Valley Chardonnay shaped by a long-standing commitment to quality, with pineapple, apple and Meyer lemon layered over orange peel and pear. The palate is full-bodied and structured, but fresh acidity keeps the richness in balance. Creme brulee and vanilla add gentle depth before a smooth, lingering finish. Serve with roast chicken, rich seafood or creamy pasta.
Fattoria La Vialla 2016 Vin Santo del Chianti Occhio di Pernice Riserva
Dried cherry, fig and date open into walnut, caramel and warm baking spice. The palate is rich and softly viscous, with mature savoury depth balancing the concentrated sweetness. A fine line of acidity keeps the finish composed and persistent. Serve in a small pour with almond biscotti, aged pecorino or a simple nut tart.
Antonio Scala 2021 Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva 750 mL
Warm and Mediterranean in profile, this Gaglioppo-led red balances ripe fruit with savoury spice and a firm, composed structure. Long skin contact builds texture, while time in stainless steel and barrel rounds the edges without obscuring the grape's character. The palate feels generous yet controlled, with medium body and measured grip. It closes on red fruit, gentle spice and a polished, quietly persistent warmth.
Domaine Ostertag 2015 Fronholz Riesling
Peach and tangerine make an immediately expressive nose, combining juicy ripeness with aromatic spice and citrus zest. The palate is dry, concentrated and vigorous, with firm acidity, mineral focus and a sleek, crystalline texture. There is real structure and poise beneath the exuberant fruit, carrying the finish with clarity and energy.
Domaine Ostertag 2018 Clos Mathis Riesling
Focused and finely sculpted, with bright citrus framed by a cool, stony mineral character. Granite-grown fruit gives the palate a firm, precise line, while measured ripeness adds shape without heaviness. Sleek, energetic and persistent, it is compelling now for its clarity and has the structure to develop gracefully in bottle.
Trimbach 2023 Sylvaner Weinbaum
Nutty apple and delicate herbs lead a generous, quietly distinctive nose. The palate is medium-bodied, concentrated and elegant, with a cool, dry herbal line carrying through the long finish. Detailed and fresh without becoming heavy, it works well with charcuterie, smoked fish, roast chicken or vegetable tarts.
Pietradolce 2018 Archineri Etna Rosso DOC
Dried raspberry, cranberry and woodland berries open the nose, joined by Mediterranean herbs, camphor, white pepper and wet stone. The palate is focused and energetic, with crisp freshness and fine, closely woven tannins. Earthy spice and a mineral line carry the red fruit through a dry, persistent finish with clear volcanic character.
Bodegas Alto Moncayo 2017 Alto Moncayo Garnacha Campo de Borja
Dark purple, with ripe raspberry and black fruit layered over roasted nuts, vanilla and warm balsamic spice. Full and powerful on the palate, yet the fruit remains shaped by firm structure rather than simple sweetness. Savoury oak and dark berry depth carry into a long, composed and quietly warming finish.
Suertes Del Marques 2018 Vidonia Blanco
An elegant volcanic white with lemon, pear and white flowers, accented by wild herbs and a restrained smoky note. The palate is textured yet vibrant, with bright acidity and saline minerality providing focus. Long and refined on the finish, it shows the clarity and tension to work with grilled fish, shellfish, roast poultry or vegetable dishes with fresh herbs.
Details by Sinegal 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County
Violet and ripe raspberry lead, with sage, allspice and a fine balsamic edge lending savoury depth. The palate is vibrant and concentrated, layering plum with gravel, crushed stone, menthol and liquorice. Incense and mineral detail keep the rich fruit composed, building toward a polished, powerful finish with lingering spice.