Wine
Bench 1775 2017 Pinot Gris Icewine
Concentrated pear, ripe apple and quince lead, with a clear honeyed sweetness held in check by fresh acidity. The palate is rich but not heavy, layering orchard fruit with a gently rounded texture. A precise, balanced finish keeps the sweetness composed, leaving pear, quince and a clean line of brightness to linger.
Orofino 2021 Syrah
Aasha Wines 2017 From Here On In Syrah
Red and blue berries lead, lifted by bright eucalyptus and swirls of spicy tobacco. The palate is fresh and light-bodied but layered, with savoury notes of crisp bacon, cigar box and leather adding depth. Fine acidity keeps the fruit energetic, while a vivid stemmy note draws the wine into a long, distinctive and quietly magnetic finish.
Culmina 2019 Hypothesis
Truffle and stewed fruit open the nose, followed by fresh black fruit and a measured oak frame. The palate is clean and mineral, carrying its depth with definition rather than heaviness. A composed Bordeaux-style blend with firm structure and a dry finish, it suits roast beef, grilled lamb, braised short ribs, mushrooms or firm aged cheese.
Château de Fonbel 2015 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Dark berries and sour cherry lead the aroma, joined by herbal spice, tobacco and a floral note. Red currant follows across the palate, while chocolate adds a darker register and mineral detail runs alongside the fruit. Berries, herbs, tobacco and cocoa continue through the middle. The persistent finish brings red currant and mineral character back into clear focus.
Fleury Blanc de Noirs Brut NV Champagne 375 mL
Black cherry, green apple and peach sit over chalk and a subtle lift of mint. Smooth and delicate on the palate, it balances rich fruit with a brisk, mouthwateringly dry line and a creamy bead. The finish is clean and savoury. The smaller format is ideal for two glasses before dinner, or alongside tempura and simple seafood dishes.
Bischöfliche Weingüter Trier Riesling Sekt Brut
Poplar Grove 2018 Syrah Okanagan Valley
Blueberry and raspberry rise with white pepper, warm spice and a subtle herbal note. The palate is bright and balanced, bringing ripe fruit together with lively acidity and measured tannins. Savoury spice keeps the finish focused and food friendly. Pair with grilled lamb, roast duck, peppered mushrooms or lentils with rosemary.
Domaines Bunan 2018 Mas De La Rouviere Bandol
A deep, structured Bandol with blackberry, plum and hedgerow fruit layered over garrigue, pepper and a faint gamey note. Mourvèdre brings firm tannins and savoury depth, while the supporting varieties round the palate and keep the fruit generous. Give it some air, then serve with roast lamb, grilled meat or earthy dishes that match its Mediterranean character.
Von Winning 2015 Sauvignon Blanc I
Honeyed concentration shapes the opening, with mandarin, grapefruit and quince set against brown butter. The wine is dry, and full oak fermentation adds another layer to the fruit-led profile. Citrus and quince continue through the palate, followed again by the brown-butter note. The finish is long and lingering, moving from the documented fruit and oak-fermentation character toward a distinct stone-like close.
S.A. Prum 2019 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese
Apricot jam leads an expressive, gently honeyed profile, sharpened by electric acidity. Mint and lavender bring a cool aromatic lift, while key lime adds precision to the finish. Sweetness and freshness remain in clear tension, giving the palate energy rather than weight. Serve lightly chilled with blue cheese, fruit tart or fragrant, moderately spiced dishes.
Fritz Haag 2016 Spatlese Bj
A delicately sweet Mosel white with an elegant, aromatic profile and finely judged balance. Vibrant acidity keeps the palate fresh and precise, giving the sweetness definition rather than weight and carrying the wine into a clean, graceful finish. Effortlessly drinkable, it can be enjoyed on its own or alongside lightly spiced dishes, soft cheese or fruit-based desserts.
Albamar 2020 Clarete Mencía Rosado
Wild strawberry, red cherry and citrus peel lead, with herbal and lightly savoury notes adding depth. The palate is dry, brisk and saline, its fresh acidity rounded by six months on the lees without overt oak flavour. Energetic and quietly complex, it works well with grilled prawns, charcuterie, tomato salads or lightly spiced dishes.
Enderle & Moll 2019 Spätburgunder Rosé Baden
Rose petal and crushed strawberry meet wild cherry, red plum and a faint savoury funk. The palate is clean and fresh, with lively acidity, gentle texture and exotic spice carrying the light red fruit. Bright but not simple, it has enough depth for veal or pasta while remaining relaxed and easy to drink.
Domdechant Werner 2017 Hochheim Guts Trocken Riesling
Ripe yellow peach and a touch of honey lead into brisk lemon and lime. Dry and light-footed, the palate is driven by lively acidity and a distinct mineral edge, keeping the richer fruit clean and refreshing. The finish is bright, precise and gently savoury rather than sweet. Serve well chilled with oysters, smoked trout, schnitzel, fresh cheeses or lightly spiced dishes.
Jean Foillard 2023 Morgon
Domaine des Escaravailles 2019 Scarabée Libéré Cairanne
Crushed raspberry, ripe cherry and peppermint give the nose an immediate lift. The palate is smooth, juicy and fresh, with generous red fruit meeting darker spice and gentle structure. Fine tannins, bright acidity and a savoury herbal note keep the fruit precise, finishing clean and energetic rather than heavy.
Grosbois Gabare 2020 Chinon
A generous Chinon with ripe strawberry and raspberry fruit, a dusting of cocoa and a subtle leafy note. The palate is soft and succulent, with fine tannins and fresh acidity giving the wine an easy, harmonious shape. Serve it lightly cool with pâté, charcuterie, grilled pork or lentil dishes, where its bright fruit and savoury edge can work together.