Wine
Billaud-Simon 2018 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses
Fresh peach and citrus oil open with delicate floral notes and a cool oyster-shell edge. The palate is rounded and quietly powerful, balancing a fleshy core of fruit with ripe acidity and precise mineral tension. Creamy and elegant without losing focus, it carries citrus, stone and a lightly saline note through a long, composed finish.
Elio Grasso 2015 Ginestra Casa Maté Barolo
Ripe strawberry and dark cherry open with dried fig, mushroom and a cool menthol note. The palate is deep and firmly structured, its concentrated fruit framed by tight tannins and balsamic lift. Earthy detail builds with air while the fruit remains precise. The finish is long and linear, leaving dried berries, savoury spice and a clean mineral edge.
Montelena 2018 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
A fresh, dynamic Cabernet Sauvignon with cranberry, raspberry jam and a light cola note. The palate is supple yet dense, with laser-focused acidity drawing the fruit and texture into a balanced, energetic shape. Fine tannins support rather than dominate, and the finish remains composed and lifted, holding the fruit, acidity and structure in clear balance.
Boudreaux Cellars 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Washington
Dark, concentrated and dense, with a slightly reserved nose that opens toward blackberry liqueur and savoury herbs. The palate is full-bodied and lush, carrying substantial fruit through a compact, structured frame. Its weight is balanced by herbal lift, leaving a focused, warming finish with lingering dark-fruit depth.
Mica 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Dark currant and concentrated cherry lead with generous, immediate fruit. The palate brings ripe black liquorice, savoury spice and a broad, supple texture, while vanilla bean and a cool hint of mint add lift. Open and expressive rather than reserved, the Cabernet finishes long and smooth, with its fruit and spice held in easy balance.
Champagne Laherte Frères 2018 Les Grandes Crayères Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
Chalky mineral tension leads a powerful, deep and structured profile. The palate is bright and poised, with focused citrus, a savoury edge and firm drive through the centre. Barrel fermentation and light lees stirring bring measured texture, while the absence of malolactic fermentation preserves precision and energy on the long finish.
Domaine Jamet 2019 Côte-Rôtie Fructus Voluptas
Red and black berries lead with violet, cracked pepper and a faint savoury note. The palate is supple and immediately expressive, carrying ripe fruit over fine tannins and a stony mineral line. Used oak adds quiet shape without obscuring the freshness. The finish is balanced and persistent, leaving blackberry, spice, smoke and a gentle herbal edge.
Maison Louis Latour 2017 Pommard Premier Cru Les Epenots 750 mL
Blackcurrant, liquorice and woodland aromas lead a deep, savoury Pinot Noir profile. The palate is ample and rounded, combining dark fruit with measured oak and a return of liquorice through the mid-palate. Firm, persistent tannins provide shape without making the wine feel severe, while earthy undergrowth adds mature Burgundy character. The finish is long, structured and composed. Decant briefly and serve with duck confit, beef bourguignon or mature cheese.
Dame de Montrose 2018 Saint-Estephe 750 mL
Bright, intense ruby with blueberry, blackcurrant and Morello cherry at the centre. Fig and dried fruit add depth, while integrated oak and delicate spice remain in the background. The palate is opulent yet refined, built around silky tannins and a clear, structured line. Dark fruit carries into a long, powerful finish. Decant and serve with roast beef, lamb, duck or earthy mushroom dishes.
Elio Grasso 2012 Barolo Gavarini Chiniera 750 mL
Floral perfume and ripe plum open with cherry, strawberry and darker fruit, followed by smoke, ash, crushed mineral, tobacco and tar. The palate is full and concentrated, yet fresh and agile, with bright acidity sharpening the dense fruit. Firm, finely structured tannins provide a serious frame. The finish is long and energetic, balancing creamy texture, mineral detail, dark fruit and measured spice.
Szent Tamás Pincészet 2013 Mád Furmint 750 mL
Yellow fruit and lemon open with green herbs and a clear mineral edge. Medium-bodied and dry, the palate is shaped by vivid acidity and a clean, energetic line. Ripe fruit brings breadth without heaviness, while citrus, lean green spice and volcanic stoniness add focus and definition. The finish is notably long for the style, lingering on lemon zest, mineral salinity and fresh, precise acidity.
Pelassa 2012 Barolo DOCG 1.5 L
Garnet red opens with dried flowers, mineral notes and an earthy touch of tar. Rich and balanced, the palate carries mature tannins with a velvety texture and measured intensity. Dark cherry, tobacco and savoury spice develop through the middle, maintaining a classical, austere frame. The finish is persistent and composed, leaving mineral detail, dried rose and firm, polished tannin.
Jacquesson Cuvée No. 746 Extra Brut Champagne 750 mL
Ripe red apple and lemon confit lead, joined by rose water, white flowers and chalk dust. Fine bubbles carry a crisp, energetic palate, while subtle oxidative character adds depth without dulling the fruit. Biscuit, toasted hazelnut and gentle spice emerge through the middle. The finish is dry, precise and persistent, balancing citrus freshness with savoury complexity and a distinctly mineral line.
Château Haut-Sarpe 2015 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 750 mL
Spicy red fruit and ripe red plum sit at the centre, with liquorice adding a darker, savoury thread. The palate is medium-bodied and crisp, shaped by lively acidity and a gently tart, traditional profile. Fine tannins give the fruit a measured frame without heaviness. The finish stays clean and composed, carrying plum, spice and liquorice with restrained persistence.
Louis Roederer 2009 Brut Nature Philippe Starck Champagne
Yellow with light amber glints and exceptionally fine bubbles, opening on honeysuckle, broom, peach and roasted hazelnut. Citrus, spice and chestnut cream add depth to the ample, creamy palate. Saline freshness keeps the texture light and airy, while zesty bitterness, pepper and delicate oak linger through the poised finish.
Giulia Negri 2019 Barolo Serradenari DOCG
Violet and rose aromas lead, with orange peel and forest strawberry adding lift. The palate is medium to full-bodied yet poised, combining fresh red fruit with firm, relaxed structure. Dusty, ripe tannins and bright acidity give the wine shape, carrying floral and citrus detail into a focused, persistent finish.
Sao Joao 1997 Porta Dos Cavaleiros Mg
A mature Portuguese red with dried cherry, leather and stewed fruit, followed by game, earth and gentle spice. The palate is dry and medium-bodied, with settled acidity and elegant tannins supporting its savoury character. The finish is clean and composed rather than forceful, pairing especially well with roast chicken, coq au vin, mushrooms or slow-cooked pork.
Frias Family Vineyard 2015 SMD Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District
Cassis and blueberry lead with fresh floral notes, graphite and pencil shavings. The palate is medium to full-bodied, layered and richly textured, bringing generous black fruit, baking spice and a savoury touch of aged meat. Tobacco, clove and forest floor deepen the profile, while balanced acidity carries the dense fruit into a long finish.
Paradigm 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville
Juicy blackcurrant leads a powerful, richly inviting profile, with clove and brown sugar adding warm spice. Gravelly texture and a cohesive structure keep the fruit focused, while a supple palate gives the wine generosity without losing shape. Lengthy and composed through the finish, it benefits from air. Serve with roast beef, lamb or deeply browned mushrooms.
Catena Zapata 2020 Malbec Argentino
Blackberry and blueberry lead a dense, richly fruited profile, with savoury earth and gentle spice bringing contrast. The palate is powerful but polished, its ripe fruit carried by firm, fine-grained tannins rather than sheer weight. A fresh line keeps the concentration balanced. The finish is long and seamless, leaving dark berries, mineral depth and a quietly earthy note.