Red
Domaine du Pégau 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée 750 mL
Licorice, tar and a stony note frame the documented profile, with leather, violet, cherry and strawberry adding aromatic detail. The palate carries meaty depth, healthy tannins and a firm, silky texture. A long, complete and slightly tannic finish follows. The blend is led by Grenache with Syrah and Mourvèdre, fermented without destemming and raised in large old foudres.
Ashes & Diamonds 2017 Cabernet Franc No. 4 Napa Valley 750 mL
Red cherry and raspberry open with violet, bay leaf, graphite and crushed rock. The palate is medium-bodied and naturally restrained, balancing bright fruit with fresh acidity, light tannins and an earthy herbal line. Subtle power builds without sacrificing aromatic finesse. The finish is clean and mineral, lingering on red fruit, dried herbs and cool stony detail.
Paolo Scavino 2019 Barolo Prapo Nebbiolo 750 mL
Black cherry and red cherry lead with lifted rose, mint and a measured savoury edge. The palate is structured yet composed, its ripe fruit framed by firm, polished tannins and fresh acidity. Notes of liquorice, tar, rosemary and gentle spice build through the middle without obscuring the fruit. The finish is long and focused, carrying dark cherry, herbs and fine mineral tension with classic depth and restraint.
San Giusto a Rentennano 2018 Percarlo Toscana Sangiovese 750 mL
Silky and gracious, with dark cherry and plum framed by lifted floral notes and fine spice. The palate is ample and creamy without losing precision, its ripe fruit carried by fresh acidity and polished tannins. Savoury earth and a subtle mineral note add depth through the middle. The finish is long and refined, returning to red fruit, florals and measured spice with composed persistence.
Il Poggione 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli 750 mL
Intense ruby in the glass, with layered red cherry and plum joined by savoury spice, leather and a quiet tobacco note. The palate is full and concentrated, balancing ripe fruit with bright acidity and firm, polished tannins. Cedar and earthy detail build through the middle, while the finish remains long, structured and composed. Decant before serving with roast beef, braised game, mushroom dishes, truffles or mature hard cheese.
Giuseppe Cortese 2021 Barbaresco Rabajà 750 mL
Raspberry, cherry and plum lead a lifted, complex nose, joined by wilted rose, tea and a touch of undergrowth. The palate is juicy and finely structured, with tightly woven tannins giving the red fruit definition and length. Savoury earth and dried herbs build through the middle, while the finish remains firm, fresh and persistent. Decant before serving with braised beef, roast lamb, porcini or aged hard cheese.
Double Diamond by Schrader 2019 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 750 mL
Steeped plum, boysenberry and mulberry lead a generous nose, with cassis, savoury bay leaf and a measured touch of roasted oak. The palate is broad and dense but polished, carrying dark fruit through bittersweet cocoa, fine tannins and a fresh line of acidity. Menthol and loamy earth add lift and depth before a long, composed finish. Decant before serving with grilled ribeye, braised short ribs or roasted portobello mushrooms.
Montes 2018 Purple Angel Carménère
Blackberry, ripe blueberry and plum lead with cassis and a light dried-herb note. The palate is silky yet structured, layering cooked cherry and candied fruit with cocoa, clove and restrained smoke. Freshness keeps the dark fruit precise through the middle. The finish is long and spicy, leaving polished tannins, black fruit, dark chocolate and gentle savoury depth.
Summerhill 2016 Ner Tamid Magnum
Dark cherry and blackcurrant lead an elegant, full-flavoured red, with gentle cedar, dried herbs and warm spice adding savoury detail. The palate is polished rather than heavy, its ripe fruit held by fresh acidity and fine, measured tannins. Composed and persistent, it suits roast lamb, braised beef or mushroom dishes.
Montes Alpha M 2016
Liquorice and dark cherry lead with cassis, sweet chestnut and nutmeg. The palate is concentrated but polished, layering ripe red and black fruit with tobacco, leather and dark chocolate. Red and black pepper bring definition while toasted oak stays integrated. The finish is long and composed, leaving blackcurrant, warm spice, fine tannins and a savoury echo.
Montes 2012 Folly Syrah
Dark plum, raspberry and blackberry open with a concentrated, savoury depth. The palate is rich and firmly structured, bringing dark chocolate into line with hot stone, white pepper and layered spice. Ripe fruit remains clear beneath the wine's power. The finish is long and warming, leaving black fruit, mineral tension, pepper and a measured touch of cocoa.
Duckhorn 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa
Blackberry, cassis and blueberry liqueur shape a fragrant, deeply fruited nose. The palate expands through black cherry and dark plum, with firm tannins and clear acidity giving the fruit definition. Vanilla and tobacco emerge on the powerful, structured finish. Decant before serving with roast beef, grilled lamb or aged cheddar.
Grgich Hills Estate 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
A rich Napa Cabernet Sauvignon with dark berry fruit, blackcurrant and plum, accented by lavender and allspice. The palate is velvety and full, with smooth tannins carrying plum and pluot into notes of rhubarb and nutmeg. Structured yet generous through the finish, it benefits from air and suits grilled beef, roast lamb or mature cheese.
Corte Pavone 2017 Campo Marzio Brunello di Montalcino
Dark fruit, blackcurrant and spice lead an earthy, mineral-driven profile, with cherries and black tea adding depth. The palate is elegant and tightly wound, framed by chalky, savoury tannins and bright berry fruit. Long and composed through the finish, it is an excellent match for roast lamb, game or porcini.
Gaja 2018 Sito Moresco Langhe DOP
G.D. Vajra Baudana 2018 Barolo Cerretta DOCG
Mid ruby with the first hints of garnet, opening slowly to perfumed red fruit, black cherry and plum, then sage, menthol, licorice and crushed stone. Medium-bodied and tightly focused, the palate brings striking freshness and firm, fine-grained tannins. Structured and mineral, it finishes long with dark fruit, savoury spice and quiet power.
Remoissenet 2019 Volnay
Red cherry and cassis are lifted by purple flowers, with a quiet thread of liquorice adding depth. Medium-bodied and composed, the palate has fine, refined tannins and a smooth flow that keeps the fruit clear from start to finish. The close is long and graceful. Serve with duck, pork tenderloin or roasted mushrooms.
Maison Roche de Bellene 2002 Collection Bellenum Beaune Premier Cru Les Greves
Fully evolved and savoury, with dried cherry, raspberry and prune framed by leather, forest floor and soft spice. The palate is graceful rather than heavy, its mature fruit carried by fine structure and a gently earthy finish. Serve cool and allow sediment to settle before pouring; it suits roast duck, mushroom dishes, game birds or aged soft cheese.
Michele Reverdito 2016 Barolo Bricco
A structured, aromatic Barolo led by red cherry, rose petal and wild strawberry, with licorice, dried herbs and a light earthy note underneath. The palate is firm and linear, its fine tannins balanced by bright acidity and a clear core of Nebbiolo fruit. The finish is long, floral and savoury, making this a natural partner for truffle dishes, roast meats or firm cheese.