Red
Riecine 2017 Riecine di Riecine Rosso Toscana IGT 750 mL
$130.99Raspberry, strawberry and goji berry lead a fragrant, finely detailed nose, with violet, dried orange and a light mushroom note adding depth. The palate is juicy and fresh, carrying sour cherry and darker fruit through crisp acidity and soft, closely woven tannins. Medium to full in body but never heavy, it remains balanced and smooth through a clean, savoury finish. Serve with roast pork, mushroom ragù or aged pecorino.
Orma 2009 Toscana IGT 750 mL
$129.99Dried fruit, black olive, rich undergrowth and autumnal fruit shape the documented profile. The palate is big and silky, with ample fruit balanced by lively acidity and herbal, earthy secondary notes. Cherry, blackberry, plum, leather and tobacco add further detail, supported by dusty, velvety tannins. The recorded blend is Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
Fornacina 2020 Brunello di Montalcino 750 mL
$129.99Blood orange and currant lead the documented profile, followed by tar, leather, toasted and spicy hints. The wine is made entirely from Sangiovese, harvested from September into October. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel with long maceration and traditional pumpovers. After malolactic conversion, the wine spends at least two years in large Slavonian oak.
Domaines Ott 2013 Château Romassan Bandol Rouge 750 mL
$129.99Blackcurrant, morello cherry and spices define the documented tasting profile. The wine is described as rich and elegant, with fine, silky tannins through the finish. Mourvèdre supplies the established varietal identity, while long ageing is part of the producer’s approach to concentration and depth. Fruit, spice and polished tannin remain the central, clearly sourced details.
Château de Pibarnon 2013 Bandol Rouge 750 mL
$129.99Structured and built for long ageing, the documented profile emphasizes volume, mass and amplitude. Those elements recede through the finish, leaving finesse, sweetness and fruit-shaped tannins. The estate also records fine tannin extraction, ripeness and minerality. Together, the notes describe a concentrated red whose scale settles into a detailed, composed and distinctly mineral, precisely defined close.
Domaine Gaston & Pierre Ravaut 2013 Côte de Nuits-Villages Rouge 750 mL
$129.99Blackberry and blackcurrant define the producer’s documented fruit profile, set within a stated balance of tannin and acidity. The fruit comes from Pinot Noir grown on the slopes of Comblanchien. After complete destemming and stainless-steel fermentation, the wine spends twelve months in French oak, including fifteen percent new barrels, followed by six months on fine lees before bottling.
Nicolas-Jay 2016 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 750 mL
$129.99Black cherry and plum lead, accented by violet, dried herbs and bay laurel. The palate is dense and focused, with brilliant red and black fruit framed by impressive tannins and racy acidity. Olive, savoury herbs and a saline edge bring definition through the middle. The finish is long and energetic, retaining bright fruit, mineral tension and a composed, structured feel.
Poderi Aldo Conterno 2019 Il Favot Langhe Nebbiolo 750 mL
$129.99Aromatic and finely detailed, with red cherry, plum and rose layered over gentle spice and a subtle earthy note. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, combining soft fruit with delicate freshness and elegant tannins. Fine structure keeps the wine lively without making it austere. The finish is clean and persistent, returning to red fruit, florals and spice with a smooth, composed feel.
Palari 2016 Faro 750 mL
$129.99Black fruit, forest berries and cassis meet smoke, tar, leather and a restrained note of toasted wood. The palate is broad and savoury, with delicate fruit carried by notable freshness rather than weight alone. Firm, fine tannins and steady acidity give the wine a dry, structured shape, while liquorice and mineral detail build through a long, balanced finish with a distinctly saline edge.
Cigliuti 2017 Barbaresco Serraboella 750 mL
$129.99Ripe cherry and raspberry open with crushed rose, anise, cedar and white pepper. The palate is savoury and layered, bringing plum, iron-rich earth and underbrush around a core of generous red fruit. Lively acidity and dusty tannins give the wine a dense, balanced frame, while orange zest and liquorice add lift. The finish is long, focused and quietly powerful.
Penfolds Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 407 2018
$129.99A polished South Australian Cabernet with cassis, blackberry, violet, bay leaf, tobacco, cedar and graphite. Carefully judged oak frames the fruit without crowding it, while the medium- to full-bodied palate balances concentration with freshness. Fine, persistent tannins lead into a savoury, chocolate-tinged finish. Serve it with grilled steak, roast lamb or a rich mushroom dish.
Chateau de Beaucastel Chateau du Pape 2020
$129.99Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020 is a classic, Mourvèdre-led Southern Rhône red that shows the estate’s trademark depth and savoury complexity. Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, dried rose, lavender, liquorice, leather and garrigue lead into a layered palate of dark fruit, pepper, earth and warm spice.
Full-bodied and structured, it keeps its shape through fresh acidity, firm but polished tannins and a long mineral finish. A serious, ageworthy red for roast lamb, game or slow-braised meats.
Château Gloria 2008 Saint-Julien
$129.99Intense dark red in colour, with generous currant, plum and bright red cherry framed by tobacco, earth and gentle spice. The palate is medium-bodied, supple and immediately inviting, bringing pure fruit together with fresh acidity and soft, settled tannins. Elegant and savoury through the finish, it is ready with a short decant and suits roast beef, duck or lamb.
Burrowing Owl 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Okanagan Valley
$129.99Cassis, damson plum, blueberry and dark cherry form a generous aromatic core, edged by cedar, sweet spice and dark chocolate. Full-bodied and structured, the palate carries blackberry and plum through fine, firm tannins. A restrained savoury note adds lift before the long, polished finish. Decant and serve with grilled beef or lamb.
Birch Block 2022 Pinot Noir Magnum
$129.99Leather, pipe tobacco and vanilla pod lead into rose petal, violets and wild sagebrush. The palate feels lively and multidimensional, with whole-cluster character bringing savoury definition and toasted spice. Soft, velvety tannins keep the structure supple, carrying floral detail, woodland herbs and warm spice through a poised, quietly persistent finish.
Gran Enemigo 2017 Gualtallary Cabernet Franc
$129.99Blackberry and black cherry lead with violet, thyme and eucalyptus. The palate is concentrated yet energetic, layering red plum and juicy cherry over chalky tannins and lively acidity. Sweet spice, black pepper and a subtle leafy note add savoury definition without hardening the fruit. The finish is long and mineral, leaving graphite, herbs, dark fruit and finely drawn tannin.
Caves Sao Joao 1982 Dao Porta dos Cavaleiros
$129.99Light garnet with pronounced bricking opens slowly into dried red cherry, currant, hickory, mulch, wet hay, sweet cedar and worn leather. The palate is mature but alive, with resolved tannins and medium acidity carrying savoury red fruit, tobacco, coffee bean and cigar-box detail. Give it twenty to thirty minutes in the glass; stand upright beforehand and open carefully, as older corks may be fragile.
Caves Sao Joao 1989 Dao Porta dos Cavaleiros Reserva
$129.99Brick-garnet in colour, with cherry and strawberry moving into dried herbs, baked gingerbread, leather and a gently earthy savoury tone. The palate remains bright, carrying red fruit and raisined nuance on a firm line of acidity, while mature bottles may show a touch of oxidation. Stand upright before opening, pour carefully, and serve with roast pork, mushrooms or braised dishes.
Marchesi di Gresy 2016 Barbaresco Martinenga
$129.99Wild cherry and redcurrant are lifted by dried rose, orange zest and fine herbs, with forest floor and liquorice adding savoury depth. The palate is graceful and firm, built on fresh acidity and finely drawn tannins rather than weight. The finish is long, floral and quietly earthy. Decant before serving with braised beef or truffle dishes.










