Red
Oreste Stefano 2015 Perno Barolo Riserva DOCG
$129.99Violet and raspberry lead a classic, traditionally styled profile, with the fruit carried by fresh detail and elegant tannin. The palate is focused and measured rather than showy, balancing floral lift with fine savoury depth. Structured for the table or cellar, it finishes dry, composed and quietly persistent.
Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino 2017
$129.99Vibrantly perfumed and savoury, with redcurrant, sour cherry and dark woodland fruit layered with wild herbs, laurel, pepper and warm spice. The palate is firm yet energetic, balancing ripe fruit with fresh acidity, fine-grained tannins and a gently earthy undertone. Long and composed on the finish, it benefits from air and pairs naturally with braised beef or aged pecorino.
Nittardi 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
$129.99Blackberry, dark cherry and morello meet anise, liquorice and subtle spice on a complex, layered nose. The palate is concentrated yet fresh, with ripe tannins and bright acidity holding the dark fruit in balance. Iron, tar and quiet chocolate detail build toward a long, focused, structured finish.
Domaine de Marcoux 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
$129.99Dark cherry, cassis and wild berries open with dried thyme, black pepper and violet. Full-bodied yet never heavy, the palate layers ripe fruit over fine, firm tannins and a fleshy mid-palate. Garrigue, tapenade and graphite bring savoury complexity, extending through a long, polished and warmly spiced finish.
Michele Reverdito 2016 Barolo Ascheri
$129.99A warm-hearted Barolo with flowers, ripe strawberry and dark cherry on the nose. The palate is mid-weight and elegant, showing generous plummy fruit without losing freshness or shape. Fine tannins support the fruit through a poised, savoury finish. Give it some air and serve with roast poultry, braised meat, mushrooms or aged hard cheese.
Chateau La Lagune 2019 Haut-Medoc
$128.99Dense and deeply aromatic, opening with fragrant blackcurrant, blackberry and black cherry alongside plum, rose petal and sweet pipe tobacco. The palate is polished and supple, with ripe fruit, cedar and dark chocolate framed by freshness and fine tannins. A balanced, lifted finish keeps the wine poised rather than heavy.
Caves Sao Joao 1985 Dao Porta dos Cavaleiros
$128.99Mature dark cherry and red berry sit beneath tobacco, pencil lead, graphite and dark chocolate, with damp earth, mushroom and leather adding further savoury depth. Medium acidity and resolved tannins give the palate a gentle, evolved shape, while hints of mint, dried flowers and cured meat carry the finish. Bottle variation is expected; stand upright and decant carefully around sediment.
Caves Sao Joao 1996 Dao Porta dos Cavaleiros
$127.99Still structured, with red fruit and vanilla set against an integrated tannic frame. The palate is light and mature, yet sound bottles retain good colour, a composed texture and a clean finish. Bottle variation is pronounced, with some examples appearing fresher than their age and others more fragile. Stand upright, open carefully and assess before deciding whether to decant.
Caves Sao Joao 1987 Porta dos Cavaleiros Tinto
$127.99Complex fruit aromas lead a full-bodied, richly structured palate, with the depth expected of a mature Dão red. Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Jaen and Alfrocheiro form the blend, giving the wine a layered, traditional profile. Handle the bottle gently, stand it upright before opening, and serve with roast lamb, braised beef, mushrooms or firm cheese.
Ferraton Père & Fils 2016 Lieu-Dit Montmain Côte-Rôtie
$127.99Crème de cassis, black raspberry and ripe cherry meet crushed flowers, violet and a stony mineral note. The palate is deep and rounded, with dark fruit, fine structure and supple tannins held by fresh acidity. Savoury olive and pepper add complexity before a long, elegant and mineral-driven finish.
Brancaia Ilatraia 2018 Toscana IGT 750 mL
$126.99Dark fruit leads with clarity and depth, framed by savoury spice and a restrained touch of toast. Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure, Petit Verdot adds colour and intensity, and Cabernet Franc brings aromatic lift. The palate is full-bodied yet fresh, with polished tannins and enough acidity to keep the finish defined and elegant. Decant before serving with roast lamb, braised beef or aged pecorino.
Domaine Guiberteau 2017 Saumur Rouge Les Arboises Cabernet Franc 750 mL
$125.99Straight and energetic, with a savoury core and a smoky bacon note that gives aromatic depth without weighing the wine down. The palate is taut and focused, carried by fresh acidity and a fine, silky tannin line. Its shape is elegant rather than broad, and the fruit remains restrained and precise. A clear saline note takes over on the finish, leaving a clean, persistent close.
Caves Sao Joao 1987 Frei Joao Bairrada
$125.99Deep garnet with a brick-orange rim leads into dried blackcurrant, cherry and plum, layered with cedar, tobacco, leather, graphite, forest floor and dried herbs. Silky, fully integrated tannins meet fresh acidity, carrying savoury plum, cigar box and earthy spice through a long, composed finish. Stand upright for a day before opening, then decant gently and serve slightly cool.
Tenuta San Guido 2020 Guidalberto Toscana IGT
$125.99Blackcurrant, wild cherry and ripe plum lead, with bay leaf, pressed violet, black olive, cedar and spice adding savoury detail. Medium-full and supple, the palate combines fresh acidity with fine, silky tannins and a polished core of dark fruit. Earth, tobacco and gentle mineral notes shape a taut, balanced finish.
Remoissenet 2016 Santenay Premier Cru Gravieres
$125.99A little coconut-toned oak leads into ripe, dark fruit. The palate is structured but still generous, with the fruit carrying through in a savoury, appetising line and the oak sitting as a measured accent. Give it a brief decant and serve with roast duck, pork tenderloin, mushrooms or lentils, letting the wine’s darker fruit and firm shape settle together.
Avennia 2016 Arnaut Boushey Vineyard Syrah 750 mL
$124.99Dark blackberry and blueberry open with grilled meat, crushed olive, black licorice, camphor and pen ink. Full-bodied and deeply concentrated, the palate remains balanced by bright acidity and sweet, fine tannins. Cracked black pepper, pan drippings, orange essence and hand-rubbed sage add savoury complexity. The finish is exceptionally long and nuanced, lingering on saline mineral notes, spice and dark fruit.
Prats & Symington 2016 Chryseia Douro 750 mL
$124.99Ripe blackcurrant, red plum and raspberry lead, layered with violet, dark chocolate, licorice and Earl Grey tea. The palate is full-bodied and polished, balancing generous dark fruit with lively acidity and fine-grained, velvety tannins. Pepper, graphite and earthy spice bring definition through the middle. The finish is long and fresh, carrying mocha, floral detail and measured structure.
Franz Haas 2022 Schweizer Pinot Nero Alto Adige 750 mL
$124.99Ripe cherry and wild berry notes open with pepper, leather and a cool savoury edge. The palate is elegant and finely structured, combining silky tannins with vivid red fruit and a harmonious, supple texture. Subtle spice adds depth through the middle without overt weight. The finish is long and composed, returning to cherry, berry fruit and gentle earthy detail with freshness and measured intensity.
Giovanni Rosso 2015 Barolo Serra 750 mL
$124.99Sour cherry, pomegranate and dark plum meet rose petal, balsamic, leather and a hint of menthol. The palate is bright and concentrated, with fresh acidity carrying the red fruit through a firm but refined structure. Fine, porcelain-like tannins add grip, while star anise, cinnamon and a quiet meaty note deepen the savoury side. The finish is long, mineral and persistent, with cherry and balsam returning.