Red
Prats & Symington 2012 Chryseia Douro 750 mL
Currant and lifted dark fruit meet dried flowers, tobacco and a cool mineral note. The palate is concentrated yet supple, with fresh acidity giving the wine clarity and energy. Fine-grained tannins provide shape without heaviness, while savoury earth and a faint saline edge add detail through the long, focused finish. Decant before serving with roast lamb, braised beef, grilled mushrooms or firm aged cheese.
Sette Ponti 2017 Orma Toscana IGT
Dark fruit leads an intense bouquet, with warm spice and herbal notes bringing lift and definition. The palate is deep, rich and dense, yet soft tannins and light acidity keep the generous fruit in balance through a long, refreshing finish. A polished match for marinated beef, salami or medium-aged cheese.
Au Bon Climat 2020 Isabelle Pinot Noir
Wild red and black berries open with tea leaf, underbrush and a subtle iodine note. The palate is light-bodied yet supple, carrying juicy fruit through fine tannins and a distinctly earthy line. Fragrance and freshness keep the wine lifted despite its savoury depth. The finish is long and composed, leaving berry fruit, dried herbs, forest floor and a quiet mineral trace.
Envínate 2021 Lousas Parcela Camiño Novo Ribeira Sacra
Rose petals and wild herbs open the nose, followed by dark bramble fruit, ripe stems and an earthy mix of woodland berries, wet leaves and porcini. The palate is juicy, rounded and beautifully balanced, with tangy acidity lifting peppery fruit. Elegant yet powerful, it stays energetic and nuanced through a long, complex and quietly mineral finish.
Famiglia Cotarella 2019 Montiano Merlot 750 mL
Black cherry, redcurrant and ripe plum meet sandalwood, cedar, balsamic herbs and a measured note of dark chocolate. The palate is full and concentrated, yet fresh acidity keeps the fruit energetic and clearly defined. Silky, polished tannins build a refined structure without heaviness, while rosemary, orange peel and gentle spice add lift. The finish is long, harmonious and savoury, with dark fruit returning.
Riecine 2020 La Gioia Toscana IGT 750 mL
Plum and balsamic notes open with fresh earth and stone, followed by mushroom, grilled meat and a gentle floral lift. The palate is generous and softly ripe, yet assertive acidity and tannin keep the fruit firmly in balance. A savoury, umami-rich middle gives way to a lightly astringent plum-skin note on the finish. Decant before serving with bistecca, braised beef, wild mushrooms or aged pecorino.
PlumpJack 2013 Syrah Napa Valley
Blackberry, mocha and liquorice open with bold, savoury depth. The palate layers smoky raspberry, grilled herbs and cracked pepper over a rich, structured frame. Ripe, generous tannins give the Syrah weight without hardening its edges, while balanced acidity keeps the dark fruit and spice focused through a long, confidently shaped finish.
Telmo Rodríguez 2019 Pegaso Arrebatacapas Cebreros
Cherry red and taut, with red berries, sweet spice and balsamic herbs drawing the nose into a cool, scrubland character. The palate is firmly structured yet energetic, its bright acidity lifting the fruit and keeping the savoury detail precise. Peppery spice and herbal freshness linger on the dry, focused finish.
Ricasoli 2016 Colledilà Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Dark plum leads the nose, layered with black cherry, vanilla, tobacco, tar and warm spice. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate balances ripe, agile fruit with firm, assertive tannins and fresh acidity. A savoury mineral line adds definition, carrying the wine into a complex, deep and persistent finish.
Collemattoni 2018/20 Brunello Di Montalc
100% Sangiovese
92 Points Vinous: “Bright, deep red. Red cherry, sweet spices and smoky oak on the enticing nose. Strong soil tones complement musky spice, sweet pipe tobacco, and red fruit flavors. Finishes creamy, tactile and long, with polished tannins. Made from Sangiovese grown in vineyards located in all four of the major quadrants of the Montalcino production zone, which allowed owner Adon Bucci to make a highly balanced wine”.
Collemattoni is Certified Organic
Château d’Agassac 2009 Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois 750 mL
A deep purple-red appearance leads to ripe black fruit, morello cherry, nutmeg and cinnamon. With air, macerated red cherry is joined by sandalwood, smoked beech and incense. The palate is dense and powerful, with concentrated tannins that remain silky rather than hard. Burnt pepper and damp garrigue appear on the long finish, followed by another echo of red cherry.
Celler Escoda-Sanahuja 2019 Nas del Gegant Red 1.5 L
Strawberry, raspberry and cherry lead, with plum and darker berry fruit adding depth. Earth, leather and mineral notes give the aromas a savoury edge, while pepper, thyme and a touch of white pepper bring lift. The palate is dry and energetic, with a firm but balanced shape. Red fruit returns on the finish alongside earthy detail and gentle spice.
Fattoria La Fiorita 2015 Brunello di Montalcino 750 mL
Mid ruby in colour, with floral lift, dark fruit and a touch of black pepper. Generous cherry jam and red currant fill the palate, held in shape by youthful, firm tannins. The fruit remains clear and balanced rather than heavy, with savoury detail emerging as the wine opens. The finish is long, structured and composed. Decant before serving with roast lamb, braised beef, porcini mushrooms or aged pecorino.
Ken Wright Cellars 2017 Tanager Vineyard Pinot Noir 750 mL
Raspberry, cranberry and cherry are sharply defined, with violet, apricot and dusky spice adding lift and detail. The palate opens firm and structured, then softens gradually, revealing layered red fruit, a touch of orange peel and refined tannins. Texture and freshness carry the wine through a composed, persistent finish. Decant briefly and serve with duck, roast pork, salmon, wild mushrooms or earthy lentil dishes.
Yangarra Estate Vineyard 2019 Ovitelli Grenache
Red berries and dried cranberry open with rose petals, dried orange peel and warm terracotta. The palate is delicate yet savoury, carrying pure fruit through fine-grained tannins and a long, energetic line. Extended skin contact in ceramic eggs builds texture without adding oak sweetness. The finish is dry and persistent, leaving red fruit, floral lift, earth and a gently bitter, mineral edge.
Tenute Silvio Nardi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino
Black cherry and cassis lead a layered, savoury profile, joined by dried herbs, underbrush and toasted almond. The palate is composed and firmly balanced, with velvety tannins carrying the dark fruit into a persistent finish. Generous without excess, it is well suited to braised lamb, roast pork or aged pecorino.
Domaine Mouton Père et Fils 2015 Côte-Rôtie Maison Rouge
Luis Pato 2000 Quinta do Moinho Baga 750 mL
Dark fruit, red and black berries and mint lead, followed by leather, game, iron, menthol and a measured touch of vanilla. The palate is elegant and refined, with tangy, juicy fruit carried by lively energy and balanced structure. Herbaceous detail and a savoury, claret-like character deepen with air. The finish is composed and persistent, leaving dark fruit, earth and mature complexity.
Château de Pez 2014 Saint-Estèphe
Red and black fruit open with spice, cedar and a cool graphite note. The palate is medium-full and structured, carrying blackcurrant, plum and ripe strawberry through fine, present tannins. Toasted oak and black pepper add depth, while earthy herbs and tobacco emerge with air. The finish is long and savoury, leaving cassis, pencil lead, leather and a balanced mineral grip.