Red
Reverdito 2020 Barolo
Dried rose, ripe cherry and red berries lead a classic, lifted aroma, with fine spice and subtle balsamic notes adding depth. Balanced and refined on the palate, it is framed by silky tannins and a long, composed finish. Elegant rather than heavy, it rewards air and pairs naturally with roasts, braised meats, truffle or aged cheese.
Orofino 2020 Dourado
California Cult Classics 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 2 Napa Valley
Juicy berries deepen toward blackberry, black plum and red cherry, layered with cedar, cinnamon, dark chocolate, graphite and black pepper. The palate begins lean and soft, then grows rounder and more generous with air. Medium acidity and building tannins frame the ripe fruit, leading to a long finish of plum, cedar and sweet spice.
Capezzana 2010 Villa di Trefiano Carmignano Riserva 750 mL
Ripe red fruit leads with violet, cherry and a measured cocoa-spice note. The palate is balanced and structured, with enough softness to keep the wine composed rather than severe. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon give it both Tuscan lift and a darker, firmer centre. The finish is harmonious and persistent, carrying ripe fruit, spice and cocoa with steady, well-integrated depth.
Painted Rock 2021 Cabernet Franc
Herbs and spice frame dark cherry on the nose. The palate is brambly and concentrated, with the variety's savoury character carried by firm, gently gripping tannins. Extended hangtime gives the fruit full flavour, while 18 months in French oak adds polish and depth. Structured now, it has clear potential to develop further.
1 Mill Road 2022 Home Block Pinot Noir
An elegant, deeply coloured Pinot Noir showing dark cherry and plum over earth, graphite and delicate spice. The palate is fresh and medium bodied, with supple, fine-grained tannins and quietly persistent structure. Large oak vessels frame the fruit without masking its aromatic intensity, leaving a poised, balanced finish. Serve slightly cool with duck, pork tenderloin or wild mushrooms.
Les Troix Croix 2019 Fronsac
A polished Fronsac with sun-warmed blackberry, cocoa and vanilla over an earthy mineral note. The palate is generous yet composed, with smooth tannins carrying the dark fruit into a long, gently savoury finish. Its balance of ripeness and structure suits roast beef, braised lamb, mushrooms or an unhurried dinner built around deeply flavoured dishes.
Mateus Nicolau de Almeida 2022 Trans Douro Express Cima Corgo
A lightly vegetal note of damp grass meets white pepper, red berries and restrained spice. The palate is broad and smooth, with bright fruit and savoury freshness keeping the texture lively rather than heavy. Subtle earthy tones carry into a gently spicy finish. Serve slightly cool with roast lamb, grilled sausages, lentil stew or rustic mushroom dishes.
Gabbiano 2009 Alleanza Toscana IGT
Rich ruby with purple reflections, offering fresh red currant and a light touch of sweet chocolate. The palate is smooth and evenly fruited, with currant returning at the centre. The balance is measured rather than heavy, carrying clean red-fruit flavour and subtle cocoa through fine tannins to a long finish.
Frank Cornelissen 2017 Munjebel Rosso
Smoke, graphite and truffle meet wild black berries and molten chocolate on a deep, compelling nose. The palate is full and enveloping, layering blackberry, crushed black raspberry, liquorice and grilled herbs over velvety tannins. Tangy acidity and a lingering mineral note keep the richness precise. Decant and serve with venison, grilled beef, lamb shoulder or earthy mushroom dishes.
Domaine Raspail-Ay 2022 Gigondas
Rust 2020 Solus
Dense black cherry and blackberry meet espresso, dark chocolate and toasted cedar in a compact, full-bodied red. Chewy tannins frame the concentrated fruit, while a firm cocoa bitterness keeps the finish savoury and composed. Structured and cellar-worthy, it benefits from air and suits deeply flavoured beef or mushroom dishes.
Niepoort 2015 Redoma Douro
Dark cherry, plum and blackberry meet violet, dried herbs and a cool mineral note. The palate is structured and energetic, with fine tannins carrying the fruit rather than overwhelming it. Savoury spice and graphite emerge toward a persistent, balanced finish. Give it air and serve with lamb, braised beef or earthy mushroom dishes.
Pascal Clément 2021 Bourgogne Pinot Noir 750 mL
Bright cherry and raspberry lead, with fresh berry fruit carrying a subtle woodland note. The palate is light to medium-bodied, shaped by lively acidity and fine, silky tannins rather than weight. A gentle savoury edge adds depth through the centre, while the fruit remains clear and energetic. Balanced and understated, it closes with lingering red berries, soft earth and a clean, supple finish.
Escaravailles 2023 Rasteau Heritage 1924
Sweet raspberry, framboise and floral notes rise from the glass, leading into a ripe, powerful palate that remains remarkably weightless. The texture is medium to full-bodied, framed by ultra-fine tannins and fresh, precise fruit. Made entirely from destemmed Grenache and raised in concrete, it pairs naturally with grilled lamb, duck, beef stew, roasted aubergine or aged hard cheese.
Le Vieux Pin 2022 Syrah Cuvée Classique Okanagan Valley
Black and white peppercorn frame red bramble fruit, black olive, aromatic herbs and a savoury note of rusted iron. Structured but not heavy, the palate is defined by restraint and a cool, peppery drive rather than overt richness. The finish remains dark, herbal and composed. Decant briefly and serve with lamb, beef or grilled mushrooms.
Laughing Stock 2016 Portfolio
Wild black fruit leads, edged by garrigue, black pepper and vanilla. A blend of five varieties from twelve vineyard blocks gives the palate density and scale, while careful tannin management keeps the texture silky and composed rather than hard. Richly structured yet notably balanced, it has the depth to cellar and enough polish to enjoy now.
Painted Rock 2020 Merlot
Cherry, blueberry and chocolate lead an inviting nose. The palate moves into blackcurrant and ripe cherry, with spice adding savoury definition around the fruit. Eighteen months in French oak brings quiet depth and polish without obscuring the wine's freshness, carrying the dark fruit into a composed, persistent finish.