Red
Stolpman Vineyards 2020 Combe Trousseau Ballard Canyon
Bright red fruit leads with strawberry and cherry, followed by dried herbs, lavender and a gentle earthy note. Light in body but softly textured, partial whole-cluster fermentation brings gentle spice and a velvety feel, while neutral oak keeps the profile restrained. Freshness carries the wine through a savoury, quietly persistent finish.
Albamar 2020 Edición Especial Nai Mencía Ribeira Sacra
Deep red-purple, with ripe black fruit and dried herbs giving the nose richness and lift in equal measure. Soft and creamy on the palate, it balances red-fruit compote with savoury detail and well-judged acidity. Supple rather than heavy, the texture stays generous before a fresh, composed and gently herbal finish.
Cordero di Montezemolo 2021 Barbera d’Alba
Mature fruit and prune lead with cacao and warm spice on a fragrant nose. Full and fresh on the palate, it combines generous flavour with very soft tannins and a smooth, approachable shape. The finish remains poised and gently savoury. Serve with mushroom pasta, grilled sausage, pizza or slow-cooked beef.
Colmone della Marca 2010 Ciacco da Colmone Terreni di Sanseverino Moro DOC
Blue and black fruit lead the nose, joined by vanilla and a subtle clove note. The palate is plush and plummy, with ripe berry flavours held by smooth, well-integrated tannins. Fresh acidity keeps the generous texture in balance, while savoury spice and dark fruit linger through a composed, persistent finish.
Jermann 2018 Blau & Blau Tre Venezie IGT
Ripe berries lead a harmonious, expressive nose, with grass, undergrowth and a subtle earthy note adding freshness. The palate is medium-bodied, balanced and elegant, combining generous fruit with soft tannins and a gentle savoury edge. A clean, composed finish keeps the wine supple while retaining clear aromatic character.
Rust en Vrede 2020 Estate Vineyards Syrah
Floral perfume and musk lead the aroma, followed by blackberry compote, blueberry and ripe damson plum. Paprika, sweet red pepper and sandalwood add layered spice. The palate is round and juicy, with black cherry, crème de cassis and chilli chocolate developing through the middle. Dark fruit remains central to the close, with paprika, sandalwood and chocolate extending the layered spicy character.
Ampeleia 2019 Carignano Toscana IGT
Fine floral aromas lead into ripe red and black berries, pomegranate and salty Mediterranean herbs. The palate is nimble and sharply focused, with bright acidity giving the fruit an almost electric lift. Thyme and fennel add savoury detail, while fine tannins keep the finish fresh, precise and quietly persistent.
Barbacàn 2019 Rosso di Valtellina
Clean and pure, with red berries, violet and alpine herbs carried by a cool mineral line. The palate is light on its feet yet firmly shaped, bringing fresh fruit, peppery spice and fine tannins into balance. Energetic rather than heavy, it closes savoury, stony and precise, with distinctly mountain-bred freshness.
Colombera & Garella 2016 Cascina Cottignano Bramaterra
Dark cherry in the glass, with plump cherry and raspberry lifted by a quiet floral perfume. The palate moves through red and black berries, savoury herbs and a distinctly stony, mineral line. Tempered acidity and broad, medium-grained tannins keep the ripe fruit composed. Decant briefly and serve with roast duck, wild mushrooms, braised beef or aged mountain cheese.
Cordero di Montezemolo 2024 Langhe Nebbiolo
Rose, violet, raspberry and cherry lead a fragrant, immediately appealing nose. The palate is fresh and supple, with soft tannins and an earthy note giving shape to the red fruit. Elegant and easy to approach without losing varietal character, it suits charcuterie, mushroom pasta, roast poultry or lighter meat dishes.
Bodegas Ortega Ezquerro 2019 Don Quintin Ortega Rioja Tinto
Dark berry fruit and graphite open with a lifted balsamic edge. The palate is rich and concentrated but stays fresh, its supple texture framed by fine, elegant tannins. Oak brings measured savoury depth without masking the fruit, and the finish lingers with dark mineral detail. Serve with grilled lamb, roast beef or mushrooms cooked with herbs.
Rust En Vrede 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon
An expressive South African Cabernet with black cherry, cassis, blueberry, liquorice and sandalwood. Full-bodied and intense, the palate balances juicy dark fruit with fresh acidity and fine-grained, grippy tannins. Tobacco, nutmeg and savoury spice add layered detail to mulberry and bramble notes, carrying the wine through a long finish. Give it air and serve with grilled beef or lamb.
Château Côte Montpezat 2009 Cuvée Compostelle
Château La Nerthe 2022 Les Cassagnes Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Rouge 750 mL
Burlat cherry, red berries, blackcurrant and licorice define the documented fruit profile. Thyme, olive, laurel and other garrigue notes add a savoury register. The palate balances liveliness with roundness, supported by delicate tannins and a minty finish. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the recorded blend, giving the wine its combination of bright fruit, herbs and restrained structure.
Enderle & Moll 2019 Liaison Pinot Noir 750 mL
Dark berry fruit leads a complex profile, with clear herbal tones adding a savoury counterpoint. Cherry and clove bring extra lift and spice, keeping the fruit from feeling one-dimensional. The palate stays focused and layered, with ripe berry flavour at the core and warm spice around the edges. Freshness holds the profile together, carrying into a composed finish marked by red fruit, herbs and clove.
Poplar Grove 2018 Syrah Okanagan Valley
Blueberry and raspberry rise with white pepper, warm spice and a subtle herbal note. The palate is bright and balanced, bringing ripe fruit together with lively acidity and measured tannins. Savoury spice keeps the finish focused and food friendly. Pair with grilled lamb, roast duck, peppered mushrooms or lentils with rosemary.
Poplar Grove 2017 Syrah Okanagan Valley
White pepper, blueberry and violet lead into raspberry, warm spice and a lift of tarragon and mint. Medium-bodied and finely balanced, the palate combines silky dark fruit with bright acidity and supple tannins. Fresh herbs return on the clear, savoury finish. A natural match for grilled lamb, roast duck, peppered beef or mushroom ragout.
Poplar Grove 2016 Syrah Okanagan Valley
Plum, light vanilla and white pepper introduce a soft, easy-moving red with restrained dried black fruit and a gentle oak frame. The palate is rounded rather than forceful, with mild spice, supple tannins and a clean savoury finish. It is ready to pour now, especially with grilled sausages, roast duck, lamb burgers or lentil stew.
Poplar Grove 2015 Syrah
Dark fruit leads with a smooth, savoury character and a silky feel from the first sip. The palate builds through generous, fleshy intensity, while measured French oak gives the fruit shape and polish rather than heaviness. Rich yet composed, it has the depth for grilled lamb, pepper-crusted beef, braised short ribs, roasted mushrooms or aged hard cheese, with a long, confident finish.