Red
Red
Riecine 2020 La Gioia Toscana IGT
Italian Red
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.
Cavallotto 2013 Barolo Bricco Boschis
Italian Red
Rose, violet and hibiscus frame dark cherry and raspberry on a finely layered nose. The palate is calm and linear, with fresh cherry, liquorice and mineral notes unfolding over firm, classical tannins. Sweet spice and savoury earth add depth without blurring the wine's clarity. Full-bodied yet poised, it carries notable energy through a long, persistent finish. Decant generously and serve with braised beef, truffle dishes or aged hard cheese.
Maison Louis Latour 2017 Pommard Premier Cru Les Epenots
French Red
Blackcurrant, liquorice and woodland aromas lead a deep, savoury Pinot Noir profile. The palate is ample and rounded, combining dark fruit with measured oak and a return of liquorice through the mid-palate. Firm, persistent tannins provide shape without making the wine feel severe, while earthy undergrowth adds mature Burgundy character. The finish is long, structured and composed. Decant briefly and serve with duck confit, beef bourguignon or mature cheese.
Giacomo Fenocchio 2020 Barolo Bussia
Italian Red
Spiced rose and liquorice lead a finely drawn, savoury nose, followed by dark fruit, dried herbs, leather and a light touch of mocha. The palate is dry, warm and full-bodied, with pronounced tannins giving the wine firm shape without obscuring its aromatic detail. Freshness keeps the structure balanced, while incense and earthy notes gather through a persistent finish. Decant generously and serve with braised beef, game, truffle dishes or aged cheese.
B Cellars 2014 Ehrlich Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
American Red
Blackberry and dark chocolate lead a full-bodied, brambly Cabernet, with smoke, clove and cinnamon adding savoury warmth. The fruit is generous but not loose, framed by oak and enough structure to keep the palate composed. Further layers emerge with air, bringing greater depth to the dark berry and spice profile. The finish is firm, polished and persistent. Decant before serving with grilled ribeye, braised short ribs or aged hard cheese.
Tenuta di Trinoro 2013 Palazzi
Italian Red
Ripe red stone fruit and raspberry open with wild flowers, white truffle and exotic spice. The palate is opulent yet animated, its generous Merlot fruit held in focus by bright acidity and silky tannins. Floral and savoury layers continue to shift with air, giving the wine more freshness and definition than its richness first suggests. The finish is long, aromatic and polished. Decant before serving with roast lamb, braised beef or porcini dishes.
Maison Audebert et Fils Bourgueil 3 L Box
French Red
Black raspberry and red cherry lead a bright, easygoing Cabernet Franc profile, with earthy and chalky notes adding savoury definition. The palate is fresh and fruit-driven rather than heavy, balancing ripe berry flavour with gentle structure and a clean citrus lift on the finish. The generous box format makes it a practical choice for gatherings while preserving the region's lively, food-friendly character. Serve lightly cool with roast poultry, sausages, mushroom dishes or a casual charcuterie board.
Brancaia Ilatraia 2018 Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Dark 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.
Altesino Rosso di Montalcino 2016
Italian Red
Red cherry and redcurrant lead, joined by cinnamon and a light savoury note of leather. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh, with fine tannins giving shape to juicy berry fruit while earth, mineral and tobacco add quiet complexity. The finish is harmonious and persistent, balancing ripe fruit with a dry, gently structured close. Pair with roast pork, tomato-braised dishes, grilled mushrooms or aged pecorino, and allow a little air before serving.
Ornellaia 2021 Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 3L
Italian Red
Black cherry, ripe plum and blackberry are layered with pink pepper, graphite and cocoa. The palate is generous and supple, with vibrant acidity and fine-grained tannins keeping the dark fruit precise. Cypress berry, exotic spice and restrained oak add savoury detail through the long finish. Decant generously and serve with roast beef, lamb, venison or aged Pecorino.
Domaine A.F. Gros 2016 Pommard Premier Cru Les Arvelets
French Red
Ripe cherry and red plum are joined by gentle spice, forest floor and a light vanilla note. The palate is moderately full-bodied, crisp and well balanced, with tangy acidity and refined tannins shaping the fruit. A savoury, earthy thread carries through the persistent finish. Decant for an hour and serve with duck, roast pork, venison or firm cheese.
Dal Forno Romano 2008 Amarone della Valpolicella
Italian Red
Dried black cherry, plum and fig are layered with bitter chocolate, tobacco and toasted oak. The palate is full-bodied and densely concentrated, with firm tannins supporting the generous dark fruit. Liquorice, herbs, smoke and balsamic spice bring savoury dimension before a long, velvety finish. Decant generously and serve with braised beef, venison, grilled steak or aged cheese.
Domaine Marchand-Grillot 2016 Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru
French Red
Elegant and finely structured, this Ruchottes-Chambertin balances depth with a distinctly graceful line. The domaine describes the wine through finesse, length and a gently spiced finish, shaped by a shallow limestone site where rock lies close to the surface. Serve with duck, roast lamb or mushrooms; as with any mature Burgundy, bottle condition and storage will influence its expression.
Domaine Génot-Boulanger 2020 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
French Red
Wild blackberry and black cherry meet plum, undergrowth and a light touch of spice. The palate is medium-bodied and concentrated, with grainy tannins, fresh acidity and fine weight giving the dark fruit clear structure. A restrained earthy note adds savoury depth before the persistent finish. Decant for an hour and serve with duck, goose, venison or mushroom dishes.
Giuseppe Quintarelli 2000 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Italian Red
Dried cherry, fig and dark plum are layered with tobacco, leather and cedar. The palate is full-bodied and deeply concentrated, while fresh acidity and firm, resolved tannins keep the richness composed. Balsamic spice, liquorice and a mineral note add savoury complexity through the long finish. Decant carefully for sediment and serve with braised beef, game, mushrooms or aged cheese.
Dominus Estate 2020 Napa Valley Red
American Red
Blackcurrant and black cherry lead into graphite, wet earth, lavender and sandalwood. The palate is full-bodied and richly textured, with chewy but refined tannins and notable freshness supporting the dark fruit. Mocha and dark chocolate appear on the velvety finish, while the mineral character keeps the wine focused. Give it generous air and serve with roast beef, lamb or braised short ribs.
Tenuta San Guido 2016 Sassicaia Bolgheri Sassicaia 1.5L
Italian Red
Blackberry, cassis and ripe cherry are joined by cedar, tobacco and blue flowers. The palate is poised and vibrant, with fine-grained tannins, clear mineral drive and a chiseled structure that keeps the dark fruit precise. Grilled herbs, sage and restrained spice add savoury complexity through the long finish. Decant generously and serve with roast beef, lamb, venison or aged Pecorino.
Il Marroneto 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie
Italian Red
Redcurrant, ripe cherry and blackberry are lifted by rose, violet and exotic spice. The palate combines real depth with freshness, carrying fine, sweet tannins through a dense but energetic frame. Orange peel, clove, liquorice and a balsamic note add detail, while a lightly saline finish keeps the fruit precise. Decant patiently and serve with braised beef, wild boar, porcini or aged Pecorino.
Darioush 2021 Darius II Cabernet Sauvignon
American Red
Black cherry and cassis are layered with violets, toasted thyme and bay leaf. The palate is generous and richly textured, with ripe dark fruit, firm Cabernet structure and a polished cocoa-powder feel. Liquorice, espresso, graphite and Tahitian vanilla add depth without masking the fruit. Decant generously and serve with roast beef, lamb, grilled ribeye or slow-braised short ribs.
Dominus Estate 2016 Napa Valley Red
American Red
Black cherry and forest berries are layered with graphite, juniper and truffle. The palate is full-bodied and tightly woven, with dark fruit, firm tannins and an earthy mineral line giving the wine clear structure. Charcoal, tobacco, lavender and dark chocolate add savoury depth as it opens. Decant generously and serve with roast beef, lamb, venison or slow-braised short ribs.
Bertani 1983 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Italian Red
Dried plum, cherry and dried tomato are layered with porcini, leather and warm spice. The palate is fully mature yet still structured, with vivid acidity keeping the savoury fruit and earthy depth in balance. Tea leaf, liquorice and a gentle consommé note carry through the long, dry finish. Decant carefully for sediment and serve with braised beef, game, mushrooms or aged cheese.
Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio 2001 Barolo Riserva Monprivato Cà d’Morissio
Italian Red
Dark cherry and prune are layered with dried rose, orange peel, menthol and wet stone. The palate is rich and powerful, yet the fruit remains poised, with firm Nebbiolo tannins and fresh acidity providing balance. Tar, liquorice, fennel and early truffle notes add savoury complexity through the long finish. Decant carefully and serve with braised beef, game, porcini or aged Parmigiano.
Antinori 1998 Solaia Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Blackcurrant and dark cherry are layered with tobacco, earth, mint and a measured touch of vanilla. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, with Sangiovese bringing sour-cherry lift and fresh acidity to the Cabernet-led structure. Firm tannins remain composed through a long, savoury finish, with coffee and warm spice emerging in the glass. Decant carefully and serve with roast beef, lamb or aged Pecorino.
Gaja 1997 Sperss Langhe
Italian Red
Black cherry, dark plum and blackberry are joined by dried rose, mint, liquorice and white truffle. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, with dense fruit, firm but velvety tannins and a fresh mineral line keeping the scale in balance. Tar, espresso and earth add mature savoury depth. Decant carefully and serve with braised beef, venison, truffle dishes or aged cheese.
Castellare di Castellina 2019 I Sodi di San Niccolò 3L
Italian Red
Ripe raspberry and black cherry are layered with violets, wild rosemary, white pepper and a mineral, iron-like note. The palate is medium-bodied and elegant, adding amaro, clove, mint and orange zest around pure Sangiovese fruit. Firm, ripe tannins give the wine structure without sacrificing its sleek line. Decant generously and serve with bistecca, braised beef, wild boar or aged Pecorino.
Ornellaia 2021 Bolgheri Superiore 1.5L
Italian Red
Blackberry and dark plum are layered with Mediterranean herbs, cypress berry and a subtle balsamic note. The palate is rich and concentrated, but dense tannins are matched by precision and freshness, keeping the fruit defined through a long, vibrant finish. Savoury herbs and dark spice add complexity without heaviness. Decant generously and serve with roast beef, lamb, venison or aged Pecorino.
Domaine Méo-Camuzet 2008 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
French Red
Red and dark fruit unfold across a refined, lace-like texture, with savoury spice and a mineral line bringing definition. The domaine's upper-Clos parcel sits directly below the château, where shallow, stony soils and mature vines contribute depth without sacrificing finesse. Long and composed, this mature Grand Cru suits duck, game or mushrooms; storage and bottle condition remain especially important for an older vintage.
Bartolo Mascarello 2017 Barolo 1.5L
Italian Red
Wild cherry and candied orange peel meet lilac, iris, truffle and a faint iron-like mineral note. The palate is graceful rather than heavy, with bright acidity, finely shaped tannins and clear Nebbiolo perfume carrying through the finish. Flint and dried herbs add savoury depth as it opens. Decant patiently and serve with braised beef, roast veal, porcini or aged Parmigiano.
Opus One 2003 Napa Valley
American Red
Blackberry, plum and dried cherry open into hazelnut, graphite, cocoa and a subtle olive note. The palate is broad yet balanced, with supple tannins and savoury herbal detail beneath the dark fruit. Dark chocolate and black liquorice linger on the finish, giving the wine a composed, mature profile. Decant carefully and serve with roast beef, lamb, braised short ribs or grilled mushrooms.
Gaja 2000 Sorì Tildìn 1.5L
Italian Red
Ripe cherry, raspberry and plum are layered with dried rose, mint, liquorice, tar and warm spice. The palate is full and finely textured, its mature fruit carried by fresh acidity, silky tannins and a persistent mineral line. Oak has settled into a quiet nutty note, leaving the perfume clear and detailed. Decant gently and serve with roast veal, truffle dishes, braised beef or aged Parmigiano.