Red
Red
Domaine Marchand-Grillot 2016 Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru
French Red
Blackcurrant, plum and black cherry are joined by strawberry, violet and a light earthy note. The palate is rich and layered but remains finely drawn, with vibrant acidity, well-integrated tannins and a clear mineral line. Liquorice and savoury spice add depth to the long finish. Decant for an hour and serve with duck, venison, roast lamb or mushrooms.
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.
Pierre Ponnelle 1969 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru
French Red
Sautéed cherry and plum are joined by roasted meat, warm spice and an earthy, soil-driven note. The palate is fullish yet transparent, with excellent focus, tangy acidity and tannins that have softened with age. Its mature savoury character remains poised, finishing refined and balanced. Decant gently for sediment and serve with duck, game birds, venison or mushrooms.
Giuseppe Quintarelli 1998 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.
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.
Opus One 1981 Napa Valley
American Red
Dark cherry, plum and blackcurrant have moved into cedar, cigar box, leather and graphite. The palate is medium-bodied and composed, with resolved tannins, gentle freshness and a savoury line of coffee, dried violet and earth. It is mature rather than forceful and benefits from careful handling. Stand upright before opening, decant only for sediment and serve with roast lamb, duck or mushrooms.
Tenuta Argentiera 2020 Villa Donoratico 12L
Italian Red
Blackberry, blueberry and black plum are framed by tobacco, smoked cedar, dark chocolate and warm spice. The palate is generous but well shaped, with polished tannins and enough freshness to carry the ripe fruit. Twelve months in large French and Austrian oak brings structure rather than overt sweetness, followed by six months in bottle. Serve with grilled ribeye, braised beef, roast lamb or aged Pecorino.
Ornellaia 1998 Bolgheri Superiore 1.5L
Italian Red
Blackcurrant, black plum and mint are layered with cedar, tobacco, clove and wood smoke. The palate is full and concentrated, with ripe fruit, supple tannins and a fresh savoury line that brings balance to the oak-derived spice. The mature texture is polished, while the lingering finish retains both depth and lift. Decant carefully and serve with roast beef, lamb, venison or aged Pecorino.
BOND 2013 Quella Napa Valley
American Red
Ripe blueberry and fresh blackberry are joined by plum, black pepper, liquorice and graphite. The palate is powerful and full-bodied, with juicy acidity, focused tannins and a mineral, earthy finish. Notes of truffle and damp soil add savoury complexity beneath the concentrated fruit. This remains structured, so give it time in a decanter and serve with grilled ribeye, braised short ribs or roast lamb.
Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 1999 Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC 1.5L
Italian Red
Blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry lead into tobacco, cedar, graphite and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is rich yet disciplined, with velvety tannins, bright acidity and a savoury mineral line. Nearly two years in French oak has settled into the fruit, adding spice and dark-chocolate depth without obscuring its freshness. Decant with care and serve with roast beef, lamb, game or a deeply flavoured mushroom dish.
Tenuta Il Poggione 2015 Brunello di Montalcino 12L
Italian Red
Dark cherry, black plum and crushed herbs lead into leather, tobacco and warm spice. The palate is full and firmly structured, with abundant fruit, fine-grained tannins and a fresh savoury line that keeps the richness balanced. Hand-picked Sangiovese from the estate’s oldest vineyards is fermented at controlled temperature, then matured in traditional large French-oak barrels and bottle. Built for a generous table, it suits roast game, braised beef or aged Pecorino.
Masseto 1998
Italian Red
Ripe black plum and dried cherry are layered with cedar, tobacco, graphite and warm Mediterranean herbs. The palate is opulent but controlled, with supple tannins, fresh acidity and an earthy mineral undertone drawn from the estate’s blue-clay soils. Time has softened the structure while preserving the wine’s depth and polished texture. Stand upright before opening, decant carefully for sediment and serve with slow-braised beef, venison or mature Pecorino.
Masseto 1999
Italian Red
Blackberry, black cherry and violet unfold into dark chocolate, liquorice, graphite and tobacco. The palate is concentrated and broad, with polished tannins, balanced acidity and a savoury mineral line that keeps the ripe fruit composed. Long ageing in new French oak is now fully integrated, adding depth rather than overt sweetness. Decant gently for sediment and serve with braised beef, roast lamb, porcini or a firm aged cheese.
Domaine Prieuré Roch 2023 Vosne-Romanée Le Clos Goillotte Monopole
French Red
Luminous wild strawberry and red cherry lead, with rose petal, dried herbs and a subtle earthy depth. Whole-bunch fermentation gives the aromatics lift and a finely stemmed savoury edge, while silky tannins and fresh acidity carry a persistent mineral finish. Biodynamic farming and vinification without added sulphites keep the expression direct and detailed. This is delicate rather than light; serve with roast quail, duck, mushrooms or a simple veal dish.
Domaine A.F. Gros 2016 Échezeaux Grand Cru 3L
French Red
Dark cherry and blackberry are layered with violet, baking spice, cocoa and a restrained note of toasted oak. Concentrated by the small crop, the palate is full and precise, with lively acidity, fine tannins and a mineral, gently savoury finish. The generous fruit is already expressive, while the structure leaves room for further development. Decant with care and serve with duck, roast veal, mushrooms or a simply seasoned cut of beef.
Masseto 1999 3L
Italian Red
Deep and composed, with black plum, blackberry, dark chocolate, liquorice and candied violet opening into graphite, tobacco and a gentle earthy complexity. The palate is broad and concentrated, yet the texture remains polished, with supple tannins, balanced acidity and a long savoury finish. Extended ageing in new French oak has settled seamlessly into the fruit. A mature, structured Tuscan red for slow service alongside braised beef, roast lamb or aged hard cheese.
Bordertown 2019 Petit Verdot
Canadian Red
Deeply coloured and full-bodied, with ripe plum, blackberry and blackcurrant layered over baking spice and a light tobacco note. Firm tannins and fresh acidity give the dark fruit shape, while the finish stays savoury and persistent. Decant briefly and serve with grilled beef, venison, braised short ribs or aged cheese.