Red
Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta Rennina 2019 Brunello di Montalcino 750 mL
Bright and composed, opening with cedar, rose hip and dried blood orange over restrained dark fruit. The palate has a juicy core and a distinctly savoury, saline line, with polished structure and no excess weight. Subtle earth and spice add depth as it opens, leading to a compact, powerful finish. A refined Brunello that balances concentration with freshness and detail.
Signorello Estate 2004 Padrone Napa Valley Red Blend 750 mL
Cedar and tobacco frame plum, blackberry and dark cherry, with floral, peppery and coriander notes adding lift. The palate is rich, round and full-bodied, its concentrated fruit carried by smooth-grained tannins and a clear mineral thread. Earthy and coffee-toned detail builds through the middle. The finish is long and generous, returning to dark fruit, spice and savoury oak.
Tommasi 2009 De Buris Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC Riserva
Bright, deep ruby with a taut, finely drawn nose of sour and sweet black cherry, evolving toward spice and cocoa bean. The palate is concentrated yet never heavy, delivering high-toned, vibrant fruit over a delicately velvety texture. Poised and harmonious, it closes with remarkable persistence and a long, polished finish.
Castiglion del Bosco 2011 Campo del Drago Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 1.5 L
Red cherry opens with sweet spice, leather, cola and balsamic herbs. The palate is generous and full, its ripe fruit framed by well-present tannins and a firm mineral structure. Savoury complexity builds through the middle while steady acidity keeps the wine composed. The finish is long and characterful, returning to cherry, spice, tobacco and stony detail.
Domaine René Rostaing 2013 Côte Blonde Côte-Rôtie
Fresh raspberry and boysenberry rise with potpourri, floral oils and smoky mineral notes. Lively red and dark berry flavours fill the palate, gaining depth from peppery spice, olive, truffle and a savoury forest-floor nuance. Fine, gently firm tannins frame the concentrated fruit, while clear mineral energy drives the long, precise and persistent finish.
Castello di Bossi 2008 Corbaia Toscana IGT 3 L
Blackcurrant, cherry and cassis lead with tobacco, dark chocolate and a measured touch of coffee. The palate is concentrated and energetic, combining layers of ripe fruit with substantial tannins and fresh acidity. New-oak spice is present but held within a balanced, harmonious frame, while the finish remains long and composed. Decant carefully and serve with bistecca, roast lamb, wild mushrooms or aged pecorino.
La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 Selección Especial 2001 Rioja 750 mL
Red plum and blackberry lead a layered bouquet of sandalwood, dried flowers, dill and exotic spice. With air, cherry, cedar, rooibos tea and a subtle cocoa note come forward. The palate is concentrated but refined, supported by fresh acidity and smooth, integrated tannins. Mature oak contributes vanilla and gentle balsamic detail without overwhelming the fruit. Long and composed, it closes with dried red berries, spice and a quiet earthy note.
Brancaia Il Blu 2020 Toscana IGT 1.5 L
Currant, violet and cocoa shape an expressive, polished nose. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, with wild berries bringing freshness through the centre. Firm tannins are creamy rather than coarse, giving the wine structure while preserving a smooth, composed texture. Subtle oak and dark chocolate tones sit behind the fruit, and the finish is rich and persistent, carrying sweet currant and savoury depth in measured balance.
Chateau La Fleur-Petrus 2008 Pomerol
Dark cherry and plum lead a generous but controlled profile, joined by black tea, earth, cedar and a discreet note of truffle. The palate is medium to full in body, with silky tannins and fresh acidity carrying the fruit without heaviness. Graphite and dark chocolate deepen the middle. The finish is long and harmonious, returning to plum, savoury earth and polished cedar.
Quilceda Creek 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Crème de cassis, blackberry and black plum unfold with violet, anise, leather, dark chocolate and black truffle. The palate is luxurious yet precise, layering concentrated fruit over silky tannins and fresh, balanced acidity. Graphite, dried herbs and mineral detail keep the long finish composed. Decant for roast beef, venison or richly seasoned lamb.
Château Montrose 2006 Saint-Estephe
Dense and still tightly wound, with red berries, currant and morello cherry set against cedar, graphite, tobacco and dark mineral notes. The palate is concentrated and firm, carrying substantial extract and tannin with a measured sweetness of fruit on the finish. Decant generously to reveal its savoury detail, then serve with braised beef, venison or roast lamb.
Ridge Vineyards 2014 Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains
Sage, mint and layered spice open an expressive aromatic profile, followed by a core of black and red fruit. The palate is poised and deeply structured, with savoury complexity gathering around the concentrated fruit. Fine balance keeps the wine controlled and energetic as it moves into a long, gently smouldering finish.
Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5° 2008 Ribera del Duero
Serious and tightly drawn, with dark cherry and black fruit joined by blood orange, dried herbs, forest floor, black tea and a subtle balsamic note. The palate is long rather than broad, driven by juicy acidity, fine tannins and a firm mineral edge. Savoury and precise through the finish, it rewards decanting and pairs well with lamb or slow-cooked beef.
Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot DD 2022 Arbois Rouge 3 L
Raspberry, cranberry and bright red berries lead with rose hip, hibiscus and a delicate floral perfume. The palate is medium-bodied and lively, balancing juicy fruit with earthy detail, fine tannins and a lightly dusty grip. Gentle herbs and warm spice add savoury definition without obscuring the freshness. Concentrated yet approachable, it closes cleanly with red fruit and an earthy, food-friendly finish.
Ornellaia 2022 Bolgheri DOC Superiore 750 mL
Black fruit leads with blackberry and black cherry, layered with vanilla, tobacco and a touch of sweet spice. The palate is expansive and generous, supported by powerful yet finely integrated tannins. Cedar, dark cocoa and a mineral edge add definition through the middle, while fresh acidity keeps the concentrated fruit composed. Savoury and vibrant on the finish, it carries its richness with clarity and enduring length.
Quilceda Creek 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
Blackberry, blueberry and black cherry form a generous dark-fruited core, layered with crème de cassis, spring flowers, cocoa, roasted herbs and a mineral note. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate is seamless, with juicy, finely integrated tannins and impressive purity. The long finish brings graphite, tobacco and subtle baking spice. Serve with prime rib or braised beef.
Silver Oak 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley Magnum
Cassis, blackberry, vanilla, sage and spearmint form an inviting aromatic profile, with potpourri and bramble adding savoury depth. The palate builds steadily toward a bright core of raspberry, staying focused and vibrant as the fruit unfolds. Polished oak and measured structure carry the Cabernet into a crisp, lifted finish.
Bartolo Mascarello 2018 Barolo 750 mL
Raspberry, wild strawberry and red cherry form a bright, transparent core, lifted by orange peel and rose petals. Wet stone, cardamom and soft earth add savoury definition without dulling the fruit. The palate is medium-bodied and poised, with fresh acidity and fine, integrated tannins creating a silky but structured feel. Floral and mineral notes persist through a long, precise finish with measured spice and gentle earthy depth.