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Contino 2012/18 Rioja Gran Reserva
Spanish Red
Contino Gran Reserva is a harmonious wine, with a great balance between silkiness and roundness in the mouth. On the nose it is fragrant, reminiscent of ripe black fruit, with floral and balsamic notes that provide freshness. All well balanced with subtle toasted notes from its ageing in barrel. On the palate it is fine, subtle, with pleasant tannins and perfect acidity, which make it a persistent wine with a long finish.
Taittinger NV Brut Réserve
French Sparkling
Pale golden-yellow with fine, persistent bubbles, opening on delicate white flowers, peach and crisp apple. The palate is smooth and creamy yet precise, layering lemon, brioche, honey and a restrained touch of vanilla over lively acidity. Supple texture carries the fruit into a long, balanced finish with gentle richness and a clean mineral edge.
Gérard Bertrand 2023 Héritage An 825 Brut Crémant de Limoux
French Sparkling
Croft 2011 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Blueberry, ripe dark berries and violet lead a deeply scented bouquet, with rock rose, blue slate and a touch of leather adding complexity. Full-bodied and velvety, the palate balances luscious fruit with fresh acidity and firm, integrated tannins. Long, structured and energetic, it finishes with floral and mineral lift. Pair with Stilton or dark chocolate.
Taylor Fladgate 1966 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Violet and ripe fig lead an elegant, fresh bouquet, joined by tobacco, cedar, pear and dried apricot. The palate is remarkably balanced, placing concentrated fruit within a firm mineral and tannic frame. Lively acidity keeps the texture poised, and the flavours continue with clarity through a long finish. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese or walnuts.
Taylor Fladgate 2009 Vintage Port 375 mL
Portuguese Fortified
Inky black with a purple rim, opening on concentrated woodland fruit, raspberry and plum. Citrus blossom, mint and lavender lift the dense core, while a mineral edge adds definition. The palate is powerful and richly fruited, supported by thick, sinewy tannins that draw the wine into a long, tightly structured finish. Decant carefully before serving with blue cheese.
Taittinger NV Prélude Grands Crus
French Sparkling
Pale yellow with silver highlights and a fine, persistent mousse. Fresh mineral notes lead into elderflower and a measured cinnamon accent, while lively citrus brings precision to the palate. White peach adds roundness and a silky texture through the middle, carrying the wine into a rich, lingering finish that balances finesse, energy and aromatic depth.
Gérard Bertrand 2021 Papilou Pét-Nat Rosé
French Sparkling
Elegant pale pink, with fine, regular bubbles and a subtle raspberry aroma. Fresh red fruit carries onto a dry, rounded palate, where clean acidity gives the wine energy and definition. The finish is lively and distinctly citrus-led, keeping the berry fruit bright rather than sweet. Serve well chilled with charcuterie, grilled prawns or summer salads.
Paradigm Winery 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville
American Red
Juicy blackcurrant leads a powerful, richly inviting profile, with clove and brown sugar adding warm spice. Gravelly texture and a cohesive structure keep the fruit focused, while a supple palate gives the wine generosity without losing shape. Lengthy and composed through the finish, it benefits from air. Serve with roast beef, lamb or deeply browned mushrooms.
Henschke 2010/21 Hill Of Grace
Australian Red
Yalumba 2012 The Caley Cabernet Shiraz
Australian Red
A composed Cabernet–Shiraz blend with cassis, violet and rose petal, followed by iodine, cedar and a fine mineral note. The palate is deep and seamless, bringing Cabernet structure together with the breadth of Shiraz. Chalky tannins and fresh acidity shape the long finish, giving the wine the balance for roast beef, lamb or slow-cooked dishes.
Taylor Fladgate 1994 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Blackberry, blackcurrant and violet rise from a deep, focused bouquet, with fig, liquorice and warm spice adding complexity. Full-bodied and firmly structured, the palate carries concentrated cassis and ripe dark fruit with freshness and poise. The finish is long, sumptuous and gently spiced. Decant carefully and serve with Stilton, walnuts or dark chocolate.
Taylor Fladgate 1970 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Liquorice and raisin open with boot polish, lemongrass and a savoury trace of wet wood. Full-bodied and powerful, the palate layers sweet red and dark cherry fruit with orange peel, warm spice and a mineral undertone. Firm tannins have softened into the fruit, carrying dried fig and spice through an exceptionally long finish. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese or walnuts.
Croft 1963 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Dried fig, plum and raisin aromas unfold with spice, dark chocolate, tobacco and leather. Silky and harmonious on the palate, it carries mature dark fruit through lively acidity and fully integrated tannins, with a delicate sweetness rather than heaviness. The finish is long, elegant and warming. Decant carefully and serve with Stilton, walnuts or dark chocolate.
Croft 1970 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Plum and dried blackberry open with black pepper, fig and a savoury coffee note. Medium-bodied and supple, the palate balances mature fruit with lively freshness and fine tannins, while liquorice, burnt toffee and raisin add depth. The finish is linear and gently warming. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese, walnuts or chocolate.
Taylor Fladgate 1997 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Cedar and dark berry fruit lead a dense, tightly woven bouquet, joined by black cherry, anise and dried fruit. Big and full-bodied, the palate combines rich sweetness with finesse, firm structure and a dry mineral edge. Raisin, fig and toasted nut notes linger through a long finish. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese or dark chocolate.
Taylor Fladgate 10/20/30/40 Tawny
Fortified
A presentation box containing one half bottle each of 10, 20, 30 & 40 Year Old Tawny. This unique collection demonstrates the evolution of tawny Port as it ages in wood, starting with the round and jammy 10 Year and culminating in the sumptuous 40 Year with its wonderful mellow complexity and concentration.
Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2018 Saint-Joseph La Croix des Vignes
French Red