Selection
Lopez de Heredia 2010 Vina Bosconia Reserva Rioja
Forest floor, cigar box and old oak lead the mature aroma, with restrained cinnamon, coconut and vanilla sitting behind the savoury notes. The palate remains fresh and balanced, combining dried red fruit with firm structure and an earthy, polished texture. Its mature character feels composed rather than tired. The finish is long and savoury, carrying tobacco, wood spice and quiet fruit persistence.
Le Vieux Pin 2021 Cuvée Dorée
Apricot, wildflowers and honeysuckle open an opulent, aromatic profile, with rich vanilla woven through the fruit. The palate is round and full-bodied, bringing generous stone fruit together with a creamy texture and measured oak spice. Serious mid-palate weight carries into a long, lingering finish that remains composed despite the wine's breadth.
Château Dereszla 2019 Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos
Dried apricot, honeycomb and dried flowers lead into peach and a restrained thread of spice. The palate is richly sweet and concentrated, yet bright acidity gives the wine clarity and lift. A silky texture carries the fruit through a long, balanced finish. Pair with foie gras, blue cheese or apricot tart.
Poplar Grove 2015 Ruby
Champalou 2003 Vouvray Trie de Vendange
Honey, brown sugar and baked pear form a concentrated, deeply inviting profile. Luscious sweetness gives the palate breadth, while fresh acidity keeps the texture balanced and remarkably clear. Generous and mature without feeling tired, it carries orchard fruit and caramelized depth through a long finish that pairs beautifully with blue cheese or fruit-based cakes.
Moncontour 2005 Nectar de Moncontour Vouvray
Layered tropical fruit moves through yellow plum, peach and apricot, with dried fig, quince and honey adding deeper concentration. The palate is soft and round yet held by fine tension, bringing candied fruit, fresh almond and gentle spice into focus. A long, waxy finish carries sweetness with clarity. Serve with blue cheese, fruit tart or almond cake.
NARAN Mezcal Espadin Joven
Soft smoke leads the aroma, joined by orange peel, evergreen and a cool mineral freshness. The palate is smooth and measured, with roasted agave character framed by gentle citrus and herbal tones. A mild warmth builds through the middle without overwhelming the finer details. The finish is long and clean, carrying smoke, orange zest and a clear mineral line with quiet persistence.
Mission Hill 2005 Riesling Icewine
Pear, apricot, orange and green apple shape the aroma, with a light buttery note adding breadth. The palate is sweet but not cloying, balancing ripe peach and citrus with crisp freshness. Lime and orange bring lift through the middle while honeyed richness remains controlled. The finish is long and clean, carrying subtle fruit, gentle honey and refreshing acidity in equal measure.
Cocchi Americano Bianco
Bright and gently bittersweet, this aromatized white wine opens with bitter orange, elderflower and fresh herbs. Gentian, wormwood and cinchona bring an appetizing, tonic-like edge, balanced by subtle sweetness and a clean vinous frame. Serve well chilled over ice with a splash of soda and orange peel, or use it in a Vesper, Corpse Reviver No. 2 or low-alcohol aperitif.
Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth 1 L
Amber-hued and richly aromatic, with vanilla opening into citrus peel, dried fruit, almond, raisin and clove. The palate is rounded and generous, layering bitter orange, dates, cocoa and saffron over a softly sweet, spiced frame. Serve over ice with orange peel, lengthen with soda, or use it to give a Negroni or Manhattan added depth; it also works neatly after dinner.
Strega Herbal Liqueur 700 mL
Golden and aromatic, opening with saffron, piney juniper and cool mint before cinnamon and licorice bring warmer depth. The palate is sweet yet carefully structured, moving from fresh herbs and spice toward a gently woody, persistent finish. Serve neat, well chilled or over a large cube, or use in a measured pour to add herbal lift to a cocktail; espresso, almond biscuits and citrus desserts are natural companions.
The Mikuni Blended Japanese Whisky
Amber and gently full in appearance, with dried-fruit sweetness and a faint smoky accent on the nose. The palate begins youthful and lively, then settles into a rounded, mellow texture built from malt and grain whisky. Subtle oak and a measured spice note add definition through the finish, which lingers lightly on the tongue. Serve neat, over a single cube, or lengthened with chilled soda in a clean highball.
Islay Mist 8 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Sea air, earthy peat and light smoke shape an inviting coastal aroma, lifted by vivid citrus. The palate is gently smoky rather than forceful, with cinnamon spice and heather honey rounding the fruit. A measured sweetness softens the peat while keeping the whisky lively and balanced. The finish is long, warming and smoky. Serve neat, with water, or over a large cube.
Niwa no Uguisu Tomari Umeshu 720 mL
Fragrant ripe plum leads a concentrated, fruit-driven aroma, with a quiet savoury undertone from the sake-lees shochu base. The palate is rich but notably dry for the style, balancing deep plum extract with clean acidity and a gentle almond-like grip. A smooth texture carries into a persistent, lightly tangy finish. Serve chilled, over ice, or with soda alongside salty or grilled dishes.
Envínate 2021 Migan Tinto 750 mL
High-toned strawberry and red fruit open with a smoky volcanic edge. The palate is vibrant and finely structured, with refreshing acidity and precise tannins keeping the fruit taut and energetic. Whole-cluster fermentation in concrete adds savoury depth without obscuring the wine's brightness. Mineral detail gathers through the centre, leading to a focused finish of strawberry, smoke, fine spice and cool stone.
Château Henri Bonnaud 2013 Palette Rouge 750 mL
Deep cherry colour introduces a red built from Mourvèdre, Grenache and old-vine Carignan. Morello cherry and spice define the aromatic profile, while the palate is framed by tannins described as youthful yet silky. The finish is delicate and persistent. Cherry, spice and silky tannins form the central character of this Palette red, supported by its three-grape blend.
Domaine La Bouïssière 2022 Gigondas 750 mL
Pepper, dark cherry, peony and other floral notes lead the exact-vintage profile. The palate is described as delicately juicy, enveloping and supple, with velvety tannins and a generous core of fruit. A long, fresh and ethereal finish follows. The combination of dark fruit, flowers, fine tannin and freshness gives the wine its clearly documented shape.