Selection
Canorgue 2020 Luberon Blanc
Crisp, clean and mineral, with citrus, ripe pear, stone fruit, melon, fresh-cut hay and a subtle fennel note. The palate is dry and energetic, trading heaviness for clarity and lift. A layered southern Rhone white with a fresh, savoury finish that works equally well as an aperitif or beside fish and shellfish.
Niepoort 2015 Redoma Douro
Dark cherry, plum and blackberry meet violet, dried herbs and a cool mineral note. The palate is structured and energetic, with fine tannins carrying the fruit rather than overwhelming it. Savoury spice and graphite emerge toward a persistent, balanced finish. Give it air and serve with lamb, braised beef or earthy mushroom dishes.
Rust 2020 Solus
Dense black cherry and blackberry meet espresso, dark chocolate and toasted cedar in a compact, full-bodied red. Chewy tannins frame the concentrated fruit, while a firm cocoa bitterness keeps the finish savoury and composed. Structured and cellar-worthy, it benefits from air and suits deeply flavoured beef or mushroom dishes.
Donnafugata Ben Ryé Passito di Pantelleria
Castellare di Castellina 2018 Vin Santo San Niccolò
Gilbert Picq 2022 Chablis
Granny Smith apple and lime open over flinty seashell and wet-stone notes. Raised in stainless steel, the palate is taut, linear and finely balanced, with bitter lemon adding bright tension through the centre. Crisp acidity and quiet mineral depth lead to a refreshing, lightly spicy finish that lingers cleanly.
Chateau du Hureau 2018 Saumur-Champigny Les Fevettes
Rich red-cherry in colour, with refined fruit, mulberry, dusky plum, perfumed cassis and dried violet on the nose. The palate is well balanced and seriously structured, combining red and black fruit with warm spice and savoury depth. Silky, fine-grained tannins shape the wine before a smooth, precise and very long finish.
3 Fonteinen Framboos Raspberry Lambic
Whole raspberries bring an intense, pure red-fruit character, layered over the tart, earthy complexity of traditional lambic. Extended maceration draws out vivid berry flavour and a gently tannic edge, while further fermentation in bottle keeps the palate dry and lively rather than sweet. The finish is bright, vinous and quietly funky. Serve well chilled with goat cheese, pâté, berry desserts or white chocolate.
Sons of Vancouver No. 82 Amaretto 750 mL
Bitter almond leads a rich, fragrant aroma, joined by vanilla bean and bright orange oil. The palate is rounded and layered, with demerara sugar and honey providing depth rather than simple sweetness. Citrus keeps the texture lively, while the almond character remains clear through the middle. The finish is smooth, warming and gently bittersweet. Serve over ice, in an Amaretto Sour, or as a measured sweetener in an Old Fashioned.
De Martino 2020 La Cancha Cabernet Sauvignon 750 mL
Dark cassis opens with balsam, eucalyptus and a measured herbal lift. The palate is firm and characterful, with sinewy tannins shaping concentrated dark fruit without excess weight. Cocoa and tobacco add savoury depth, while fresh green herbs keep the profile defined. Structured yet composed, it closes with lingering cassis, dark chocolate, tobacco and a cool herbal edge.
Kokuryu Jungin Junmai Ginjo
Sweet fruit aromatics lead into a smooth, refreshing palate with a notably silky texture. The fruit remains clear and gently rounded, while a clean savoury line keeps the profile composed rather than overtly sweet. Its body is light enough to stay nimble, yet there is enough richness to give the middle palate shape. The finish is polished, fresh and quietly persistent.
Mark Haisma 2023 Bourgogne Aligoté
Meyer lemon, nectarine and honeysuckle open with a cool, stony lift. The palate is refined and textural, carrying ripe citrus and orchard fruit through a clean mineral frame. There is enough breadth to feel generous, but the finish remains composed, precise and quietly energetic. A polished white for shellfish, roast chicken or firm Alpine cheese.
Bodega Noemmia 2021 A Lisa Malbec
Dark berries, cherry, plum and violet meet subtle cocoa, mineral and dried-herb notes. The palate is medium-bodied and fruit-focused, with juicy freshness, balanced fine-grained tannins and a smooth, persistent finish. The blend centres on Malbec, supported by small amounts of Merlot and Petit Verdot, giving the ripe Patagonian fruit additional structure and savoury detail without losing its approachable character.
Kiku-Masamune Junmai Ginjo
Underripe pear and a touch of clove shape the aroma, with a fuller fruit note emerging as it opens. The palate is mellow and balanced, combining refreshing savouriness with a gently rounded texture. Crisp fruit keeps the centre lively while the spice adds definition. The finish is clean and composed, carrying pear, light spice and a subtle rice-driven richness in an even line.
Cesconi Lynx Alpine White Vermouth
Wormwood and alpine herbs lead a cool, savoury aroma, joined by woodruff, gentian, sage and rosemary. The aged white-wine base gives the palate a rounded, settled texture, while rhubarb and roots contribute earthy depth and a fine bitter line. Gentle sweetness balances the mountain-herb intensity without softening its structure. The finish is persistent, dry-leaning and distinctly botanical. Serve lightly chilled over ice, with soda or in a white Negroni.
Domaine Raspail-Ay 2022 Gigondas
Von Buhl 2009 Forster Jesuitengarten Riesling Spatlese
White flowers and chalk lead the aroma, followed by ripe peach, pear and a light touch of honeysuckle. The palate is gently sweet yet carried by clear mineral freshness, keeping the fruit precise rather than heavy. Peach and pear broaden through the middle, while the chalky line brings definition. The finish remains floral and lightly honeyed, with a clean, balanced sense of sweetness.