Selection
Le Ragose 2014 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico
Black cherry and blackcurrant lead a dense, dark-fruited nose, followed by wild berries, dark chocolate and cardamom. The palate is lush and concentrated, yet freshness keeps the sweetness composed. Coffee-bean and gentle savoury notes add depth to a long, harmonious finish. Serve lightly chilled with blue cheese, chocolate cake or hazelnut pastries.
Kettle Valley Caboose Red
Plum pudding, black cherry and dark chocolate shape a rich, generous profile, with vanilla and layered oak adding warmth. The palate is full and velvety, balancing concentrated dark fruit with the lift expected of a well-made fortified red. A long, warming finish carries cocoa, plum and polished spice without becoming overly sweet.
Bench 1775 2017 Pinot Gris Icewine
Concentrated pear, ripe apple and quince lead, with a clear honeyed sweetness held in check by fresh acidity. The palate is rich but not heavy, layering orchard fruit with a gently rounded texture. A precise, balanced finish keeps the sweetness composed, leaving pear, quince and a clean line of brightness to linger.
Sperling 2018 Late Harvest Vidal
Fragrant honeysuckle, sweet marmalade and concentrated green pear open a generous dessert wine. The palate is velvety and lightly weighted, with fresh acidity giving the natural sweetness clean definition. Honeyed citrus lingers through a refreshing finish, making it a fine match for blue cheese, toasted nuts or restrained fruit desserts.
Epoque 2015 Monbazillac
Golden and softly honeyed, with apricot, peach and candied citrus forming a generous aromatic core. The palate is rich and smooth, balancing ripe fruit and gentle sweetness with enough freshness to stay composed. A measured floral note carries into the finish, making this an easy partner for fruit tarts, blue cheese or pâté.
d’Arenberg 2014 Vintage Fortified Shiraz
Donnafugata Ben Ryé Passito di Pantelleria
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1976 Rivesaltes Ambré
Chocolate, prune compote and Bourbon vanilla rise from a warm, expressive nose, with polished wood adding depth. Rich and enveloping on the palate, it brings mature rancio character into a cocoa-toned finish that remains balanced rather than heavy. Serve lightly chilled with dark chocolate, walnut tart, blue cheese or simply as a contemplative after-dinner glass.
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1970 Rivesaltes Ambré
Deep amber with orange reflections, this mature fortified wine layers dried fruit, walnut and dried apricot over complex notes of rancio, turmeric, roasted coffee and seasoned oak. The palate is broad, harmonious and richly textured, yet a fine thread of freshness keeps it poised. Exceptionally long, it finishes with old-cognac warmth and savoury nutty depth.
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1980 Rivesaltes Ambré
Walnut, caramel and dried fruit meet vanilla, coffee and a trace of blond tobacco. Full and smooth on the palate, it balances oxidative richness with a surprising line of freshness, layering mild spice, candied fruit and noble rancio through a long finish. Pair with walnut cake, chocolate dessert, aged hard cheese or toasted almonds.
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1999 Rivesaltes Ambré
Fresh fig, vanilla and gently toasted dried fruit lead a mature, deeply aromatic profile. The palate is rich yet composed, bringing oxidative warmth and savoury depth into balance with lingering fruit and a measured finish. Serve lightly chilled alongside almond tart, dried-fruit cake, blue cheese or dark chocolate with roasted nuts.
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1988 Rivesaltes Ambré
Gingerbread and complex rancio aromas open into fresh hazelnut and bitter-orange marmalade. Broad and ample on the palate, the sweetness is shaped by savoury oxidative depth and a lively citrus edge, giving the mature profile clarity and length. Serve lightly chilled with nut pastries, orange cake, blue cheese or a square of dark chocolate.
Arnaud de Villeneuve Rivesaltes Ambré 5 Years
Burnished copper in colour, this naturally sweet fortified wine offers dried orange, apricot and raisin with toasted nuts and warm spice. Five years of maturation bring supple depth and a gentle oxidative character, while balanced freshness keeps the richness precise. Smooth and persistent, it is equally compelling with nut tarts, mature cheese or after dinner.
Wild Goose 2021 Late Harvest Gewürztraminer
Ripe orchard fruit and a gentle floral perfume open a medium-sweet dessert wine with generous texture and clear varietal character. Bright, incisive acidity cuts through the residual sweetness, keeping the palate lively and focused. Light in alcohol and easy to pair, it finishes fresh enough for fruit desserts, blue cheese or spiced dishes.
Mural de Favaios Moscatel do Douro
Floral aromas, honey and toasted apple lead a fresh, expressive bouquet, with marmalade and citrus peel adding depth. The palate is sweet yet balanced, combining smooth texture with bright aromatic lift and a poised, elegant finish. Serve well chilled as an aperitif, with fruit-based desserts or alongside a plate of toasted almonds.
Mayhem 2018 Fortified Gewürztraminer
Nutty caramel and candied fruit lead a concentrated, oxidative nose, with warm spice and tropical tones adding detail. The palate is rich and warming, bringing ginger and cinnamon into balance with the preserved-fruit sweetness. Barrel-aged depth carries through the finish, leaving a layered echo of caramel, spice and candied fruit.
Northern Lights Estate Seduction Strawberry Rhubarb Wine
Ripe berry fruit and tart garden freshness meet an opulent tropical note and lightly spicy litchi. Off-dry and just shy of sweet, the medium-bodied palate has a creamy, faintly buttery and smooth mouthfeel, while a citrus undercurrent keeps the fruit bright and the finish light rather than cloying. Serve well chilled with chicken curry, spicy sausage, cake or fruit desserts; the gentle sweetness works especially well alongside aromatic heat.
Northern Lights Mirtillo Blueberry Wine
Juicy dark berry fruit leads an expressive, fruit-forward profile, with subtle vanilla and a delicate leafy fragrance adding definition. The palate is off-dry and medium-bodied, balancing vivid berry flavour with the breadth of Hungarian-oak ageing. The texture stays lively and composed through a gently rounded finish.
Elephant Island 2022 Cassis
Deeply concentrated black currant fruit leads with an exuberant, almost liqueur-like intensity. The palate is rich and sweet, yet the vivid fruit keeps the profile energetic rather than heavy. A smooth, generous texture carries through the finish, leaving a long, unmistakably dark-berry impression with enough freshness to invite another small pour.