Selection
Wirra Wirra 2018 Vintage Bell Cabernet Sauvignon 750 mL
Blackcurrant, bramble and plum open the wine, followed by black olive, black pepper and liquorice. The palate is dense yet balanced, with cassis and dark chocolate carried by a smooth, composed texture. A lift of citrus peel keeps the fruit from feeling heavy, while floral detail adds freshness. The finish is long, savoury and quietly polished, with plum and spice lingering.
Billaud-Simon 2020/21 Tete D’Or
A refined, deeply expressive Chablis cuvée showing layered aromas of lemon oil, ripe green apple, and white peach interwoven with crushed oyster shell, flint, and subtle floral lift. The palate is concentrated yet precise, with driving acidity and a creamy, chalk-etched texture that balances its richer core of citrus and orchard fruit. Long and linear on the finish, delivering persistent saline minerality and smoky stone depth that reflect both the intensity and finesse of top-tier Billaud-Simon fruit selection.
Remoissenet Pere & Fils 2017 Saint-Aubin
Wildflower, pear and lemon zest lead into a lively, juicy palate. Crushed-stone freshness keeps the ripe orchard fruit precise, while a quiet honeyed note adds depth without making the wine feel heavy. The finish is clean, brisk and composed. Serve with grilled chicken, sushi, soft-rind French cheese, simply prepared fish or vegetables in a light cream sauce.
S.A. Prüm 2006 Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese VDP Grosse Lage
Seductive smoky stone fruit opens the nose, joined by wild herbs, mirabelle plum and star fruit. The palate is still compact and firm, with bright peach, candied sweetness and dried melon held in precise balance by lively acidity. Meadow herbs and a subtle malty note carry into a long, gently sweet and spicy finish.
Fukumitsuya Kuro Obi DoDo Yamahai Junmai
Earthy and umami-driven, with a broad, full-bodied texture shaped by the traditional yamahai method. Savoury rice character leads the palate, supported by measured acidity that gives the richness definition and lift. The finish is crisp enough to keep the depth in balance. Serve chilled for firmness, or gently warmed to draw out greater sweetness, with grilled meat, mushrooms, braised fish or robust tofu dishes.
Christian Drouin Blanche de Normandie Apple Brandy
Fresh apple and pear aromas open with a clear orchard-fruit character. The palate is crisp and expressive, moving from ripe fruit toward apple peel, gentle spice and a lightly warming finish. Its clean, unaged style keeps the fruit vivid and direct rather than oak-driven. Serve lightly chilled as a digestif, or use it in cocktails where fresh apple flavour and aromatic lift are welcome.
Foradori 2018 Fontanasanta Nosiola 750 mL
Green apple and pear meet fresh herbs, light flowers and a measured touch of honey. The palate is clear and lively, with skin contact bringing gentle phenolic texture rather than heaviness. Savoury herbal detail and firm freshness keep the fruit precise, while amphora ageing contributes quiet depth. The finish is long, dry and delicately structured, carrying apple, herbs and a faintly earthy mineral note.
The Liberty Distillery Trust Port-Finished Whisky
Dark chocolate and marzipan open the aroma, joined by the firm grain character of barley. The palate is rich and full, with caramel and butterscotch bringing rounded sweetness as spice adds definition. Its silky texture keeps that richness measured. The persistent finish returns to dark chocolate, marzipan and barley, with caramel, butterscotch and gentle spice remaining clearly in balance.
The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey
Apple and pear open the aroma, followed by orange zest, biscuit and a soft malty note. The palate is smooth and approachable, bringing gentle grain sweetness together with a restrained thread of smoke. Citrus keeps the texture lively while the malt adds roundness and depth. The finish is softly warming, with fruit, biscuit and a faint smoky accent lingering in balance.
Las Moradas de San Martín 2018 Las Luces Vinos de Madrid
Cherry-coloured and aromatic, with wild berries, balsamic herbs, liquorice and grapefruit lifted by a clear note of thyme. Broad and unctuous on the palate, it carries the mineral stamp of dry-farmed granite soils without losing freshness. Excellent natural acidity balances the depth, leading to an elegant, persistent finish with a subtle bitter edge.
Black Hills 2021 Nota Bene
Fresh red and black fruit lead a silky, finely handled palate. Dense, sweet tannins give the wine depth without sacrificing finesse, while earlier picking and restrained new oak preserve freshness and detail. The texture is polished, the structure firm but approachable, and the fruit remains clear through the finish. Decant briefly and serve with grilled beef, lamb or mushrooms.
Hedges Family Estate 2022 Red Mountain
Black raspberry and fig lead, layered with cocoa, rosemary, baking spice, toffee and vanilla. Full and lush on the palate, the wine combines generous fruit with a firm, grippy structure and bright acidity. The finish is savoury and composed, with mineral tension keeping the richness in balance. Serve with grilled lamb, braised beef, mushrooms or aged cheddar.
Champagne Lelarge-Pugeot NV Tradition Extra Brut
Ripe apple and apricot meet tangy orange zest, brown butter and a lightly caramelized note. The palate is creamy yet dry, with grapefruit acidity cutting through its broad, generous texture. Subtle oxidative nuttiness adds complexity, while fine bubbles and citrus tension keep the finish lifted, savoury and precise.
Planeta NV Etna Brut Metodo Classico
Delicate flowers and bright citrus rise through refined, persistent bubbles. The palate is soft yet mineral, with lemon and passion fruit carried by a fresh, finely textured mousse. Mediterranean herbs shape the finish, adding savoury definition to the generous fruit, volcanic drive, length and clarity.
NODO Tequilana Reposado Tequila
Cooked agave leads the aroma, followed by vanilla, caramel and gentle spice. Four months in single-use bourbon barrels bring a subtle layer of toasted oak without obscuring the spirit’s fresh agave character. The palate is creamy and lightly sweet, with honey and citrus adding lift. A clean, balanced finish brings together oak, baking spice and a final note of roasted agave.
Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo 300 mL
Delicate floral aromas open with clarity, followed by a polished palate of gentle honeyed richness and fine rice sweetness. The texture is smooth and precise rather than weighty, with a clean line of freshness carrying the flavour toward an elegant, lingering finish. Serve well chilled in a wine glass, either on its own or with sashimi, shellfish, light vegetable dishes, fresh cheeses or simply prepared white fish.
Clos de la Roilette 2022 Griffe du Marquis
High-toned perfume opens, with older-barrel élevage adding a restrained savoury frame. Large-scaled and complex, the palate is tightly composed around a fine, impressive structure rather than easy fruit. The finish is persistent and clearly built for patience, with definition that should unfold further in bottle. Give it air, or serve with roast duck, mushroom dishes or charcuterie.
Compass Box Great King Street Glasgow Blend
Rich malt and sherry notes open the aroma, joined by baking spice and a measured thread of peat smoke. The palate is full and rounded, with the malt giving weight while American and French oak add vanilla and warmer spice. Islay character brings a savoury, smoky edge without taking over. The finish holds sherry richness, oak spice and peat in a robust, well-integrated close.
Domaine de Beaurenard 2019 Rasteau
Intense black fruit and blueberry aromas are lifted by cracked pepper, dried herbs and a hint of cocoa. The palate is rich and concentrated, built around ripe Grenache fruit, firm but polished tannins and a clear mineral line. Blackberry, cherry and savoury spice persist through a focused, energetic finish. Serve with braised lamb, grilled sausages, roast aubergine or hard cheese.
Le Cecche 2018 Barolo Borzone DOCG
Bright garnet in the glass, with balsamic aromas of eucalyptus, mountain pine and resin. Black pepper, nutmeg and liquorice follow, joined by tobacco and a light leather note. The palate is notably fresh and savoury, carrying dark fruit and spice through a firm, composed finish with classic restraint.