Selection
Othello 2018 Red Blend Napa Valley
Blackcurrant and cedar lead with ripe raspberry, inky cassis, violet and wild strawberry. The palate is cool and focused, placing dense dark fruit inside a frame of fine, polished tannins. Bitter chocolate, peppery spice and a lift of fresh acidity add detail, while supple texture and cedary notes carry the wine into a poised finish.
Forman 2020 Chardonnay Napa Valley
A restrained, fresh white whose fruit is framed by lively acidity and subtle lees-aged richness. Older barrels bring gentle texture rather than overt oak, allowing the clean fruit to remain central. The palate is composed and balanced, with quiet aromatic complexity and a precise, refreshing finish that favours clarity over weight.
Rhys Alesia 2018 Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains
Apple, pear and passion fruit emerge gradually from a reserved nose, joined by citrus blossom, fresh nutmeg and fine mineral detail. The palate opens with succulent fruit and a gentle touch of refined vanilla oak, then tightens into a chiseled, balanced close. Poised acidity keeps the Chardonnay precise and quietly energetic.
Voirin-Jumel NV L’Assemblage Tradition Brut
Ripe red fruit leads, followed by cherry biscuit, delicate pastry flakes, sea salt and chalky spice. The palate is vinous and generous rather than sharply linear, with equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir bringing elegance and depth. Savoury, dry and lightly crunchy through the finish, it offers richness without losing its poised freshness.
Carpineto 2010 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva
Violet and ripe fruit open the aroma, with polished wood adding a measured frame. The palate is dry and harmonious, carrying concentrated fruit through a velvety texture and firm, well-integrated structure. The wine stays composed as it develops. The finish is long and balanced, returning to violet, ripe fruit and gentle wood tones with an elegant, mature sense of proportion.
La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza 2012 Reserva
Graceful and classically styled, with ripe fruit, gentle smoke and polished oak forming a seamless aromatic line. The palate is medium-bodied and smooth, with oak warmth building around the fruit in a measured, savoury shape. Nothing feels excessive or heavy. The finish is composed and persistent, leaving soft smoke, mellow fruit and a quietly traditional Rioja character.
Sierra De Gredos 2017 Pegaso
Perfumed and highly expressive, with lifted aromas of red berries, wild herbs, thyme and floral notes. The palate is fresh and energetic, showing ripe red fruit, spice and a distinct slate and granite-driven minerality. Fine, chalky tannins and bright acidity give structure, leading to a long, precise, mountain-driven finish. A pure and elegant expression of high-altitude Garnacha from Sierra de Gredos.
Champalou 2015 Vouvray La Moelleuse
Gently sweet and supple, this late-harvest Chenin carries generous orchard fruit through a rounded, silky palate. Mouthwatering acidity cuts cleanly through the richness, bringing freshness and balance to the lingering finish. Expressive without becoming heavy, it is well suited to fruit desserts, blue cheese, foie gras or a quiet glass after dinner.
Fattoria La Rivolta 2017 Terra di Rivolta Aglianico del Taburno Riserva
Highwood Distillers Mt. Logan 20 Year Old Canadian Whisky
Vanilla cake and light honey open the aroma, joined by cinnamon, liquorice and a soft floral note. The palate is mellow and rounded, with orange peel bringing brightness to sweet grain, seasoned oak and gentle baking spice. Time has softened the texture without erasing its character. The finish is warm and composed, leaving vanilla, citrus and polished wood in a quiet, lingering line.
Yellow Rose Straight Rye Whiskey
Caramel corn and melted brown sugar lead the aroma, followed by spearmint, clove and a touch of dark fruit. The palate is full and warmly spiced, with honey, worn leather and toasted wood adding depth around the rye’s fresher herbal edge. Sweetness and oak stay in good balance. The finish is long and rich, returning to mint, caramel and peppery spice.
Arette Clásica Reposado Tequila
Sweet cooked agave leads with caramel and cinnamon, followed by vanilla, citrus peel and a lightly peppery lift. The palate is smooth and balanced, with baking spice and gentle oak framing the spirit’s natural agave sweetness. A touch of brine keeps the richness in check. The finish is clean and warming, leaving vanilla, soft spice and fresh citrus in a composed, savoury-sweet line.
Compass Box Great King Street Glasgow Blend Blended Scotch Whisky
Sherry-rich fruitcake and warm spice open the aroma, followed by a measured ribbon of smoke and sea air. The palate is full and bold, with dried fruit, toasted oak and dark caramel meeting a firm maritime peat character. The smoky element adds definition without overwhelming the malt. The finish is warming and persistent, leaving spice, savoury oak and a final coastal echo.
The Arcane Extraroma Grand Amber Rum
Fresh cane and ripe tropical fruit lead the aroma, joined by caramel, brown sugar and a floral, peppery lift. The palate is smooth and richly layered, with banana, vanilla, cocoa and orange marmalade balanced by gentle spice. A warm current of caramel ties the fruit and cocoa together. The finish stays mellow and expressive, leaving vanilla, brown sugar and a lightly peppered sweetness.
Xila Licor de Agave 7 Notas Mexican Aperitif
Espadín mezcal provides a gently smoky foundation for a layered mix of caramelized pineapple, ancho chilli, hibiscus and lavender. Cinnamon, clove and black pepper bring measured warmth and savoury lift, while the fruit keeps the palate rounded and bright. The result is aromatic, lightly sweet and softly spicy, with a lingering agave-led finish. Serve over ice with citrus, lengthen with soda, or use to add depth to a spritz.
Domaine Coillot 2014 Marsannay Les Boivins 750 mL
Black cherry and black olive lead, with oak, earth and leather completing the profile. Pinot Noir provides the varietal basis and Burgundy the regional setting. Dark fruit and savoury detail sit side by side, with cherry as the principal fruit note. Olive, leather, earth and oak provide the remaining character in this mature red Burgundy.
Château Pradeaux 2011 Bandol Rouge 750 mL
Mourvèdre forms the core, with Grenache in support. The cuvée is made with gentle crushing without destemming, native-yeast fermentation in temperature-controlled concrete and extended maceration. Long ageing follows in seasoned oak foudres. Freshness and firm tannins are central to the house style, placing grape composition, maceration and long foudre ageing at the centre of this traditional red.
Beau Joie NV Brut Nature Champagne
Clean and crisp from the first sip, with citrus, green apple and white flowers over a light yeasty note. The zero-dosage style keeps the palate dry and direct, while Pinot Noir brings firm structure and Chardonnay adds lift. Fine bubbles, fresh minerality and a savoury finish make this a versatile match for oysters, sashimi or fried seafood.
Mission Hill 2016 Quatrain Okanagan Valley
Generous and polished, with ripe blackberry, dark plum and blueberry joined by cedar, baking spice and a restrained savoury note. The palate is full and opulent but carefully balanced, bringing layered fruit, firm structure and smooth tannins into a long, composed finish. Decant for an hour and serve with braised beef, lamb or grilled mushrooms.