Selection
Selection
Mark Haisma 2015 Saint-Romain Chardonnay
French White
Fine citrus, white peach and spice form a detailed, fresh profile with grip. Faint oak, layers and weight accompany acidity that builds slowly and a growing mineral dimension in the long finish. Two Saint-Romain vineyards were combined in this ripe year to preserve freshness. The wine is made entirely from Chardonnay and has a straw-yellow colour.
Castello di Perno 2018 Nizza Barbera
Italian Red
Fresh flowers, crushed cherry, baked strawberry and thyme accompany a medium-bodied palate with silky tannins, fresh acidity and mineral depth. The Barbera comes from a 2.5-hectare, south-facing vineyard planted with eighty-year-old vines on chalk and silex. The grapes are destemmed and cold soaked for forty-eight hours; fermentation is spontaneous and maturation takes place in wood. Alcohol is fifteen percent.
Domaine Billaud-Simon 2014 Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre
French White
White-gold in colour with green reflections, this Chardonnay is aromatic and marked by mineral and spice notes. The palate is taut, rich and oily. Freshness, minerality, fruit and ripeness are present. Apple, plum, lemon and floral details appear together with apple blossom and gooseberry. The finish is delicate, harmonious and long, with salinity and a steely character.
Domaine des Marnes Blanches Macvin du Jura Blanc NV
French Fortified
Walnut, dried fruit, prune, spice and wood accompany a supple, rich profile with freshness. The finish is persistent, with caramel and walnut. The blend combines two parts Chardonnay and Savagnin juice with one part old marc. It spends thirty-six months in cask and has seventeen and a half percent alcohol. This is a white vin de liqueur from Jura.
Franz Strohmeier 2019 Sonne Nº8 Sauvignon Blanc
Austrian White
Sauvignon Blanc grows at Bad Gams on a steep slope with gneiss soil. Whole clusters ferment in 500-litre barrels for two weeks, then the fruit is gently pressed and returned to barrel for a further year of maturation. The producer works eight hectares and explores natural vineyard methods, including trials with whey in place of conventional copper sulphate. The wine is classified as orange.
Gabrio Bini 2022 Serragghia Zibibbo Bianco
Italian White
An intense golden colour with amber reflections accompanies candied citrus, dried flowers, Mediterranean herbs, resin and oriental spice. The profile is structured and deep, with salinity, freshness and a persistent finish. Zibibbo from Pantelleria underwent extended skin contact and natural vinification in buried amphorae. The vines grow on volcanic and sandy soils of lava origin. Natural agriculture, no chemical treatments and Biodynamic practices are used.
Barbacan 2023 Jazpémi Valtellina Superiore Valgella
Italian Red
Raspberry, cherry and spice accompany warm, full tannins, granitic minerality and acidity. Fruit comes from the namesake vineyard, which has southern exposure, abundant sunlight and old vines. Rounder and fuller than its sibling cuvée, the wine combines elegance and complexity. The wine is classically Nebbiolo and carries the Valtellina Superiore Valgella designation in Italy's Lombardy region.
Grosset 2021 Polish Hill Riesling
Australian White
Lime juice, floral notes and intense lime-pith flavour appear with weight and power. Crisp, ultra-dry and lingering character also feature in this Riesling from the Polish Hill Vineyard in South Australia's Clare Valley. The vineyard and winery are certified Organic and Biodynamic. Only free-run juice is used, and the finished wine is unfined and vegan.
Château Moncontour 2022 Vouvray Cuvée Prédilection Brut Magnum 1.5 L
French Sparkling
Fine bubbles accompany floral aromas, apricot and a persistent finish. Made entirely from Chenin in Vouvray, this sparkling white shows pale straw colour and balance. The cuvée is produced by the traditional method. The floral and apricot details sit beside its fine mousse, pale colour and balanced character. It is presented here in a 1.5-litre magnum format.
Domaine Koji et Jae Hwa 2023 Bourgogne Pinot Noir Vieilles Vignes
French Wine
Red cherry and raspberry lead a transparent, fragrant profile, with rose petals and subtle spice adding lift. The palate is supple and finely balanced, carrying bright red fruit over vibrant acidity. Fine, powdery tannins give quiet structure, while the old-vine concentration brings depth without heaviness. Fresh and composed through the finish, it leaves cherry, floral perfume and a gentle mineral-savoury note.
Roses de Jeanne Cédric Bouchard VV/R23 Blanc de Noirs Champagne NV
French Wine
Fine bubbles carry citrus, red apple and pear, with plum skin and strawberry adding a subtle red-fruit accent. Blossom and chalk bring lift, while almond, nougat and fresh pastry build gentle richness. The palate is taut and energetic, its high acidity balanced by a creamy mousse and measured roundness. Mineral tension runs through a long, dry finish marked by lime, toast and a quiet saline edge.
El Jolgorio Todos Santos Arroqueño Mezcal
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Grapefruit opens the aroma with a vivid citrus lift, followed by eucalyptus and delicate floral notes. The palate is concentrated yet finely drawn, moving from juicy citrus into cool herbs, earthy agave and a controlled ribbon of smoke. A firm mineral structure keeps the profile dry and precise, while the finish lingers with floral smoke and fresh grapefruit peel. Serve neat in a copita and give it a few minutes to open.
Flor de Caña 4 Extra Seco White Rum
Nicaraguan Rum
Light and dry, with gentle butterscotch, banana and orange peel set against a clean, grassy edge. Subtle vanilla and almond soften the palate, while mint, dry tobacco and restrained oak spice add more structure than its clear appearance suggests. The finish stays crisp, lightly warming and refreshingly unsweet. An excellent choice for a classic Daiquiri, it also works neatly in a Mojito or any drink that calls for a dry, characterful white rum.
Redbreast 15 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Irish Whiskey
Berry fruit and aromatic oils lead the nose, with dried fruit, caramel and toasted wood adding depth. The palate is full and composed, bringing stone fruit and fresh orchard fruit together with baking spice and a gentle nutty richness. Maturation in bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks gives the whiskey both sweetness and structure, while the pot-still character keeps the texture lively. The finish is long and sophisticated, carrying spice, fruit and polished oak. Serve neat or add water gradually.
Nismes-Delclou Armagnac 1996
French Brandy
Copper tones introduce a mature, inviting style. The nose is charming and measured, with worn leather and vanilla set against gentle cask aromas. The palate is smooth and rounded but carries a clear line of spice, supported by harmonious tannins and well-integrated oak. Its generous texture remains balanced and free of sharp acidity, allowing the vanilla, leather and warm spice to unfold gradually. The finish is structured and persistent, with polished wood and savoury maturity lingering. Serve neat in a tulip-shaped glass.
Jean Ginglinger 2018 Steiner Gewürztraminer Maceration
French White
Deep golden-orange in colour, with peach nectar, bright stone fruit, white flowers, musky herbs and bitter spice. Extended skin contact gives the palate depth, chew and intensity while preserving lift and a long, aromatic finish. Serve lightly chilled with fragrant curries, pork belly, roast squash or washed-rind cheese.
Citra 2025 Pinot Grigio Terre d’Abruzzo
Italian White
Fresh pear and lemon zest lead a light, crisp palate built for refreshment. The fruit is clean and direct, with dry acidity giving it shape and keeping the finish brisk. Easygoing without feeling thin, it closes neatly on citrus and pear. Serve well chilled with seafood, grilled fish, antipasti or a simple salad dressed with lemon and olive oil.
Chateau du Hureau 2018 Saumur-Champigny Les Fevettes
French Red
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.
Clement Lavallee 2022 Chablis
French White
A precise village Chablis with citrus, white flowers and a light flinty note. The palate is lively and pure, shaped by bright acidity, clean mineral tension and measured lees-derived texture. Fine-boned and balanced through the finish, it offers a classic, versatile style for oysters, grilled white fish, roast poultry or mild, creamy cheeses.
7 Vinas Tierra Del Huarpe 2024 Malbec
Argentinian Red
A supple Malbec with blackberry, blueberry and dark plum, followed by vanilla and gentle baking spice. The palate is medium-bodied and velvety, with ripe tannins and well-judged acidity keeping the fruit balanced. Smooth and persistent on the finish, it is an easy fit with grilled beef, empanadas, roasted vegetables or a firm, savoury cheese.
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1976 Rivesaltes Ambré
French Dessert
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.
Clos du Soleil 2021 Syrah Similkameen Valley
Canadian Red
Violet, crushed raspberry and black plum open with hints of pepper, sagebrush and baking spice. Rich but finely balanced, the palate layers wild raspberry, black currant and dark forest fruit over fresh acidity and firm, stony tannins. A touch of dark chocolate adds depth before the persistent, savoury finish.
Le Vieux Pin 2022 Petit Rouge ½
Canadian Red
Dark berries and black currant lead a juicy, expressive profile, with ripe plum, peppery spice and a gentle herbal lift. The palate is supple and balanced, carrying dark fruit over lively acidity and fine-grained tannins. Savoury undertones add depth, while the fresh, polished finish keeps this approachable red versatile at the table.
Le Vieux Pin 2023 Ava
Canadian White
Ripe stone fruit and warm spice lead a broad, inviting nose, with floral notes and restrained oak adding depth. The palate is full-bodied and dry, layering apricot and pear over a creamy, generously weighted texture. Fresh acidity keeps the richness in balance, while subtle vanilla and spice carry a long, polished finish.
La Frenz 2022 Merlot
Canadian Red
Deep ruby in colour, with ripe cherry and dark plum joined by baking spice and a measured note of vanilla. The palate is broad and supple, bringing black fruit, pepper and quiet oak into balance with fresh acidity. Fine tannins give the wine definition, while savoury spice lingers through a warm, composed finish.
La Frenz 2022 Semillon
Canadian White
Grapefruit and gooseberry lead a bright, precise nose, followed by apple blossom, green kiwi and a light mineral edge. The palate is crisp but gently textured, layering lemonade, lemon curd and white peach over lively acidity. A savoury, citrus-driven finish keeps the fruit focused and makes the overall impression clean and energetic.
Kettle Valley 2025 Chardonnay Okanagan Valley
Canadian White
Ripe apple, pear and yellow plum are framed by lemon zest, a restrained touch of oak and a stony mineral note. The palate has gentle breadth, yet refreshing acidity keeps the fruit focused and the finish clean. Rounded without becoming heavy, it works well with roast chicken, creamy seafood dishes or grilled vegetables.
Orofino 2023 Red Bridge Red
Canadian Red
Bright red fruit and dark cherry rise with cedar, sage and a hint of vineyard scrub. The palate is medium-bodied and mouth-filling, layering cherry, cocoa and vanilla over smooth, approachable tannins. Dry, balanced and comfortably rich, it carries a gentle herbaceous note through a satisfying finish.
Peller Family NV Cabernet Merlot 200 mL
Canadian Red
Ripe blackberry, dark cherry and plum give this medium-bodied red a generous fruit core, with a mild peppery spice adding definition. The palate is smooth and approachable, carried by soft tannins and a clean, dry finish. The compact single-serving bottle works well with pasta in tomato sauce, grilled meats, hearty stews or a simple weeknight supper.