Selection
Metaxa Grande Fine Amber Spirit
Dried fruit, gentle oak, nuts and dried flowers open a layered, mellow aroma, with sweet spice, honey and toffee adding warmth. The palate brings plum, white raisins and liquorice across a smooth, rounded texture. Nutmeg and oak give the sweetness definition before a sustained finish of honeyed fruit and soft spice. Serve neat or over a large cube after dinner.
Speyburn 10 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Fresh orange and red apple lead a bright, orchard-fruit aroma, warmed by cinnamon and soft vanilla. The palate is fuller than the light nose suggests, layering apple pie, creamy toffee and butterscotch over a smooth malt core. Citrus keeps the sweetness in balance while gentle oak adds definition. The finish is long, rounded and vanilla-led. Serve neat or with a small measure of water alongside shortbread or aged cheddar.
Tomintoul With a Peaty Tang Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Heathery smoke and earthy peat lead the aroma, softened by barley sweetness, caramel and quiet oak. The palate is fuller and warmer, bringing toasted cereal, black pepper and wood smoke over a smooth malt core. Hints of green apple and vanilla keep the peat from feeling heavy. The finish is medium-long, dry and gently ashy. Serve neat or with a little water beside smoked almonds or hard cheese.
Ken Wright Cellars 2017 Tanager Vineyard Pinot Noir 750 mL
Raspberry, cranberry and cherry are sharply defined, with violet, apricot and dusky spice adding lift and detail. The palate opens firm and structured, then softens gradually, revealing layered red fruit, a touch of orange peel and refined tannins. Texture and freshness carry the wine through a composed, persistent finish. Decant briefly and serve with duck, roast pork, salmon, wild mushrooms or earthy lentil dishes.
Fattoria La Fiorita 2015 Brunello di Montalcino 750 mL
Mid ruby in colour, with floral lift, dark fruit and a touch of black pepper. Generous cherry jam and red currant fill the palate, held in shape by youthful, firm tannins. The fruit remains clear and balanced rather than heavy, with savoury detail emerging as the wine opens. The finish is long, structured and composed. Decant before serving with roast lamb, braised beef, porcini mushrooms or aged pecorino.
Vignobles Levet 2014 Côte-Rôtie Améthyste 750 mL
Blueberry, red plum, cassis and blackberry meet chimney soot, green peppercorn and a floral peony note. The palate is medium-bodied and firmly drawn, with lean red and dark fruit carried by bright acidity. Fine, dusty tannins provide a traditional frame, while earth and delicate spice add savoury depth. The finish is restrained but persistent, returning to pepper, dark fruit and a quiet smoky edge.
Celler Escoda-Sanahuja 2019 Nas del Gegant Red 1.5 L
Strawberry, raspberry and cherry lead, with plum and darker berry fruit adding depth. Earth, leather and mineral notes give the aromas a savoury edge, while pepper, thyme and a touch of white pepper bring lift. The palate is dry and energetic, with a firm but balanced shape. Red fruit returns on the finish alongside earthy detail and gentle spice.
Château Haut-Bergey 2005 Pessac-Léognan Red Blend 750 mL
Blackberry and currant open with cedar, leather, forest floor and a measured touch of cinnamon and clove. Medium-full and focused, the palate carries ripe red and black fruit over chalky, fine-grained tannins and lively acidity. Tobacco, liquorice and smoky earth add savoury depth without weighing it down. Mature yet still composed, it finishes long and mineral, with dried cherry, orange peel and gentle spice.
Château d’Agassac 2009 Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois 750 mL
A deep purple-red appearance leads to ripe black fruit, morello cherry, nutmeg and cinnamon. With air, macerated red cherry is joined by sandalwood, smoked beech and incense. The palate is dense and powerful, with concentrated tannins that remain silky rather than hard. Burnt pepper and damp garrigue appear on the long finish, followed by another echo of red cherry.
Domaine Jean Bourdy Macvin du Jura François 750 mL
Fresh grape aromas are joined by ripe fruit and prune in the documented profile. The palate is slightly syrupy and naturally sweet, with a smooth, full-bodied texture and no harshness. Production combines two-thirds unfermented grape juice with one-third Marc du Jura, followed by one year in old wood. Both organic and Demeter certification are recorded for this traditional fortified wine.
Collemattoni 2018/20 Brunello Di Montalc
100% Sangiovese
92 Points Vinous: “Bright, deep red. Red cherry, sweet spices and smoky oak on the enticing nose. Strong soil tones complement musky spice, sweet pipe tobacco, and red fruit flavors. Finishes creamy, tactile and long, with polished tannins. Made from Sangiovese grown in vineyards located in all four of the major quadrants of the Montalcino production zone, which allowed owner Adon Bucci to make a highly balanced wine”.
Collemattoni is Certified Organic
Ricasoli 2016 Colledilà Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Dark plum leads the nose, layered with black cherry, vanilla, tobacco, tar and warm spice. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate balances ripe, agile fruit with firm, assertive tannins and fresh acidity. A savoury mineral line adds definition, carrying the wine into a complex, deep and persistent finish.
Telmo Rodríguez 2019 Pegaso Arrebatacapas Cebreros
Cherry red and taut, with red berries, sweet spice and balsamic herbs drawing the nose into a cool, scrubland character. The palate is firmly structured yet energetic, its bright acidity lifting the fruit and keeping the savoury detail precise. Peppery spice and herbal freshness linger on the dry, focused finish.
PlumpJack 2013 Syrah Napa Valley
Blackberry, mocha and liquorice open with bold, savoury depth. The palate layers smoky raspberry, grilled herbs and cracked pepper over a rich, structured frame. Ripe, generous tannins give the Syrah weight without hardening its edges, while balanced acidity keeps the dark fruit and spice focused through a long, confidently shaped finish.
Sawaya Matsumoto Shuhari Ultra Junmai Daiginjo Sake
Rich and concentrated on the palate, with clear savoury umami framed by fresh, bright acidity. The texture is polished and generous without feeling heavy, allowing the rice character to remain precise and composed. A clean, crisp finish restores freshness and keeps the profile highly versatile at the table. Serve lightly chilled with grilled fish, roasted poultry, or simply prepared meat dishes.
Riecine 2020 La Gioia Toscana IGT 750 mL
Plum and balsamic notes open with fresh earth and stone, followed by mushroom, grilled meat and a gentle floral lift. The palate is generous and softly ripe, yet assertive acidity and tannin keep the fruit firmly in balance. A savoury, umami-rich middle gives way to a lightly astringent plum-skin note on the finish. Decant before serving with bistecca, braised beef, wild mushrooms or aged pecorino.
Famiglia Cotarella 2019 Montiano Merlot 750 mL
Black cherry, redcurrant and ripe plum meet sandalwood, cedar, balsamic herbs and a measured note of dark chocolate. The palate is full and concentrated, yet fresh acidity keeps the fruit energetic and clearly defined. Silky, polished tannins build a refined structure without heaviness, while rosemary, orange peel and gentle spice add lift. The finish is long, harmonious and savoury, with dark fruit returning.
Lanson 2009 Gold Label Brut Champagne
Ripe apple, peach and citrus lead into brioche, almond and a light floral lift. The palate is dry and structured, with fine, persistent bubbles carrying apricot, honey and toasted nut detail. Bright acidity keeps the mature fruit precise, while a chalky mineral note extends the balanced, quietly savoury finish.
Takanome Hiire Junmai Daiginjo
A vivid pineapple-like aroma leads, joined by quince, golden raspberry and a gentle herbal lift. The palate is polished and concentrated, balancing ripe tropical fruit with clean structure and a smooth, finely drawn texture. A light savoury undertone keeps the fruit precise, while the finish stays fragrant and refreshing. Serve well chilled in a wine glass with scallop sashimi, crab, grilled prawns, mild curry or a softly seasoned poultry dish.