Selection
Nichi Nichi Akitsu Yamadanishiki Sake
A slight natural spritz introduces restrained aromas of melon and crisp apple. The palate is elegant and rounded, balancing gentle sweetness with lively acidity and a clear, dry line. Good depth builds through the middle without adding weight, allowing the fruit and rice character to remain precise. The finish is clean, drying and sustained. Serve lightly chilled with sashimi, grilled fish, or delicate vegetable dishes.
Fleury 2007 Cuvée Robert Fleury Extra Brut Champagne
Toasted brioche and red fruit rise first, joined by honey, ripe pear and a cool chalky note. The palate is rich but precise, carrying mature orchard fruit through fine bubbles and a firm extra-brut line. Depth from old vines is balanced by bright acidity, so the wine feels generous without heaviness. The finish is long and composed, leaving toast, pear, citrus and mineral freshness.
Champagne Guillaume Sergent 2017 Les Prés Dieu Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru
Domaine Etienne Sauzet 2019 Bourgogne Blanc
Fresh pear, crisp apple and lemon-lime open with a light floral lift. The palate is silky and gently rounded, but a clear mineral line and mouthwatering acidity keep the Chardonnay precise. Subtle citrus and orchard-fruit detail carry through a polished, refreshing finish. Pair with shellfish, roast poultry or a simple mushroom dish.
Envínate 2021 Lousas Parcela Camiño Novo Ribeira Sacra
Rose petals and wild herbs open the nose, followed by dark bramble fruit, ripe stems and an earthy mix of woodland berries, wet leaves and porcini. The palate is juicy, rounded and beautifully balanced, with tangy acidity lifting peppery fruit. Elegant yet powerful, it stays energetic and nuanced through a long, complex and quietly mineral finish.
Au Bon Climat 2020 Isabelle Pinot Noir
Wild red and black berries open with tea leaf, underbrush and a subtle iodine note. The palate is light-bodied yet supple, carrying juicy fruit through fine tannins and a distinctly earthy line. Fragrance and freshness keep the wine lifted despite its savoury depth. The finish is long and composed, leaving berry fruit, dried herbs, forest floor and a quiet mineral trace.
Sette Ponti 2017 Orma Toscana IGT
Dark fruit leads an intense bouquet, with warm spice and herbal notes bringing lift and definition. The palate is deep, rich and dense, yet soft tannins and light acidity keep the generous fruit in balance through a long, refreshing finish. A polished match for marinated beef, salami or medium-aged cheese.
Barons de Rothschild NV Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Exotic citrus and dried fruit lead into brioche, buttered pastry and roasted almond. The palate is clean and lemony, showing fine bubbles, measured richness and a precise, vertical shape. Roasted spice develops toward a warm, lightly saline finish, making it an elegant aperitif and a natural partner for shellfish, white fish or young cheeses.
Domaine Nowack NV S.A. Sans Année Assemblage Extra Brut Champagne
Caribou Crossing Single Barrel Canadian Whisky
Light vanilla and caramel open with cinnamon, baked cookie and a faint fruit-cobbler note. The palate is smooth and airy, bringing gentle sweetness into balance with clean oak, soft grain and touches of orange and apple skin. The texture remains delicate rather than forceful. The finish is concise and mellow, leaving vanilla, cedar, melted marshmallow and a final trace of warm spice.
Balblair 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bright lemon, orange and orchard fruit meet honey and warm cinnamon in a poised Highland profile. The palate is rounded but fresh, with vanilla and gentle spice carried by a creamy texture; a lightly leathery note adds depth to the long, composed finish. Serve neat or with a few drops of water. Pair with roast chicken, smoked trout, aged cheddar or an apple tart that is not overly sweet.
Fettercairn 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Vanilla and ripe pear open the aroma, framed by soft baking spice and a warm honeyed tone. The palate is bright and generous, moving through nectarine and tropical fruit with a smooth, rounded texture. Sultana brings gentle dried-fruit depth before roasted coffee and black toffee shape the finish. The result is approachable but composed, with fruit and subtle roast in balance. Serve neat or add a few drops of water.
Tomintoul 10 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Acacia honey, vanilla and fresh citrus lead a delicate, floral aroma, with wholemeal toast and soft wood spice underneath. The palate is smooth and lightly sweet, carrying lemon, orchard fruit and creamy caramel over a gentle malt core. Toasted almond adds quiet depth through the middle. The finish is balanced, mellow and vanilla-led. Serve neat or with a small measure of water alongside shortbread or aged cheddar.
Prats & Symington 2012 Chryseia Douro 750 mL
Currant and lifted dark fruit meet dried flowers, tobacco and a cool mineral note. The palate is concentrated yet supple, with fresh acidity giving the wine clarity and energy. Fine-grained tannins provide shape without heaviness, while savoury earth and a faint saline edge add detail through the long, focused finish. Decant before serving with roast lamb, braised beef, grilled mushrooms or firm aged cheese.
Giovanni Rosso 2015 Barolo Serra 750 mL
Sour cherry, pomegranate and dark plum meet rose petal, balsamic, leather and a hint of menthol. The palate is bright and concentrated, with fresh acidity carrying the red fruit through a firm but refined structure. Fine, porcelain-like tannins add grip, while star anise, cinnamon and a quiet meaty note deepen the savoury side. The finish is long, mineral and persistent, with cherry and balsam returning.
Thierry Germain Domaine des Roches Neuves 2016 L’Echelier Blanc Saumur Chenin 750 mL
Lemon and grapefruit open with white peach, delicate florals and a touch of honeysuckle. The palate is straight and energetic, combining tangy fruit with notable aromatic depth and a clean, focused texture. Citrus freshness keeps the wine lifted while the fruit gains quiet concentration through the middle. The finish is rich yet precise, lingering on white peach, lemon, flowers and fine mineral detail.
Franz Haas 2022 Schweizer Pinot Nero Alto Adige 750 mL
Ripe cherry and wild berry notes open with pepper, leather and a cool savoury edge. The palate is elegant and finely structured, combining silky tannins with vivid red fruit and a harmonious, supple texture. Subtle spice adds depth through the middle without overt weight. The finish is long and composed, returning to cherry, berry fruit and gentle earthy detail with freshness and measured intensity.
Prats & Symington 2016 Chryseia Douro 750 mL
Ripe blackcurrant, red plum and raspberry lead, layered with violet, dark chocolate, licorice and Earl Grey tea. The palate is full-bodied and polished, balancing generous dark fruit with lively acidity and fine-grained, velvety tannins. Pepper, graphite and earthy spice bring definition through the middle. The finish is long and fresh, carrying mocha, floral detail and measured structure.
Avennia 2016 Arnaut Boushey Vineyard Syrah 750 mL
Dark blackberry and blueberry open with grilled meat, crushed olive, black licorice, camphor and pen ink. Full-bodied and deeply concentrated, the palate remains balanced by bright acidity and sweet, fine tannins. Cracked black pepper, pan drippings, orange essence and hand-rubbed sage add savoury complexity. The finish is exceptionally long and nuanced, lingering on saline mineral notes, spice and dark fruit.
Fleury Cuvée 30 Ans de Biodynamie Extra Brut Champagne
Ripe orchard fruit and peach open with a gently oxidative, oak-shaped depth. The palate is full yet finely drawn, balancing mature fruit with chalky tension and a dry, energetic line. Extended lees ageing adds texture without blunting freshness, while the blend’s three varieties contribute breadth and lift. The finish is long, pure and savoury, leaving citrus, stone fruit and a quiet mineral impression.