Selection
August Kesseler 2015 Rüdesheim Berg Roseneck Riesling Grosses Gewächs
Deep and elegant on the nose, with ripe fruit woven through herbal, floral and mineral notes. The full-bodied palate is complex yet remarkably vivacious, balancing power and persistence with purity, finesse and lightness. Peach and lemon bring definition, while a piquant, salty finish adds grip, tension and impressive length.
Marques De Murrieta 2012/13 Dalmau Rioja
Powerful yet refined, with aromas of blackberry, plum and cassis layered with dark chocolate, spice and subtle mineral notes. Full-bodied and richly textured, the palate is balanced by fresh acidity and polished tannins, leading to a long, elegant finish. A modern and age-worthy expression of Rioja.
Blue Mountain 2014 Reserve Pinot Noir Magnum
Fresh, complex fruit leads a structured, lively palate, with gentle extraction preserving delicacy rather than weight. Subtle herbal detail and measured cask depth add shape, while vibrant acidity keeps the fruit clear through the finish. Refined and food-friendly, it has the reserve to develop further. Serve with roast duck, salmon, mushroom dishes or earthy lentils.
Rocca Di Montegrossi 2008 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Warm amber tones frame a complex bouquet of cherry liqueur, dried fruit and balsamic herbs. The palate is velvety and fresh, layering melted caramel and hazelnut with mint, flowers and gentle spice. Richness and natural acidity remain finely balanced through the persistent finish. Serve in a small pour with foie gras, blue cheese or almond pastries.
Laphroaig Quarter Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Peat smoke and seaweed lead with iodine, citrus and a touch of honey. The palate is oily and expansive, balancing medicinal smoke with caramelised sweetness, toasted cereal and warming chilli. Smaller cask influence brings concentrated oak without burying the fruit. The finish is long and shifting, leaving smoke, salted caramel, citrus peel, liquorice and a firm spicy edge.
Wayne Gretzky No. 99 Ninety Nine Proof Canadian Whisky
Ripe red fruit and caramel open with toasty new oak, vanilla and almond. The palate is bold and spicy, layering peanut brittle and dried fruit over a firm grain-driven structure. A hundred-day finish in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels adds wine-toned richness without turning the whisky sweet. The finish is warming and persistent, leaving dark fruit, dry hardwood, caramel and lively spice.
Charles Heidsieck NV Blanc de Blancs Champagne
White peach and candied citrus open with lime, honeysuckle and fresh hazelnut. The palate is finely textured and bright, carrying mature orchard fruit through a creamy middle and persistent, precise bubbles. Reserve wines and extended lees ageing add depth without dulling the freshness. The finish is elegant and long, leaving lemon, tangerine, soft florals, chalk and a gentle nutty note.
Georges Glantenay 2022 Volnay Vieilles Vignes
Beautifully perfumed, with lifted red fruit and fine floral detail. The palate brings extra density without heaviness, driven by vibrant freshness, energy and striking intensity. Fine tannins provide quiet shape beneath the fruit, while the finish remains poised and persistent. Expressive now, it also has the balance and depth to age gracefully.
Domaine Pattes Loup 2018 Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons Chardonnay 750 mL
Crisp green orchard fruit opens with white flowers, orange oil and a subtle almond-paste richness. The palate is satiny yet incisive, balancing ample fruit with a firm line of freshness. Chalky extract brings definition through the middle, keeping the texture precise rather than broad. The finish is long and distinctly saline, with citrus, orchard fruit and mineral detail lingering in balance.
Mas de Daumas Gassac 2022 Blanc 750 mL
Complex stone fruit and citrus open with floral lift and a clear mineral line. The palate is creamy yet fresh, combining peach, apricot and orchard fruit with restrained richness and focused acidity. Gentle honeyed and candied-fruit tones emerge through the middle without overwhelming the wine's energy. The finish is persistent and layered, returning to ripe fruit, mineral detail and a polished savoury edge.
Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona 2007 Pianrosso Brunello di Montalcino 750 mL
Ripe cherry, strawberry and plum lead the documented fruit profile, with violet, orange rind and spice adding lift. Earth, mineral, tar, leather and cedar bring savoury depth. The palate is fresh and framed by firm tannins, while the finish carries strong length. The result is a structured, mature Brunello whose fruit remains clear against its earthy and mineral detail.
Arran 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Citrus and vanilla lead with herbal freshness, dried grass and a lightly biscuity note. The palate is sweet and rounded, bringing orchard fruit and honeyed malt into balance with cinnamon and soft oak. Sherry and bourbon casks add breadth without overwhelming the fruit. The finish is clean and warming, leaving apple, lemon, vanilla, cinnamon and a gentle cereal richness.
S.A. Prum 2015 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese Magnum
Deep lemon in colour, with honey, hazelnut and green apple opening into nectarine, blood orange, lychee and apricot. The palate is full and sweet but kept lively by bright acidity and slate-like minerality. Subtle petrol notes add mature complexity, while lime and honey carry the long finish. Serve cool with seared tuna, spicy seafood, blue cheese or fruit-based desserts.
Ilaria 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Dark chocolate leads a smoky, supple profile, with ripe raspberry and blackberry bringing freshness to the richer fruit. A small portion of Petit Verdot adds depth and structure without obscuring the Cabernet core. Soft in texture yet lengthy and composed, the palate closes with lingering dark fruit, cocoa and a gentle savoury warmth.
Nichi Nichi Tamasakae Sake
A gentle natural spritz opens into green apple and fresh pear, with a delicate rice-flour note adding quiet savoury depth. The palate is elegant and composed, showing good mid-palate weight without heaviness. Soft acidity carries the orchard fruit toward a clean, drying finish. The overall profile is restrained, precise and easy to pair. Serve lightly chilled with tempura, white fish, or steamed dumplings.
Lismore 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Stewed apple, apricot and floral honey open with roasted nuts and light toffee. The palate is rounded and easy-going, bringing orchard fruit and vanilla custard into balance with baking spice and a quiet malty note. Gentle sweetness is checked by drying oak and a faint trace of smoke. The finish is soft and composed, leaving apple, honey, nuts and warm spice.
Talisker 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Sea salt and peat smoke lead with black pepper, ginger and a cool maritime note. The palate is full and energetic, balancing smoky sweetness with dark chocolate, chilli warmth and a savoury mineral edge. Oak gives the flavours structure without making the texture dry. The finish is very long and peppery, leaving smoke, salt, cocoa, warming spice and a clean coastal echo.
The Single Malts of Scotland Mannochmore 2009 11 Year Old Reserve Casks Parcel No. 5 Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Lime and fresh herbs open with dill, hay and baked apple. The palate develops buttery toast, pear drops and vanilla custard, followed by roasted cardamom and a gentle floral lift. Fruit and cereal notes remain clear beneath the spice. The finish is clean and lightly warming, leaving apple sauce, soft malt, raspberry jelly, elderflower and measured oak.
Domaine de la Solitude 2018 Cornelia Constanza Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Black cherry and liquorice lead, joined by raspberry, sandalwood, tea and a hint of cinnamon. The full-bodied palate is ripe and concentrated without excess weight, its supple, silky tannins bringing shape to the generous fruit. Floral notes, fine mineral salinity and gentle spice extend an elegant, harmonious finish.
Podere Le Ripi 2019 Cielo d’Ulisse Brunello di Montalcino
Violet, ripe plum and exotic spice rise first, followed by fresh leather and a quiet truffle note. Full-bodied and enveloping, the palate brings ripe black cherry and raspberry compote together with licorice, blood orange and tobacco. Fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity give the wine balance, while a salty mineral note lingers on the close. Serve with roast lamb, wild mushrooms or braised beef.