Selection
Ca’ del Bosco 2014 Annamaria Clementi Riserva Dosage Zéro Franciacorta
Golden and finely beaded, with baked apple, ripe stone fruit and freshly made pastry layered over acacia honey, wet stone and discreet oak spice. The palate is creamy yet controlled, adding hazelnut, ginger, almond and bitter lemon around a firm mineral core. Long lees ageing brings depth without sacrificing precision, leaving an elegant, savoury finish.
Taittinger NV Nocturne Sec
Yellow peach and dried apricot lead, joined by white flowers, candied citrus and a gentle note of honey. Soft and creamy on the palate, this off-dry Champagne balances rounded orchard fruit with fine bubbles and enough freshness to stay poised. Raisin, ginger and light toast gather through the mellow, lingering finish.
Adrien Renoir NV Le Terroir Extra Brut Champagne
Citrus zest, green apple and orchard fruit meet white flowers, brioche and a deep chalky note. The palate is taut and very dry, with a fine mousse and vibrant acidity giving shape to its broader texture. Long, precise and distinctly saline through the finish, it is especially well suited to oysters, crab, tempura or a simple aperitif.
Baettig 2020 Selección de Parcelas Los Primos Pinot Noir
Cherry, pomegranate and wild strawberry open with violets, lavender and a subtle tobacco note. The palate is poised and finely structured, combining ripe red fruit with fresh acidity and a restrained savoury edge. The texture feels silky but not soft, giving the fruit measured tension. The finish is long and composed, leaving red berries, tea leaf, floral lift and gentle spice.
Don Julio 70 Añejo Cristalino Tequila
Fresh agave and citrus open with vanilla, caramel and a measured touch of toasted oak. The palate is clear and polished, balancing the crispness of a younger spirit with the rounded depth of extended barrel ageing. Charcoal filtration keeps the texture smooth and the flavours focused. The finish is clean and gently warming, leaving agave, vanilla, light oak and subtle sweetness.
Vouette & Sorbée Textures Champagne 750 mL
Orange rind and ripe orchard fruit open with warm bread and a subtle nutty note. The palate is broad and voluminous, yet a firm mineral line and lively bubbles keep the texture precise. Pinot Blanc brings a gentle softness, while amphora and oak ageing add savoury depth without overt sweetness. The finish is dry, long and quietly challenging, with citrus and chalk lingering together. Serve in white-wine glasses with roast poultry or firm cheese.
Mullineux Olerasay No. 2 Solera-Aged Straw Wine 375 mL
Baked apricot, honeysuckle and marmalade rise from a deep golden glass, followed by honeyed richness and a gentle nutty edge. The palate is intensely concentrated yet held in balance by vivid acidity, so the natural sweetness feels bright rather than heavy. A long, layered finish carries dried fruit and citrus peel. Serve lightly chilled with hazelnut tart, blue cheese or fruit-based desserts; a small pour is ample.
Cain Vineyard & Winery 2010 Cain Concept The Benchland 750 mL
Cedar and smoky fig wood frame ripe plum and dark berry fruit, with a savoury undertone that keeps the profile composed. The palate is smooth and generous without feeling heavy, carried by resolving tannins and a measured freshness. Cabernet structure gives the wine its line, while the softer texture of the blend brings breadth and polish. The finish is elegant, mature and quietly persistent.
WALT 2016 Clos Pepe Pinot Noir 750 mL
Candied raspberry, tart cranberry and darker berry fruit meet earth, white pepper and paprika. The palate is dense and expressive, yet fresh acidity keeps the ripe fruit lively and defined. Dark spice and a savoury mineral edge add depth through the centre, while fine-grained tannins provide a polished, controlled frame. The finish is long and clean, balancing berry richness with earthy spice and steady freshness.
Domaine Parent 2018 Pommard
Ruby-toned and well structured, with red berries, flowers and spice forming the core of a composed, aromatic profile. The palate balances ripe fruit with firm tannins and a measured oak note, while earthy and mushroom nuances add savoury depth. Dry and focused through the finish, it suits roast poultry, duck, veal, game or mushroom dishes.
Cakebread 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa
Forest berries and dried herbs open with an earthy, lightly smoky edge. The palate is firmly structured, carrying blackcurrant and crushed blackberry beneath measured oak and fine-grained tannins. Savoury detail keeps the dark fruit composed through the persistent finish. Decant before serving with roast beef, lamb or aged hard cheese.
Macaloney’s Caledonian Mac Na Bràiche Single Malt Spirit
Ripe red berries and tropical fruit lead a generous aroma, followed by toffee, toasted oak and warm wood spice. The palate is smooth and creamy, layering fruitcake, honey and citrus over juicy malt. Dark chocolate and a faint saline note bring definition before a long, oak-led finish. Serve neat, allowing a few minutes in the glass before adding water.
Senkin Issei Junmai Daiginjo
White peach, muscat and green apple lift from the glass, followed by winter melon and a quiet floral note. The palate is silky and clear, balancing gentle sweetness with lively acidity and a savoury thread of umami. Fresh fruit remains precise rather than lush. The finish is clean and graceful, leaving apple, melon, soft honey and a lightly mouthwatering edge.
Old Ballantruan 10 Year Old Peated Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Gentle peat smoke rises through warm spice and a sweet, creamy core. The palate brings earthy smoke into balance with rounded malt, giving this Speyside single malt more depth than sheer weight. Sweetness builds first on the finish, then yields gradually to a darker smoky note that lingers. Serve neat or with a measured splash of water, and pair with smoked salmon, grilled lamb, mature cheddar or dark chocolate.
Giacomo Fenocchio 2020 Barolo Bussia 750 mL
Spiced rose and liquorice lead a finely drawn, savoury nose, followed by dark fruit, dried herbs, leather and a light touch of mocha. The palate is dry, warm and full-bodied, with pronounced tannins giving the wine firm shape without obscuring its aromatic detail. Freshness keeps the structure balanced, while incense and earthy notes gather through a persistent finish. Decant generously and serve with braised beef, game, truffle dishes or aged cheese.
Trediberri 2019 Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata 750 mL
Lustrous ruby, with pure cherry, kirsch and rose petal lifted by mint, floral perfume and a cool mineral note. The palate is full and expressive without losing finesse, carrying lush cherry fruit over polished, persistent tannins. Aromatic detail builds through the finish, where fruit, spice and freshness remain in balance. Decant before serving with braised beef, venison, truffle dishes, mushroom risotto or aged hard cheese.
Argiano 2020 Solengo Toscana IGT
Dark and polished on the nose, with blackberry, black olive, wet stone, earth and violet. The palate layers sweeter berry fruit over a persistent metallic mineral line, building depth without losing definition. Powerful tannins and lively acidity give the wine firm structure, while chilli chocolate marks the long, savoury finish.
Caves Sao Joao 1992 Dao Porta dos Cavaleiros
Dark fruit and forest-floor aromas lead to dark cherry, mixed berries, leather and a light balsamic edge. Soft tannins give the palate an easy, mature shape, while surprisingly bright acidity keeps the fruit defined and the medium-length finish fresh. Stand upright before opening and pour carefully around sediment; the balance suggests a bottle holding its age with quiet assurance.
Champagne Lacourte-Godbillon NV Mi-Pentes Premier Cru Extra Brut
Pierre Péters NV Rosé for Albane Brut Champagne
Fresh strawberry, raspberry and gooseberry lead with pink grapefruit, pomelo and delicate flowers. The palate is smooth and creamy, with persistent bubbles and vibrant red fruit held by energetic acidity. Chalky minerality emerges through the elegant finish, bringing purity and finely measured sweetness into balance.