Selection
Reverdito 2016 Barolo 1.5L (Magnum)
Red berries, cherry liqueur and plum meet rose, violet and warm spice in an intense, layered aroma. The palate is bold and dry, with firm tannin framing cocoa, tobacco, leather and a touch of liquorice. Its richness resolves into a long, savoury finish. Serve with braised beef, lamb or truffle pasta.
Pascal Doquet 2007 Le Mont Aimé Cœur de Terroir Premier Cru Champagne
Koval Four Grain Single Barrel American Whiskey
Banana and light candy open with biscuit, confectioner's sugar and vanilla frosting. The palate is round and mouth-coating, bringing pie crust, cinnamon and dried fig into balance with cereal grain and measured oak. The sweetness remains controlled rather than heavy. The finish is warming and compact, leaving maple, faint oak, baking spice and a clean grain note.
Bittered Sling Orange & Juniper Bitters 120 mL
Fresh orange peel and herbaceous juniper lead, sharpened by bright green cardamom and the clean bitterness of turmeric and cinchona bark. A few dashes bring aromatic lift and structure to gin, whisky, tequila, pisco, vermouth or sparkling water without overwhelming the base. It also works neatly in tea, cider, sparkling wine, hollandaise and citrus-led desserts.
Yoowe Bacanora
Green pepper and olive lead a vivid, savoury aroma, joined by sage, mineral notes and a light sea-breeze freshness. The palate is weighty yet fluid, opening with warm agave sweetness before pickled jalapeño and earthy smoke bring contrast. The texture remains polished despite the intensity. The finish is long, herbal and gently smoky. Serve neat in a small glass with grilled vegetables, citrus-dressed seafood or roasted nuts.
Domaine Michelot 2017 Bourgogne Côte d’Or Clos de Montmeix Monopole Magnum
Ripe orchard fruit opens with gentle spice and a light floral lift. The palate is broad and concentrated, reflecting the warm, sheltered site, yet fresh acidity and a rocky mineral line keep the Chardonnay focused. Subtle oak adds texture without overwhelming the fruit, while a faint nutty note develops with air. The finish is long, rich and composed. Serve cool with roasted fish, poultry, foie gras or creamy mushroom dishes.
Laurence & Rémi Dufaitre 2016 Brouilly Boldness Gamay 1.5 L
Bright, aromatic fruit leads in a clear and lifted style, with the perfume taking centre stage. The palate is light on its feet and notably well balanced, carrying fresh fruit through a smooth, composed middle. Fine structure keeps the wine focused without adding weight. The finish remains clean and persistent, with lively fruit and a gently savoury note lingering together.
Champagne Marie Demets Tradition Brut NV 1.5 L
Bright redcurrant and cherry lead with green and red apple, white flowers and a delicate chalky note. The palate is generous yet lively, its fine mousse carrying orchard fruit through a fresh, balanced centre. Vibrant acidity keeps the texture precise while subtle lees detail adds depth. The finish is clean and persistent, returning to apple, red fruit and chalky mineral lift.
Pio Cesare 2018 Barbaresco DOCG 750 mL
Wild cherry, raspberry, rosehip and black tea open with cedar, tobacco and sweet spice. The palate is medium-bodied and polished, combining vibrant red fruit with lively acidity and refined tannins. Savoury forest-floor notes and iron add depth without weighing down the fruit. The finish is broad, velvety and persistent, leaving rose, tea and earthy detail in balance.
Giovanni Ederle 2019 Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 750 mL
Dried rose and sugared wild strawberry lead a subtle, mature bouquet, with cherry, sweet tobacco and gentle spice adding depth. The palate is restrained rather than opulent, shaped by bright, piquant acidity and firm, drying tannins. Measured warmth carries through without blurring the wine's detail. Savoury, structured and composed, it closes with dried red fruit, rose petal, tobacco and a persistent herbal-spice note.
Waterford Cuvée Koffi Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Fresh bread and caramel open with honey, peach and soft heather. The palate is rich and composed, bringing baked grain, apricot and edible flowers into balance with vanilla, gentle spice and an earthy malt note. Oak stays quietly behind the fruit. The finish is persistent and clean, leaving honey, warm bread, stone fruit and measured spice.
Cappellano Barolo Chinato NV 750 mL
Dried plum and rose petal sit beneath layers of sarsaparilla, spearmint, black liquorice, bittersweet chocolate and star anise. The palate is sweet, herbal and gently bitter, with bergamot, quinine and a faint iodine note adding complexity. Richness and bitterness remain in balance, while a cool mint character lifts the long finish. Serve lightly chilled or over one large ice cube after dinner, especially with dark chocolate.
Domaine Nicolas-Jay 2018 L’Ensemble Pinot Noir 750 mL
Black cherry, dark berries and spiced plum meet cedar, rose hip and a savoury forest-floor note. The palate is juicy and energetic, bringing pomegranate and dark red fruit across a silky, dense texture. Bright acidity keeps the wine lifted, while fine, chalky tannins add tension without roughness. Subtle baking spice and an earthy edge carry through a long, balanced finish with measured depth.
Giovanni Chiappini 2013 Lienà Cabernet Franc Toscana IGT 750 mL
Plum and dried fruit lead a complex, savoury nose, with tobacco, chocolate and liquorice adding depth. The palate is rich yet elegant, its generous fruit framed by smooth, soft tannins rather than hard edges. French-oak ageing brings polish and subtle warmth while the Cabernet Franc retains a clear, persistent shape. The finish is long, balanced and quietly earthy. Decant before serving with braised beef, roast lamb or aged pecorino.
Macaloney’s Invernahaven Single Malt Canadian Whisky
Plum and raisin lead with warm spice, expressive malt and seasoned oak. The palate is rich and creamy, its dried-fruit depth framed by structured tannins and a quiet nutty note from the sherry casks. Oak adds shape without becoming dry. The finish is long and layered, leaving dark fruit, malt, spice and a light saline impression.
Zenato 2013 Sergio Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva
Deep cherry, Marasca cherry and small dark berries lead with warm spice and a quietly savoury undertone. Full-bodied and intense, the palate remains graceful, with concentrated fruit framed by measured freshness and supple structure. The blend's richness builds gradually, carrying dried-fruit depth and spice through a long, composed finish suited to braised beef or aged cheese.
Louis Roederer 2016 Vintage Brut Champagne 750 mL
Fine, energetic bubbles lift ripe cherry, redcurrant and candied citrus, followed by hazelnut, warm chalk and delicate toast. The palate is generous yet precise, with nectarine and red fruit carried by a creamy, silky mousse. Mineral tension, subtle spice and a saline edge keep the richness clear. The finish is long and textured, lingering on citrus peel, chalk and roasted nuts.
Inglenook 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Napa Valley
Blackberry bramble and black cherry open with truffle, fennel and cocoa. The Cabernet palate is tightly woven yet polished, with fine, round tannins supporting redcurrant, damson plum and dark cherry. Vanilla, liquorice and cedar add quiet richness, while incense and mineral notes carry the fresh, elegant structure into a long, generous finish.
Michele Reverdito 2016 Barolo Badarina
A mature Barolo with dried cherry, red currant and rose petal set against tobacco, leather and warm spice. The palate is composed and savoury, with fine, integrated tannins and fresh acidity carrying the fruit into notes of orange peel, dried herbs and earth. Long and settled on the finish, it is well suited to braised beef, mushrooms or aged hard cheese.
Lismore 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Floral notes open with chocolate, toffee and warm cinnamon. The palate is broad and mouth-filling, bringing ripe fruit and honey-roasted nuts into balance with old oak and chewy caramel. A softer butterscotch note builds through the middle. The finish is long and warming, leaving caramel, roasted nuts, dark fruit and a gentle trace of spice.