Selection
Domaine Nowack NV Les Terres Bleues Extra Brut Champagne
Ayala 2015 Le Blanc de Blancs Champagne
White fruit and acacia honey lead a fresh, lively palate, with subtle pastry and brioche adding quiet richness. Fine bubbles and a silky texture carry grapefruit and blood orange toward a long, persistent finish, where chalky minerality and delicate salinity keep the wine precise. Serve as an aperitif or with ceviche, prawn risotto or rosemary-braised veal.
Biondi-Santi 2020 Rosso di Montalcino
Wild red berries and fresh cherry lead, joined by rose, tangerine zest and a subtle herbal lift. Medium-bodied and finely drawn, the palate combines lively acidity with ripe, close-knit tannins and clear mineral tension. Red currant and saline notes lengthen the balanced finish, leaving a graceful, quietly structured impression.
Andrew Cain 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Ripe redcurrant, cranberry and blueberry open the nose, layered with fresh earth, mint, allspice and cigar box. The palate deepens into raspberry, dark cherry and cassis, with lavender, black trumpet mushroom and mocha adding complexity. Smooth, supple tannins frame the fruit, while cardamom and smoked cedar linger through an elegant, composed finish.
Vaudon Fins Bois Double Cask 10 Year Old Cognac
Apricot and cooked banana lead with vanilla, white fruit and a lightly creamy note. The palate is rounded and composed, balancing ripe orchard fruit with toasted coconut and a gentle caramelised edge. Oak adds warmth without obscuring the fruit. The finish is smooth and measured, leaving vanilla, baked apple and a quiet touch of spice.
Sea Smoke 2013 Southing Pinot Noir 750 mL
Black raspberry and baked strawberry lead a ripe, energetic nose, joined by wet stone, cola, cinnamon and mace. The palate is more restrained than the aromas suggest, with vivid acidity cutting through chocolate-coated black cherry and baking spice. Dried oregano and rosemary add a savoury edge through the mid-palate, keeping the fruit focused and the finish fresh.
Larmandier-Bernier NV Latitude Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1970 Rivesaltes Ambré
Deep amber with orange reflections, this mature fortified wine layers dried fruit, walnut and dried apricot over complex notes of rancio, turmeric, roasted coffee and seasoned oak. The palate is broad, harmonious and richly textured, yet a fine thread of freshness keeps it poised. Exceptionally long, it finishes with old-cognac warmth and savoury nutty depth.
Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini 2013 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 750 mL
Ripe fruit and plum open the aroma, joined by spice, pepper and a light toasted note. The palate is fresh and fruit-driven, with red fruit, gooseberry and blueberry set against further spice. The structure is firm enough to carry the fruit while preserving its freshness. The finish continues with berry, pepper and spice, following the exact-vintage merchant description closely.
Arran Sherry Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Dried fig, dark cherry and roasted nuts lead into orange peel and warm baking spice. The palate is full and generous, with chocolate, raisin and honeyed malt balanced by a fresh citrus line. Oak adds depth without becoming heavy. The finish is long and warming, leaving walnut, dark fruit, cocoa and a final touch of spice.
Croft 2011 Vintage Port
Blueberry, ripe dark berries and violet lead a deeply scented bouquet, with rock rose, blue slate and a touch of leather adding complexity. Full-bodied and velvety, the palate balances luscious fruit with fresh acidity and firm, integrated tannins. Long, structured and energetic, it finishes with floral and mineral lift. Pair with Stilton or dark chocolate.
Billaud-Simon 2018 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses
Fresh peach and citrus oil open with delicate floral notes and a cool oyster-shell edge. The palate is rounded and quietly powerful, balancing a fleshy core of fruit with ripe acidity and precise mineral tension. Creamy and elegant without losing focus, it carries citrus, stone and a lightly saline note through a long, composed finish.
Elio Grasso 2015 Ginestra Casa Maté Barolo
Ripe strawberry and dark cherry open with dried fig, mushroom and a cool menthol note. The palate is deep and firmly structured, its concentrated fruit framed by tight tannins and balsamic lift. Earthy detail builds with air while the fruit remains precise. The finish is long and linear, leaving dried berries, savoury spice and a clean mineral edge.
Montelena 2018 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
A fresh, dynamic Cabernet Sauvignon with cranberry, raspberry jam and a light cola note. The palate is supple yet dense, with laser-focused acidity drawing the fruit and texture into a balanced, energetic shape. Fine tannins support rather than dominate, and the finish remains composed and lifted, holding the fruit, acidity and structure in clear balance.
Boudreaux Cellars 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Washington
Dark, concentrated and dense, with a slightly reserved nose that opens toward blackberry liqueur and savoury herbs. The palate is full-bodied and lush, carrying substantial fruit through a compact, structured frame. Its weight is balanced by herbal lift, leaving a focused, warming finish with lingering dark-fruit depth.
Mica 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Dark currant and concentrated cherry lead with generous, immediate fruit. The palate brings ripe black liquorice, savoury spice and a broad, supple texture, while vanilla bean and a cool hint of mint add lift. Open and expressive rather than reserved, the Cabernet finishes long and smooth, with its fruit and spice held in easy balance.
Champagne Laherte Frères 2018 Les Grandes Crayères Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
Chalky mineral tension leads a powerful, deep and structured profile. The palate is bright and poised, with focused citrus, a savoury edge and firm drive through the centre. Barrel fermentation and light lees stirring bring measured texture, while the absence of malolactic fermentation preserves precision and energy on the long finish.
Domaine Jamet 2019 Côte-Rôtie Fructus Voluptas
Red and black berries lead with violet, cracked pepper and a faint savoury note. The palate is supple and immediately expressive, carrying ripe fruit over fine tannins and a stony mineral line. Used oak adds quiet shape without obscuring the freshness. The finish is balanced and persistent, leaving blackberry, spice, smoke and a gentle herbal edge.