Selection
Jane Eyre 2017 Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru Pinot Noir 1.5 L
Fresh red berries lead with lifted floral detail and a quietly savoury edge. The palate is open and juicy, favouring clarity and movement over heavy concentration. Bright acidity gives the fruit energy, while fine tannins keep the shape precise and composed. Subtle earthy complexity develops through the middle. The finish is persistent and detailed, lingering on red fruit, florals and gentle savoury notes.
Château La Fleur de Boüard 2016 Lalande-de-Pomerol 1.5 L
Black cherry and cassis lead, with ripe blackcurrant, dark plum and a restrained note of spice. Oyster shell and cold flint add a savoury mineral edge. The palate is medium-bodied, smooth and supple, its generous fruit held by structured yet polished tannins. Subtle vanilla and chocolate deepen the middle without overwhelming the fruit. The finish is long, rounded and composed, retaining freshness and fine mineral detail.
Château Léoville Las Cases 2010 Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases Saint-Julien 750 mL
Blackcurrant, blackberry and red cherry lead, lifted by violet and a fresh redcurrant note. Cedar, tobacco, liquorice and dark chocolate add savoury depth. The palate is elegant and medium-bodied, with lively acidity giving the ripe fruit a firm, energetic line. Fine-grained structure keeps the finish precise and composed, carrying kirsch, spice and gentle roasted detail without excess weight.
Benanti 2013 Pietra Marina Etna Bianco Superiore 750 mL
Orange blossom and ripe apple rise from an intense, complex nose. The palate is dry and distinctly mineral, with high acidity and saline detail giving the fruit a taut, elegant shape. Long lees ageing contributes depth without softening the wine's volcanic precision. The finish is persistent and savoury, leaving anise, almond, ripe apple and a clear impression of sea-breeze salinity.
Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 4 Yamazakura Wood Finish
Juicy orange, apricot and plum lead a bright, floral nose, with rhubarb compote, vanilla and light biscuit underneath. The palate follows with pear, orange peel, honey and gentle caramel sweetness, balanced by peppery cherrywood. Fresh and composed rather than heavy, it closes at medium length with sweet wood, pepper and a faint heathery note. Serve neat, with a few drops of water, or alongside roasted nuts and mild cheese.
Cordero di Montezemolo 2015 Enrico VI Barolo DOCG
French oak, baked plum, vanilla and roasted coffee bean lead, with a cool menthol note adding lift. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate brings espresso, liquorice and fleshy black cherry into focus. Taut, close-grained tannins frame the richness, carrying the savoury, oak-shaped profile to a firm, drying finish.
The Glenrothes Alba Reserve Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Fresh flowers, coconut and vanilla create a bright, inviting aroma. The palate is soft and mellow, with crème brûlée richness balanced by berry fruit, light citrus and a measured touch of oak. Coconut returns through the middle, adding texture without making the whisky heavy, while the finish is smooth, gently sweet and medium in length. Serve neat or with a few drops of water.
Remoissenet 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Champs-Gain 750 mL
Ripe orchard fruit leads with peach, apple and a touch of pineapple, framed by white flowers and quiet mineral detail. The palate is medium-bodied, creamy and broad, with integrated oak, toast and almond adding depth. Freshness keeps the generous fruit in balance, and a chalky, lightly spiced note carries the long finish. Serve with roast chicken, lobster or seared scallops.
Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port 1980
Ruby with a mature brick rim, showing red and dark berries, anise, dried cherry and a quiet earthy spice. The palate is leaner and more savoury than opulent, with mellow sweetness, resolved tannins and a clean line of acidity leading to a cherry-stone finish. Graceful and ready to drink, it suits Stilton, aged cheddar or toasted almonds.
Càrn Mòr Strictly Limited Longmorn 11 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Vanilla buttercream and banana bread lead into freshly cut grass and bright lemon curd. The palate is generous but clean, with tinned pineapple, juicy stone fruit and sweet-shop notes gaining lift from elderflower and citrus zest. A subtle peppery line keeps the fruit in focus. The finish is mouth-watering and persistent, leaving peaches, cream, vanilla and gentle spice.
Agrapart NV 7 Crus Extra Brut Champagne
Fresh and finely chiselled, with lime zest, green apple and lemon framed by chalk, white flowers and a subtle pastry note. The palate is silky and linear, its fine mousse carrying bright citrus and mineral tension into a clean, saline finish. Precise rather than showy, it is a natural match for oysters, shellfish, gougères or simply prepared fish.
Smith Woodhouse 1992 Vintage Port
Dark cherry, blackberry and dried fig mingle with toffee, cocoa, cedar and warm spice. Full-bodied and smooth, the palate is sweet and rounded, with ripe dark fruit held by integrated structure rather than heaviness. Liquorice and earthy notes carry through a gently warming finish. Decant carefully and serve with Stilton, walnuts or dark chocolate.
Tahbilk 2006 1860 Vines Shiraz
A powerful, deeply savoury Shiraz with black fruit, roasted coffee and nutty, polished oak. The palate is concentrated and tightly contained, carrying dense fruit through firm structure and impressive length. Toasted notes remain prominent, yet the finish is composed, weighty and persistent rather than sweet. Decant carefully to let the wine open, then serve with slow-roasted lamb, venison or mature cheddar.
Remoissenet Père et Fils 2019 Nuits Saint Georges
Deep crimson Pinot Noir with rose, liquorice, cherry and blackcurrant, gaining leather, truffle and savoury depth with age. The palate is muscular and full-bodied, with a firm yet balanced structure and a long, composed finish. Built for patient cellaring and especially good with roast lamb, duck, game or washed-rind cheese.
Castello di Bolgheri 2019 Bolgheri Superiore
Graphite and kirsch open, followed by black raspberry, fresh leather, cedar and a floral hint of lavender. Full-bodied yet refined, the palate combines dense dark fruit with vibrant acidity and a silky, well-integrated tannic structure. Savoury Mediterranean herbs carry into a generous, lengthy finish. Serve with roast lamb, braised beef, porcini or aged pecorino.
Foxtrot 2014 Chardonnay Magnum
Leafy green herbs, lemon skin and lemon oil lead into soft white peach and restrained barrel spice. The palate is rounded without losing its line, balancing creamy texture and subtle toast with clean citrus freshness. Mineral detail keeps the finish precise, giving the wine composure and quiet maturity rather than overt richness.
Cobb 2017 Coastlands Vineyard Old Firs Block Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
Dark cherry and raspberry open with bay laurel, rose petal, lavender and white pepper. The palate is polished and svelte, its perfumed fruit held in a fresh, finely grained frame. Strawberry and tea leaf add detail before a lifted finish of orange rind and Meyer lemon peel, elegant and quietly persistent.
Cobb 2017 Doc’s Ranch Vineyard Pommard & 114 Selection Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
Dense layers of black cherry, red plum and black tea open the wine, followed by cardamom and anise. The palate is juicy and succulent, with generous fruit carried by a smooth, detailed texture. Blueberry and red cherry bring lift, while measured spice and a neatly resolved finish keep the richer profile composed.
Keever Vineyards 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Fresh plum and blackberry lead an intense, complex Cabernet, joined by grilled fig and a light thread of sweet pipe tobacco. The fruit is fully ripe, but the opening remains bright rather than heavy. Dark berry richness and savoury tobacco hold the centre, carrying the generous aromatic profile into a composed, lingering close.