Selection
Achaval Ferrer 2015 Finca Altamira Malbec 750 mL
Blood orange and bittersweet cherry open with ripe strawberry, red berries and a faint thread of star anise. The palate is powerful yet fresh, carrying concentrated fruit through balanced acidity and a clear mineral undertone. Fine, powdery tannins give the wine shape without heaviness, while a savoury edge keeps the finish composed and persistent. Decant before serving with grilled beef, lamb or mushrooms.
Blandy’s 2000 Colheita Verdelho Madeira 750 mL
Deep topaz with green-gold highlights, opening on citrus peel, toasted nuts and warm spice. The palate is medium-dry, satiny and layered, with sultana, mocha and candied peel set against bright, tangy acidity. Wood and old-brandy notes add savoury depth without muting the fruit. The finish is exceptionally long and integrated, lingering on dried fruit, hazelnut, spice and lifted citrus freshness.
Henricsson Vineyard 2018 Kajsa Chardonnay 1.5 L
Full-bodied and lush, the palate has a broad, generous texture and substantial presence from the opening. Its expansive, rounded shape carries evenly through the middle, giving the wine depth without unnecessary ornament. The concentration feels composed rather than cumbersome, with a steady sense of richness throughout. The finish remains full and persistent, extending the same plush, measured character.
Castellare di Castellina 2019 I Sodi di San Niccolò Toscana Rosso 750 mL
Ripe cherry, dark berries and currants open with violet, vanilla, leather and cedar. The palate is full and richly textured, its concentrated fruit held by firm, fine-grained tannins and precise balance. Earthy and savoury detail develops beneath the fruit while the structure remains supple. The finish is long and composed, returning to dark berries, aromatic herbs, spice and polished tannin.
Bachelder 2011 Nuits-Saint-Georges La Petite Charmotte 750 mL
Field berries and wild flowers lead the aroma, followed by raspberry, ripe cherry, cassis and a light anise note. Floral and incense details sit beside the fruit, with savoury spice appearing through the palate. The tannins are evident but smooth, and a mineral element supports the fruit. Cherry, spice and floral notes carry into the long, documented finish.
Domaine du Coulet 2021 Cornas Ogre 750 mL
Sourced from a particularly mineral parcel at Le Serre, the wine is entirely Syrah, grown at 350 metres on heavily degraded granite. Vinification and eighteen months of ageing take place in ovoid and diamond-shaped concrete vessels. The documented profile is highly spiced, tart-fruited and smoky, with granitic aromatics, very fine tannins and an exceptionally fresh finish.
Black Sheep Reposado Tequila
Baked agave opens with honey, vanilla and caramel, framed by a light smoky-oak note. The palate is smooth and gently sweet, keeping the agave clear beneath the barrel influence. Vanilla and caramel bring roundness while oak adds measured structure. The finish is long and clean, leaving cooked agave, honey, soft smoke and restrained wood spice.
Roland Lavantureux 2021 Chablis Grand Cru Bougros
Pale in colour, with a rich, expressive nose showing citrus, gentle oak and a firm mineral undertone. The palate is concentrated and muscular without losing precision, building from bright citrus into a broader wave of fruit. A surge of energy through the second half drives the exceptionally long, focused finish.
Bruno Paillard 2009 Assemblage Champagne
Candied citrus, kiwi and fresh lemon lead a bright, focused bouquet, with white fruit, ginger and a gentle brioche note adding depth. Low dosage keeps the palate taut and precise, while fine bubbles and a chalky mineral line carry the flavours cleanly. Serve well chilled with oysters, sashimi or gougères.
Ashes & Diamonds 2016 Mountain Peak Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Atlas Peak
Dark cherry and cassis open with fresh herbs, delicate florals, graphite and crushed stone. The palate is medium-bodied and silky, combining high-elevation concentration with precise structure and bright acidity. Savoury dried sage and a subtle cocoa note deepen the fruit, while fine balance and mineral freshness carry the wine into a refined, persistent finish.
Signorello Estate 2014 Hope’s Cuvée Chardonnay Napa Valley
An expressive nose of honeysuckle, orange blossom, hazelnut and butterscotch opens into a full, richly textured palate. Pear and apricot sit beside toasted nuts, resin and a measured touch of vanilla, while mineral detail adds shape. Broad but composed, the Chardonnay carries its weight with clarity through a lingering, gently savoury finish.
Adrien Renoir 2018 Les Vignes Goisses Extra Brut Champagne
White flowers and ripe citrus open with clarity, followed by orchard fruit and a fine chalky lift. The palate is elegant yet quietly concentrated, its persistent mousse carrying bright acidity and mineral tension through a long, precise finish. The balance is dry and composed, making this a refined match for oysters, scallops, roast poultry or aged hard cheese.
La Croix de Beaucaillou 2010 Saint-Julien 750 mL
Dark cherry, boysenberry and cassis open with crushed violet, dark plum and a touch of date. The palate is rich and generous, with cigar box, pencil lead, iron and warm spice adding classical Left Bank detail. Firm, integrated tannins give the wine shape, while fresh acidity keeps the finish precise and persistent. Decant before serving with roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck or mature cheese.
Giovanni Rosso 2016 Ester Canale Rosso Langhe Nebbiolo 750 mL
Red cherry and wild berries lead into dried rose, violet and a measured note of sweet spice. The palate is medium-bodied and finely structured, with bright acidity carrying the fruit through firm but balanced tannins. Tobacco, earth and a touch of white pepper add savoury depth, while the finish stays composed and persistent, returning to cherry, floral detail and gentle mineral tension.
Domaine Louis Lequin et Fils 2018 Pommard Les Noizons 750 mL
Wilted violet, orange peel, red plum, raspberry, kirsch and dark forest berries rise over cedar, chocolate, scorched earth, licorice and vanilla. The palate is smooth and buoyant, its vibrant juiciness set against Pommard's rustic, savoury depth and gentle oak spice. Silky tannins keep the structure polished. The finish is long and harmonious, trailing black pepper, licorice and fine red fruit.
Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot 2016 En Spois Vin Jaune 750 mL
Dried apple, preserved lemon and roasted walnut open a broad, expressive bouquet. Curry spice, smoke and a light peaty note bring savoury depth, while a subtle floral edge keeps the aromas lifted. The palate is powerful and open, with concentrated yellow fruit held by bright acidity and a distinct saline line. Long and dry, it finishes with nuts, citrus, spice and persistent mineral tension.
Château Beauregard 2019 Pomerol 750 mL
Black cherry, cassis and damson plum lead a deep, polished bouquet. Violet, dried herbs and liquorice add lift and savoury definition, while baking chocolate and gentle spice bring measured richness. The palate is full and fleshy, with concentrated dark fruit shaped by velvety tannins and fresh acidity. Harmonious and persistent, it closes with cocoa, earth and a lingering note of ripe berries.
Domaine de la Touraize 2018 Arbois Vin Jaune 750 mL
Fresh leather and delicate flowers lead a lifted, quietly oxidative bouquet. Candied almond and warm spice add depth, while a clear pink-salt note keeps the profile vivid and savoury. The palate is airy and elegant rather than heavy, balancing nutty richness with fine acidity and persistent mineral tension. Distinctive and composed, it closes with dried fruit, sea salt and a long almond finish.
Agrapart NV Complantée Extra Brut Champagne
White blossom and lemon zest lead, with fresh chalk and a light hazelnut note adding depth. The palate is taut and precise, its fine, persistent bubbles balanced by a gently silky texture. Mineral and distinctly saline through the long finish, it pairs naturally with gravlax, cheese gougères, morel mushrooms or delicate roast poultry.
Penderyn Portwood Single Malt Welsh Whisky
Rich dried fruit opens with dark chocolate and cranberry, followed by toasted oak and a lightly nutty edge. The palate is creamy and full, with honeyed sweetness balanced by warm spice and firm wood structure. Fruit remains clear through the middle rather than turning heavy. The finish is smooth and lingering, leaving soft oak, honey, spice and dark fruit.