Selection
Selection
Château Pierrousselle 2022 Bordeaux Magnum
Redcurrant, cherry and plum lead an open, perfumed aroma, with vanilla and sweet spice adding gentle warmth. The palate is medium-bodied and rounded, balancing ripe raspberry and dark fruit with soft tannins and fresh acidity. Hints of cocoa, smoke and dried herbs add depth without making the wine heavy. The finish is mellow and fruit-led, leaving berries, spice and a light savoury note.
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2013 Pauillac
Fine-boned and restrained, with tobacco, cassis and crushed gravel leading into fresh red cherry. The palate is medium-bodied and polished, favouring clarity and precision over weight. Firm but refined tannins frame the fruit, while subtle cedar and mineral notes give the wine a classical, savoury shape. The finish is clean and measured, tapering through cherry, tobacco and cool stone with an understated, composed persistence.
Chateau Haut-Brion 2008 Pessac-Leognan
Silky and layered, with black raspberry, ripe cassis and dark plum set against tar, spice and warm gravel. The palate is polished and concentrated, yet the tannins remain fine and elegant, giving the fruit a seamless, measured flow. Tobacco and subtle smoke emerge through the middle, adding savoury complexity without obscuring the freshness. The finish is long, balanced and persistent, carrying pure dark fruit, mineral depth and refined structure.
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2017 Pauillac
Graceful and steadily unfolding, with sweet red fruit moving toward plum and dark cherry as the wine opens. The palate is refined and silky, building intensity without heaviness and showing remarkable purity through the middle. Fine tannins and fresh acidity hold the fruit in precise balance, while graphite and cedar add discreet savoury depth. The finish is long, calm and persistent, leaving polished fruit and mineral detail.
Château Tour Pibran 2022 Pauillac
Plum and sweet berry aromas lead, joined by loamy earth and a clear note of licorice. The palate is medium to full-bodied, ample and velvety, with polished tannins supporting a succulent core of fruit. Sweet berry and plum stay at the centre, while soil and licorice provide contrast. The final impression is generous and fruit-led, with the earthy notes remaining clearly defined.
City Side Winery 2022 Mystic Pearl Viognier
Seductive and highly aromatic, with ripe peach and apricot framed by lifted floral notes. The softly textured palate is medium bodied, balancing orchard-fruit richness with enough acidity to keep every detail precise. Generous without becoming heavy, it finishes poised and perfumed. Serve well chilled with roast poultry, richer seafood, mildly spiced curries or grilled vegetables.
Joie 2023 En Famille Reserve Pinot Meunier
Delicate yet deeply layered, with candied strawberry and fresh plum at the centre. Purple flowers add perfume, while cinnamon and clove bring warm spice before a lift of blood orange. The aromatic range moves easily from ripe fruit to floral and citrus notes, giving this uncommon red a distinctive, finely drawn profile.
Joie 2023 En Famille Reserve Chardonnay
Lemon curd, exotic peach and ripe mango open a broad, expressive palate. Creamy texture brings hints of crème brûlée and oatmeal, while citrus and mineral detail temper the richness and keep the layers in balance. Generous without becoming heavy, this Chardonnay combines depth, polish and enough freshness to carry the finish with quiet confidence.
Sea Cider Witch’s Broom Sparkling Cider 750 mL
Fall spices define this semi-sweet sparkling cider, with cinnamon, orange, nutmeg and ginger recorded in the official profile. Its flavour is likened to pumpkin pie, and the finish carries lingering spice. Made on Vancouver Island, it combines orchard fruit with a seasonal mixture of aromatics, gentle sweetness and bubbles, with the documented spice continuing through the finish.
Phantom Creek 2022 Small Lot Chardonnay
Peach blossom, stone fruit and lavender open the nose, followed by lemon cream and a clear mineral line. Fresh lemon drives the palate, while hazelnut, clove, ripe peach and poached pear add breadth and detail. Integrated French oak brings a smooth, gently dense texture without muting the fruit, leaving a composed finish that suits roast poultry, halibut or creamy pasta.
Castiglion del Bosco 2021 Prima Pietra Costa Toscana IGT
Red berries and floral notes lead a broad, persistent nose, with delicate spice adding depth. The palate is fresh and harmonious, combining generous fruit with a vertical, finely defined structure. Soft, dense and velvety tannins give the blend richness without heaviness, carrying savoury spice and ripe red fruit into a polished, lingering finish.
Giffard Crème de Violette
A bright purple colour with light garnet hues introduces a distinctly floral profile. The aroma recalls spring flowers, including rose, while the palate is highly aromatic and smooth. Made from natural flower aromas, the liqueur stays focused on fragrance and texture. Its character is direct: bright in appearance, floral on the nose, and smooth and aromatic on the palate.
Hennessy XO Cognac 1.5 L
Deep, rounded and warming, with candied fruit unfolding into pepper, dark chocolate and polished oak. The palate is full and voluptuous, balancing rich sweetness with a firm spicy edge and an increasingly intense wave of warmth. Vanilla softens the wood without muting its structure. The finish is exceptionally persistent, echoing oak, chocolate, spice and fruit in a long, composed fade.
Hennessy X.O Cognac 1L
Deep amber and richly aromatic, with candied fruit, orange peel and cocoa opening over warm oak. The palate is broad and silky, moving through dried fig, cinnamon and black pepper with a measured sweetness at its centre. Layers of fruit and spice remain composed rather than heavy. The finish is long and warming, carrying dark chocolate, polished wood and a final echo of orange.
Parallel 49 Tricycle Grapefruit Radler
Very cloudy and peach-coloured, with a strong resemblance to red citrus juice. The exact review records bittersweet citrus flavour and light carbonation, while the lager base remains subdued. It also states three-point-five per cent alcohol. The recorded fruit, bittersweet flavour, gentle carbonation and understated lager character appear together in the published tasting account of this beer.
Driftwood Fat Tug IPA 250 mL
An intense hop profile brings grapefruit, mango, melon and passionfruit to this Northwest-style India pale ale. Sufficient malt provides support, while seven per cent alcohol and more than 80 IBUs are recorded. Pilsner, Crystal and Carapils malts join Cascade, Columbus, Centennial, Amarillo and Citra hops in the recipe. The brewery lists it as a core, year-round release.
Sobieski Polish Rye Vodka
Polish rye and clear spring water give this vodka a subtle grain aroma and a silky texture. The palate is smooth and delicate, with rye remaining central to the profile. Distilled in Poland, it carries a pure, authentic character. The soft texture and gentle grain scent are suited to cocktails, as recommended by the producer.
Palmer Rose Solera NV
A pale copper rosé Champagne with gingerbread, spiced apple and pink grapefruit, joined by truffle and a light saline note. The palate is tight, focused and spicy, with salty undertones and very fine bubbles giving the fruit precision. Complex but controlled through the finish, it is an excellent aperitif and a fine match for smoked salmon or charcuterie.
Narrative 2022 Rosé
Juicy strawberry, rhubarb and apple blossom meet a creamy texture and a touch of sagebrush. Bone-dry and crisp through the finish, it suits sunny days and light bites.
Pétrus 2004 Pomerol
Refined and structured, with black cherry, plum and cassis supported by earth, truffle, graphite, dark chocolate and gentle spice. Rich and full-bodied, the palate brings ripe black fruit, well-integrated tannins, balanced acidity and a smooth texture into a long, lingering finish. Give it about three hours in a decanter and serve with duck, roast lamb or mushrooms.
Duvel Belgian Golden Ale
Subtle bitterness, refined flavour and distinctive hop character define this natural Belgian beer. The official brewery records refermentation in the bottle and long maturation. A specialist profile adds yeasty, spicy and bready aromas with black pepper, apple skin and pear, together with full-bodied herbal, spicy, fruity, yeasty and grainy flavour details on the documented palate.
La Trappe Tripel 330 mL
Amber colour and a broken white head introduce this Trappist ale. The official brewery describes a harmonious taste that begins fruity and moves toward malty caramel, and it lists eight per cent alcohol. A provincial profile adds rich malt, banana, grapefruit, pineapple and floral aromas, providing a broader documented account of the beer’s fruit and malt character.
Please! Mango, Coconut & Pandan Vodka Cocktail
Rice joins the tropical fruit and botanical elements named on the label in this vodka-based drink. The producer points to inspiration beyond Thailand and positions the expression somewhere between a hazy IPA and Korean makgeolli. A specialist listing characterizes it as layered and rich, with a sticky-rice reference. The can is listed at 6.9 per cent alcohol. Profitek gives no volume or pack configuration, so the size remains blank.
Ekho 2023 Aegean Islands Rose
Soft pink and quietly aromatic, led by floral notes rather than overt fruit. Pronounced acidity gives the palate a crisp, taut shape, while subtle spice, lees ageing and partial fermentation in acacia bring texture and complexity without heaviness. Light-bodied, dry and elegant, it finishes clean and restrained. Serve well chilled with shellfish, grilled vegetables, mezze or lightly spiced seafood.
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.
Viña Costeira 2024 Meu Albariño Ribeiro
Citrus and Granny Smith apple lead, joined by melon and freshly cut herbs. Peach, crisp apple and orange blossom follow on a full, gently textured palate, with a cool mint note adding lift. Fresh acidity carries the fruit into a clean, persistent finish. A polished match for shellfish, grilled fish or herb-led salads.
Remoissenet 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin 3L
Earth and dark berries lead the nose, with oak adding a restrained savoury frame. Firmly structured on the palate, the fruit has enough depth to balance the wine’s steady grip and grounded character. The finish is composed, persistent and gently wooded. Give it air before serving with roast lamb, braised beef or wild mushrooms.
Domaine Bunan 2023 Moulin des Costes Bandol Blanc
White flowers, citrus peel and fennel lead, followed by pear, lemon and a subtle saline note. The palate is fresh and textural, with enough breadth to carry the fruit while a crisp mineral line keeps the finish precise. Elegant and food-friendly, it suits shellfish, grilled fish or fresh goat cheese.










