Selection
Jacquesson Cuvée No. 742 Dégorgement Tardif Extra Brut Champagne 750 mL
Green apple, lemon zest and white flowers lead into brioche, toasted almond and beeswax. The palate is saline and airy, with fine bubbles carrying Meyer lemon, bergamot and citron across a slender, vinous frame. Butter, hazelnut and dried white fruit add mature depth, while a restrained herbal note keeps the profile precise. The finish is mouthwatering and composed, balancing pastry richness with bright citrus and mineral freshness.
Warre’s 1977 Vintage Port
Cassis, prune and ripe berry fruit lead an expressive bouquet, with rose petal, star anise and warm spice adding lift. Rich and fleshy on the palate, it combines velvety tannins with notable freshness, savoury depth and finely judged power. The finish is long, seamless and fruit-driven. Stand upright and decant carefully before serving with blue cheese or dark chocolate.
Col d’Orcia 2004 Poggio al Vento Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 750 mL
Red cherry, plum and cranberry form the documented fruit profile, joined by violet, clove and fennel. Tobacco, cedar, licorice and dried herbs add mature savoury detail; a saline edge is also recorded. The palate is described as silky and polished, leading to a long, refined finish marked by spice, menthol and porcini. Four years of oak ageing is also recorded.
Bauchet 2012 Saint-Nicaise Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Champagne Magnum
White flowers, lemongrass and white stone fruit open with a mature, quietly savoury edge. Fine, chiselled bubbles carry the palate, where freshness balances gentle notes of woodland and fresh mushroom. The texture is composed and persistent rather than showy, finishing clean and dry. Serve with roast poultry, mushroom dishes, scallops or aged Comté.
Quarles Harris 1970 Vintage Port
Coffee, tea, cocoa and dark chocolate rise from a mature ruby core, joined by ginger and the layered warmth of an old-fashioned grocer's shop. The palate remains full and composed, with rounded tannins, measured sweetness and developed complexity. Balanced, savoury and settled, it closes with a long, attractive finish.
Warre’s 1970 Vintage Port
Violet and red-fruit aromas rise from a mature deep-garnet colour, with plum and dark chocolate adding richness. The palate is full and voluptuous yet classically refined, supported by firm, settled tannins and a savoury bittersweet concentration. A long, plummy finish keeps the balance graceful. Stand upright and decant carefully before serving with Stilton or walnuts.
Taylor Fladgate 1997 Vintage Port
Cedar and dark berry fruit lead a dense, tightly woven bouquet, joined by black cherry, anise and dried fruit. Big and full-bodied, the palate combines rich sweetness with finesse, firm structure and a dry mineral edge. Raisin, fig and toasted nut notes linger through a long finish. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese or dark chocolate.
Clos de la Roilette 2021 Fleurie 3 L
Spiced plum, red cherry and orange peel rise with petals and a quiet earthy note. The palate is medium-bodied, supple and smooth, carrying fleshy fruit on fine structure rather than weight. Fresh acidity keeps the finish bright and expressive. The large format suits a gathering; serve lightly cool with roast chicken, charcuterie, grilled sausages or mushroom dishes.
Château Montelena 2013 The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Black cherry, cassis and black pepper lead, layered with tomato leaf, meat and soy for a distinctly savoury profile. The palate is dense yet seamless, with grippy tannins supporting deep fruit and a long, composed finish. Elegant rather than flashy, it rewards decanting and suits roast lamb, grilled beef, braised short ribs, porcini dishes or aged hard cheese.
Guigal 2012 Ermitage Ex Voto Blanc
White flowers, acacia honey and hawthorn blossom lead a powerful, aromatic nose, with toasted notes adding depth. The palate is rich and concentrated, layered with white peach, melon, citrus and gentle nuttiness. A dense, rounded texture is balanced by mineral tension, carrying subtle spice through the long, persistent finish.
Ardbeg Anthology 14 Year Old The Unicorn’s Tale Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Rich and aromatic, with baked banana bread, treacle and sponge pudding opening into cedar smoke, tropical fruit and eucalyptus. The palate shifts toward lime and sweet peach, followed by smoked fruit, baked bread, aniseed and a firm thread of peat. Soft malt and nutmeg add balance. The finish is long and smoky, leaving menthol, clove, camphor and seasoned wood.
Gallica 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon 750 mL
Deep ruby and finely evolved, with red cherry, raspberry and rose petal lifted by dried tobacco and sage. Dark plum, currant and bramble carry the palate, joined by bay leaf and a measured savoury edge. The tannins are integrated yet gently gravelly, giving the wine quiet structure without obscuring its freshness. Decant briefly and serve with roast beef, grilled lamb, braised short ribs or wild mushrooms.
Catena Zapata 2017 Adrianna Vineyard River Stones Malbec 750 mL
Blackberry, cassis, violet and crushed stone lead a dark, highly aromatic profile, with wet earth and subtle spice adding depth. The palate is full and mouthfilling but remains fresh, its concentrated fruit shaped by integrated acidity and ultra-fine tannins. A stony, mineral texture gives the wine precision through a long finish, where black fruit, flowers and a savoury granitic note gradually return.
Roagna Pajè 2017 Barbaresco 750 mL
Rose petals, red cherry and cranberry lead a restrained but finely detailed bouquet, joined by tobacco, dried flowers and warm spice. The palate is silky and light-footed, with vibrant acidity and fine, sandy tannins giving shape to the delicate fruit. Mushroom, leather and gravelly mineral notes emerge with air. Graceful rather than forceful, it finishes long and gently savoury, with dark berries, liquorice and a lingering earthy lift.
Isole e Olena Cepparello 1996 Toscana IGT 750 mL
Light to medium ruby with mature bricking, this shows cherry, spice and underbrush alongside subtle leather. The palate is medium-bodied and lively, with tart red fruit, clear acidity and tannins that have largely settled into the wine. Earth, dried herbs and a faint tobacco note add complexity without obscuring the fruit. Concentrated yet graceful, it finishes with persistent cherry, savoury spice and a composed mature freshness.
Borgogno Cannubi 2019 Barolo 750 mL
Fragrant red berries and cherry open with rose petal, rosemary and a cool herbal lift. As it unfolds, fresh leather, liquorice and a gentle savoury note add depth. The palate is graceful and finely balanced, with bright acidity and supple tannins carrying the fruit without heaviness. A subtle mineral edge sharpens the middle. The finish is floral and persistent, leaving raspberry, herbs and quiet earthy detail.
Cappellano Otin Fiorin Piè Rupestris 2017 Barolo 750 mL
Sweet red cherry and redcurrant lead a lifted, savoury bouquet, with rose petals, mint and cedar adding detail. Liquorice, tar, earth and a touch of bitter chocolate deepen the profile. The palate is powerful yet finely drawn, its vibrant acidity and wiry tannins framing the ripe fruit. Mineral tension carries the wine through a persistent finish of cherry, herbs, smoke and spice, with a measured dry grip.