Selection
Blankiet Estate Paradise Hills Vineyard 2004 Merlot 750 mL
Black cherry, blackberry and plum lead a deep, opulent bouquet. Dark chocolate, espresso and anise add richness, while herbs, black olive and a trace of smoke bring savoury definition. The palate is full and seamless, with generous fruit carried by smooth, integrated tannins. Broad without feeling heavy, it finishes long and composed with cassis, cocoa, liquorice and a lingering earthy note.
Remoissenet 1998 Beaune Premier Cru Les Marconnets Magnum 1.5 L
Red cherry, cranberry and wild strawberry lead a mature, finely savoury bouquet. Dried rose, forest floor and warm spice add depth, with a light earthy note bringing further complexity. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, its remaining fruit carried by fresh acidity and smooth, integrated tannins. Elegant rather than forceful, it finishes with red berries, tea, spice and a persistent mineral edge.
Château L’Arrosée 1986 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 750 mL
Dried black cherry, cassis and plum lead a mature, quietly complex bouquet. Truffle, cedar and earth add savoury depth, while tobacco and warm spice bring further dimension. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, with softened tannins carrying its remaining dark fruit. Balanced and composed, it closes with mineral detail, dried herbs and a persistent earthy finish.
Maison Joseph Drouhin 2009 Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge 750 mL
Morello cherry, raspberry and blackberry lead an intense, fresh bouquet. Smoky notes and liquorice add depth, while pepper, tobacco and undergrowth bring mature savoury complexity. The palate is clear-cut and fleshy, its firm structure softened by silky tannins and lively acidity. Refined and harmonious, it closes with red fruit, earth and a long, gently spiced finish.
Maison Louis Jadot 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Estournelles-Saint-Jacques 750 mL
Cherry, redcurrant and cassis lead a ripe yet lifted bouquet. Liquorice, iris and crushed stone add aromatic detail, while espresso, cedar and a hint of grilled meat bring savoury depth. The palate is concentrated and elegant, with dark fruit carried by firm, even tannins and vivid minerality. Focused and persistent, it closes with tangy red berries, earth and spice.
Ceretto Bricco Rocche 1997 Barolo Prapò 750 mL
Dried rose, red berries and ripe plum lead a broad, fragrant bouquet. Mushroom and soft earth add mature savoury depth, while a dark chocolate note brings polish. The palate is full and layered, with generous fruit shaped by firm tannins and steady freshness. Persistent and composed, it closes with red fruit, cocoa, dried flowers and a measured earthy grip.
Ceretto Bricco Rocche 1997 Barolo Brunate 750 mL
Black cherry, cedar and pipe tobacco lead a complex, mature bouquet. Tar, earth and mushroom add savoury depth, while liquorice and a faint herbal note bring lift. The palate is full yet balanced, with concentrated dark fruit carried by firm, resolved tannins. Long and composed, it closes with cherry, tobacco, dried herbs and a persistent earthy finish.
Viña Errázuriz 2011 Kai Carménère Aconcagua Valley 750 mL
Deep violet-red colour precedes black cherry, blackberry, date, fig and blueberry-pie aromas, with black pepper and paprika. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, carrying dark berries, chocolate and refined oak. Firm tannins and vibrant acidity provide structure and freshness, while a long, elegant finish closes the wine. The recorded blend is predominantly Carménère with a small Syrah component.
Castello di Perno Perno 2017 Barolo Riserva 750 mL
Dried rose, red cherry and ripe plum open with tar, leather and liquorice. The palate is full-bodied and elegant, its firm tannins integrated by vibrant acidity and generous fruit. Blackberry and cranberry meet forest floor, tobacco and warm spice as the wine develops. Balsamic, anise and mineral notes extend the finish, giving this structured Riserva both depth and composed persistence.
Château La Gaffelière 2010 Saint-Émilion
Baked raspberry, kirsch and dried mulberry unfold with plum pudding, pencil shavings and forest floor. The palate is medium to full-bodied, layering ripe red, blue and black fruit over savoury earth and crushed-rock detail. Chewy tannins and well-knit freshness give the rich core precision, with an herbal lift on the finish.
Eisele Vineyard 2016 Altagracia Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Rose petal and sandalwood open with dark cherry, blackberry, liquorice and tobacco. The palate is generous and ample, with sweet, racy tannins shaping black fruit, cassis and wild blueberry. Cinnamon, clove, violet and dusty earth add complexity, while iron-like mineral detail carries the long, perfumed finish with elegance and restraint.
Roagna 2018 Pira Barolo DOCG
Pale ruby in colour, with preserved strawberry, red cherry and currant framed by rose petal, lavender, dried herbs, tobacco and mint. The palate is bright and linear, combining vivid acidity with refined, closely woven tannins. Sandalwood, licorice and graphite add depth before an energetic, long and finely poised finish.
Domaine Latour-Giraud 2022 Meursault Premier Cru Les Genevrières 750 mL
Golden orchard fruit and a light herbal note emerge over a restrained, mineral nose. The palate is broad yet precise, with ripe fruit woven tightly through fresh acidity and a fine, almost delicate texture. Subtle exotic tea and citrus add lift as the wine gains intensity. Bone-dry and beautifully structured, it finishes exceptionally long, energetic and focused, retaining both charm and the quiet authority of premier-cru Meursault.
Brilliant Mistake 2018 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750 mL
Dark currant and crème de cassis lead, joined by sandalwood, scorched earth and a quiet red-pepper note. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with dense black fruit framed by polished tannins and a clear mineral line. Lead pencil, spice box and floral detail add definition through the middle. The finish is long and composed, carrying ripe fruit, savoury depth and measured oak without losing freshness.
Domaine Bachey-Legros Les Petits Clos Vieilles Vignes 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Morgeot Blanc 750 mL
White flowers lead a refined nose, with fine spice and a restrained vanilla note adding depth. The palate has breadth and substance, yet remains energetic and straight, with fresh acidity keeping the texture controlled. Orchard fruit sits at the centre, framed by gentle oak rather than covered by it. The finish is long and composed, moving through toasted hazelnut toward a clear mineral accent.
Mark Haisma La Croix des Champs 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin 750 mL
Ripe cherry and strawberry lead a generous, mature profile, with liquorice, beetroot and gentle vanilla adding depth. Savoury notes of meat, forest floor and cedar sit behind the fruit rather than dominating it. The palate is round and elegant, shaped by light tannins and a fine peppery edge. A touch of earthy root vegetable appears toward the close, followed by a composed, lightly astringent finish.
Collemattoni Vigna Fontelontano 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Magnum 1.5 L
Ripe strawberry, blackberry and black cherry lead a dense, mature bouquet. Nuts, leather, vanilla and warm spice add savoury depth, with underbrush and tea emerging in the glass. The palate is full and velvety, its generous fruit shaped by fine, powerful tannins and lively acidity. Long and warming through the finish, it leaves dried berries, bitter almond, spice and a measured earthy note.
Siembra Valles Ancestral Blanco Tequila
Roasted agave leads a vivid aroma of citrus, mint and cracked pepper, with earthy smoke and a clear mineral edge adding depth. The palate is concentrated yet precise, balancing savoury agave character with a gentle touch of honeyed richness. Anise and cool herbal notes bring lift through the middle. The finish is long, dry and smoky, returning to pepper and stone. Serve neat in a copita.
Giovanni Chiappini 2013 Guado de’ Gemoli Bolgheri Superiore Magnum
Cassis, ripe black cherry and raspberry open with tobacco, liquorice, black pepper and a quiet balsamic note. The palate is concentrated and vigorous, combining dark fruit with close-grained tannins, savoury olive and measured toast. Fresh acidity and a saline edge keep the richness in balance, carrying the wine into a long, firm finish. Decant carefully and serve with braised beef, roast lamb or porcini dishes.
Cappellano 2019 Otin Fiorin Piè Rupestris Barolo 750 mL
Red cherry and lifted floral notes meet earthy truffle, warm stone and subtle spice. The palate is medium-bodied yet concentrated, with pure fruit held in tension by firm, classic tannins. A mineral edge and savoury depth build through the middle while the texture remains pliant and finely judged. Long and structured, the finish carries rugged energy with unusual harmony and refinement.