Selection
Selection
Castellare di Castellina 2018 Vin Santo San Niccolò
Italian Dessert
Rocca Di Montegrossi 2013 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Italian Dessert
Warm amber tones frame a complex bouquet of cherry liqueur, dried fruit and balsamic herbs. The palate is velvety and fresh, layering melted caramel and hazelnut with mint, flowers and gentle spice. Richness and natural acidity remain finely balanced through the persistent finish. Serve in a small pour with foie gras, blue cheese or almond pastries.
Klein Constantia 1989 Vin de Constance
South African Dessert
Amber and intensely aromatic, unfolding through blood orange, dried persimmon and honeyed apricot. Bitter almond, clove and green tea bring mature complexity, while a spicy Muscat lift keeps the palate vivid. Rich caramel and marzipan tones are balanced by clear acidity, leading to a long, savoury-sweet finish that invites slow, contemplative drinking.
Château de Jau 2009 Chez Jau Rivesaltes Ambré
French Dessert
Golden amber in colour, opening on bright honey, orange zest and ginger loaf. The palate is smooth and velvety, layering toasted almond, gingerbread and dried fruit over a sweet, caramelized core. Lively acidity keeps the oxidative richness in balance, carrying spice and nuts through a long finish suited to dark chocolate or sticky toffee pudding.
Poplar Grove 2015 Ruby
Canadian Dessert
Christophe Mignon Ratafia Champenois Meunier
French Dessert
Honeyed and softly rounded, with apricot and ripe melon set against a subtle stony, earthy note. The palate is generous without becoming heavy, carrying natural fruit sweetness through a smooth, warming texture. A savoury edge brings balance to the finish. Serve lightly chilled in a small pour with pâté, blue cheese or fruit tart.
Italo Cescon 2018 Tesirare In Sé Manzoni Bianco Vendemmia Tardiva
Italian Dessert
Dates, chestnut and dried apricot lead a concentrated aroma, joined by candied orange and chestnut honey. The palate is enveloping and persistent, with generous sweetness, warm spice and fine tannins bringing shape to the finish. Rich but composed, it pairs naturally with aged cheese, almond pastries or savoury biscuits.
Château Dereszla 2019 Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos
Hungarian Dessert
Dried apricot, honeycomb and dried flowers lead into peach and a restrained thread of spice. The palate is richly sweet and concentrated, yet bright acidity gives the wine clarity and lift. A silky texture carries the fruit through a long, balanced finish. Pair with foie gras, blue cheese or apricot tart.
The View 2015 Well-Heeled Red
Canadian Dessert
Black cherry, toffee and fruit cake lead a rich, fortified red, with late-harvest fruit giving the palate generous sweetness and depth. Pinotage brings dark berry character while Merlot adds roundness and polish. Succulent and warming, it finishes at length with preserved fruit and caramel spice, a natural partner for dark chocolate or blue cheese.
Château Las Collas 1961 Rivesaltes
French Dessert
Dark amber and deeply mature, with hazelnut, almond and candied citrus rising over warm roasted notes. The palate is rich and warming, carrying Grenache sweetness with savoury nut-skin complexity and a gently oxidative tone. Long, composed and distinctive, it is best served in a small pour alongside blue cheese, toasted nuts or dark chocolate.
Royal Tokaji 2013 Aszú 5 Puttonyos 250 mL
Hungarian Dessert
Honey and peach lead a delicate, graceful palate, with citrus fruit and gentle spice adding lift and definition. Concentrated sweetness is held in balance by crisp acidity, giving the wine poise rather than heaviness. The finish is elegant, clean and notably persistent. Serve lightly chilled with fruit-based desserts, blue cheese, foie gras or as a small contemplative glass on its own.
MÁD 2016 Late Harvest Tokaji
Hungarian Dessert
Honeyed and luscious, with apricot, quince and candied citrus carried by exhilarating acidity. The palate is generous but never heavy, balancing ripe fruit and gentle sweetness with a clean, energetic line. Fresh citrus peel brightens the long finish. Serve lightly chilled with fruit tart, blue cheese or almond pastries.
Dal Forno Romano Vigna Sere Recioto 2004
Italian Dessert
Intense black cherry and kirsch lead a concentrated aroma, joined by violet, clementine and blackcurrant jam. Mint, chocolate and Christmas-cake spice add depth, while charred cedar and prune bring a darker savoury edge. The palate is powerful but sharply defined, its sweetness held by freshness and structure. The finish is polished and persistent, leaving dark fruit, cocoa, spice and aromatic lift.
Vista D’Oro NV Pinot Noix
Canadian Dessert
Dry and distinctly savoury, this sherry-like specialty wine brings Pinot Noir together with green walnut husks from the estate. The palate is gently vinous rather than overtly fruity, with layered walnut depth and a firm, food-friendly finish. Its unusual balance of wine and nuts makes it particularly suited to cheese, charcuterie or pâté.
Valverán 20 Manzanas 2015 Ice Cider
Spanish Cider
Champalou 2015 Vouvray La Moelleuse
French Dessert
Gently sweet and supple, this late-harvest Chenin carries generous orchard fruit through a rounded, silky palate. Mouthwatering acidity cuts cleanly through the richness, bringing freshness and balance to the lingering finish. Expressive without becoming heavy, it is well suited to fruit desserts, blue cheese, foie gras or a quiet glass after dinner.
Fattoria La Vialla 2016 Vin Santo del Chianti Occhio di Pernice Riserva
Italian Dessert
Dried cherry, fig and date open into walnut, caramel and warm baking spice. The palate is rich and softly viscous, with mature savoury depth balancing the concentrated sweetness. A fine line of acidity keeps the finish composed and persistent. Serve in a small pour with almond biscotti, aged pecorino or a simple nut tart.
Casa Ermelinda Freitas Moscatel de Setúbal
Portuguese Dessert
Caramelized citrus pith and orange blossom lead an intensely aromatic nose, followed by honey, hazelnut and barley sugar. The palate is rich and very sweet, but a clean line of freshness keeps the finish composed rather than heavy. Serve lightly chilled with almond cake, orange desserts or blue cheese; it also works well lengthened with tonic.
Le Ragose 2014 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico
Italian Dessert
Black cherry and blackcurrant lead a dense, dark-fruited nose, followed by wild berries, dark chocolate and cardamom. The palate is lush and concentrated, yet freshness keeps the sweetness composed. Coffee-bean and gentle savoury notes add depth to a long, harmonious finish. Serve lightly chilled with blue cheese, chocolate cake or hazelnut pastries.
Kettle Valley Caboose Red
Canadian Dessert
Plum pudding, black cherry and dark chocolate shape a rich, generous profile, with vanilla and layered oak adding warmth. The palate is full and velvety, balancing concentrated dark fruit with the lift expected of a well-made fortified red. A long, warming finish carries cocoa, plum and polished spice without becoming overly sweet.
Bench 1775 2017 Pinot Gris Icewine
Canadian Dessert
Concentrated pear, ripe apple and quince lead, with a clear honeyed sweetness held in check by fresh acidity. The palate is rich but not heavy, layering orchard fruit with a gently rounded texture. A precise, balanced finish keeps the sweetness composed, leaving pear, quince and a clean line of brightness to linger.
Sperling 2018 Late Harvest Vidal
Canadian Dessert
Fragrant honeysuckle, sweet marmalade and concentrated green pear open a generous dessert wine. The palate is velvety and lightly weighted, with fresh acidity giving the natural sweetness clean definition. Honeyed citrus lingers through a refreshing finish, making it a fine match for blue cheese, toasted nuts or restrained fruit desserts.
Epoque 2018 Monbazillac
French Dessert
Golden and softly honeyed, with apricot, peach and candied citrus forming a generous aromatic core. The palate is rich and smooth, balancing ripe fruit and gentle sweetness with enough freshness to stay composed. A measured floral note carries into the finish, making this an easy partner for fruit tarts, blue cheese or pâté.
d’Arenberg 2014 Vintage Fortified Shiraz
Australian Dessert
Donnafugata Ben Ryé Passito di Pantelleria
Italian Dessert
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1970 Rivesaltes Ambré
French Dessert
Deep amber with orange reflections, this mature fortified wine layers dried fruit, walnut and dried apricot over complex notes of rancio, turmeric, roasted coffee and seasoned oak. The palate is broad, harmonious and richly textured, yet a fine thread of freshness keeps it poised. Exceptionally long, it finishes with old-cognac warmth and savoury nutty depth.
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1980 Rivesaltes Ambré
French Dessert
Walnut, caramel and dried fruit meet vanilla, coffee and a trace of blond tobacco. Full and smooth on the palate, it balances oxidative richness with a surprising line of freshness, layering mild spice, candied fruit and noble rancio through a long finish. Pair with walnut cake, chocolate dessert, aged hard cheese or toasted almonds.
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1999 Rivesaltes Ambré
French Dessert
Fresh fig, vanilla and gently toasted dried fruit lead a mature, deeply aromatic profile. The palate is rich yet composed, bringing oxidative warmth and savoury depth into balance with lingering fruit and a measured finish. Serve lightly chilled alongside almond tart, dried-fruit cake, blue cheese or dark chocolate with roasted nuts.