Selection
Selection
Chapoutier 2012 Côte-Rôtie La Mordorée
Raspberry and dark berry lead a fragrant aroma, joined by violet, rose petal and peppery spice. The palate is ample and elegant, with ripe fruit carried by fine structure and steady freshness. Black olive and a light touch of rosemary add savoury depth without overwhelming the fruit. The finish is balanced and persistent, leaving florals, spice and a composed mineral impression.
Chateau Talbot 2012 Saint-Julien
Cassis, blackcurrant and red currant lead a polished aroma, joined by plum, roasted herbs and a restrained tarry note. The palate is juicy and rounded, with soft tannins, fresh acidity and a medium-bodied sense of balance. Cedar, liquorice and spice add savoury depth. The finish is persistent and composed, leaving dark berries, dried herbs and gentle mineral lift.
Montes 2012 Folly Syrah
Dark plum, raspberry and blackberry open with a concentrated, savoury depth. The palate is rich and firmly structured, bringing dark chocolate into line with hot stone, white pepper and layered spice. Ripe fruit remains clear beneath the wine’s power. The finish is long and warming, leaving black fruit, mineral tension, pepper and a measured touch of cocoa.
Lopez de Heredia 2010 Vina Bosconia Reserva Rioja
Forest floor, cigar box and old oak lead the mature aroma, with restrained cinnamon, coconut and vanilla sitting behind the savoury notes. The palate remains fresh and balanced, combining dried red fruit with firm structure and an earthy, polished texture. Its mature character feels composed rather than tired. The finish is long and savoury, carrying tobacco, wood spice and quiet fruit persistence.
Tosalet 2013 Vinyes Velles Carignan Priorat
Red plum and berry fruit lead a firm, tightly structured red, with reed-like spice adding a savoury edge. Clear tannic grip follows, joined by mixed black fruit and fig. Chocolate appears on the finish, where the darker fruit and spice remain present. Full-bodied and concentrated, it combines ripe fruit with firm tannins and refreshing acidity.
La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza 2012 Reserva
Graceful and classically styled, with ripe fruit, gentle smoke and polished oak forming a seamless aromatic line. The palate is medium-bodied and smooth, with oak warmth building around the fruit in a measured, savoury shape. Nothing feels excessive or heavy. The finish is composed and persistent, leaving soft smoke, mellow fruit and a quietly traditional Rioja character.
Guigal 2014 Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde
Cherry and raspberry rise with cedar, cracked pepper and wild herbs. The palate is light on its feet yet structured, carrying red berry fruit through fine, spicy tannins and a smooth, even texture. A savoury herbal note gives the middle quiet complexity without weighing it down. The finish is fragrant and persistent, leaving pepper, red fruit, subtle wood and a gentle earthy echo.
Domaine Jamet 2019 Côte-Rôtie Fructus Voluptas
Red and black berries lead with violet, cracked pepper and a faint savoury note. The palate is supple and immediately expressive, carrying ripe fruit over fine tannins and a stony mineral line. Used oak adds quiet shape without obscuring the freshness. The finish is balanced and persistent, leaving blackberry, spice, smoke and a gentle herbal edge.
Carpineto 2010 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva
Violet and ripe fruit open the aroma, with polished wood adding a measured frame. The palate is dry and harmonious, carrying concentrated fruit through a velvety texture and firm, well-integrated structure. The wine stays composed as it develops. The finish is long and balanced, returning to violet, ripe fruit and gentle wood tones with an elegant, mature sense of proportion.
Martin’s Lane 2016 Dehart Vineyard Pinot Noir (Magnum)
Ripe black cherry leads a rich, full-bodied palate, framed by savoury undertones and a fresh entry. The texture is polished and precise, with refined tannins carrying the wine toward a cool, spicy finish. Generous in scale yet composed in its details, it balances depth and presence with the lift and definition expected from Pinot Noir.
Rion 2018 Nuits-Saint-Georges
Cherry and blackcurrant lead the aroma, followed by truffle, forest floor, pepper and a cool eucalyptus note. The palate has the firm shape associated with Nuits-Saint-Georges, but the tannins remain polished and well integrated. Fresh acidity carries the dark fruit into a savoury, persistent finish with spice and earthy detail.
Francois Gaunoux 2018 Pommard 1Er Cru
Dark cherry and plum give this Pommard a firm fruit core, layered with violet, earth and subtle savoury spice. The palate is concentrated but controlled, with lively acidity and structured tannins balancing the ripeness of the 2018 vintage. Mineral and woodland notes build through a long, dry finish. Decanting will help the texture open.
Château de Fonbel 2015 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Dark berries and sour cherry lead the aroma, joined by herbal spice, tobacco and a floral note. Red currant follows across the palate, while chocolate adds a darker register and mineral detail runs alongside the fruit. Berries, herbs, tobacco and cocoa continue through the middle. The persistent finish brings red currant and mineral character back into clear focus.
Elderton 2017 Ode to Lorraine
Black cherry, raspberry and blackcurrant lead the aroma, followed by blackberry and violet. Across the palate, those red and dark fruit notes remain clearly defined, with black tea providing a drier counterpoint. The sequence moves from bright raspberry toward deeper cassis and blackberry. The finish keeps the tea and violet notes in view, leaving fruit and florals closely aligned.
Gran Enemigo 2017 Gualtallary Cabernet Franc
Blackberry and black cherry lead with violet, thyme and eucalyptus. The palate is concentrated yet energetic, layering red plum and juicy cherry over chalky tannins and lively acidity. Sweet spice, black pepper and a subtle leafy note add savoury definition without hardening the fruit. The finish is long and mineral, leaving graphite, herbs, dark fruit and finely drawn tannin.
Catena Zapata 2020 Malbec Argentino
Blackberry and blueberry lead a dense, richly fruited profile, with savoury earth and gentle spice bringing contrast. The palate is powerful but polished, its ripe fruit carried by firm, fine-grained tannins rather than sheer weight. A fresh line keeps the concentration balanced. The finish is long and seamless, leaving dark berries, mineral depth and a quietly earthy note.
St. Amant 2021 Mohr-Fry Ranch Old Vine Zinfandel
Red fruit leads the nose, with dried strawberry joined by black coffee, forest floor, black pepper and oak. The palate is full and mouth-coating, carried by integrated acidity and the generous fruit expected from old vines. Cinnamon and clove add sweet spice through the middle, while pepper, oak and red fruit continue into a firm, savoury finish.
Springfield Estate 2018 The Work of Time
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot form a classic red blend, fermented with native yeasts and given extended time in oak and bottle. Bitter chocolate, cigar box and forest floor sit beside rich fruit, while smooth tannins carry the palate. Two years of barrel maturation and four years of bottle ageing shape its layered, mature profile.
Graceland 2020 Shiraz Stellenbosch
Powerful spice leads the aroma, followed by concentrated black and red mulberry fruit. The palate carries the same mulberry character, with ripe berry flavour and spice remaining clearly present from the opening through the close. The fruit is concentrated and direct, giving this Stellenbosch red a generous profile centred on dark berries and a clearly seasoned aromatic character.
Ferdinand’s Saar Dry Gin
Dried apricot and sage herbs lead an aromatic, finely fruity profile. The palate is creamy and composed, with juniper, fresh citrus and savoury botanical detail held in careful balance. A restrained infusion of Riesling adds softness and a subtle orchard-fruit lift rather than overt sweetness. The finish is clean and gently spiced, carrying fruit, herbs and a lightly savoury echo.
Ferdinand’s Saar Dry Vermouth
White grape leads a dry but subtly sweet palate, framed by the elegant bitterness of wormwood. Coriander adds a peppery accent, while thyme remains light and aromatic. Riesling and a botanical base rest in large oak casks for several months, allowing the wine, herbs and gentle bitterness to settle together. The finish remains gently drying, herbal and lightly spiced.
Bischöfliche Weingüter Trier 2019 Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett
Crushed slate permeates layers of honey, stone fruit and citrus. The palate is ripe and intensely concentrated yet delicately textured, with spine-tingling freshness. Caramel and saffron extend across a meandering finish. Mineral character remains central, while honeyed fruit and citrus give the wine breadth. Concentration and freshness stay together, and the texture remains delicate through the close.
Voirin-Jumel NV Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut
Textured and finely focused, with apple and lemon fruit carried by bright, precise acidity. A firm mineral line keeps the palate tight and energetic, while the fruit adds enough generosity to soften the edges. Dry, clean and composed, it finishes with citrus lift and a lingering chalky freshness.
Charavin Plan De Dieu Mg
Full of southern Rhone warmth, with cherry, blackberry, thyme and wild garrigue herbs leading the way. The palate is rounded and generous, shaped by sun-ripened Grenache and the savoury imprint of a stony, sun-baked plateau. A supple, characterful red with ample fruit, Provencal depth and a quietly spicy finish.
Chateau Puech-Haut 2021 Prestige Languedoc Rouge
Blackberry, dried red cherry, strawberry and huckleberry lead a generous mix of red and dark fruit. The palate is concentrated and full without losing freshness, with lightly grippy tannins carrying the fruit into a firm, persistent finish. Serve slightly cool with grilled duck, roast lamb, a well-seared rib steak or a board of mature cheeses.
Domaine Roger Champault 2023 Côte de Champtin Sancerre
Juicy tropical fruit opens into a full, rounded palate shaped by bright freshness rather than weight. Gentle barrel texture and lees work bring savoury depth, while a fine hazelnut note gathers on the finish. The balance of ripe fruit, discreet richness and mineral poise suits roast chicken, grilled fish or creamy goat cheese.
Bonpland Guyana Uitvlugt 19 Year Old Rum 500 mL
Caramel, green apple and brown sugar open over ginger and a restrained smoky note. The palate is velvety yet structured, bringing pear, apple and wine-like fruit into warming spice and a lightly astringent grip. The cask influence adds depth without masking the rum’s Guyanese character. The finish is long and smoky, carrying grape, ginger, tobacco and lingering dry spice.
Bonpland XO Premium Reserve Rum
Caramel and dark fruit lead a rich, rounded aroma, with vanilla and warm oak spice adding depth. The palate is full-bodied and softly sweet, balancing molasses-like richness with dried fruit and measured wood. Finishing in German wine casks brings a polished, vinous edge to the blend. The finish is long and gentle, fading through caramel, oak, dark fruit and restrained spice.










