Selection
El Jolgorio Sierrudo Mezcal
Cooked agave and fresh grass lead the aroma, with dark cacao, lime peel and a fine thread of white smoke adding depth. The palate is savoury and composed, bringing white pepper and cardamom into an earthy mineral frame. Bright citrus keeps the richness in balance, while measured smoke and gentle spice carry through a long, dry finish. Serve neat in a copita and allow the aromatics time to unfold.
Nichi Nichi Our Rice Field Sake
A fine natural spritz lifts aromas of white grape, melon and apple, with a quiet fresh-herb note adding detail. The palate is refined and balanced, bringing gentle rice umami through bright, measured acidity. The texture remains composed and light despite good depth. A clean, soft finish carries with impressive length. Serve lightly chilled with sea bream, fresh chèvre, or simply seasoned poultry.
Castello di Ama 2015 L’Apparita Merlot 750 mL
Blackberry, black cherry and plum are layered with violet, black olive, vanilla, black pepper and juniper. The palate is full and enveloping, yet freshness keeps the dark fruit poised and precise. Silky, powerful tannins provide a firm frame, while balsamic herbs, tobacco and a mineral edge add savoury complexity. The finish is exceptionally persistent, carrying ripe fruit, spice and polished structure in balance.
Château Beychevelle 1986 Saint-Julien 750 mL
Kirsch, cassis and damson rise from a mature bouquet edged with eucalyptus, sandalwood and light smoke. The palate is concentrated and broad, with earth-streaked black fruit held by a firm tannic frame and fresh acidity. Cedar, fennel and a subtle truffle note add complexity as the wine opens. Medium-bodied yet persistent, it closes with focus, savoury depth and composed balance.
Fonseca 2003 Vintage Port 1.5 L
Deep in colour with a brick-red rim, opening on ripe cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant. Dark chocolate and cocoa add depth, while mint and warm spice bring lift. The palate is rich and powerful but remains harmonious, with crisp fruit and firm, silky tannins carrying the wine without heaviness. A softening texture suggests maturity, yet the structure remains clear through a long, expressive finish.
Henriot Cuvée Hemera 2006 Brut Champagne 750 mL
Even gold in colour, with a fine mousse and aromas of brioche, lemon meringue and jasmine. Pear and ripe yellow apple add fruit depth, while vanilla cream, hazelnut and oyster shell bring savoury complexity. The palate is rich but well shaped, with clear acidity and a lightly saline edge maintaining freshness. Rounded and mature, it finishes with lingering citrus, toasted nuts and sea-spray lift.
Fuligni 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 750 mL
Light garnet in the glass, opening with rose petals, bright red cherry and wild strawberry. Cedar and gentle yellow spice add savoury depth, while a subtle peach note brings lift. The palate is poised and finely structured, with fresh acidity shaping the fruit and polished tannins providing quiet grip. Floral detail returns on a long, measured finish, joined by red berries, spice and a restrained earthy note.
Taylor Fladgate 10/20/30/40 Tawny
A presentation box containing one half bottle each of 10, 20, 30 & 40 Year Old Tawny. This unique collection demonstrates the evolution of tawny Port as it ages in wood, starting with the round and jammy 10 Year and culminating in the sumptuous 40 Year with its wonderful mellow complexity and concentration.
Gemstone Vineyard 2012 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville Napa Valley
Blackberry, cassis and violet lead with crushed rock, liquorice and warm spice. Dense Cabernet fruit and plum move across a finely grained palate, balanced by energetic acidity and a distinctly gravelly mineral edge. Dark chocolate, espresso, smoke and tobacco build underneath, while mature tannins carry the layered fruit through a long, resonant finish.
El Tequileno Reposado Rare Tequila
Vanilla, honey and cooked agave open the aroma, joined by a subtle touch of black pepper. The palate is smooth and layered, moving through marzipan, light caramel and sweet agave with measured oak and gentle spice. Dried fruit and cinnamon add warmth without masking the spirit's core. The finish is long and mellow, leaving vanilla, medium oak and a final lift of agave.
Lewis Cellars 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Ripe black fruit and blueberry compote lead an intense, compact Cabernet, lifted by sultry spice, clove and dark chocolate. The palate opens broadly, with crushed rock and toffee adding savoury depth beneath the generous fruit. Polished tannins bring control and definition, guiding the wine through a powerful, structured and lingering close.
Chateau Trotte Vieille 2005 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Black cherry, plum and blackcurrant lead a complex, mineral profile, joined by liquorice, earth and truffle. The palate is medium to full in body, with fine tannins and fresh acidity keeping the fruit precise. Cedar, tea leaf and a measured chocolate note add savoury depth. The finish is long and layered, returning to plum, herbs and limestone-like mineral tension.
Domaine Ponsot Clos des Monts Luisants Très Vieilles Vignes 2014 Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Blanc 750 mL
Yellow fruit and citrus lead a rich, stony nose, with flint and restrained oak adding savoury depth. The palate opens broad and rounded, then gains freshness and tension with air. Lemon, pineapple and a light oxidative edge sit over firm acidity and clear mineral structure. Concentrated but not heavy, it finishes long, spicy and saline, with the fruit held in precise balance.
Domaine Ponsot Clos des Monts Luisants Vieilles Vignes 2016 Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Blanc 750 mL
Pale gold in colour, with lemon curd, ripe orchard fruit and a measured nutty edge. Preserved orange and almond add depth, while spice and wet stone keep the nose composed. The palate is broad and lightly creamy, balanced by firm acidity and a focused mineral line. A gentle oxidative note brings savoury complexity without overwhelming the fruit, and the finish is long, dry and quietly saline.
Continuum Estate Novicium 2019 Sage Mountain Vineyard Red 750 mL
Black fruit leads a vibrant, direct profile, with dark chocolate, brown spice and savoury tapenade adding depth. The palate opens plush and weighted through the middle, yet refined tannins keep the texture controlled. Graphite and an iron-like mineral note give the fruit a firm, volcanic edge without making the wine severe. Powerful but approachable, it finishes bright and persistent, with spice and mineral structure carrying the length.
Roses de Jeanne Cédric Bouchard VV/R23 Blanc de Noirs Champagne NV 750 mL
Fine bubbles carry citrus, red apple and pear, with plum skin and strawberry adding a subtle red-fruit accent. Blossom and chalk bring lift, while almond, nougat and fresh pastry build gentle richness. The palate is taut and energetic, its high acidity balanced by a creamy mousse and measured roundness. Mineral tension runs through a long, dry finish marked by lime, toast and a quiet saline edge.
Kirishima Melt Barley Spirit
Toasted grain and banana bread open a warm, inviting aroma, followed by caramel and soft vanilla. The palate is smooth and rounded, with barley sweetness moving into tropical fruit, gentle oak and a dry woody edge. A lightly floral lift keeps the richness composed, while the finish is mellow and clean. Serve neat or over a single large cube.
Ornellaia 2021 Bolgheri Superiore 750 mL
Mediterranean herbs, cypress berries and blackberry open a rich, expressive nose. The palate is concentrated yet precise, with dark fruit and dense, finely woven tannins balanced by aromatic freshness. Blackcurrant, violet and a light mineral note add lift, while tobacco and wild herbs bring savoury depth. Generous without feeling heavy, it closes with polished texture, vibrant energy and an enduring finish.
Castiglion del Bosco Campo del Drago 2009 Brunello di Montalcino 750 mL
Ripe red fruit leads a mature, savoury profile, with earth, cedar and polished oak adding depth. Dried herbs, warm spice and a quiet mineral note emerge with air. The palate is medium-bodied and balanced, its fruit meeting firm but fine tannins and steady acidity. Vanilla recedes into the background as the wine opens, allowing cherry, woodland detail and a lightly bitter note to shape the long, composed finish.
Fonseca 1985 Vintage Port
Blackberry, blackcurrant and raisin lead an inky, concentrated bouquet, with dark chocolate and a gentle savoury note adding depth. Full-bodied and round, the palate carries abundant fruit over thick, well-integrated tannins. A firm backbone keeps the sweetness composed, while the finish is long and velvety. Decant carefully and serve with Stilton or dark chocolate.