Selection
Brancaia Il Blu 2020 Toscana IGT 1.5 L
Currant, violet and cocoa shape an expressive, polished nose. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, with wild berries bringing freshness through the centre. Firm tannins are creamy rather than coarse, giving the wine structure while preserving a smooth, composed texture. Subtle oak and dark chocolate tones sit behind the fruit, and the finish is rich and persistent, carrying sweet currant and savoury depth in measured balance.
Château Brane-Cantenac 2009 Margaux 750 mL
Warm black plum, Morello cherry and mulberry lead an expressive, mature profile. Blackberry and dark cherry remain clear through the palate, joined by earth, cedar and a restrained touch of vanilla. The texture is polished and balanced, with fresh acidity and resolved tannins carrying the fruit rather than masking it. Gentle spice builds toward a composed, savoury finish with lingering dark berries and fine mineral detail.
La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 Selección Especial 2001 Rioja 750 mL
Red plum and blackberry lead a layered bouquet of sandalwood, dried flowers, dill and exotic spice. With air, cherry, cedar, rooibos tea and a subtle cocoa note come forward. The palate is concentrated but refined, supported by fresh acidity and smooth, integrated tannins. Mature oak contributes vanilla and gentle balsamic detail without overwhelming the fruit. Long and composed, it closes with dried red berries, spice and a quiet earthy note.
Château Prieuré du Monastir del Camp 1964 Rivesaltes Ambré 750 mL
Dark gold to amber in colour, with hazelnut, almond, nut husk and candied citrus among the principal descriptors. Roasted notes add a savoury accent. Oxidative ageing is central to the amber Rivesaltes style, alongside nutty and citrus-led character. The mature profile brings nuts, candied citrus and roasted tones together in a traditional French dessert wine.
Castello di Bossi 2008 Corbaia Toscana IGT 3 L
Blackcurrant, cherry and cassis lead with tobacco, dark chocolate and a measured touch of coffee. The palate is concentrated and energetic, combining layers of ripe fruit with substantial tannins and fresh acidity. New-oak spice is present but held within a balanced, harmonious frame, while the finish remains long and composed. Decant carefully and serve with bistecca, roast lamb, wild mushrooms or aged pecorino.
Domaine René Rostaing 2013 Côte Blonde Côte-Rôtie
Fresh raspberry and boysenberry rise with potpourri, floral oils and smoky mineral notes. Lively red and dark berry flavours fill the palate, gaining depth from peppery spice, olive, truffle and a savoury forest-floor nuance. Fine, gently firm tannins frame the concentrated fruit, while clear mineral energy drives the long, precise and persistent finish.
Dhondt-Grellet NV Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne Magnum
Ripe citrus, green apple and white peach lead, followed by fresh bread, toasted nuts and a fine floral lift. The palate is creamy yet tightly drawn, with lively acidity, delicate bubbles and chalky minerality giving the fruit shape. Sea-spray salinity and lemon zest linger on a long, savoury finish.
El Jolgorio Coyote Ancestral Mezcal
Roasted agave and warm clay lead the aroma, followed by fresh lime, salt, pepper and a restrained leather note. The palate is earthy and precise, combining bright citrus with savoury mineral depth and measured smoke. Richness builds without obscuring the agave, and the finish remains dry, structured and persistent. Serve neat in a copita and allow a few minutes for the aromatics to open.
Castiglion del Bosco 2011 Campo del Drago Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 1.5 L
Red cherry opens with sweet spice, leather, cola and balsamic herbs. The palate is generous and full, its ripe fruit framed by well-present tannins and a firm mineral structure. Savoury complexity builds through the middle while steady acidity keeps the wine composed. The finish is long and characterful, returning to cherry, spice, tobacco and stony detail.
Pérez Barquero Solera 1955 Amontillado 750 mL
Perfumed and subtle on the nose, with toasted nuts, polished wood and a faint iodine edge. The palate is intense yet finely balanced, combining deep saline character with precise oxidative complexity. Sea salt, dried citrus peel and savoury spice keep the texture focused rather than heavy. The finish is exceptionally long, dry and crisp, leaving an elegant mix of coastal minerality, nuttiness and mature depth.
Tommasi 2009 De Buris Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC Riserva
Bright, deep ruby with a taut, finely drawn nose of sour and sweet black cherry, evolving toward spice and cocoa bean. The palate is concentrated yet never heavy, delivering high-toned, vibrant fruit over a delicately velvety texture. Poised and harmonious, it closes with remarkable persistence and a long, polished finish.
Hunter Laing The Sovereign Port Dundas 31 Year Old Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Mature and restrained, with a soft, polished aroma that opens gradually rather than forcefully. The palate is rich and evenly balanced, carrying gentle grain sweetness, seasoned oak and a rounded texture through the centre. Long refill-hogshead ageing gives the whisky calm depth without excessive wood. The finish is clean and refreshing, tapering slowly with quiet sweetness, light oak and composed warmth.
Taylor Fladgate 1994 Vintage Port
Blackberry, blackcurrant and violet rise from a deep, focused bouquet, with fig, liquorice and warm spice adding complexity. Full-bodied and firmly structured, the palate carries concentrated cassis and ripe dark fruit with freshness and poise. The finish is long, sumptuous and gently spiced. Decant carefully and serve with Stilton, walnuts or dark chocolate.
Maison Louis Latour Château Corton Grancey 2010 Grand Cru 750 mL
Deeply coloured and aromatic, with cassis, ripe cherry, saffron and an earthy undertone. The palate is powerful but polished, its tannins wrapping around the fruit with a silky, controlled texture. Notes of spice, dark berries and forest floor develop with air, while the wine retains firm structure and definition. The finish is long and savoury, giving this grand cru both authority and restraint.
Cockburn’s 1970 Vintage Port
Fully mature and composed, with black cherry, wild blackberry and dried fig moving into kirsch, violet and a gentle herbal lift. The palate is smooth and measured rather than overtly sweet, with settled richness and a fine thread of black pepper. Orange-peel oil brings freshness to the close. The finish is warming and persistent, leaving dark fruit, spice and polished bottle-aged complexity.
Bruichladdich Octomore 07.1/208 Scottish Barley 5 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Intense yet surprisingly fresh, opening with mineral smoke, lemon and anise over savoury bacon and a touch of sea air. The palate brings forceful peat without losing definition, layering caramel, vanilla and hazelnut through the smoke. American oak adds rounded sweetness and structure. The finish is long, warming and resonant, with tobacco smoke, vanilla and a clean mineral edge lingering together.
Don Fulano Imperial Extra Anejo Tequila
Rich and polished, opening with baked agave, black cherry and vanilla over a quiet note of oloroso sherry. The palate is broad and silky, layering dried fruit, clove and nutmeg with roasted nuts, maple and tobacco. Dark oak adds depth without overtaking the fruit. The finish is long and warming, balancing gentle sweetness with lingering spice and a savoury leather note.
Agrapart 2018 Avizoise Extra Brut Champagne
Walnut, fresh pastry and ripe orchard fruit unfold over lemon peel and a pronounced chalky mineral line. The palate is full-bodied and layered yet remains energetic, with bright acidity carrying citrus oil, white pepper and savoury depth through a long, dry and saline finish. Concentrated but controlled, it is a natural match for lobster, scallops, roast poultry or aged Comté.
Signorello Estate 2004 Padrone Napa Valley Red Blend 750 mL
Cedar and tobacco frame plum, blackberry and dark cherry, with floral, peppery and coriander notes adding lift. The palate is rich, round and full-bodied, its concentrated fruit carried by smooth-grained tannins and a clear mineral thread. Earthy and coffee-toned detail builds through the middle. The finish is long and generous, returning to dark fruit, spice and savoury oak.