Selection
Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta Rennina 2019 Brunello di Montalcino 750 mL
Bright and composed, opening with cedar, rose hip and dried blood orange over restrained dark fruit. The palate has a juicy core and a distinctly savoury, saline line, with polished structure and no excess weight. Subtle earth and spice add depth as it opens, leading to a compact, powerful finish. A refined Brunello that balances concentration with freshness and detail.
Gérard Bertrand Legend Vintage 1974 Rivesaltes 750 mL
Deep amber in colour, with a complex nose of cocoa, roasted coffee, dried fruit and caramel. The palate is rich and layered, unfolding through dried fig, honey, walnut and beeswax while lively acidity keeps the sweetness composed. Notes of raisin, toffee and warm spice gather toward a long, smooth finish. A mature vin doux naturel with both concentration and savoury detail.
Continuum Estate 2016
Citrus blossom and rose petal aromas bring immediate vibrancy, followed by cassis, dark fruit, bergamot and dried wild herbs. The palate builds in power and richness, with cigar box and leather adding depth. Graphite and earthy minerality provide sinewy balance through the close. Decant and serve with roast beef or lamb.
Bollinger 2015 La Grande Année Champagne
Golden and mature in tone, with Mirabelle plum, orchard fruit and honey followed by blackberry, cherry and almond. The palate is broad, generous and finely textured, its creamy mousse carrying ripe fruit toward a layered finish of dark chocolate, citrus and cool mineral detail. Richly gastronomic, it suits roast poultry, mushrooms or nutty cheeses.
Vaudon 1996 Cognac
Ripe plum and cherry lead a powerful yet elegant aroma, with sandalwood giving the fruit a calm, seasoned frame. The palate is broad and composed, moving into rose petal, orange peel and spicy wood. Floral lift keeps the mature character from feeling heavy. The finish is deep and persistent, leaving citrus oil, polished oak and a final echo of dark fruit.
Fonseca Vintage Port 1970
Mature and beautifully poised, with dried plum, caramel and orange peel layered with exotic spice, cocoa and warm red fruit. The palate is sweet but finely tensioned, combining generous fruit with fresh acidity, settled tannins and a gently warming spirit. Long, balanced and savoury on the finish, it is ideal with Stilton, dark chocolate or toasted walnuts.
Château Léoville Barton 2003 Saint-Julien
Blackberry, black cherry and cassis lead into liquorice, dark chocolate and sweet tobacco. The palate is full and concentrated, with firm yet integrated tannins carrying ripe fruit, leather and forest-floor complexity. Floral notes and mineral freshness keep the structure balanced through a long, focused and quietly powerful finish.
Taylor Fladgate 1970 Vintage Port
Liquorice and raisin open with boot polish, lemongrass and a savoury trace of wet wood. Full-bodied and powerful, the palate layers sweet red and dark cherry fruit with orange peel, warm spice and a mineral undertone. Firm tannins have softened into the fruit, carrying dried fig and spice through an exceptionally long finish. Decant carefully and serve with blue cheese or walnuts.
Château Montrose 2011 Saint-Estephe
Dark-fruited and classically structured, with blackcurrant, blackberry, plum and dark cherry joined by cedar, tobacco, licorice, fine herbs and damp earth. Full-bodied but controlled, the palate combines firm, well-integrated tannins with fresh acidity and a mineral-saline edge. The finish is spicy, savoury and persistent; decant before serving with beef, venison or slow-roasted lamb.
Pol Roger 2015 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Brut Champagne
Spice, pepper and dark fruit lead into dried fruit, hazelnut and a subtle exotic lift. Broad and mouth-filling, the palate layers pastry, brioche and cocoa over firm structure and smoky depth. Bright acidity keeps the generous texture precise, carrying the wine through a powerful, composed and exceptionally persistent finish.
Gordon & MacPhail Mortlach 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Subtle and elegant, opening with orange marmalade, quince and liquorice over caramel, candle wax and a faint floral lift. The palate is oily and flavourful, adding vanilla, pineapple and lemon zest to the mature malt. Crushed almond and light mineral notes bring definition through the centre. The finish is composed and persistent, with citrus, wax, gentle spice and seasoned oak lingering evenly.
Continuum Estate 2017 Proprietary Red
Rated 98 points by James Suckling, this full-bodied red opens with blackberry, blackcurrant and cassis, lifted by mint and fresh sage. Wrought iron and pencil-shaving notes add savoury mineral depth. The palate is tight yet elegant, with plush tannins and lively tension carrying the fruit into a fine, focused finish. Serve with grilled ribeye, roast lamb or aged cheddar.
Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Freshly sweet and warming, opening with baked apple, cinnamon and bright citrus over well-integrated oak. The palate broadens into tropical fruit, caramel and toasted spice, with a concentrated texture that remains energetic. Pepper and infused wood add definition without obscuring the fruit. The finish is long, warm and composed, carrying citrus peel, ripe orchard fruit and polished oak in equal measure.
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old Bourbon Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Soft orchard fruit and vanilla lead a gently sweet aroma, with citrus and malt giving the profile lift. The palate is rounded and supple, combining ripe fruit with light spice, polished wood and a measured cereal note. Oak remains present without taking over. The finish is medium-long and warming, leaving vanilla, malt, citrus peel and a quiet trace of spice in balance.
Mayacamas Vineyards 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder 750 mL
Wild sage, dried herbs and sassafras lead before red currant, damson plum and bitter cherry come into focus. The palate is energetic and firmly structured, with bright acidity and a mineral backbone carrying the fruit rather than sheer weight. Fine tannins add grip, while an iron-streaked savoury note sharpens the long finish. Decant generously and serve with roast beef, lamb or mushrooms.
Dom Pérignon 2015 Brut Champagne Jean-Michel Basquiat Special Edition 750 mL
Generous brioche and subtle toast open with white and red cherry, crystalline lemon peel and green apple. The palate is enveloping yet medium-bodied, its fine mousse carrying ripe fruit through a precise, energetic centre. Roasted and cocoa tones add depth alongside delicate floral notes. The finish is long and composed, lingering on citrus, orchard fruit, toast and refined savoury detail.
Dom Pérignon 2015 Takashi Murakami Limited Edition Champagne 750 mL
Toasted notes and cocoa lead into lime blossom, jasmine and peony, with anise, cardamom and a fresh botanical edge. Orange peel and green papaya bring brightness before the palate broadens around peach, nectarine and citrus. The texture is generous but controlled, carried by fine acidity and a persistent mineral line. Gentian and spice remain through the remarkably long, precise finish.
Armand de Brignac NV Brut Gold Champagne
Freshly baked biscuit and crystallized citrus open with an inviting, polished character. Orange blossom, peach and lemon follow on the palate, joined by gentle vanilla and honey. The texture is soft and generous, while refined acidity gives the fruit definition through a lingering finish. An elegant aperitif, it also suits seared scallops, roast quail or freshwater fish.
Château Léoville-Las Cases 1994 Saint-Julien
Elegant and mature, with blackberry, cassis and ripe fruit set against earth, liquorice, discreet spice, vanilla and oak. Medium-bodied, the palate has refined acidity, balanced silky tannins and a measured, savoury finish that shows a lightly drying edge. Give it about two hours in a decanter and serve with simply roasted beef or lamb.