Selection
Selection
Caviro Tavernello Prosecco Extra Dry
Made from Glera grown in Veneto and Friuli, this sparkling wine carries the Prosecco DOC designation and an Extra Dry style. It has a bright straw-yellow colour, with delicate orange, lemon and savoury notes and a fresh, smooth finish. Fermentation takes place in tanks, including a thirty-day second fermentation, and the wine carries 11 percent alcohol with sixteen grams per litre of residual sugar.
Bartier Bros. 2024 Pristine Rosé
Cabernet Sauvignon forms most of this pale rosé, joined by Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling. The grapes come from Washington’s Columbia Valley and the wine is made in Oliver, British Columbia. Watermelon, rosehip and cranberry tea appear with grapefruit, soft red berries, orchard fruit and fine spice. Bright acidity and a silky texture are also present in the crisp, refreshing profile.
Mayhem Wines 2025 Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris shows crisp green apple, pear, lemon blossom and honey, with bright acidity and a creamy mouthfeel. Most of the wine was fermented in stainless steel, while a smaller portion underwent wild fermentation and ageing in neutral oak. The lots were combined before bottling. Alcohol is 12.5 percent, and the finish is crisp and refreshing.
Araldica 2023 Palazzi Monferrato Chiaretto Rosato
Barbera and Pinot Nero form this Monferrato rosato, which is fermented in stainless steel after a short, cool skin maceration and gentle pressing. Fresh strawberry and redcurrant aromas meet ripe berry, plum and cherry character, with juicy acidity and a fresh finish. The wine is vegan, carries 11.5 percent alcohol and works with tomato-based pasta or roasted vegetables.
La Closerie des Lys 2020 Les Fruitières Rosé
This pale rosé blends Syrah, Cinsault, Grenache and Merlot from the Aude in southern France. The highest vineyard plots reach 600 metres in the Pyrenean foothills. Wild strawberry, grapefruit, orange and watermelon define the profile, with a snappy, bright finish. Freshness and delicacy suit a warm patio, while a spinach, chicken and blueberry salad is one suggested pairing.
Frind Estate 2025 Big White
Seven white grape varieties form this blend: Gewürztraminer, Kerner, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Viognier and Schönburger. Each was fermented separately in stainless steel before blending. Peach, pineapple and tropical flowers appear alongside melon, apple and green apple. Bright acidity, a crisp persistent finish and Anjou pear are also present. The wine is light-bodied and comes from the Okanagan Valley.
Elderton 2012 Golden Semillon 375 mL
This Sémillon from the Barossa Valley is a sweet, medium-bodied dessert wine. Dried pear, apricot and fig shape the aroma, while dried pear and apricot marmalade define the flavour. Acidity balances the finish, and alcohol is 10.5 percent. The 375 mL bottle provides a compact format for serving with desserts or at the end of a meal.
Yering Station 2021 Little Yering Chardonnay
Ripe stone fruit and honey lead onto a round, gently viscous palate with moderate length. Melon and ripe red apple add a fresh, acid-driven line, while a slight nutty lees note appears through the middle. Fruit comes from the Pyrenees and Yarra Valley, and most of the wine is fermented in tank. The style is light-bodied, clean and fresh.
Bench 1775 2021 Chill White Blend
Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer and Riesling form an off-dry white blend drawn entirely from Naramata vineyards. Bright tropical-fruit aromas meet fresh citrus and a light sweetness. The vines grow in silty-loam soils and were fifteen to eighteen years old at harvest. The wine carries 13.1 percent alcohol and pairs readily with fresh British Columbia produce, seafood, dim sum, ramen, spicy curry or barbecue chicken.
Château Vartely 2014 Sauvignon Blanc Select
This dry Sauvignon Blanc shows golden-straw colour with pale green reflections. Citrus and blackcurrant-leaf notes define the fresh aromatic profile, while the palate is soft and refreshing with fine citrus fruit and delicate acidity. Classic temperature-controlled vinification preserves the direct white-wine character. Serve it with fresh vegetables, seafood, shellfish, fish, salads or goat cheese, preferably between ten and twelve degrees Celsius.
Hester Creek 2025 Cabernet Franc Rosé
Pink grapefruit, strawberry, cranberry and rhubarb meet cinnamon in this off-dry Cabernet Franc rosé. The palate is juicy and bright, with glycerol-lined texture, lively acidity and medium body. A two-day cold soak and gentle pressing draw its medium-pink colour, while cool stainless-steel fermentation preserves freshness. The wine comes from the Okanagan Valley and is well suited to charcuterie or blue cheese.
Monte Creek Ranch Winery 2020 Chardonnay
This dry, medium-bodied Chardonnay combines citrus, bread dough, toasted oak and vanilla with pineapple, lemon, peach, caramel and a hint of honey. The palate is rich and smooth, supported by balanced acidity. Nine months of fermentation in French oak shape the style. Alcohol is 13.7 percent, with 1.8 grams per litre of residual sugar and a long, smoky mineral finish.
Let It Bee 2024 Organic Tempranillo Rosé
Tempranillo gives this dry organic rosé a bright, delicate and refreshing profile. Wildflowers and red berries shape the aromatic character, followed by a clean, crisp palate. Serve it chilled as an apéritif or alongside spicy seafood, fresh fruit and other light dishes. The wine comes from Spain and carries twelve percent alcohol, with a direct style suited to warm-weather drinking.
Chapel Hill 2023 The Parson Shiraz McLaren Vale
Mulberry, plum and spice lead this Shiraz, with earthy and menthol notes also present. The palate is soft and plush, while aniseed character and persistent, mouth-coating tannins provide structure. The wine carries 14.5 percent alcohol and comes from McLaren Vale. Suggested pairings include lamb, couscous and winter vegetables, making the generous fruit and savoury spice easy to bring to the table.
Zeni 2024 Mr Lake Bardolino DOC
Corvina and Rondinella form a fresh, fruit-led red with cherry, wild strawberry and redcurrant, joined by a touch of spice. The palate is lively, supple and juicy, with soft tannins and a vibrant finish. Stainless-steel production preserves the direct fruit character. This light, smooth style suits charcuterie, pizza, burgers or grilled vegetables and comes from the Bardolino area of Veneto.
Bisquertt Family Vineyards 2020 La Joya Gran Reserva Carménère
Deep ruby colour appears alongside tobacco leaf, green tea and fresh plum. The palate is smooth, with juicy tannins and a pleasing finish. Carménère comes from Chile’s Colchagua Valley. Filled pasta with meat, gently seasoned vegetables and spiced Asian dishes are suggested pairings. The recommended serving temperature is sixteen degrees Celsius, and the wine carries fourteen percent alcohol.
Domaine Fouassier 2013 Sancerre Les Romains 375 mL
Pear, chalk and ripe fruit characterize this white wine, with a lively mineral profile and a lemon-toned finish. Sauvignon Blanc grows on southwest-facing clay-and-flint slopes formed over Upper Cretaceous geology. The palate combines saline liveliness with a rounder, fuller close. Oyster preparations, creamy dishes, curries and seafood are listed among the pairings, with service around twelve degrees Celsius.
Château La Diligente 2020 Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion
Firm texture and a full-bodied frame accompany black fruit, spice and richness. The wine carries fourteen percent alcohol. The estate occupies eight hectares of clay-limestone soils, with Merlot joined by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Fruit is harvested by hand and vinified in stainless steel. Maturation uses a combination of tanks, new barrels and previously used barrels.
Diversitas 2025 L’Orso Pecorino d’Abruzzo DOC
Pecorino comes from the Campotino Vineyard at Collecorvino in Abruzzo. Production includes overnight cryomaceration, complete fermentation in stainless-steel tanks and two months of bottle rest at the estate. The profile is saline, mineral and textural. The wine carries 12.83 percent alcohol, 3.35 pH and total acidity of 6.78 grams per litre. Production totals 4,106 cases.
Le Petit Balthazar 2024 Viognier Sauvignon Blanc Pays d’Oc IGP
Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc are blended in equal proportions from chalk and clay soils. Lime, grapefruit and exotic fruit accompany a pale-yellow colour with silver and green tints. Crisp freshness, roundness, acidity and a fruity finish are also present. Production includes skin contact, low-temperature maceration, controlled fermentation, lees ageing with stirring and cool tank storage.
Niepoort 2021 Diálogo Douro Tinto
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Amarela form a red Douro blend. Ruby colour accompanies red-fruit and tea-leaf aromas, joined by pepper and a slate-like mineral note. The palate is fresh, structured and long, with integrated tannins. Medium body, black fruit, blueberry, spice and violet also characterize the dry style, which is suited to pork or grilled sausages.
Gehringer Brothers 2023 Private Reserve Pinot Gris
The wine undergoes cool, slow fermentation. Rich flavour, a mellow bouquet and crisp, palate-cleansing acidity define the profile. The style is dry and modelled on Pinot Grigio, with subtle pear, honeyed apple and earthiness. The wine comes from British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley and carries thirteen percent alcohol, with 7.4 grams per litre of residual sugar.
Tugwell Creek Meadery 2020 Harvest Melomel Mixed Berry Mead
An off-dry melomel combines local honey with a blend of berries from the farm. The palate is clean, crisp and distinctly fruity, followed by a soft honey finish. The berry mix includes marionberry, loganberry and gooseberry. The honey and fruit are tied to the producer’s farm near Sooke on Vancouver Island. Salmon is a suggested pairing.
Gunderloch 2024 Fritz’s Riesling
Stone fruit and lime are joined by fresh natural acidity and a light dusting of spice. The wine is dry, fresh and aromatically lifted. Riesling grows on the Roter Hang, where red slate, proximity to the Rhine, southeast-facing steep slopes and sun exposure support ripening. The bottling comes from Rheinhessen and is classified as sustainably farmed.
Squealing Pig 2023 Rosé
Pale pink rosé made from Pinot Noir grapes offers candied apple, strawberry jam and a snappy finish, with 6 grams per litre of residual sugar. Stone fruit, fresh strawberry, a creamy citrus-tart character and orange pith are also present. The profile is juicy, bright and flavoursome. The wine comes from Marlborough, New Zealand; serve it well chilled and consume it now.
Bordertown 2016 Merlot
Deep garnet colour frames aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry and blueberry. Blackcurrant and black cherry return among the vibrant flavours, alongside tobacco and cedar. The profile is concentrated, with light floral character, ripe black fruit, lower acidity, soft tannins and a medium-plus silky body. It is off-dry, carries 14.9 percent alcohol and comes from the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. The finish is satisfying.
Alias Wines 2019 Pinot Noir
Raspberry, vanilla, black cherry, cola and mineral notes sit alongside fresh acidity. A creamy texture leads to a chocolate-toned finish. Pinot Noir sourced from Northern California gives a lighter, fruit-driven red style. The wine is cellared and bottled in Napa and carries approximately 13.5 percent alcohol, with soft tannins and baking spice also part of the profile.
Rathjen Cellars 2020 Wine Bunker Red
Ripe mulberry, blackberry and damson plum are joined by light soy and cedar frond. The texture is light, with soft tannins, mouthwatering acidity and a long finish. Gamay Noir, Maréchal Foch and Pinot Noir come from Cowichan Valley and the Saanich Peninsula. Sixty percent of the fruit was crushed, destemmed and fermented on skins; the remainder underwent carbonic maceration. Indigenous yeast completed fermentation before two years in barrel.
Arrowleaf Cellars 2025 Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris comes from estate blocks and dedicated local growers around Lake Country. The estate vineyard occupies a west-facing slope with well-drained gravelly glacial till and sandy loam, while the lake moderates the climate. Other local sources include Ritchie Vineyard and Carr’s Landing, where Pinot Gris grows on sloping sites. Pinot Gris is one of the established varieties in the estate vineyard.
Finca del Marquesado 2014 Crianza Rioja
Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano form the red blend. The profile includes red and black fruit, oak, spice and balsamic notes. The wine comes from Rioja DOCa and carries 13.5 percent alcohol. Serve it between 16 and 18°C with roasted vegetables, grilled meats, game dishes, cooked sausages or firm cheeses. Vegetable casseroles are also listed among its pairings.










