The nose starts floral, with aromas of roses, vanilla and cherry, then turns earthy, before spiced undertones of cloves and bergamot float to the surface. The cherries return on the palate, with more bitter citrus and earth tones, while finely grained tannins tickle the back of your tongue.

One of the great vineyards of Napa Valley, farmer Nathan Fay planted this in 1961. It was the first vineyard planted to Cabernet Sauvignon in the Stags' Leap District. Stag's Leap cellars purchased the vineyard in 1986 and it continues to be one of the signature wines of the lineup, garnering 90+ scores year after year. The 2019 shows dust, clove and graphite with secondary hints of violet, sage and tree bark. While this can be enjoyed now, it is recommended to cellar and enjoy from 2029-2039. This vintage scored a perfect 100 points with Wine Enthusiast

A very special Mortlach, released as part of the Diageo Special Releases 2022. This takes a left turn compared to most other Mortlach whiskies, which are traditionally aged in sherry casks, and looks at other wines. It was finished in red-muscat and tawny-port casks, and also has a little bit of virgin-oak-finished whisky in the mix. The result is big, rich and spicy, with layers of dark red fruit flavour.

Nose: Rich and complex with notes of dried fruits, vanilla, and oak.
Taste: Smooth and velvety, with flavors of caramel, toffee, and dark chocolate.
Palate: Well-balanced and full-bodied, with hints of spice, roasted nuts, and a long, lingering finish.

Pertimali Brunello di Montalcino 2017 is a red wine made from Sangiovese grapes grown in the Montalcino region of Tuscany, Italy. The Pertimali estate has been producing wine for over 100 years, and is known for its traditional winemaking methods that emphasize the terroir of the region. The Brunello di Montalcino is a DOCG wine, which means it is made according to strict regulations and quality standards. The wine is aged for three years in oak barrels and another year in the bottle before release, resulting in a complex and structured wine with notes of cherry, leather, and spice. It is a highly regarded wine that is often considered one of the top examples of Brunello di Montalcino.

These are not the usual Special Bins that Penfolds releases every so often but this is a new wine that will be in regular production, although not every vintage. 

Crushed blackberry meets chocolate and vanilla, even on the nose generosity and concentration are apparent right away. The first sip is full-on: bold, concentrated tannins, fine freshness that highlights the wonderfully generous, bold, big, muscular fruit. It is that delicious and pervasive acidity that allows every nuance to show: that pure flavour of wild blueberry, that note of cocoa powder, that powdery vanilla and nutmeg-scented texture, those fine-grained but ripe tannins with both their rigour and their juiciness. This is brooding, dark, and profound and for now, it only gives us an idea of what will be possible. A wonderful new addition to the range. Seamless and balanced.

This dark gold whisky has a nose of plums, berries and green ferns. The palate is sweet with notes of apricots, chocolate, and spice. The finish is long, with lingering fruit notes.

Japan has come a long way with making whisky with many master distillers taking their training right in Scotland and importing the Scottish heather for peat making. There is much quality here in Japanese whisky and dad would no doubt be surprised and delighted with this one, aged in a Sherry cask to give it nutty, toasty aromas and flavours.

This Grangestone Single Malt has been matured in traditional American oak casks until it has achieved the perfect balance of flavours, green leafy notes play in harmony with its sweet delicate oak flavour. The whisky is then transferred into casks that have previously held premium Rum to allow for further development.

Aroma: A rich malty aroma with a biscuity sweetness and fresh fruit notes. A delicate leafy character is balanced with vanilla sweetness.

Taste: Sweet and rounded with a vanilla oakiness. The maly character carries through into the taste with subtle notes of caramelised fruits.

Finish: Mellow and long lasting

Gerard Bertrand is an icon for wines of Southern France. In 1975 in the vineyards of Corbieres that Gerard Bertrand found his passion for wine. Learning under his father Georges, Gerard is the third generation of family winemakers and is now working alongside the fourth generation, Emma & Mathias. Owning several ‘Chateaux’ and ‘Domaine’, Bertrand is continuing to develop his vision and diversity of Languedoc wines. The Orange Gold tells the story of the origins of a time, that of the first wines made in Georgia. Also known as "amber wine", orange wine is the stuff of this fourth color, as singular as it is surprising. Bright and sunny, the orange wine, a true southern wine, offers a great potential for aging with its fresh and subtle notes. Very dry, it is distinguished by its tannic, complex and radiant character. A classic, yet clean orange wine, it is made with Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Marsanne, Mauzac, Muscat, and Clairette. The nose is complex, fragrant and very fresh, brimming with peach, apricot and mirabelle plum. The palate is round, smooth and fine-textured with the precise flavours experienced on the nose, along with a fine balance of acid, and yes, tannins (due to fermentation on the skins.

The sweet chocolatey American and French oak influence is what's most prominent on this Riverina Shiraz. It's peppery, too. Dark-berry fruit, medicinal herbs and sap comprise the rest of the aroma profile. In the mouth, the fruit is cool and crisp and the herb and spice flavors pop, but the acidity feels a bit forced amidst austere tannins and layers of oak. Christina Pickard

Candied cherries, wild herbs and darker flowers, with subtle violet notes, create a very pretty aromatic profile. Well-structured, it showcases a great balance, with supple tannins and lifted acidity. While it can be enjoyed now, a bit more time in the cellar would be beneficial.

Light salmon pink, silver reflections. Delicate fresh peach, hints of red berries, some white apple and citrus zest. Juicy, elegant, fine fruit sweetness with Golden Delicious apple, integrated acidity, finesse-rich texture, mineral in the finish, long lasting, a fine accessible food companion.

Hernö Navy Strength Gin, a bold flagship rich in flavour, is made from the same distilled gin as Hernö Dry Gin, but diluted to 57% vol. instead of 40,5% vol. The difference in aroma and taste is very clear, and Hernö Navy Strength Gin has a richer flavour with bolder juniper, coriander and citrus.

Nose: Hernö Navy Strength Gin has a bold juniper character with fragrant citrus and fresh and peppery notes.

Finish: Spicy and peppery with mellow warmth. Long and lingering, yet smooth, finish.

Palate: Sappy with crisp juniper followed by spicy citrus and spring floral notes. A lot of flavours with a sippable texture and a little warmth.

Rivo Sloe Gin is a premium Italian gin-based liqueur that is infused with sloe berries, which are a type of small, dark fruit related to the plum. The sloe berries are hand-picked in the hills of Lombardy, Italy and then infused in Rivo Gin for several months to extract their rich, fruity flavor. The result is a smooth and velvety liqueur that has a deep ruby color and a rich, fruity aroma. The taste is complex, with a balance of sweetness and bitterness that is characteristic of sloe berries. Rivo Sloe Gin is best enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or as a key ingredient in classic cocktails, such as a Sloe Gin Fizz or a Bramble. The bottle design is elegant and features a sloe berry motif, reflecting the product's natural ingredients.

The amontillado gives a more rounded feel and greater profundity to the single malt. Peaches, apricots, almonds, and soft ginger on the nose, Smooth and balanced on the palate, gently spiced and nutty, with cherries, caramel, discreet sherry, and vanilla. The medium-length finish features vanilla and lingering, spicy Jaffa oranges, drying slowly to oak.

Guado Al Tasso is from the famous Antinori family from their estate in Bolgheri, the famed appellation on the upper coast of Maremma. The label features the crest and initials of the Della Gherardesca, former owners of the estate. Produced since 1990, the wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and occasionally a small amount of Petit Verdot to best represent the complexity and elegance of the Bolgheri terroir. The palate is intense and complex with captivating aromas of currants, blackberries and blood oranges followed by undertones of spices, tobacco, licorice, and roasted coffee. The palate is mouth filling and persistent, bursting with vibrant silky tannins. A powerful yet graceful vintage with outstanding aging potential.

Colour: Golden bronze.

Nose: Waves of heather honey and butterscotch, followed by orange peel, pineapple, mint, and a hint of peat.

Taste: Layers of treacle, heather honey, and butterscotch, followed by orange peel, grapefruit, and almonds, with mocha, ginger, and a light wisp of peaty smoke on the finish.

Inspired by the finest wines of Germany and crafted by the acclaimed Armin Diel, proprietor of the renowned Schlossgut Diel, this wine reflects exceptional craftsmanship. The 2014 Columbia Valley growing season was the warmest on record, prompting growers to take extra care in the vineyards to ensure the Riesling grapes arrived at the winery full of fresh, vibrant character. Each canopy interior was hand-pruned and carefully trimmed to protect the clusters from excessive sun exposure while promoting uniform ripening. The warm fall temperatures accelerated ripening, while the Columbia Valley's signature cool autumn evenings preserved the grapes’ natural acidity.

This exceptional hogshead was filled in the same month as the premiere of the movie "Titanic". From a distillery that built its reputation on vintages rather than age statements, this epic cask proves 1997 to be a truly blockbuster year.
Colour: Polished copper.
Nose: Orange peel, candlewax, dried coconut and leather.
Palate: Barley sugar, pink grapefruit and crystallized pineapple.
Finish: Vanilla fudge crumbles gently to red grape and dark chocolate.

This whisky pours a bright pale gold and offers an intense aromatic experience! Complex top notes of citrus peel, blossoms, toffee, herbs, and vanilla captivate the senses. The liqueur-like palate starts sweet with honey and vanilla, complemented by herbal nuances. It all leads to a long, warm finish that lingers beautifully!

Yellowstone American Single Malt Whiskey embodies seven generations of distilling expertise and stands as a uniquely American icon, much like the park it's named after. The aroma features cereal malt and honey with a hint of peach blossom. The body offers a sweet, medium profile with notes of honey, pear, stone fruit, and dates. The finish reveals oak with subtle hints of cinnamon and English walnuts.

The Distillers Edition is vintage-dated and finished in sherry casks, offering aromas and flavors of sweet malt, cooked fruit, dried flowers, and light smoke, complemented by herbal and creamy/buttery nuances. The palate is rounded, featuring wood and peppery/spicy notes that lead to a long, warming finish. Enjoy it neat or with a splash of water.

Yjar is a blend of old vines of Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha, Granegro, and Rojal, all indigenous to the region. Selected from the property’s oldest and finest plots, the wine is vinified and aged in French oak barriques for 30 months. Despite Rioja’s tumultuous history, Telmo Rodríguez is demonstrating the region’s ability to produce world-class wines, and Yjar is a testament to his success in doing so.

From the iconic Vega Sicilia brand, the Pintia is from Toro where tempranillo is called Tinto de Toro. These wines boast intense color and depth, presenting a cherry red hue with cardinal edges. The nose is broad, clean, expressive, and elegant, featuring great fruity intensity wrapped in subtle, high-quality wood. On the palate, it offers a robust structure, good tannic presence, and a friendly, fresh, and persistent finish with floral hints in the retro nasal.

The warm growing season brings decadent aromas of boysenberry and dark cherry, beautifully complemented by layers of jasmine and fresh herbs that maintain a lively freshness. As an Oregon icon, this wine masterfully strikes the perfect balance between being both delicate and playful, offering a truly memorable tasting experience.

Made with the same grapes and care that go into the Leitz award-winning “regular” Rieslings and Pinot Noirs, the wines are de-alcoholised through a low temperature vaccuum distillation process to ensure alcohol is removed without removing the all important natural aromas and remarkable properties of the terroir. Made with Merlot, Portugieser and Pinot Noir, the wine is clean and fresh with notes of pale strawberries, raspberry and citrus; slight hints of fresh grapefruit and an underlying mineral base. The finish is dry and relatively long.

Whether your jam is roller derbies or rock climbing, Temperance Roxie salutes all our sporty sisters, who break barriers and build acceptance for all expressions of gender and strength. Roxie is powerful and playful, yet entirely graceful. In this bottle you’ll discover the perfect blend of crisp apples, ripe raspberries and zesty lemon for a finish that’s fresh and impactful.

The Lautus red blend is made from a blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinotage. Pure red and black berry fruit flavours, with a touch of oak. The elegant palate is underpinned by fine tannin and juicy yet subtle fruit.

Leitz was one of the first producers to hit the non-alcohol scene in Canada. Made with the same grapes and care that go into the Leitz award-winning “regular” Rieslings and Pinot Noirs, the fully fermented wines then are gently de-clcolised through a low temperature vaccum distillation process. The low temperatures mean that the alcohol can be removed with losing the important natural aroms and remarkable properties of the terroir. A refreshing sparkler that exudes cool, red fruits and lean minerality. With its invigorating perlage it instantly brings upon that summer feeling. In addition to the notes of rose hips and sky berries, often present in rosé, this rosé variation conveys a remarkable freshness giving it incredible versatility.

This is NOT orange bitter. Replace Campari with Undone Bitter to create a non-alc Negroni, Americano or Spritz. Notes of bittersweet blood orange, grapefruit, thyme and gentian.

A warm, aromatic blend of Allspice & Cardomom with fresh citrus topt notes to balance the long bitter finish for oak & Cascarilla bark. Serve over ice with tone and garnish with a grapefruit twist

Château de Montfrin has been in Jean-René de Fleurieu’s family since 1925 when his grandfather purchased the château and the vineyards. Jean-René took over in 2004 and today is supported by his daughter Aurore and Estate Manager Benjamin Beguin in the operation of the winery and its 100 hectares of organically farmed vineyards. In addition to vineyards, the estate also has olive groves. Looking after the land is a love affair for Jean-René and Benjamin. This is where they grew up, established roots and feel at home. The vineyards are spread out and are located in four different appellations: Pont du Gard, Costières de Nîmes, Côtes du Rhône, and Côtes du Rhône Villages. The vines grow in hallowed farmland made up of contrasting terrain, from the vast silty soils of the plains along the majestic Rhône to the sunny hillside of its banks and the stony plateaus of its now abandoned riverbeds.

This is a harmonious blend dominated by fully ripened Grenache (80%) with 15% Syrah and 5% of Carignan. An inviting aroma of spice, followed by notes of black fruit. A complex structure of silky, mature tannins provides the perfect backbone for this special red wine that embodies the powerful charm of the southern Rhône.

POLI MARCONI 46 GIN is a handcrafted Italian gin that is distilled using traditional methods and features a distinctive blend of juniper berries, muscat grape, mountain pine, cembra pine, mint, cardamom, and coriander. This unique infusion of flavors is inspired by the Asiago plateau in the north of the Veneto region, which is the ancestral home of the Poli family.

90/100 Wine Enthusiast

"This vintage is big step up for this affordable Chardonnay. Fragrant with hints of lightly toasted cashews, and bursting with fruit flavors of melon and apple, this is lightly buttery in the mouth, with ongoing highlights of green pineapple, Meyer lemon and a delicious squirt of orange. Paul Gregutt"

An exquisite fusion of Garnacha and Cariñena (Carignan), offering a compelling alternative to Cotes du Rhone. Camino del Bosque, made with 60% Garnacha and 40% Cariñena, is sourced from the village of Almonacid de la Sierra in Zaragoza. The former undergoes fermentation in stainless steel, while the latter takes on the process in concrete and oak, utilizing indigenous yeasts. Maintaining a meticulous aging process, thirty percent of the blend matures in concrete, around 5% in clay pots (tinaja), and the remainder in oak barriques and oak vats over a 14-month period. This red blend is characterized by its juicy, primary, fruit-forward profile, showcasing ripened notes of plums, dark berries, and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is harmoniously round, unveiling fine tannins, pristine flavours, and seamlessly integrated oak. Embark on a sensory journey with this luscious Mediterranean red.

Neil Ellis, one of our favourite South African producers has created this Sauvignon Blanc to rival many from Pouilly-Fume in the Loire valley. Using wild yeasts and creating only a few barrels, the name Amica is derived from the Latin Amicus which can be described as a gathering of friends, sharing good food and wine around the table. Barrel fermented for complexity this Sauvignon Blanc is a thing of beauty and can most certainly be aged for several years. An outstanding wine.

~MJH