This is a layered yet expertly restrained and mineral-driven Chardonnay. Aromas of white flower petals, grapefruit pith and the slightest hint of toast are wrapped in ashy and chalky elements on the nose. The palate is vibrantly tight with rock and citrus peel flavors, exhibiting a brilliant acidity.

A "Spotlight Viognier," often from producers like Play Estate, is a vibrant, aromatic white wine known for floral notes (honeysuckle, rose), stone fruits (peach, apricot, nectarine), tropical hints, and a full, sometimes creamy body with low acidity, balancing rich flavors with a fresh palate, excellent with spicy Asian, creamy chicken, or pork dishes. 

The Giribaldi Langhe DOC Merlot is a 100% Merlot, organic red wine from Rodello, Piedmont, offering red fruit, dark cherry, tobacco, and vanilla notes with a warm, full palate and hints of liquorice, ideal with red meats, game, and hard cheeses, served at 16-18°C. Produced by the family-owned Giribaldi estate, it's a taste of the rich Langhe terroir, showcasing elegance and balance.

92 points James Suckling:Outer quote mark This has aromas of blackberries, porcini mushrooms, tobacco and charred bark. It’s medium-bodied with fine, supple tannins. Savoury, with plenty of earth and mineral character. Fresh finish. Inner quote mark

Lirac Charles I, a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, is sourced from both the estate's vineyards and selected terroirs. It has a bright ruby color and a lively aromatic profile with notes of raspberries, currants, black cherries, licorice, and spices. On the palate, it is fruity and full-bodied, with firm yet well-integrated tannins and a long, mineral-infused finish. This wine pairs well with game birds or grilled red meat and, while ready to drink now, it can evolve beautifully with a few years of cellaring.

Good Day Hibiscus Soju is a sweet, tangy, and refreshing 12.5% ABV Korean spirit, offering a floral aroma with hints of zesty lemon and herbs. Produced by Muhak in South Korea, this 360mL,, clean-finishing drink is ideal for sipping chilled, pairing with food, or mixing with soda. 

Ilegal Mezcal Joven is a clear, unaged artisanal mezcal from Oaxaca, Mexico, known for its balanced profile of roasted agave, light smoke, citrus, green apple, and hints of pepper/spice, offering a smooth, full-bodied taste with a lingering heat, making it great for sipping neat or in cocktails like a Smoky Margarita. Crafted from sustainably harvested Espadín agave, it's double-distilled in copper stills for a clean, approachable, yet complex spirit.

Taynton Bay Sunset Gin is a citrus-infused gin inspired by evening sunsets, offering bright, vibrant flavors from botanicals that evoke golden hour hues, providing a softer, less "dry" profile than traditional London Gins, perfect for a refreshing, flavourful gin experience.

Extremely fascinating and polehydric in the primary profile alternating notes of red prunes, currants, coriander, white pepper, bergamot and green mandarin. A lot of lime describes the very fresh secondary scene. Medium bodied, perfectly extracted tannins and a finale with a graceful, subtle closure. Wow!

KOVAL Organic Ginger Liqueur is a spicy, sweet, small-batch spirit featuring a vivid ginger flavor from hand-peeled fresh ginger, a satiny texture, and 20% ABV, made from organic grains with a white whiskey base for depth, perfect for mules, spritzes, or sipping neat, and is certified organic and kosher.

Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a prestigious, age-worthy Italian red, typically from their oldest "Vigna Paganelli" vines, showcasing intense dark cherry, spice, leather, and earthy notes, with powerful yet elegant structure, silky tannins, and a long, complex finish, needing time but rewarding patience with profound depth and balance, often scoring highly with critics.

Dow's 1994 Vintage Port is a powerful, complex, deep ruby-purple port, praised as one of the finest of its era, offering rich aromas of dark berries, mocha, spice, and flowers with notes of mint/eucalyptus, balanced by Dow's signature drier finish, intense fruit, firm tannins, and immense structure, making it delicious now but built for decades of aging.

Asombroso Vintage Extra Añejo is a luxurious, 11-year aged tequila made from 100% Blue Weber Agave, known for its rich complexity, deep amber color, and exceptionally smooth, velvety texture with notes of warm caramel, vanilla, honey, butterscotch, sweet oak, and spice, offering a sophisticated sipping experience comparable to fine cognacs.

Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae is a prestigious, high-altitude Argentine Malbec from deep, loamy soils in Mendoza, known for its intense floral (violet, hibiscus) and dark fruit (blackberry, cherry) aromas, layered with spice, herbs, and mineral notes, offering a rich, mineral-driven, powerful yet ethereal palate with fine tannins and long finish, aged in foudres/concrete for purity, pairing beautifully with grilled meats.

The Fanti Brunello di Montalcino Vallocchio is a premium, single-vineyard red wine from Tuscany, known for its complexity, structure, and excellent aging potential. It is produced by the Tenuta Fanti estate from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes, locally known as Brunello.

Salentein Reserva Malbec is a vibrant, fruity Argentine red known for its intense purplish-red color, complex aromas of red fruits (plums, cherries) and floral notes (violets, roses) with hints of spice, chocolate, or tobacco, and a balanced, juicy palate with supple tannins, good structure, and a long, fresh finish, making it ideal for grilled meats and aged cheeses.

The "Kirkland 8 Year Whisky - Year of the Horse" likely refers to a special edition of Kirkland's popular 8-Year-Old Blended Scotch, bottled by Alexander Murray, featuring special Chinese New Year (Year of the Horse) packaging, offering soft vanilla, caramel, oak spice, and a hint of peat on the nose/palate, known for its excellent value and smooth, easy-drinking profile.

The nose is nutty; aeration brings out some spice. The palate entry continues with the nut-fest; at midpalate the flavors of cocoa bean, café au lait, Brazil nut and Christmas spices take flight. Concludes chocolaty.

The Johnnie Walker Blue Label Diwali Edition is a limited-edition bottle featuring a design by Indian fashion designer Rahul Mishra, inspired by the festival of light with themes of renewal, unity, and abundance. Inside, the whisky is the classic, ultra-premium Johnnie Walker Blue Label, a blend of rare and old whiskies with tasting notes of honey, dried fruit, smoke, dark chocolate, and hazelnut. This special release is designed for gifting and celebration, with hand-numbered bottles adding to its collectibility.

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon (86%) with 12% Merlot and only 2% Petit VerdotDrinking Window: 2030 - 2066 96 Points - Jane Anson“Continuing a run of exceptional vintages where everything seems to be going right at this property. High Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, and it comes across in the sleek black fruits and peony character, very much floral and finessed. Good stuff, this is impressive, enjoyable, very St Julien and very good. 50% new oak for ageing, Eric Boissenot consultant, Mathieu Bordes director since 2013."

St-Rémy XO is a French brandy with a luminous amber color, characterized by its rich and complex flavor profile. It has aromas of ripe fruits, vanilla, and honey, layered with oak. The palate features flavors of gingerbread, candied fruits like apricots and dates, and nuts, finishing with a subtle spice and woody note.

The Mascot is a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon made from the younger vines of Harlan Estate, BOND, and Promontory vineyards. It offers a youthful glimpse into the future of its prestigious parent estates, starting as a family wine before receiving its own identity. Descriptions often highlight dark fruit aromas, a rich and complex palate with firm tannins and balanced acidity, and a long, elegant finish.

St. Romedius Red Table Wine is a light-bodied, bright, and versatile red blend from Lodi, California, featuring Sangiovese, Teroldego, and a hint of dry Muscat Canelli. It has a light magenta color and notes of raspberry, watermelon, and blueberry on the nose, with a soft and juicy palate and bright acidity. This sustainable, minimal-intervention wine is described as a "dangerously refreshing thirst quencher" that pairs well with casual foods like pizza, burgers, and tacos.

The name "Confiscated" pays tribute to a warehouse of Kentucky Owl barrels lost in 1916. As Prohibition loomed, government forces, emboldened by the temperance movement's growing influence, seized over $40 million worth of bourbon from then-Master Blender C.M. Dedman. This event, coupled with the devastating impact of Prohibition, led to Kentucky Owl's decline into obscurity. Nearly a century later, Dedman's great-great-grandson, Master Blender Dixon Dedman, revived the brand, drawing inspiration from these long-lost barrels for his latest release.

Hailing from Oaxaca, this mezcal is meticulously crafted from 100% espadín agave employing traditional techniques, resulting in a spirit renowned for its velvety texture and exceptional flavor. Anticipate a symphony of aromas and tastes, including tropical fruit, herbal tones, fresh mint, and dried herbs, all accentuated by a subtle smokiness that pervades every sip. With a lingering finish that leaves a lasting impression, this mezcal is best enjoyed neat or paired with flavorful dishes like fish tacos, accentuating its complex profile.

Blend: Pinot Noir 100% The 2022 Bourgogne Pinot Noir from Bruno Desaunay-Bissey is a charming and elegant red Burgundy. Aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and subtle earthy notes are complemented by a refined, silky palate of red fruit, gentle spice, and soft tannins. The finish is long, balanced, and expressive of the Côte d’Or terroir. A versatile and approachable Pinot Noir, perfect with roast poultry, charcuterie, or mushroom dishes.

Blend: Pinot Noir 100% The 2022 Chambolle-Musigny from Bruno Desaunay-Bissey is an elegant and refined Pinot Noir, showcasing the finesse of one of Burgundy’s most graceful appellations. Aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and subtle floral notes open the bouquet, while the palate reveals silky red fruit, gentle spice, and delicate earthy undertones. The texture is smooth and balanced, with a long, expressive finish. Ideal with roast poultry, charcuterie, or mushroom-based dishes.

Blend: Pinot Noir 100% The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin from Bruno Desaunay-Bissey is a classic and elegant Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy’s most renowned appellations. Aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and subtle earthy and floral notes lead to a silky, layered palate with bright red fruit, gentle spice, and soft, refined tannins. The finish is long, balanced, and expressive of the Gevrey terroir. Ideal with roast poultry, game birds, or mushroom-based dishes.

Château Haut-Bailly 2015Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
ABV: 13.5%
 Drinking Window: 2023–2035 Tasting Note:
The 2015 vintage presents a vivid and powerful red with an intense bouquet of blackberry, blueberry, and crème de cassis, underscored by subtle black olive aromas. On the palate, it offers a full body with chewy tannins and a harmonious balance of fruit and spice. The finish is long and persistent, revealing layers of dark fruit and a touch of minerality. Château Haut-Bailly 2016Blend: 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc
ABV: 13.5% 
Drinking Window: 2023–2055 Tasting Note:
The 2016 vintage is characterized by its brilliant nose, offering exquisite delineation and focus with aromas of blackberries, potpourri, crushed stone, and hints of violet petal. The medium-bodied palate is supported by fine-grained tannins and perfectly judged acidity, leading to a cohesive and almost Pauillac-like finish. This wine is a classic example of Haut-Bailly's elegance and aging potential.

Blend: Chardonnay 100% Drinking Window: 2026-2033 The 2023 'En Luraule' from Domaine Rémi Jobard is a refined Meursault with elegance and depth. The nose reveals white flowers, citrus peel, and hints of toasted almond, while the palate delivers ripe orchard fruit, gentle honeyed notes, and a crisp, mineral-driven finish. Showcasing Jobard’s meticulous vineyard care and traditional Burgundian winemaking, this wine is perfect to enjoy now or cellar for future enjoyment. Ideal with seafood, poultry, or creamy cheeses.

Blend: Chardonnay 100% Drinking Window: 2027-2036 From one of Meursault’s most celebrated premier cru sites, the 2023 'Les Charmes' by Domaine Rémi Jobard is a masterclass in Burgundian elegance. Aromas of ripe orchard fruits, white flowers, and a hint of hazelnut greet the nose, while the palate delivers vibrant citrus, honeyed stone fruit, and a delicate mineral backbone. Silky and refined, it finishes long and gracefully. This wine reflects Jobard’s meticulous attention to vineyard detail and traditional winemaking, making it perfect to enjoy now or to cellar for future pleasure. Ideal with seafood, poultry, or creamy cheeses.

Blend: Chardonnay 100% Drinking Window: 2026-2035 Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, November 2024 "Mid lemon, a much more chiselled nose, almost a crispness, though the fruit appears fully ripe to the back of the palate. Multi-layered, more complete across the palate than the Charmes today, with impressive length. Finishes with intense white orchard fruit. "

Blend: 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc Drinking Window: 2004-2045 93 Points - Robert Parker “Ausone's extraordinary minerality is present in the 1995, yet there are more aromatics, a richer, more multidimensional palate impression, and a fuller texture - all with the terroir brilliantly expressed. The wine boasts a dense ruby/purple color and an emerging but tightly knit nose of spring flowers, minerals, earth, and black fruits. Rich, with an opulent texture and surprising sexiness for a young vintage of Ausone, the medium bodied 1995 displays exquisite balance between its acid, tannin, alcohol, and fruit. Although it is not yet seamless, all the elements are present for an extraordinary evolution in the bottle. This wine will age at a glacial pace for 30-40 years. "

Blend: 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc Drinking Window: 2010-2035 95 Points - Robert Parker “Is the 1999 Ausone the wine of the vintage? Dense purple color, a compelling bouquet of licorice, minerals, black and blueberry liqueur, extraordinary delineation, high tannin, superb extract, and phenomenal richness all are the stuff of a legend. This wine seems impossible to have emerged from a vintage like 1999. Proprietor Alain Vauthier produced only 20,000 bottles because he eliminated one-fourth of the tiny crop. The result is out-and-out fabulous, but the wine needs 12-15 years of cellaring."

Blend: 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot Drinking Window: 2010-2035 96 Points - Wine Advocate “Tasted blind at Farr's 2002 Bordeaux tasting. This is a beautiful wine. A bouquet surfeit with joie-de-vivre and elan, ripe black cherries, cassis and a touch of damson, but underneath all that precocious fruit is a real, tangible sense of minerality. The palate is silky smooth on the entry with vestiges of creamy oak still to be resolved, wonderful persistency on the licentious finish. Gorgeous! Tasted October 2009.."

Blend: 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc Drinking Window: 2007-2047 96 Points - Wine Advocate “A very deep purple colour. The nose needs some coaxing. It is more delicate than usual, not as precocious than the 2003. The palate is more about poise than power - very fine acidity. Robust tannins, more masculine than in previous years. Huge grip though, its concentration creeps up on you and makes its presence felt on the persistent finish. Very broody at the moment. Perhaps missing that profundity of the 2000 or 2003, yet it has that brilliant poise that makes Ausone so special. A return to the more classic style definitely. It may need time to come around though, perhaps 5 to 6 years. Tasted April 2005."

Blend: 55% Cabernet Franc, 45% Merlot Drinking Window: 2016-2066 98 Points - Robert Parker “Possibly the "wine of the vintage," the 2008 boasts an inky/blue/purple color as well as a glorious perfume of spring flowers, blueberry and blackberry liqueur, camphor, truffles and crushed rocks. With great fruit on the attack and mid-palate, a medium to full-bodied, multidimensional mouthfeel and a skyscraper-like finish, this prodigious effort over-delivers, even for this phenomenal terroir. Give it 5-8 years of cellaring and drink it over the following 40-50 years."

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot Drinking Window: 2000 - 2035 88 Points - Robert Parker "The 1981 tastes remarkably velvety and supple for such a young Latour--not that this is a malevolent occurrence--because the excellence, complexity, and richness of the wine are still present. The color is dark ruby, the bouquet offers plenty of ripe cassis and spicy oak, and the flavor is generous, silky, moderately tannic, and long in the finish. This Latour may turn out to be similar to the 1971."