Collection
Bourbon
Bourbon, "1910 Old Fine Whisky" Old Forester, 750mLAroma: Interlaced layers of buttercream sticky toffee cedar & apricot.
Taste: Smooth, well rounded mingling of sweet oatmeal raisin cookie & milk chocolate leading into caramel corn & evolving spice.
Finish: Charred oak leads with a clean peripheral spi
Bourbon
Bourbon, "1920 Prohibition Style" Old Forester, 750mLTaste: Dark caramel malt nuttiness & sweet graham cracker warmed by green peppercorn coriander spice& brightened with a hint of cedar
Finish: Tart apple crispness gives way to a long smoky finish full of toasted marshmallow chocolate & graham cracker
Zinfandel
Zinfandel “Giuseppe & Luisa”, Martinelli Winery, Russian River Valley, CA, 2023Martinelli “Giuseppe & Luisa” Zinfandel 2023 (Russian River Valley) scores 93–94 pts from Wine Spectator, Jeb Dunnuck, and Wine Advocate. Rich black cherry/raspberry fruit, pepper, cedar, and mocha notes with bright acidity, structure, and aging potential
Brandy/Cognac
Cognac, Hennessy VS, 1LNose: Notes of fresh toast with roasted almond & brown sugar are complemented by a second wave of more subtle vine fruit aromas.
Palate: A rich, creamy palate, brings an added dimension of vanilla, all rounded off by an exuberantly fresh and floral finis
Bordeaux Blend
Château Fleur de Boüard, Lalande de Pomerol, FR, 2022 (MAGNUM)2022 Château Fleur de Boüard, Lalande-de-Pomerol — 93–94 pts James Suckling. Aromas of black plum, cherry, licorice, espresso, and dark chocolate lead to a supple, silky palate with ripe fruit, cocoa, polished tannins, and a long, velvety finish.
Cordials/Liqueurs
Cordial, Grappa "Cleopatra, Moscato Oro", Poli, IT, 700mLMade in Veneto, Italy, the Grappa obtained by using with modern competence Crysopea, our innovative vacuum double boiler still, that represents our way in the evolution of distillation.
Champagne
Champagne "La Francaise Brut", Taittinger, Reims, FR, NV (est. 1931)92pts James Suckling
A dry, fresh & delicious with aromas & flavors of apples, fresh lemons & minerals. Full-bodied. Precise. White pepper & salt at the end. 40% chardonnay & 35% pinot noir, the rest pinot meunier. Three to four years on the lees.
Bordeaux
Château Pédesclaux, Pauillac, FR, 2015Château Pédesclaux 2015 earned strong reviews, averaging ~93/100. Critics praised cassis, blackberry, cedar, tobacco, floral notes, ripe tannins, balance and precision. Rated 92–94 by major reviewers, with aging potential through 2033–2038.
Bordeaux
Château La Confession, Saint-Emilion, FR, 2021 (MAGNUM)Chateau La Confession 2021: ~89–93 pts (Suckling ~93, Vinous ~90–92, WA ~89). Modern Saint-Emilion style—black cherry, plum, mocha, oak spice. Medium body, fresh 2021 acidity, structured tannins. Drink 2026–2035.
Dessert Wine
Icewine "Vidal", Inniskillin, Niagra Estate, Peninsula VQA, CA, 2023 375mLThe Vidal Icewine has intense aromas of mango, apricot and honey, beautifully integrated with flavours of peach and candied brown sugar, held together by crisp bold acidity.
Rioja
Tempranillo, R. Lopez de Heredia Rioja Vina Tondonia "Reserva", ES, 2013Lopez de Heredia Rioja Viña Tondonia Reserva 2013 shows cherry, dried strawberry, orange peel, leather, tobacco, cedar & spice. Medium-bodied with silky tannins, bright acidity & evolved complexity. Rated 94–97 pts, traditional, savory & age-worthy Rioja.
Carricante
Etna Bianco, "Contrada Cavaliere", Benanti, IT, 2022Benanti Contrada Cavaliere Etna Bianco 2022: Wine Enthusiast 94, James Suckling 93, Jeb Dunnuck 92, Decanter 91, Wine Spectator 91. Mineral-driven and saline, with lemon, lime, white peach, apple, volcanic-stone character and lively acidity.
Rosè
Rosé, "Garrus", Chateau D'Esclans, FR, 2021Garrus Rosé 2021: James Suckling 95, Decanter 95, Vinous 94, Wine Enthusiast 93, Wine Spectator 92, Wine Advocate 92, Jancis Robinson 16/20. Rich, layered and powerful, with red berries, peach, citrus, oak spice, minerality and fresh acidity.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay "Reserve", Plumpjack, Napa Valley, CA, 2023 (Aaron Miller)2023 PlumpJack Reserve Chardonnay, Napa Valley: No major critic scores found. Fresh, elegant and rich, with lemon, green apple, pear, melon, wet stone and subtle oak spice. Bright acidity, creamy texture and a long, precise finish.
Corvina
Amarone Classico, Cesari, Valpolicella, IT, 2021JS: 91 pts. Spicy, leafy aromas of licorice, red currant and black pepper. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity, firm tannins and a modern, balanced style. Producer notes ripe cherry, spice and a long finish. Drink now or cellar 8–12 years.
Other Reds
Barolo, "Giovanni Rosso", IT, 2020Giovanni Rosso Barolo 2020: JS 95, WS 93, JD 92, Vinous 90 (avg. 92.5). Elegant, classic Nebbiolo with cherry, raspberry, rose, orange peel, spice and tar. Fine tannins, balanced structure. Drink now with decanting or cellar to 2035+.
Bordeaux Blanc
Blanc de Milieu, Chateau Angelus, Bordeaux, FR, 2023Château Angélus Blanc de Milieu 2023 is a rare Bordeaux white with citrus zest, white peach, pear, chamomile and subtle oak. Medium-bodied, fresh yet creamy with mineral tension and a long, elegant finish. Rated ~92–94 pts.
Bordeaux
Château Marquis de Terme, Margaux, FR, 2020Château Marquis de Terme 2020 is elegant and polished, with cassis, blackberry, violet, graphite, cedar and spice. Fine tannins and fresh acidity lead to a long, silky finish. 94 JD | 94 JS | 94 DC | 93 VN | 92 WA/WS.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir, Cakebread Cellars "Two Creeks Vineyards", Anderson, CA 2023Cakebread Two Creeks Vineyards Pinot Noir 2023 has no major critic scores yet. Aromas of wild strawberry, cherry, rose petal, and spice lead to a silky palate of red fruit, tea leaf, and forest floor. Elegant, balanced, and age-worthy.
Sparkling
Franciacorta "Saten" Ca'del Bosco, IT, 2019Ca’ del Bosco Satèn 2019 is elegant and creamy, with white peach, apricot, citrus, brioche and hazelnut. Silky mousse and bright acidity lead to a long, saline finish. 95 JS | 93+ Vinous | 89 WE.
Sparkling
Franciacorta "Dosoage Zero" Ca'del Bosco, IT, 2019James Suckling 95 Points
Complex profile of crayon, baked apples, strawberries & violets, not without minerality. Fine mousse on the palate, persistent & integrated with sharp acidity, medium body & precise length. Polished & complex finish.