Festive Picks: Armand de Brignac ‘Ace of Spades’ Gold Brut Champagne
“The nose is full of flavours and rich with notes of white flowers and crème patissière. However, the palate is crisp,…
Festive Picks: 2016 Ogier Côtes du Rhone Blanc
Pure golden straw colour in the glass. On the nose; subtle hints of delicate flowers (rose, peony,) harmonize with…
Festive Picks: 1995 Chateau Climens
“A butterscotch, dried pineapple, kumquat and wax-resin bouquet that is well defined and now fully open for business.…
Festive Picks: 2015 Vincent Carême L’Ancestrale
Delicate and creamy on the palate with a long, lingering finish. The nose holds hints of toastiness and white fruits.
Festive Picks: 2013 Ferreira Late Bottled Vintage Porto
This is a dry, dark and dense wine. It has concentrated tannins and intense fruit that gives power. Spice tones, a hint…
Festive Picks: 2018 Bohemian The Dancer Rosé
Soft entry to the stage, with cool, fresh acidity that drives the red berry and floral characters across the palate.…
Festive Picks: 2014 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
Orange marmalade and apricot liqueur explode on the nose. The palate is dense and rich but enhanced with a beautiful…
Festive Picks: NV Egly-Ouriet Brut Tradition Grand Cru
Its rippling intensity juxtaposes magnificently with marvellous acid line, underscored by prominent, fine chalk…
Festive Picks: 2015 Sacha Lichine Le Coq Rouge
Notes of red fruits, strawberries and cherries. Round, crunchy, good length and great freshness.
Festive Picks: Fernando de Castilla Amontillado Rare Old Class
Fascinatingly complex raisined, nutty, tangy nose. Flatteringly sweet at first, easing into semi dry at the finish…