Wine Guru Ruth’s Mixed Case

1x Frerejean Frères Brut Grande Reserve NV (75cl), Champagne
This a no brainer bubbly! Elegant, fresh, medium-bodied with hints of apples almonds and crushed biscuits. My advice – keep the fridge stocked with this beauty.
Food pairing: Devilled eggs, oysters and caviar (of course)

1x Clemens Busch Riesling Trocken Vom Roten Schiefer 2020 (75cl), Mosel
Elegant and refined hints of white flowers, grapefruit, minty herbs and ginger. refreshing finish.
Food pairing: smoked salmon, mild cheeses – goat and brie

1x Albert Bichot Petit Chablis 2021 (75cl), France
100% Chardonnay, unoaked, a modern style, elegant Chablis jam packed with fresh, green apples and hints of citrus. Lovely minerality leads to a satisfyingly long finish.
Food pairing: creamy chestnut & parsnip soup

1x Jane Eyre, Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2019 (75cl), Australia
Aromas of cherry, lavender and plums that are coupled with flavours of raspberries, a hint of earthiness and orange zest. Fine, lingering tannins finish of this delicate, yet complex wine.
Food Pairing: Roast Chicken with sage

1x Mas de Daumas Gassac Rouge 2020 (75cl), France
Acclaimed as the “Lafite of the Languedoc”. Rich and dark Cabernet fruit with a touch of blackcurrant and a hit of complex spice and incense, refined tannins give way to a long, lush finish.
Food pairing: Braised Brisket with onions & Horseradish, Pepper-Crusted fillet of beef with roasted balsamic onions & thyme

1x Château Lapinesse Sauternes 2018 (75cl), France
A delicate wine boasting melon, lemon sherbert and orange rind. Ripe, beautifully textured with lovely acidity.
Food pairing: Foie gras (Sauternes and Foie gras – a match made in heaven), Roquefort and strong cheeses