Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Sonoma Chardonnay
$49.99
90 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate for this wonderful Chardonnay! The review: "There are over 8,000 cases of the outstanding 2012 Chardonnay Cross Barn, which offers plenty of orange marmalade, lemon oil and white peach aromas. This steel-fermented, primarily stainless steel-aged Chardonnay (12-15% oak was employed) went through 100% malolactic fermentation. Crisp, fresh and steely, it comes across like a California version of a French Chablis with a richer, more tropical personality. It is a big-time winner as well as a great value. Enjoy it over the next 3-4 years." As for the name Crossbarn, it comes from the winemaker's childhood. "The 'cross barn' was nestled in the middle of our one hundred fifty year old family farm in upstate New York."
Sazerac Rye
$60.99
This whiskey is produced at the scenic Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. This is not a single barrel but a small batch from the mixing of a very small group of barrels. The design of the bottle is reminiscent of pre Civil War days when barrels of whisky were poured into ornately engraved decanters supplied by the distiller. While the label is now silkscreened the shape is reminiscent of the style. This rye will change anyone's mind about rye whiskey for the better!
Distiller's Tasting Note: "Aromas of clove, vanilla, anise and pepper. Subtle notes of candies spices and citrus. The big finish is smooth with hints of licorice."
Rum Nation Panama 21
$113.99
An excellent rum from Cuba's Roneri…in Panama, not Cuba. Rum Nation fans won't be disappointed with this beauty, which has gorgeous notes of molasses, apple sauce, spice, vanilla, dark chocolate and oak.
Dieu Du Ciel Solstice D`Ete 4 pk
$18.99
This is apparently a take on a Berliner weisse but you'd never know. This is matured on more raspberries than you can shake a stick at and pours a deep, rich red with aromas of pure raspberry juice. Tart and zippy acidity with a dry finish. When this is in the store, it's only here for a limited time. May be a purchasing limit!
Sea Cider Ruby Rose
$24.99
A captivating semi-sweet cider infused with rhubarb, Ruby Rose is a beguiling vixen and part of Sea Cider's Canadian Invasion Series. She may be as aromatic as rhubarb pie, but her namesake is the merciless Rosa Rugosa, an invasive plant that threatens many coastal regions. Proceeds from the Canadian Invasion Series support efforts to combat invasive species in sensitive ecological areas.
Ca`del Bosco Franciacorta Cuvee Prestige
$54.99
Founded in 1964, Ca ’del Bosco stands for listening to Nature, for giving it a chance to express itself in every form with the help of man, who acts as the custodian of an extraordinary legacy – using the land without using it up. The Ca’ del Bosco Method results in products that find their identity only through an investment in the land that yields them, leading naturally to the adoption of organic viticulture.A gorgeous sparkling wine from Italy's famous Franciacorta, part of Lombardy. A blend of 80% Chardonnay, 19% Pinot Noir and 1% Pinot Bianco.
Ungava Gin
$39.99
A super-cool, super-Canadian gin made from six botanicals found in Canada's own Arctic region. Handpicked during the Arctic's short-lived summer, they are then infused into a gin, which develops its own unique taste and colour. (It's bright yellow.) One for "adventurous amateurs and connoisseurs alike" according to the Ungava website. We agree!
Fever Tree Tonic Water
$2.99
Use only the finest tonic water for your next Gin and Tonic! You buy the best gin, so why settle for less when it comes to your mix? We just love this stuff. Created in the UK from recipes dating back to the 1600s. "If 3/4 of your gin and tnoic is tonic, make sure you use the best," says the Fever Tree team. We agree!
Cruzan Black Strap Rum
$33.99
From the US Virgin Islands! A heavier version of Cruzan's famous light rum.