Valenciso Rioja Reserva
$53.54
"Modern delicious Rioja," according to Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, which gives it a wonderful 93 points! The review: "The 2006 Reserva has a classic, very pure bouquet of warm leather, dried herbs and dark berry fruit, and it offers scents of melted tar with continued aeration. The palate is very harmonious with succulent red cherries, mulberry and dried fig, with subtle white pepper notes sprinkled over the finish. This constitutes a worthy follow-up to the superb 2005 and will have the same propensity to age. Drink now-2025."
Noemia Malbec A Lisa
$50.99
We love this Argentine red for its high score low price ratio. See what the critics have to say: "Hans Vinding-Diers’ aim was to “capture the energy” of the 2016 vintage and he certainly succeeded. This is a step up on the 2015, with added finesse and perfume, youthful, floral, summer berry fruit and a long, mineral-edged finish. Very Burgundian". Drink 2019-24 93 Points Tim Atkin
St Cosme Cotes Du Rhone
$30.59
"Syrah. Partially destemmed fruit. Limestone sand, red clay and pebbles on Villafranchian terraces. Tank ageing. The starting point for making wine is work and discipline. It begins with the high standards you impose upon yourself. When I create my Côtes du Rhône, my first thoughts are for you, my customers. At every stage, I wonder what you would like to taste, what you might enjoy. I imagine my bottle of wine on your table and I want to be proud of what I give you to enjoy. No detail can be taken lightly and you have to say to yourself that every tiny decision and every gesture will go towards shaping the final result. Every wine must be made as if it was designed to be the best. As far as I am aware, when you bring up your children, you do your utmost for each and every one of them, irrespective of intellect or beauty. I will always ensure that our Côtes du Rhône is a fine ambassador for our estate. In 2017, low yields produced wines with lots of intensity. Their vibrant fruit adds ‘crunchiness’ and salinity. As always, the bouquet is guided by the Syrah and the clay soils. Tannins are there but they are nicely rounded. Even if it is designed for early-drinking, I like to drink my Côtes du Rhône after a few years’ bottle age which is when it displays the resourcefulness you would expect of a true age-worthy wine. Blueberry, truffle, fennel and wild raspberry." Winemakers notes
Cepa 21 Hito
$28.04
A project from the uber-talented Emilio Moro family, who have made wine in Ribera del Duero for more than 120 years. "A smart buy," according to Wine Spectator, which awarded it an impressive 90 points. The review: "This firm red displays well-integrated flavors of black cherry, licorice, cola and mineral, with solid tannins and a savory finish. Shows good balance and density, but remains slightly austere for now. Drink now through 2018."
Piaggia Il Sasso Carmignano Docg
$54.39
A favourite of wine critics across North America! "I can’t think of too many wines from Carmignano I would rather drink than these fabulous wines from the Vannucci family," says the team at Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. "Piaggia is another winery that has been on a tear of late. Softer, gentler extractions and longer aging in oak are some of the evolutions in the approach at Piaggia over the last few year." A Super-Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this big red is bold and vibrant, with notes of spice, dark fruit and a hint of herbs.
Glencairn Coloured Glass 6pc
$104.99
Specially designed for blind whisky tastings, this set of colourful Glencairn Glass hides the colour of the spirit allowing for a heightened sensory experience. It features the world's favourite whisky glass in six different colours: black, blue, green, gold, red, and white. Supplied in a luxury black gift box lined with black satin, this whisky tasting set is perfect for gifting to a whisky lover.
Innis & Gunn Original Oak Aged Beer
$3.32
Innis & Gunn oak-aged beer is like no other. The flavours imparted by the oak barrels lend an incredible depth of taste. Think oak, vanilla, toffee and citrus orange aromas, with a malty, lightly oaked palate. Innis & Gunn's Oak Aged Beer goes through a unique 77-day maturation process (ten times the national average for ales).
Lot 40 Rye Whisky
$42.29
Lot 40 was the brainchild of Mike Booth at Hiram Walker. Mike wanted to pay homage to his family's distilling heritage, and so named this 100% rye grain Canadian whisky for the plot of land where his family set up their distillery. The mashbill consists of both malted and unmalted rye. It is a recreation of a legendary Canadian Whisky Guild whisky.
Producer Description
"Lot No. 40 is crafted in small batches using 100% rye grain in a single copper pot still. This concentrates the spicy rye notes, while retaining the fruity and floral notes from fermentation. The whisky is then aged in virgin white oak barrels to bring forth notes of vanilla, caramel and toffee, resulting in a complex and bold whisky."
Le Grand Verdus Bordeaux Rouge
$21.24
Great value for a red Bordeaux! This easy-to-drink blend is made of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. It comes from a lovely Bordeaux estate located in the heart of the AOC Bordeaux Supérieur, between Médoc, Graves and Saint-Emilion. The Le Grix de la Salle family started their winemaking business after the Second World War, but the estate dates back to Renaissance times.