Le Grappin Beaujolais Fleurie Poncie

$50.99

Le Grappin began in 2011 following owner Andrew Nielson's five-year journey working for some of the world's great Pinot Noir and Chardonnay artisans in California, Central Otago, Burgundy and the Yarra Valley. His vision for Le Grappin is to seek out special sites in the over-looked, under-appreciated reaches of Burgundy. They seek out viticulteurs who tend their vines throughout the year with exceptional care and attention, to give the grapes the best opportunity to shine. Their job is to ensure the wine reaches its true potential; working by hand, with small lots, giving each wine as much care and attention as their viticulteurs have paid to the vines. The wines are biodynamic and natural, minimal intervention wines with flavour profiles don't fall into the "weird and funky" realm found in some natural wines.

Chateau La Haye Bordeaux

$95.99

Château La Haye is part of a long wine tradition, with the establishment of the vineyard dating back to 1557, when Sire Janot Bernard of Leyssac acquired the property and planted the first vines. It is one of the oldest castles of Saint-Estèphe. The property has remained within the same family for 370 years. In 1821, Louis Bernard was ennobled and became Baron Bernard de Saint Affrique. His coat of arms still adorns the door of the Château. In 2012, Chris Cardon purchased the property after acquainting himself with the area due to his participation in the “Marathon du Médoc”.

Dr Loosen Graacher Domprobst

$63.99

The Loosen family has been growing Riesling and producing wine in the Mosel Valley for over 200 years. The current owner, Ernst “Erni” Loosen, assumed ownership in 1988, embarking on a quest to greatly improve the quality and international reputation of the estate, the Mosel region, and Riesling in general. Today, Erni is one of the most iconic and influential winemakers in the world. A full range of Riesling styles are produced, following the traditions of both family lines: dry wines from the paternal Loosen side, and Prädikat wines inspired by the maternal branch (the Prüm family) grown on steep slopes of the Middle Moselle.

Grand Tokaji Szarmorodni

$16.99

Szamorodni's  history is closely connected to Tokaj and is certainly mentioned as one of the first wine types or specialities. Written records first mention it in the 1570s connected to the name of Balázs Fabricius Szikszai. At that time, it was called főbor, or main wine, differentiating it from the so-called “közönséges”, or ordinari wine. The main difference in ingredients was that the főbor contained a significant amount of shrivelled, aszú grapes, which were processed together with the undamaged, healthy berries. The Poles, who were great admirers and traders of Tokaj wines, called it Szamorodni, or “as it comes”, and this is still the essence of the process.

Nowadays, there are two styles of Szamorodni, dry and sweet. Botrytised and healthy berries are harvested and processed together. Wines must be aged in oak for at least six months and may only be released from the beginning of the second year after harvest. Dry Szamorodni can have a maximum of 9g/l of residual sugar, while sweet Szamorodni must have at least 45g/l, although this is usually much higher in practice.

Bushmills 12 Year

$75.99

The Bushmills 12-Year-old is made from 100% Malted Barley. It is triple distilled, then aged for 11 years in ex-sherry and ex-Bourbon casks before being finished in casks that previously held Marsala wine. 40% ABV

Elements of Islay Sherry Cask

$106.99

Producer Note: "Elements of Islay Sherry Cask is part of the new core range trilogy alongside Cask Edit and Bourbon Cask. It is matured in first fill and refill Sherry butts and hogsheads and is bottled at a higher strength of 54.5% to fully showcase the whisky’s natural personality. Islay single malt from a south coast distillery brings flavours of dried fruits and dark chocolate, while a distillery on the north coast contributes notes of lemon oil and Arbroath smokie."

Natural colour, non-chill filtered, and bottled at 54.5% abv.

Wild Life Single Malt Whisky 750ml

$85.99

Canmore, Alberta's Wild Life Distillery first released an exceptional Wheat Whisky and then an incredible Rye Whisky, all in the past few years. Now we have their first release of Single Malt Whisky! Bottled at 47.5%.

The Details:

• Age: 5 Years

• Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley

• Barrel: 53 Gallon - Ex-Bourbon, White American Oak

• Distillation: 500L Alembic Copper Pot Still

Steele Zinfandel Cuvee Zinfandel

$32.99

Jed Steele is a pioneer in California's wine world, starting his career in 1974 and striking out on his own in 1991, eventually opting to make his wines in Lake County (just north of Napa Valley) where vineyards were considerably more affordableSteele's Cuvee Zinfandel is made from grapes grown in Lake and Mendocino County. Steele Wines purchased this vineyard in Mendocino County from the Pacini family in 1998, but it was originally planted in 1940. While they have replaced some of the vines, many of the old vines still remain. They are dry-farmed due to their location and result in intensely flavoured wines. The ripe bramble fruit is accompanied by spice, cocoa and vanilla, bolstered by American oak. While it is full-bodied, the tannins are smooth and ripe.

Glengoyne 15 Year

$134.99

New and improved. Their words, not ours. We think it was always a pretty killer dram (we just wish the abv was a bit more robust!). And while this 15-year-old was matured in a near-even split of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, it's definitely the sherry that sings loudest. Whoever pulled these particular casks together absolutely nailed it: 20% first fill bourbon, 25% first fill sherry, and 55% refill casks. Sounds pretty simple, but it's the balance that really wows here. Great blending. 

43% abv