Osoyoos Larose Le Grand Vin
$79.99
Osoyoos Larose is a winery found in the heart of BC wine country right in the Okanagan Valley that focuses on creating red Bordeaux style blends. 'Le Grand Vin', as it is called It is typically made primarily from Merlot, with the other primary Bordeaux grapes (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot) playing a supporting role in its makeup. The winery itself is owned and operated by the same owners of the well-respected Chateau Gruard Larose which resides within the Bordeaux region of Saint-Julien.
Here is what Anthony Gismondi has to say about Le Grand Vin 2016 vintage:
"Wow, wow, wow. When the merlot is over 60 percent in this wine, it has always looked better, and this year the 62.5/12.5/11.8/7.7/5.5 blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, petit verdot, and malbec is one of the best yet. The original single vineyard red in BC has nailed the 2016 vintage, with texture, dense ripe tannins, and a smooth, stylish structure that portends much more in the future. It has all the parts: red cherries, stony gravels, floral notes, and a broad swipe of south Okanagan garrigue. The balance is already in place and will serve this red blend for the next twenty years."
Osoyoos Larose ‘Le Grand Vin’ is the result of centuries-old Bordeaux tradition deployed on an exceptional Canadian terroir. In 1998, Groupe Taillan—co-owner of the prestigious Château Gruaud Larose in the Saint-Julien appellation, classified as a Deuxie me Cru Classé in 1855— created the Osoyoos Larose estate on an 80-acre bench overlooking the magnificent Lake Osoyoos.
Glenfarclas 30 Year
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Glenfarclas 30 Year is one of the great, benchmark premium single malts. Matured in sherry casks and bottled 43% the whisky is layered, complex and smooth. Also comes in an impressive new box... if you're into that! No judgement on our end, we think it is very coo!
Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay
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Felton Road is always in the running for New Zealand's best winery and wines. Considerable research by Stewart Elms (hence the Elm tree logo) in 1991 identified the north facing slopes at the end of Felton Road, Bannockburn as being one of the warmest and most ideal sites in Central Otago for the growing and production of premium wine. Heat summation data and soil maps of the area, developed as a result of the construction of the Clyde Dam, were helpful in this decision. The three different soils identified are free draining with low fertility characteristics, and combined with the unique climate, are ideal for the production of premium quality Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling. Since 2002 the vineyards have been managed organically and biodynamically. In 2010 all four vineyards were awarded full Demeter certification and in 2020 they were all also certified by BioGro.
d`Arenberg The Money Spider Roussanne
$25.49
Arguably the most exotic white wine in the d’Arenberg stable, the complexity you'll find in the Money Spider Roussanne is purely a result of fruit expression, as this wine spends no time in oak. The palate is robust! A luscious mix of pulpy fruit, green mango and papaya. These full flavours gently give way to honey blossom nuances and savoury pistachio notes which linger to a very long finish, adding refinement to the palate. Certified Organic.
This will pair particularly well with antipasto plates, fatty fish and white meat dishes.
Ayinger Alt Barisch Dunkel
$5.48
Dark chocolate in colour, you can see a wonderful reflection if you hold it up to the light. It is round and soft with the warm, sweet aroma of freshly roasted malted barley. A satisfying, malty taste, with coffee-ish tones and a hint of plummy fruitiness in the finish. Complex and beautifully balanced.
Weinbach Pinot Blanc
$61.99
Beginning with 2005, all of Weinbach's vineyards are being biodynamically farmed. That's quite a feat and so are their wines. Their Pinot Blanc thrives in Alsace. It's clean and fresh, delicately fruity, well constituted with a nice suppleness and a hint of candied lemon peel on the finish. Weinbach recommends pairing with an onion tart or quiche. We say, why wait for dinner - it's great as an aperitif!
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$56.69
Made from a base spirit of grappa, this classic amaro is flavoured with alpine flowers and herbs. 35%
Producer Description
"Obtained from the union between Antonio Nonino’s ancient recipe and the experience of the Nonino family in the Art of distillation. Elegant, with an extraordinary scent of herbs, ennobled by ÙE® Nonino Grape Distillate aged in barriques."
Kay Brothers HIllside Shiraz
$50.99
"Dark chocolate, mulberries and savory spice all come together on the nose of the 2015 Hillside Shiraz. It's a dense, concentrated wine, richly structured and tannic but not unapproachable with a rare hunk of beef or lamb. The Kay Brothers wines make no concessions to modernity, sticking to the tried and true methods of crafting traditional, cellar-worthy Shiraz." Wine Advocate
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$51.99
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