Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva
$98.99
Lopez de Heredia is a family-run Spanish producer based in Rioja and regarded as one of the world’s greatest wine estates. It was founded in 1877 by Don Rafael Lopez de Heredia y Landeta. Four generations of the Lopez de Heredia family have devoted themselves to upholding their 140-year tradition of producing exceptional wines.
Tondonia, the winery’s most famous vineyard and product, was established between 1913 and 1914. It extends over 250 acres on the right bank of the River Ebro. In addition to Tondonia, the estate owns three vineyards (Cubillo, Bosconia, and Zaconia) covering a total area of 420 hectares. The soil is alluvial clay with a high proportion of limestone. Lopez de Heredia winery is the oldest in Haro and one of the first three houses in the Rioja region. They use completely natural and traditional methods of winemaking and their grapes are sourced exclusively from their own vineyards. They use typical Rioja varieties to produce the best wines: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo for reds, Viura and Malvasia for whites. The winery’s commitment to tradition is evident in their 131-year history of using American oak. They continue to have their own cooperage, making them the only bodega in Spain to hand-craft all the barrels used to age their wines.
33 Acres Darkness Singles
$2.99
This Schwarzbier is made by 33 Acres Brewing of Vancouver. 5% ABV.
Pietradolce Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese
$41.99
A simply outstanding red wine from the slopes of Sicily's famous Mt. Etna. Look for berry notes and herbs on the palate, and hints of flowers on the nose. Here's what Robert Parker's Wine Advocate has to say about this winery: "Pietradolce is my new Etna darling. This estate has always been on my radar, but the wines have never tasted as good as they do now. Michele Faro and his team (winemaker Carlo Ferrini is a consultant) have made impressive leaps and bounds in quality - from the stunning historic vineyards they own to the immaculately designed gravity winery that is coated with slabs of volcanic stone. Construction was almost done when I visited the estate this spring. Located in Solicchiata on the northern side of the volcano, Pietradolce boasts some of the most beautiful vineyards I have ever seen. I cannot exaggerate this point."
Vineland Estates Vidal Icewine - 375ml
$46.99
From one of Niagara's top wineries, these beautiful icewine shows just why this style of wine has made Canadian wineries famous around the world! It's made from the Vidal grape, a hybrid grape that makes terrific icewines — rich, unctuous, yet well-balanced, too, with both sweetness and acidity. Serve chilled with dark chocolate or fresh fruit, or experiment and use some in a cocktail!
Erdinger Oktoberfest Pack
$23.89
Ninkasi Oktoberfest
$8.49
Toasty malt with grassy, earthy hops. Ninkasi makes their Marzen with a slightly more robust hop profile and a tad more alcohol than the classic Oktoberfest beers, but it still fits as the perfect beer for the changing season.
Blindman Longshadows IPA 4pk
$19.99
A very malt-heavy base with moderate sweetness makes a great stage for a whole bunch of big hefty, fruity and dank hop aromas. Massive hop notes give way to a moderate and balanced bitterness. A fantastic Alberta IPA!
El Dorado 25 Year
$429.99
The El Dorado 25 Year is one of the most sought after rums in the world. We haven't seen it for several years and are only getting 6 bottles. The rum comes from Demerara Distillers in Guyana, it is a limited release that is only produced from excellent single vintages.
Tasting Note From A Previous Bottling:
"A very limited edition for the connoisseur who appreciates the best in the world of spirits…. Created to mark the turn of the millennium, 25 Year Old Vintage Reserve is presented in an appropriately distinctive decanter to treasure or to give with pleasure," according to the team at Demerara Distillers in Guyana, where this beauty is made. "This exquisite vintage rum possesses a silky smoothness which challenges the oldest cognac. The constant ambient warmth and tropical conditions of Demerara dramatically hasten the maturation process – producing a spirit that is the equivalent of one aged for many more years in a cooler climate. Tasting Notes: An extremely rare creature, this rum is rich, smooth and mellow with soft syrupy mouth-feel and subtle notes of caramel and heavy fruit cake. An after-dinner treat for sipping slowly and sparingly."
Black Hills Bona Fide
$46.99
What used to be the secondary label from the Okanagan's renowned Black Hills Estate Winery has evolved into its own thing. This easy-drinking red blend is fun and full of flavour, and it's made with the same attention to quality as Black Hills' other great wines.
The 2022 vintage of Bona Fide consists of 42% Malbec, 33% Carménère, and 25% Syrah matured for 10 months in concrete tanks and neutral French Oak barriques.