Marcarini Barbera D'Alba Ciabot
$31.99
Barbera is the Piedmont's most widespread variety, and one where results vary greatly. Given Marcarini's extremely low crop yields per hectare, excellent exposures (south/southwest), and élevage in French barriques, their superb version is a truly great wine, with remarkable balance between tannins and acidity. This exceptional Barbera is a particularly fine match for meat-based second courses.
Wild Goose Autumn Gold
$36.99
Wild Goose Vineyards is a family run VQA winery that was established in 1990. Their products are not sold in the BC government liquor stores, so it is quite a treat to have them here. Autumn Gold is their best seller. A popular blend of Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Blanc, it exhibits notes of rose, apple, pear on the palate combined with a pleasant semi-dry finish.
Chiarlo Gavi Le Marne
$35.99
Michele Chiarlo is a genius winemaker, and this gorgeous, elegant white shows exactly why. Expect fresh lemon and peachy characters, and a medium-bodied palate. The wine starts silky and then finishes with a clean mineral note. Try it with sushi or shrimp and scallops in pasta with a buttery sauce. Made from Cortese grapes.
Benromach Peat Smoke Bourbon 2010
$88.99
This whisky is produced from more heavily peated malt than the standard Benromach. It has been bottled at 46%, after maturing in ex-Bourbon casks.
This edition of the Peat Smoke is 11 years old and made with malt peated to 30 ppm. Vintage is 2010.
Producer Description
“Small batch made with heavily peated barley. Benromach Peat Smoke is matured in first-fill bourbon barrels. It offers fragrant vanilla notes, which lead to lemon sherbet and apricot, finishing with smoky bonfire embers."
Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale
$7.09
Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale is walnut-like colour, with notes of hazelnuts on the palate. Wonderful balance of roasted crystal malt and aromatic hops. Long clean finish. Brown ale is a specialty of the North of England. A festive-occasion beer, brown ale is one of the oldest English brewing styles, mentioned in literature in the 16th century. Beers brewed at the old brewery have a round, nutty flavour because of the Yorkshire square system of fermentation.
Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout
$7.59
Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout is almost opaque, with an unusually silky texture and complex, medium-dry velvet palate. Bittersweet finish. Originally a drink for lactating mothers, oatmeal stout was described as nutritional on early labels. A small addition of oats yields great flavour. Popular in the late 1800s, the last oatmeal stout was brewed before the First World War until Samuel Smith reintroduced this style in 1980.
Gisselbrecht Gewurz Res
$31.99
The G in this case stands for Great! When we see a long lovely neck with the name Willy Gisselbrecht on the bottle, we know a good friend is back in the neighborhood! The family makes award-winning wines and this is another winner in our book from an area that specializes in Gewurztraminer. Irresistible aromas of rose petals and spice and rich, intense, spicy floral flavors. Terrific paired with spicy foods, especially Asian cuisine.
Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial
$94.99
Moët & Chandon can trace its history back to 1743 when it was established by Claude Moët. It is now part of the massive LVMH group and is by far the largest house in Champagne. Quality at Moët & Chandon has improved greatly under the auspices of master blender, Richard Geoffroy, who brought a silkiness, finesse and elegance to the wines. Their Brut Imperial is consistently soft, fresh and very well balanced.
Guigal Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde
$119.99
The Guigal estate was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal. It is located in the charming village of Ampuis, the birth-place of the Côte-Rôtie appellation. In this 2,400 year-old vineyard, one can still find low stone walls dating back to Roman times. This is a tannic yet elegant wine that begs for time in the cellar. It is one of the great wines of the world,a blend of Syrah 96% and Viognier 4%.