Meyer Pinot Noir Okanagan Valley
$32.99
From one of the most respected Pinot producers in the Okanagan Valley! The gentle, minimal intervention style at Meyer filters all the way down to the introductory Pinot simply labelled ‘Meyer’. It bears an Okanagan Valley designation and blends fruit from the home property Mclean Creek Road Vineyard in Okanagan Falls, Reimer Vineyard in South East Kelowna and two East Kelowna sites. This delightful Pinot Noir was aged in older oak barrels which softened the wine without adding much oak flavour. It has aromas and flavours of cherry and strawberry. The juicy texture adds to the wine’s immediate appeal. (This is the 2015, but Decanter gave the 2012 an impressive 91 points. You get the picture: The Meyer family knows what they're doing!)
Osoyoos Larose Grand Vin Magnum
$194.99
88 points from Gismondionwine.com for the 2010 vintage - and this is an impressive magnum format! The review: ""Le Grand Vin", Osoyoos Larose has had a lot to live up to over the years since it burst onto the BC scene with great fanfare in 2001. A partnership between Constellation Brands and Bordeaux's Groupe Taillan, owner of Chateau Giraud Larose, this wine has increasingly grown into its big shoes over the past decade. Concentrated and compact, this is a hard fisted wine for future consumption. Gravels, broken stone, dried earth and faint black cherry aromas open. Bitter cherry, thorns, iron, bitter black plum dominate." Buy a bottle and cellar it for a year or two, or decant and drink now with slow-roasted lamb, roast beef or steak.
Clos des Fous Pinot Noir Subsollum
$37.99
"A great value Pinot Noir with character at an unbelievable price," for the 2016 vintage, according to Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, which awarded it a fine 91 points! And the review: "The 2016 Subsollum Pinot Noir blends grapes from Pucalán in Aconcagua Costa (75%) planted at eight kilometers from the ocean with 10,000 plants per hectare, plus 25% grapes from Itata. The hand-harvested grapes fermented with a long maceration and aging sur lie, and the wine was kept in cement tanks until bottling. There is a leafy side, more a sensation of decayed leaves, a bit musky and earthy. The palate is light to medium-bodied with great freshness that provides a lively, electric sensation and sweet and sour cherry flavors. This is a great value Pinot Noir with character at an unbelievable price." The winemakers aim to make wine in extreme regions, and some call them crazy. Others, well, we think they're visionaries. Check it out while you can.
Galil Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Kosher
$28.99
Never tried a wine from Israel? Here's your chance — and it's a fantastic wine at a fantastic price. This intense red has notes of plum and dried herbs. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, it comes from Israel's best-known wineries. Pair with slow-roasted lamb or steak on the barbecue. It's kosher, too, in case you're in need of a kosher wine for an upcoming occasion. "Established as a joint venture headed by the world-renowned Golan Heights Winery in 2000, Galil Mountain Winery preserves the delicate balance between tradition and technology. Leveraging five area vineyards, a state-of-the-art production plant and proven expertise, Galil Mountain Winery offers an inspired selection of award-winning wines that remains true to its roots."
Menti Monte de Cuca
$46.99
One of the most unusual wines you may ever try! Made with minimal intervention, this Garganega from Italy is unfiltered and organic, with notes of citrus and flowers. It changes in the glass as you drink it; check it out for yourself. Very small production and no added sulphites.
Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc
$28.99
Lemongrass, lime peel and elderflower, with background notes of white currant and red pepper. The palate is medium-bodied with white peach, gooseberry and citrus flavours, and a dry mineral finish. Pair with fresh, leafy green salads; seafood of all types; and dishes with lifted, aromatic herbs.
Dominio de Tares Sonrisa
$29.99
Pale yellow colour, aromatic citrus nose, green apple and white flowers. Refreshing palate with creamy acidity, soft texture and persistent finish. We recommend pairing it with mollusks, seafood, light tapas and salads. It is recommended to enjoy it at a temperature of about 10 - 11ºC.
LVD Vouvray Grand Vaudasniere
$29.99
Delicious and perfect for any occasion. Bright acidity well-balanced with a touch of honeyed sweetness. Apricots and stonefruit on the palate. Excellent as an aperitif.
Peter Wetzer Kekfrankos
$39.99
"I grew up in a winemaker family and while working in the wine industry I also studied intensively the world of wine. It made me realize the big difference between the wines close to nature and the ones which are influenced by the industry. I want to make special wines which have personality and identity, delicate wines with character influenced by their origin and heritage with traditional grape varieties which translate the sense of place," says Peter Wetzer. As for the wine? The grapes are Kekfrankos, sometimes called Blaufrankisch in other parts of the world, including Canada. This red wine is organic, biodynamic, and will likely appeal to fans of Pinot Noir. It is unfined and unfiltered, and contains no added sulphur. A fascinating red that changes constantly in the glass."