Massolino Dolcetto DOC
$28.99
Founded in 1896 by Giovanno Massolino, this family-operated winery is famed for its collection of prime Barolo vineyard sites. The 20-hectare estate is today managed by 4th-generation winemakers, Franco and Roberto Massolino. Located in the heart of the village of Serralunga d’Alba, Massolino is known for classically styled wines.The 2019 Massolino Dolcetto D'Alba is made from grapes which were hand-harvested from 3.2 hectares of vines planted at 330 meters on the limestone soils of the Dolcetto d’Alba subzone. In the cellar, the grapes were gently crushed and vinified in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is racked to steel tanks where it undergoes malolactic fermentation.
Neleman Tempranillo Blend
$19.99
Neleman Wines was created by Dutch-born winemaker Derrick Neleman. A student of biodynamic farming techniques, Neleman created his winery with an eye to make “good wine to save the world”. In addition to being organic and vegan, the wines are also CPC (carbon proof) certified. The Dutch bicycle on the colourful label represents not only Nelemans Dutch heritage but also how he transports his grapes to the winery by bicycle. Going beyond what is in the bottle, he is also concerned about how his wines are packaged. He advocates boxed wines as they have less of a carbon footprint, and his bottled wines are sealed with a unique screw NDTech cork. Using cork has less impact on the environment and helps curb forest fires.
Pittis Rose
$27.99
One of the stars of Austria's winemaking scene, Gerhard Pittnauer makes modern, powerful reds that showcase the quality of Austria’s indigenous grape varieties. He's located in Burgenland, famous for the amount of sun it gets every year, and all of vines are farmed biodynamically. All wild ferments, unfined and unfiltered — one of the most interesting rosés you'll ever try (and one for the serious wine geeks in the crowd.) Serve chilled and enjoy, but don't waste time as it won't last long.
Chateau Minuty "M" Rose
$34.99
A light and bright rose with notes of red currant, orange peel, white peach and summer breeze. Pair with vegetables, grilled meats, pistou soup and the like.
Terra Vecchia Une Ile Rose
$27.99
This dry Corsican rosé is expressive and complex with aromas of red fruit, cotton candy and citrus. It's fresh and full on the palate with bright grapefruit and red currant notes. The long and delicious finish is a classic expression of a stylish, well-made wine. It's made entirely from Nielluccio, an indigenous grape thought to be related to Sangiovese.
Flores de Callejo
$25.99
Made from 100% Tinto Fino - AKA Tempranillo - picked from high-altitude vineyards near the village of Sotillo de la Ribera, the wine is fermented with natural yeast and aged for five months in barrel and tank before bottling.
That about sums it up, but since the producer's description has made some interesting choices in translating from Spanish to English, we have included it below:
Producer Description
Flores is the freshest and most primary expression of the Tinto Fino present in the village of Sotillo de la Ribera. It comes from clay-loam soils from our vineyards located between 830 and 850 m. altitude, fresh soils to show the funniest Tinto Fino.
Rockford Marion Tawny Fortified Wine
$74.99
This Tawny Port-style fortified wine hails from the Barossa Valley of Australia. Produced by Rockford Winery, it takes its name from an old Paddle Steamer named Marion. The wine itself is aged in small oak casks for an average of 15 years before bottling. Rockford is arguably the most sought-after producer from the Barossa Valley, and their wines have a large cult following.
From The Producer
"The PS Marion Tawny is released as part of our long-term support of the Paddle Steamer Marion, built in 1897 and now moored in Mannum. Every sip of this wine helps put steam back into the boiler of one of the finest ships that ever plied the waters of the magnificent Murray River."
Raphet Gevrey-Chambertain
$141.99
The wines of Gérard Raphet are a Burgundy lover’s Burgundy. While the wine’s colour in the glass is a delicate ruby, aromas and flavours surprise with their forceful intensity. This contrast often catches the uninitiated off guard, yet it is part of the attraction and seduction of these limited and highly sought-after wines. Raphet Burgundy is handmade from field to bottle, with a rhythm and method that hasn’t changed in four generations. Vines are on average very old, with many vines over 100 years. Harvest is done by hand, and grapes are fermented on indigenous yeasts in tank and then aged for some 18 months in mostly older French oak barrels. Wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered.
DuMol Ballard Cabernet
$189.99
This single-vineyard 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from a parcel of 16-year-old vines in Napa's Spring Mountain District. Matured 20 months in 57% new French oak barrels from Tonnellerie Sylvain. 96pts Vinous & 93pts Wine Spectator