Quintarelli Bepi 2014
$289.99
"The late, great Maestro del Veneto, Giuseppe Quintarelli, succeeded in establishing his mythical and legendary estate during an amazing sixty-year career. All of the tradition, love, heart, and soul of crafting one of the world’s finest wines continue at the Quintarelli home and winery in the hills north of Verona," according to Kermit Lynch. Rosso del Bepi is the label Quintarelli used for wines that don’t meet his exacting standards for Amarone. That said, it is still always a favourite of critics and serious fans of Italian wines!
Kolonist Odessa Black
$29.99
“Kolonist” represents Plachkov family’s pride, the result of their ongoing devotion and the expression of love and passion for the land and its generosity. The Plachkov family founded their own winery in 2005 in order to produce premium local wines.
Kolonist winery is situated in a famous Ukrainian wine producing region – Danubian Bessarabia (the South of Odessa region), where viticulture has been established since the Greeks and the Thracians first discovered these fertile soils.
Kolonist wines are made from grapes grown on the eastern slopes of the biggest fresh-water lake in Ukraine – Yalpug. Due to the slopes, vineyards receive double sun rays from the sun and reflected ones from the surface of the lake, they are also well blown around with the winds. 33 hectares of vines are pruned by the Guyot and Cordon methods, grow on the loam soils which are rich in minerals with deep layers of lime. This modern pruning systems provide low crop capacity, which in combination with with special terroir give high-quality grapes. Each grapevine bears only a few bunches (harvested manually) which has rich flavour and gives wine strength, harmony and elegancy. Geographical position at the same latitude with Bordeaux in France and Piedmont in Italy gives an excellent opportunity to grow grapes in perfect climate conditions.
The importer donates a portion of profits from this wine to war relief funds.
Benjamin Bridge NV
$46.99
One of Canada's most lauded wines! The critics have nothing but rave reviews for this well-priced sparking wine from Nova Scotia's wonderful Benjamin Bridge winery. "Canada's best sparkling wine," says one. "The most complete and flawless sparkling wine I have ever reviewed," says Wine Diva Daenna Van Mulligan. And here's what Anthony Gismondi from the Vancouver Sun has to say: "Mind-blowing sparkling wines that would challenge any highly rated French Champagne.”
Il Follo Prosecco DOC
$26.99
The “Follo” is an agricultural village in the Valdobbiadene region, on the famous foothill of Cartizze, where their winery and vineyards are situated. This is a classic Prosecco, fresh, elegant and enticing; The wine offers zesty lemon, lime juice, buttercup blossom, grapefruit zest, apple skins and an element of chalk. This wine is fantastic as an aperitif or will show well with oysters, scallops, salty chips and burrata.
Sky Vineyards Mt. Veeder Zinfandel
$73.99
Sky Vineyards is perched high between Napa and Sonoma valleys, nestled near the crown of Mt. Veeder, With fourteen acres planted at an elevation of 2100 feet on the eastern-facing hillside, and their Zinfandel and Syrah vines ripen through sunny days and fog-cooled evenings into intense berries Sky Vineyards strives to incorporate sustainable practices into the cultivation of the vines and operation of the winery. We have been farming organically for over a decade. Responsible practices include use of permanent cover crops, dry farming, promotion of birds and beneficial insects, minimal water use at the winery and a diminutive carbon footprint. Sky is off the power grid and relies on solar panels and minimal generator use to power our activities
Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon
$424.99
For many California wine lovers, Ridge holds a special place in their hearts and on their palates. They make a wide array of wines from their two wineries, the original Monte Bello winery in Santa Cruz and the Sonoma winery in Healdsburg, and they rarely, if ever, miss the mark. Chief winemaker Paul Draper is regarded as a legend, and deservedly so. Monte Bello is their flagship wine, and it is one of the best Cabernet-based red wines on the planet, capable of aging for 20 years or more.
Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
$78.49
The Estate Cabernet is the signature wine of Obsidian Ridge and embodies the complexity and wildness of the site. The structure and intensity of their upper blocks are complemented by the aromatics and acidity of cooler blocks. It's aged in Hungarian oak barrels and is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (94%).
Il Follo Prosecco Rose
$25.99
This delicious Rosé Prosecco is made from a combination of 90% Glera and 10% Pinot Nero. Il Follo produces a small portfolio of precisely crafted, classic sparkling wines from its own vineyard in the cru of Cartizze as well as from fruit purchased from some of the finest growers of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene and Treviso. This alluring pale garnet pink wine is marked by a gentle fragrance of strawberry, wild cherry and a note of citrus reflected on the finely balanced palate
Vinyes Del Terrer Aubert 2018
$37.99
On the stunning Mediterranean coast of Spain just south of Terragona is where you will find the Vinyes del Terrer estate. Made up of nine plots just 20 metres above sea level, what makes this winery so unique is the lumaquela sediment infused into the terroir. Lumaquela is a limestone-based sediment formed over millions of years made of fossilized seashells and calcareous cement. Lumaquela provides rich nutrients to the soil and conveys a deep minerality to Vinyes del Terrer wines. The mild Mediterranean climate and marine terroir combine to make gorgeous wines. Vinyes del Terrer vintages elegantly reflect the mineral character of the land, and provide an intensely fruity bouquet due to the careful ripening of their grapes.