La Gerla Rosso di Montalcino
$52.99
Fattoria La Gerla, named for the large, old-fashioned, conical baskets that grape-harvesters used to carry on their backs, was founded in 1976 by the late Sergio Rossi. Originally from Milan, Mr. Rossi purchased the property in 1975 from Tedina Biondi-Santi, the daughter of Tancredi Biondi-Santi, who had inherited the property after her father’s passing. The purchase of what was then called the Podere Colombaio Santi included an ancient farmhouse and 6.5 hectare of vineyards. Mr. Rossi, who by then had been managing the Altesino-Caparzo estate for several years, renamed the property La Gerla and set about restoring the estate and replanting the vines using selection massale. His first vintage was 1976, making La Gerla one of the first 35 bottlers of Brunello di Montalcino; these days, there are 280. Today, La Gerla consists of 11.5 hectares, divided between the original 6.5 hectare vineyard in Canalicchio (Montalcino) and an additional 5 hectares in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, where Mr. Rossi was presciently the first to plant vines in earnest. The estate, now run by vineyard manager/director Alberto Passeri and winemaker Vittorio Fiore, makes five wines, all made entirely from Sangiovese Grosso, the only grape planted on the property.
Petit Guiraud Sauternes 375 ml
$38.99
Le Dauphin is the second wine of First Growth Sauternes, Château Guiraud, neighbouring estate of the mythical, Château d'Yquem. A wine of superb overall quality, fine and supple with very intense flavours and good structure. Will not disappoint with its delicate flavors of honey and apricot. Enjoy as an aperitif with fois gras and a delicious salty blue sheep’s cheese.
Domaine Belargus Les Roueres
$104.99
A sweet white Quarts de Chaume made from boytrytus afftected grapes. Dried apricots, honey, clover dominate, amazing stuff.
Barolo Chinato Cocchi
$69.99
Love Fernet Branca? Then try this. Cocchi's Barolo Chinato isn't for everyone, but for those of us who appreciate the natural flavour that gives tonic water its distinctive taste, a sip of this will make your day. Quinine bark, rhubarb, gentian and secret spices make this pleasantly bitter drink a winner.
Huet 1er Trie Le Mont Moelleux
$97.99
Huet is generally regarded as the premier producer in Vouvray producing Chenin Blancs of the highest order. This is their premier sweet wine, capable of aging for decades. Apples, mushrooms, bright acidity and a long, complex finish are among it's many attributes.
La Leccia Chianti Classico
$37.99
In the 1920s, the Daddi family purchased the castle and its surroundings, and in their attentive care, it would remain for almost 100 years. Francesco Daddi took the reins of the family estate in 1997 and worked tirelessly at making incremental improvements, not the least of which was the return to the organic viticulture of his ancestors. He also worked closely with renowned architect Alessandro Loni Coppedè to restore crumbled portions of the castle and the gardens to their former glory. Francesco is mild-mannered and affable, the very definition of a gentleman. But he harbours a perfectionist streak that has led to world-class wine. The vineyards surround the Castello at altitudes ranging from 300 to 500 meters, with south and southwest exposure, and marl and chalk soils. They grow primarily Sangiovese, the most vital grape to Tuscany, along with small plots of other native varieties. The vines’ excellent exposure combined with the deftly tempered use of oak in the cellar makes for formidable incarnations of Chianti Classico, structured and powerful yet subtle and grounded.
Zsirai Tokaji Aszu 6P
$76.99
Inniskillin Okanagan Ice Wine
$94.99
A rich floral bouquet in which wisteria and acacia take prominence, along with fruity green apple notes. It is delightfully poised, with balanced acidity and great tanginess.
Hetszolo Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos
$57.99