Dujac Morey St Dennis F&P
$169.99
Jacques Seysses started Domaine Dujac in 1968. He was not born in Burgundy, but winemaking is his true vocation. His love for wine comes from his father, a gourmet with a passion for fine wines. Even as a young boy, Jacques would meet the greatest winegrowers of the time in the company of his father. From only 5 hectares in 1968, the estate gradually expanded to 11 hectares in 1977, and then reached 15.5 hectares in 2005. Over the years, the estate has expanded beyond the historic site of Morey-Saint-Denis. In 2014, with the acquisition of leased vineyards in Puligny-Montrachet (the Premier Crus Folatières and Combettes), the Domaine produces wines in both Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. They are now among the most sought-after and collectable wines in Burgundy, although priced considerably less than the top wines.
Forjas Del Salnes Goliardo Tinto
$46.99
In the 1970s, most vintners in Rías Baixas were pulling up their old red grapevines to make way for the more productive, more en vogue, Albariño. Thankfully, the Méndez family was doing the exact opposite, planting more traditional vines, such as Caiño, Espadiero and Loureiro Tinto, in a successful attempt to preserve and revive this central element of Galician heritage.
This mission of preservation was kick-started in earnest during the early years of the 21st Century when Rodrigo Méndez and respected winemaker Raúl Pérez joined forces to produce not just some of the most astonishing Albariño available, but also the rare Galician reds that just a century beforehand were the pride of the region. Using traditional methods learnt over generations, Forjas del Salnés was born in a garage winery in 2005 and named after the ironworks set up by his grandfather, Francisco Méndez. Here they work the fruits from just 7.5 hectares of vines, grown in the villages of Meaño, Sanxenxo and Barro.
No amount of words can adequately describe the wines from Forjas del Salnés. To taste them is to taste true examples of Galician history, with the slight bite of Atlantic salinity reminding you of the coastlands from which they originate.
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.
Marchand Tawse Beaune Tuvilains
$136.99
The story of the Maison Marchand-Tawse in Burgundy begins with the extraordinary story of Pascal Marchand, the French Canadian boy wonder, who in 1985 at 22 years old, took the reins of the Clos des Epeneaux in Pommard. He became an overnight sensation, and in the process pretty much defined modern Burgundy. The collaboration of Pascal with another French Canadian, Moray Tawse of the Tawse Winery in Niagara, one of Canada’s most recognized wineries, gave birth to the new Maison Marchand-Tawse in 2011. This domaine has reached the quality level in Burgundy where you can rely on every wine they make to be exceptional, even in difficult vintages.
Brumont Chateau Montus Madrian
$41.99
Chateau Montus is one of two estates led by Alain Brumont, one of the leading vignerons in Madiran. Alain Brumont bought Château Montus in 1980, on the basis of the terroir's reputation in the 18th century. With its large reddish pebbles, this terroir is one of the last traces of the beginning of the Pyrenees, dating back 40 million years. Today's Pyrenees deposit large black pebbles marbled with white in our rivers. Montus comes from steep slopes (20-40%) fully south-facing, intense sunshine, covered with large pebbles on yellow and red clay subsoil.
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.