Chateau Pichon Lalande 2022
$539.99
100 - Points, Wine Advocate: The 2022 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande has turned out even better in bottle than I anticipated, bursting from the glass with aromas of cassis and blackberries mingled with scents of licorice, violets and pencil shavings. Full-bodied, layered and enveloping, it's suave, seamless and complete, with faultless precision, pristine integration of tannin, controlled sweetness and a long, expansive finish. The 2022 manages to unite the sensuality that's the estate's calling card and the ripeness of the vintage on the one hand, with a sense of Pauillac classicism on the other, threading the needle to deliver one of the finest wines of the vintage and a benchmark Pichon Comtesse. It's a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc that spent 18 months in barriques (three months more than was formerly the case), two-thirds of which were new. As I wrote en primeur, there's more than a hint of the 1982 about this wine, and like the 1982, the 2022 will offer an exceptionally wide drinking window.
Domaine De Chevalier
$181.99
The 2022 Domaine de Chevalier is a highly regarded classic, an elegant Pessac-Léognan, featuring roughly 60-65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30-35% Merlot, and small amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Scoring between 95-99 points from the mainstream critics, noted for its deep colour, refined tannins, and notes of black fruit, graphite, and violets.
Bodegas Roda Reserva 2018
$63.99
Roda, a winery created in 1987 in the Barrio de la Estación in Haro, works 120 hectares of vineyards, of which they own 70, mostly in the surroundings of Haro, to produce 400,000 bottles of classical-modern wines. The rank among the very best from the region.
Hugel Gentil
$24.99
The first traces of the Hugel family in Alsace can be traced back to the 15th century. "Hugel" wines are made exclusively from grapes purchased from winegrowers under long-term contracts in localities around Riquewihr. Gentil "Hugel" shows the spicy flavors of Gewurztraminer, the body of Pinot Gris, the finesse of Riesling, the grapiness of Muscat and the refreshing character of Sylvaner. A crowd pleaser! Pair with a variety of Asian takeout styles (Chinese food, Indian cuisine), roast pork tenderloin, or roast chicken or turkey.
Quails` Gate Chasselas Pinot Blanc
$28.99
Ben Stewart is part of the third generation of a pioneering Okanagan farming family. He left a successful banking profession in 1979 to become general manager of both Quails' Gate and Boucherie Mountain Vineyards. In 1989, after many years searching for the ideal vineyard location, he founded Quails' Gate Estate Winery. This blend of Chasselas and Pinot Blanc is a winner! Crisp with aromas and flavors of citrus, pear and apple, it is great to sip any time of the year. Consistently one of our best sellers!
Bucci Verdicchio Jesi
$36.99
The Bucci family has been farming in the Castelli di Jesi area since the 1700s and comes from one of the historic “castles” of Jesi, named Montecarotto. The property is extremely diverse (covering a total of 360 hectares) and includes many kinds of crops including wheat, corn, sugar beets, sunflowers, and olives. The winery is run by Ampelio Bucci – known as the “Professor” in many Italian wine circles, who began bottling his own wine in 1983. The wines have been 100% certified organic since 1999. The flagship Villa Bucci Riserva is one of the most consistently awarded white wines in Italy.
Jermann Vintage Tunina
$46.74
Silvio Jermann is a revolutionary of the wine trade and is credited with changing Italian wine history and creating a new era in white vinification. His Friulian winery was founded in 1881 by his Austrian great-grandfather Antonio, yet it was to Canada that this young winemaker came to study his art. His white wines are extraordinary, and many have become landmarks of contemporary viniculture. The name Vinnae was created for the 1983 vintage to celebrate the birth of Silvio Jermann’s second son and to commemorate the Jermann family’s 100 years of winemaking at Villanova.
Malivoire Chardonnay VQA
$30.99
Malivoire is one of the most important premium wineries to arrive on the Niagara landscape in recent years, with owner Martin Malivoire committed to innovation and quality, and winemaker Ann Sperling delivering it in the bottle. This Chardonnay exudes aromas of apple, citrus and mango with a round mouth and richness of oak and vanilla. One of our best Canadian Chardonnays.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
$23.99