Tissot Patchwork Chardonnay
$68.99
A blend of multiple blocks (25 years or older). This is Stéphane’s opening salvo for those who want to tango with his chardonnay before committing to his single parcel bottlings—sure to convert any skeptic.
“Aromas strongly suggest tart lemon zest, toasted coconut, roasted almonds, sour green olives, cardamom, yellow flowers and sweet marzipan. Suspend all expectations of “Chardonnay-ness.” The startling bouquet of tropical, spicy and savory tones — as well as the interplay of zestiness and creaminess on the palate — makes this is a multidimensional wine. The joyride of acidity from this wine is like a rollercoaster, it twists and turns with each sip, and leaves you salivating for another sip on the finish.” - Kevin Day
Lopez Heredia Tondonia Gr. Reserva White
$289.99
*** LIMIT OF 1 PER PERSON OR HOUSEHOLD
For 148 years, four generations of the López de Heredia family have devoted themselves to producing exceptional wines. The wines are viniferous masterpieces which have fulfilled the vision of the founder, Rafael López de Heredia y Landeta, wines that came to be defined in the late nineteenth century as the "Supreme Rioja". Vineyard care, a scrupulous selection of grapes, ageing in oak barrels in the heart of deep underground caves, and the later ageing in bottles, all contribute to making these illustrious wines with their exceptional aromas and complex array of flavours. This is from the winery:
"Special mention ought to be made of our white wines. If there is one bodega experienced in producing old white wines, it has to be López de Heredia. To talk in our bodega of white wines being exclusively young and uncomplicated would be asking for trouble. We have never been averse to ageing white wines in oak for as long as reds, and the result is much more surprising than might be expected. When this type of wine has spent a long time in contact with oak, the oaky tastes and aromas are overly noticeable and even unbalanced. Nevertheless, when left for a few more years in bottles, the rough edges of oak become sufficiently polished and balanced to create a seductive bouquet of spice, bitter almonds, vanilla and walnut, trademarks of the majestic and opulent Viña Tondonia whites."
La Saraziniere Macon
$52.99
Father and son Philippe and Guillaume Trébignaud are the 3rd and 4th generations to farm a selection of well-situated parcels in the southern Mâcon. Their parcels contain a swathe of older vines, including single old vine parcels of Chardonnay and Gamay planted in 1926. Even the domaine’s entry-level bottling is made with fruit from vines averaging 60 years old.
The domaine boasts an array of single parcel bottlings, both white and red, all of which are single varietal – each showcasing a unique terroir. In true Burgundian fashion, Philippe is fascinated by the subtle differences of each parcel and its unique exposition, working intuitively to coax the nuanced expression of each site. Limestone subsoil is the geological common thread, and father and son let it take center stage in each cuvée. The vines dig deep into the limestone bedrock, allowing the duo to hone the racy and vibrant qualities that make their wines so compelling.
They have always worked with the conviction that the only way to farm is with living soils, regularly plowed and not treated with pesticides and herbicides. Fermentations are always done with native yeasts. In 2018, they began transitioning to organic certification through Ecocert.
Domaine de la Sarazinière is named after a small river and is located in the village of Bussières, one of approximately 40 recognized villages in Mâcon-Villages. The first vines were planted in 1926 by Philippe's uncle Claude Seigneuret, and the fruit from those vines still go into the domaine's leading old vine cuvées - "Cuvée Claude Seigneuret" for the blanc, and "Les Devants" for the rouge. The domaine's 6 ha are divided between Aligoté, Chardonnay, and Gamay, and average 60 years old.
Pieropan Soave Calvarino
$58.99
he Pieropan Winery in the town of Soave is one of Italy's most accomplished and critically acclaimed of all wine estates in the country. Soave has been produced here since the early 1900s, and their versions, ranging from a classic offering as well as two cru (single vineyard) versions are routinely considered among the finest Soaves of the entire production zone.
Montalto Estate Chardonnay
$67.99
Owned by the Mitchell family since 1997, Montalto is where seasonal, heirloom produce is grown, shared and celebrated. Montalto’s home estate of 30 acres under vine is the heartland for our premium wines, and the expansive kitchen gardens and orchards supply our kitchens in The Restaurant and The Piazza. Their award-winning winemaking team, led by Simon Black, create wines of exemplary quality and character, utilising winemaking techniques that complement the unique qualities derived from only the very best parcels of fruit taken from our five vineyards, in a style that reflects each vineyard site.
Schaefer Graacher Feinherb
$59.99
Weingut Willi Schaefer always has been run as a small family estate. They have built on the hard work and passion of countless generations. In 2015 Christoph took the helm together with his wife Andrea. Christoph and Andrea know each other from their oenology- and viticulture studies in Geisenheim. Today they opearte as a team and their wines rank among the very top names in the Mosel, and in Germany as a whole.
Francois Chidaine Les Bournais Chenin
$77.99
François Chidaine is one of the Loire Valley’s great success stories. After finishing viticultural school in the mid-1980s, François went to work alongside his father, Yves, who had only four hectares of rented vineyard land in the appellation of Montlouis, in the Touraine. When Yves retired in 1989, he passed the torch to François. Early on, François developed clever contracts with the owners of the vineyards he worked, allowing him an option to buy should the property ever come up for sale. In 1999, his wife, Manuéla, joined him and set up La Cave Insolite, a tasting room and wine shop. Soon after, he started experimenting with organic and biodynamic farming, and by 2003, he was certified in both methods of farming. When in 2002, he and his cousin Nicolas Martin bought Vouvray’s prestigious Clos Baudoin, and in 2006 he bought several of the parcels he had been renting, this small artisan farmer became one of the Loire Valley’s most serious players.
Liquidity Viognier
$33.99
Ian Macdonald and partners Dale Shwed and Jim Davidson launched the winery after buying the property in late 2008. They were the winery's three main investors. B.C. wine entrepreneur Anthony von Mandl’s Iconic Wineries of British Columbia has bought Liquidity Wines Ltd. for $12.5 million, just another jewel in the White Claw/Mike's Hard kingoin's crown. As you would expect the quality remains high with these wines, and the Viogier shows aromas of ripe peach, guava, paraffin wax, mango and a hint of jasmine. It is rich with a fuller body and flavours of apricot, lemon curd, gooseberries and yellow plum, with a hint of white pepper on the finish.
Sigalas Assyrtiko
$67.99
Domaine Sigalas’ Santorini Assyrtiko is a legendary Greek wine. From the Aegean island of Santorini, it is a consistently superb white that ages beautifully but provides a delicious tasting experience even on release. Grown in rocky volcanic soils and harsh growing conditions, many Assyrtiko vineyards are trained low to the ground, in basket form. This protects from the often-fierce winds and allows moisture from morning mists to nourish the vines. There is no phylloxera on the island and many of the vine roots are hundreds of years old. Yields are low and the Assyrtiko grapes retain a high acidity. The result is impressive dry wines with depth, complexity and age-ability. The 2023 Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko shows scents of flowers, herbs, lemon, peach, and pineapple. The flavors are pure and complex, with layers of rich lemon, peach and tropical fruits underlain by elements of honey and herbs. The low yields result in a richly textured wine backed by a bracing, crisp acidity.