Pongracz Sparkling
$23.99
In 1973, Desidirius Pongrácz was appointed Chief Viticultural Adviser at Distillers Corporation. During his 20-odd years in viticulture at the Cape, Pongrácz helped shape the South African wine industry through his intellect, insight, knowledge, innovation, vision and above all, fearless tenacity to pursue what he believed to be right. Pongrácz died at the age of 61 in hospital after a tragic accident while transporting Chardonnay vines to Uitkyk Estate. He was cremated on 16 August and his ashes remain in the wall of the family cemetery on Meerlust Estate. In an obituary Nico Myburgh, owner of Meerlust at the time, referred to Pongrácz as “a true gentleman and good friend”.
Andreola Bolle Spumante Extra Dry
$24.99
A fantastic dry sparkling wine from Italy's Andreola Orsola. Located in Col San Martino, a hamlet in the province of Treviso situated in the hills of the production zone for Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, this crisp sipper is made from 100% Glera, an ancient grape used in the production of Prosecco. Serve slightly chilled; it makes a wonderful aperitif and will pair with a variety of simple appetizers, including smoked salmon, shrimp and scallops.
Champalou Brut
$39.99
This beauty from the husband-and-wife team of Didier and Catherine Champalou is a winner. Floral on the nose, dry and clean as a whistle on the palate, this 100% Chenin Blanc sparkler is less austere and less effervescent than Champagne, but every bit as fun to drink and it's very versatile with food.
Ca`del Bosco Franciacorta Cuvee Prestige
$54.99
Founded in 1964, Ca ’del Bosco stands for listening to Nature, for giving it a chance to express itself in every form with the help of man, who acts as the custodian of an extraordinary legacy – using the land without using it up. The Ca’ del Bosco Method results in products that find their identity only through an investment in the land that yields them, leading naturally to the adoption of organic viticulture.A gorgeous sparkling wine from Italy's famous Franciacorta, part of Lombardy. A blend of 80% Chardonnay, 19% Pinot Noir and 1% Pinot Bianco.
Ca Dei Zago Prosecco Col Fondo
$34.99
One of the finest examples of Prosecco in our market! Winemaker Christian "Zago has established himself as an important producer of what is known as traditional col fondo Prosecco," according to Wine Spectator. "Zago's single-vintage wines don't rely on the charmat method, dominant in Prosecco, in which the wines undergo secondary fermentation in large, pressurized steel tanks. His more rustic approach is similar to the metodo classico, used in Champagne, with the bubbles created by fermentation in bottle. The difference is that the resulting lees are not disgorged before sale. Instead they rest, somewhat murkily, at the bottom, or "col fondo," of the bottle."
Pittnauer Pitt Nat Rose
$42.99
In their own words: It's been 30 years since Gerhard and Brigitte Pittnauer took over the winery. With only 3.8 hectares of vineyards, which Gerhard had inherited from his parents, we took the proverbial leap into the deep end. In 1998 we joined Pannobile - a well-known group of winegrowers from the region. Through the family dynamic and the lively exchange of opinions within Pannobile, we grew and increased the complexity of our wines. The construction of the striking and individually designed production hall in the middle of the vineyards in 2001 enabled a "quantum leap" in terms of quality and quantity. In 2006 we began converting to biodynamic viticulture - this is also when our winemaking shifted to an even more minimalist approach. In 2007, together with other winemakers, we founded 'Respect' - an international group of leading biodynamic wineries. Today our winery is one of the best natural wine producers in Austria. In 2014 and 2016, we received the two highest awards in the Austrian wine world from the renowned wine magazines Falstaff and Gault Millau: The Winegrower of the Year.
True Colours Cava
$24.99
True Colours is a Cava which was originally created to support LGBTQ+ programs in Scandinavia. It is imported into Alberta by Redback Wine Imports, who has committed to donating $10 from every case sold to two great local programs: Calgary Pride and HIV Community Link.
Like most Cava, this sparkling wine is produced in Penedes, within the Catalonia region of Spain.
From Redback Wine Imports
True Colours was initially created for the Swedish market by Altia Sweden, in conjunction with the Cava producer Sumarrocca. It's a high-quality sparkling wine made in the metodo tradicional style (much like Champagne) from Xarello, Parellada and Macabeo, along with a small amount of Chardonnay. The palate shows a core of stone fruits, citrus and minerals with a toasty brioche finish.
"True Colours in Alberta is a partnership between Redback Wine Imports and Calgary Pride/HIV Community Link. We donate $10/case (750mL) and $5/case (200mL) to support the programs of these worthy organizations.
www.hivcl.org
www.calgarypride.ca
With the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in cancellation of many fundraising events and activities, these organizations need our help even more than usual to continue with their amazing work."
Canals Nadal Cava Brut Magnum
$61.99
Magnum / 1.5 Litre bottle
Floral and fruity on the nose, the flavours emphasize apple, pear and peach. Soft, elegant and good value, too! Enjoy this awesome Cava with appetizers, seafood, or Sunday brunch!
A Kensington Wine Market exclusive! Cava is Spain's answer to Champagne, and the country's winemakers made a sparkling international success out of it! In Penedes, the wine region near Barcelona, Cava is made the same way as the French bubbly but with different grapes including Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada.
Venturini Montelocco Lambrusco
$29.99
A classic Lambrusco! This fruity, easy-drinking sparkling red wine is coming from Venturini Baldini, a fantastic low-intervention producer in Emilia Romagna. Expect notes of plum, blackberry, black cherry and violets, with a hint of earthy spice. This wine is best paired with most Italian cuisine; tomato-based, cheese-based, cream-based pasta dishes, or cured meats and cheese!