Pietradolce Etna Bianco
$42.99
Pietradolce is a story of historical and family traditions, with its roots on the northern slopes of Mount Etna in Solicchiata, a hamlet a few kilometres from Castiglione di Sicilia. The estate is a unique expression of passion and visceral attachment to the land, the crucial values of their winery philosophy. Environmental sustainability, organic cultivation and good practices based on Etna’s traditions are what underlies their winemaking.
Blue Mountain Pinot Blanc
$37.99
Blue Mountain is the wild and respected territory of which the Mavety family are blessed to be the guardians. As a family business with a strong connection to the South Okanagan site, the goal of Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars is to realize the potential of the individual sites of the land in which the grapes are grown. Overlooking and tending, the Mavety’s life work is an ongoing process of creating something simple yet powerful, to be expressed in the glass and enjoyed. The philosophy of Blue Mountain is to focus on the potential of each variety, continually improving its range across Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay Noir, and Traditionnelle Methode sparkling wine.
Blue Mountain’s strong focus on viticulture across the site allows for an increased representation of individual terroir when the grapes reach the winery.
Lafazanis Geometria Assyrtiko
$26.99
In the early 1960s, Vasilios G. Lafazanis fulfilled his dream and gained flesh and bones with the establishment of the first family winery in Magoula, Attica, an area of particular geographic importance for the exploitation of Attic, Boeotian and Peloponnesian vineyards. Today they own ten hectares of their own vineyards in the Peloponnese region. Agiorgitiko, Moschofilero, Assyrtiko and Malagouzia are grown and tended here. At an altitude of 240 m – 500 m, the lands have a diversity of microclimate and exposure to sunlight to make sure the vines grow to their potential and with the right nutrients. The winery has a sloping terrain with excellent drainage. Besides the privately owned vineyards, Lafazanis also has contracted vineyards around with contracted winegrowers who provide for them only quality grapes.
Barone Valforte Pecorino Abruzzo DOC
$23.99
Made from the Pecorino grape - not from Pecorino Romano cheese - though they definitely pair well together. This Pecorino from Tenute Barone di Valforte is made from grapes grown in the vineyards within the Abruzzo Pecorino D.O.C.
Rabl Zweigelt Rose
$29.99
The Rabl family has been growing grapes for over 300 years and in 1946 began bottling their own wines. Today father and son team, Rudolf & Rudi run the 80-hectare estate. Located in the Kamptal (valley of the river Kamp) wine region, the sustainably farmed estate has around 80 hectares of land planted to vine. With holdings in some of the top vineyards of the region, the winery focuses on Riesling and Grüner Veltliner.
Made from Zweigelt, a cross of Saint-Laurent and Blaufränkisch, this rosé has crisp notes of strawberry, melon, and white peach with crisp acidity.
Perfect for hot days in summer, or for roast chicken or turkey dinners, too! Serve chilled.
Venturini Baldini Lambrusco Rosato
$28.99
Venturini Baldini was founded in 1976 on an historic 16th century estate in the hills between Parma and Reggio Emilia, the heartland of Lambrusco wine making. Of their 135 hectares, only 30 hectares are vineyards, the remainder being left as wild woods and pastures that buzz with life and biodiversity. As one expects from great sparkling wine farming, Venturini’s vines are planted among the south facing slopes of their sandy clay foothills that roll from 300-400m above sea level with excellent drainage and a wide diurnal temperature. Moreover, Venturini was among the first in the region to obtain organic certification (1976). Their name has been synonymous with the highest quality Lambrusco for decades now.
Tomato Wheels Lambrusco
$38.99
Lambrusco has come a long way since the days of Riunite on ice (some of you may recall that ad campaign). In fact, it's a delicious sparkling red wine that serves as a partner to casual fare, heralding from the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. There's a little sweetness on most styles, including this one, just enough to make it ideal with things like pizza, paninis, or a burger with caramelized onions. The grape has about 10 known sub-varieties, this one is a blend of 85% Salamino and 15% Malbo.
Sperone Marsala Dry
$25.99
Marsala is like a distant cousin to sherry. Lord Nelson used Marsala to fortify the Royal Navy way back, when sailing ships sailed the high seas. Marsala is produced in the region surrounding the city of Marsala in Sicily. It's an intensely aromatic, fortified wine. Dry and clean. It's used in cooking and sauces but it's also very nice as an aperitif, or paired with Gorgonzola, Roquefort and other spicy cheeses.
Parajas del Valle Maceracion Orange Wine
$28.99
This orange wine is made from the Macabeo grape. The grapes used are grown on 100% organic vineyards with minimal intervention used in both the grape growing and winemaking. The wine is also certified vegan.
Producer Description (Google Translated to English)
'Selection of traditionally cultivated organic vineyards, around 30 years old, dry-land and goblet-trained, we extract unusual nuances and complexity from the skins found on the smaller sized berries. The result is a surprising wine full of fruit and minerals.
Parajes del Valle follows a unique and particular style: organic, contemporary wines. Designed exclusively for enjoyment, they avoid artifice and disguises, they are honest, refreshing, aromatic and very varietal.'