Mas de Gourgonier Les Beaux Provence
$34.99
Mas de Gourgonnier, whether they knew it or not, is a pioneer in the natural wine realm. When they began in the 1970s, this family estate was one of the first officially certified organic wineries, back when such a practice was seen as foolish for vine growers trying to make a living. Yet Mas de Gourgonnier’s organic roots go back even further. Since the eighteenth century, the Cartier family has worked these fields, providing the local abbey with freshly grown fruits, vegetables and grain. It was in the 1950s when the family planted its first vines. The rest, as it is said, is history. Here in Mouriès, you’ll find a direct, unadulterated connection between the land and each bottle. The earthy aromas of flowering rosemary, wild sage and juniper and the mountain freshness of the cooling “mistral” winds are all echoed in the estate’s organically raised wines.
Il Poggione Rosso Di Montalcino 375ml
$24.99
Il Poggione was one of the first wineries to market the Brunello di Montalcino wine as early as the 1900’s, and one of the founding members of the Brunello di Montalcino Consortium. After more than a Century, Lavinio Franceschi’s work is still a fundamental point of reference for his successors, Leopoldo and Livia, who continue to develop the business with that same dedication and unrelenting passion, combining the ancient skills of winemaking crafts and tradition with the latest, most innovative techniques.
Blasted Church Syrah
$37.99
On the one hand, the story of Okanagan Falls, BC, winery Blasted Church Vineyards is similar to many others in the region. In 2002, Vancouver expats Evelyn and Chris Campbell were through with their urban careers and figured owning a winery would be fun. But on the other hand, Blasted Church is the story of a brand, and their story is like few others in the Okanagan.
Domaine du Pegau Pegovino
$57.99
Founded in 1670 they have extended the FERAUD & fils Estate to 22 hectares. Elvire, married to Léon Féraud was a winegrower and mother of four children. Paul, the youngest, and Laurence, the daughter of Paul & Odette, returned to settle in Châteauneuf du Pape in 1987, having completed her wine studies and wine and spirits business school. She proposed to her parents to create an independent family estate of 5ha and registered the name Pegau. The pegau is a wine jug used in the 14th century during the papal period. In 1987 the Domaine du Pegau was created.
Today the Domaine & Château Pegau represents:
- 5ha Côtes du Rhône Villages Red
- 20ha Côtes du Rhône Red
- 5ha Côtes du Rhône White
- 19ha French Wine
- 21ha Châteauneuf du Pape Red
- 2ha Châteauneuf-du-Pape White
These are amongst the most accoladed and sought- after wines in the Rhone Valley
Mayu Pinot Noir Gran Reserva
$27.99
400 kilometres north of Santiago, Chile, sits the Elqui Valley, effectively a high-altitude desert (the Atacama Desert) in the Coquimbo Region. The vineyards extend from the Pacific Ocean to the Andes, and the arid region relies on the Elqui River for irrigation, which is essential if grapes are to flourish here. At 2000 metres above sea level, it draws a parallel to the vineyards of Mendoza, Argentina, on the other side of the Andes.
The soils are composed mainly of clay, silt and chalk, and the hot, clear days and cool nights offer near-perfect growing conditions. It's also one of the darkest places on earth to stargaze, and as such, it's a World UNESCO Heritage Site, drawing both wine lovers and stargazers alike. Viña Mayu was established in 2005 as a separate winery from the Elqui Valley’s first fine wine producer, which was founded in 1998.
Mauro Olivier was one of the pioneers planting vines for fine wine production, sourcing the grapes from the different parts of the valley. He started working on his family vineyards for table grape production at a young age, and years later, he began working in Pisco production (the national Chilean spirit, made from white wine). In 2000, he planted the first Carménère and Syrah vines in the valley. Five years later, he decided it was time to embark on his own wine project, under the Mayu label. Mayu is an ancient INCA name for the Milky Way, meaning "creek of stars."
Domaine Clavel Copa Santa
$49.99
For Estelle and Pierre Clavel, the estate has been a strong and active commitment - no doubt personal - that has resulted in a desire for sharing, not only with family, staff, friends, clients and visitors, but also with everything that surrounds, that inhabits and that sets the scene around them: the olive groves, the areas dedicated to animal farming and the natural grasslands.
The famous Copa Santa! A Pierre Clavel wine… A bottled icon! Ever since the first vintage in 1992, this wine has never lost its recognition among aficionados. A high-end cuvée crafted in enough bottles to appease everyone. Up until 2016, Copa Santa was made with the grapes from La Méjanelle. As of 2017, the grapes have been coming from Montpeyroux. It is a syrah/grenache blend.
Benanti Etna Rosso
$59.99
Benanti is a pioneering winery located on Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy, known for revitalizing the Etna wine region. Founded by Giuseppe Benanti in 1988, the family-run winery uses indigenous grapes like Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, and Carricante to produce high-quality wines that showcase the unique terroir of the volcanic slopes. Today, Giuseppe's twin sons, Antonio and Salvino Benanti, manage the winery and continue its legacy.
Chateau Phelan Segur Saint Estephe
$142.99
Irish origins, four families and more than two centuries of passion, respect for the terroir and innovation in the service of a great name. After more than thirty years in charge of the property, the Gardinier family has decided to pass on the reins to Philippe Van de Vyvere. For this great wine enthusiast, taking over this prestigious growth is the fulfillment of one of his most cherished dreams.
Sandhill Chardonnay
$33.99
Sandhill is the brand name associated with a collaboration of two of B.C�s finest wineries: Burrowing Owl and Calona. The grapes for this wine come from the Burrowing Owl vineyards and are used by winemaker Howard Soon of Calona Vineyards to create this wine. aromas of ripe apples and melons. Complex flavors of fig, banana and hints of vanilla creat a wine that is smooth, rich and full flavored.