Felsina Chianti Riserva
$54.39
Fattoria di Fèlsina has long been one of the great names in Tuscany. Based in the Chianti Classico region, Fèlsina produces one of the finest ranges of ageworthy and complex Chianti bottlings in all of Italy. Unlike many of their neighbors, Fèlsina has never succumbed to the temptation to produce “new age” wines from their fine Chianti vineyards, and continues to grow solely Sangiovese here, rather than dabble with international-styled blends that include Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. Consequently, their elegant yet intensely flavored Chiantis place them firmly among the top handful of Chianti producers, with the best vintages of their top Riserva Chiantis often approaching Brunello di Montalcino in terms of complexity and potential for longevity.
Domaine Nico Grand Mere
$47.59
Domaine Nico is named after Laura’s daughter, Nicola, which pays homage to Laura’s great-grandfather, Nicola Catena, founder of Catena Zapata winery in 1902. Domaine Nico was born from Laura's obsession with Burgundy Pinot Noir. When she realized they could make a Pinot Noir with the classic floral aromas, minerality and elegance, they began studying the flavours of high altitude Pinot Noir from Mendoza.
The wines that came up surprised her with their elegance and old-worldstyle. It’s the aluvional and calcareous terroir that speaks through these wines."
Castell`in Villa Chianti Classico
$41.64
In 1968, Riccardo and Coralia Pignatelli della Leonessa purchased this ancient three hundred hectares estate. After a careful, conservative restoration, Castell’in Villa still maintains its medieval charm.
The Castell’in Villa Chianti Classico is composed of 100% Sangiovese grapes. It is a complex and serious blend of our different vineyards. The wine is aged in traditional Chianti Classico casks for about 12 months.
The Castell’in Villa Chianti Classico captures the fruit of the Sangiovese grapes and the earthy, spicy and slightly wild traces of the soil in a beautiful blend. It is an unusually concentrated Chianti Classico, that will invariably benefit from age. These wines are legendary for their ability to age, as is the case with the 1971 Riserva ($660, one left).
d`Arenberg Dry Dam Riesling
$22.09
Four generations of the Osborn Family have made wine at the d'Arenberg vineyards in the hills just north of the township of McLaren Vale. The original d'Arenberg Riesling vineyard was next to a dam, or reservoir, which in the driest summers would completely dry up. Winemaker d'Arry Osbourn soon learned that a dry summer meant a very concentrated Riesling with lots of flavours and intensity.
Astobiza Txakoli Pilpil Bagnum
$36.54
A magnum of white wine in a bag! This 'Bagnum' of white wine comes from Bodegas Astobiza. The wine style is known as Txakoli, which is a crisp, dry and slightly sparkling white wine known for its bracing acidity and citrus notes. The light and less bulky bagnum style makes it perfect for the patio or the campground!
Producer Description
"Astobiza is unique because of its grape, its production and its way of understanding life. It is made with 90% Ondarrabi Zuri and 10% Ondarrabi Zuri Zerratie native grape varieties.
Selection plot by plot, hand picking into small crates, second selection on selection table, stemming and cold maceration prior to soft pressing, static must racking, fermentation under controlled temperature, inerting, stabilization and microfiltering process."
Kir-Yianni Assyrtiko
$27.19
As its label suggests, Assyrtiko is produced from selected vine parcels located in the north of Greece, at the village of Agios Panteleimonas in Florina, at the unique plateau of Amyndeon. There lies the cooler viti-vini region of Greece, consisting of an exceptional mixture of elements. High altitudes between 600 – 700 meters and poor sandy soils on a stunning terrain of raw mountainous beauty. The four neighbouring lakes act as a moderating influence of surrounding temperatures all year round, contributing to the continental-ish climate with cold -often snowy- winters and mild summers, notable diurnal variation, and the beneficial, trademark to the area, wind blowing from the north. For this introduction to the varietal mountainous expression, they select mostly young vines of Assyrtiko (average age of vines 10 years).
Blue Mountain Blossom Slope Chardonnay
$56.94
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.
Soufrandiere Macon Vinzelles
$63.74
There is no better producer in the Mâconnais than La Soufrandière, a family domaine owned by the Bret Brothers. The brothers also buy grapes from neighbors and other growers who have the same meticulous philosophy as they and bottle them as a négociant under the label, Bret Brothers. Those wines are also a safe bet a well, delivering more than you would expect from the price. This Pouilly-Vinzelles could be considered their flagship. Planted by their grandparents, it is a 10-acre limestone rich plot with perfect exposure in mid-slope facing east. Jean-Philippe explains that most of the vines are 70 years old, but there are some young vines — only 40 years old! The spectacular 2022 Pouilly-Vinzelles Les Quarts delivers a dazzling array of subtle fruitiness, firm minerality in a tightly wound body. You realize its stature and power when it explodes in the finish. La Soufrandière’s wines develop magnificently — if you can keep the corkscrew away from them.
Synchromesh Riesling Gibson Block 3
$63.99
Synchromesh is a boutique, family run winery that focusses on exploring our unique and complex vineyard blocks through the lens of Riesling and Cabernet Franc. They farm over 30 acres of vines ranging from the North end of Naramata to the Golden Mile in Oliver with the bulk of our vineyards situated on 107 acres in Okanagan Falls. They practice a holistic philosophy in both farming and winemaking, meaning no synthetic inputs and following organic methods. Wines are fermented naturally to capture the expression of each property and vineyard block in it's purest form.