Boekenhoutskloof Chocolate Block
$44.19
Chocolate Block is a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet, Cinsault and 2% Viognier. Sorry, no chocolate. This is an expressive, dark beauty. Black fruit infused with notes of violet perfume. Firmly structured yet elegant, the tannins are supple and there is a hint of spicy oak. nice long finish. This wine will be best paired with a slab of Alberta beef!
d'Arenberg Coppermine Road Museum Rel.
$80.74
d'Arenberg is a historic wine estate dating back to 1912 in South Australia's McLaren Vale region. Their flagship wines, Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon and Dear Arm Shiraz, are legendary for their quality and longevity. This is one of their library releases, meaning the wine has been aged in their cellars and shipped here a few months ago, ensuring perfect storage.
Magellan Fruit Defendu Rouge Box 3L
$50.99
The name comes from a very old plot of Cinsault which at the time was a grape variety a little despised:their neighboring winemakers advised them to tear it out. But they had a crush on the wines she produced, with incomparable finesse and fruit. The name Fruit Defended fits perfectly with this wine by the intense expression of fruit but it also means for us the defense of this grape variety then endangered.
Pietradolce Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese
$41.99
A simply outstanding red wine from the slopes of Sicily's famous Mt. Etna. Look for berry notes and herbs on the palate, and hints of flowers on the nose. Here's what Robert Parker's Wine Advocate has to say about this winery: "Pietradolce is my new Etna darling. This estate has always been on my radar, but the wines have never tasted as good as they do now. Michele Faro and his team (winemaker Carlo Ferrini is a consultant) have made impressive leaps and bounds in quality - from the stunning historic vineyards they own to the immaculately designed gravity winery that is coated with slabs of volcanic stone. Construction was almost done when I visited the estate this spring. Located in Solicchiata on the northern side of the volcano, Pietradolce boasts some of the most beautiful vineyards I have ever seen. I cannot exaggerate this point."
Chateau Megyer Dry Furmint
$28.99
Hungary is famous for its sweet wines, but the country's winemakers also make beautiful dry table wines, too, such as this one. Furmint is the grape here, and while it's a common one in Hungary, it's not one we see often in Canada. Here's your chance to try it at a great price! Its dry furmint wines are only recently beginning to attract the same attention. Floral, candy and fruity notes make this one a standout; it will pair well with rich dishes such as sole or lobster with butter.
Mouchao Red
$72.24
Mouchão is a full, deep coloured wine with its concentration and spiciness of the Alicante Bouschet combined with the elegance of the Trincadeira and a tannic structure which enables the development in bottle for which it is so well known.
This has been the estate's most important label and flagship wine, since it sold its first bottle in 1954, and for which the Herdade has become famous. It is made predominantly from Alicante Bouschet with a small percentage of Trincadeira and vinified in lagares. It is aged in oak and mahogany vats of 5.000 liters capacity for 24 months and only released after further 24 to 36 months in bottle in their air conditioned cellars.
Wittmann Westhofener Riesling
$55.24
Wittmann is a highly regarded producer whose history dates back to the 17th century. Wittmann has been highly awarded in the German wine press and produces some of the most coveted Rieslings in the world. This fully dry Westhofener is a stunning Riesling from a stellar vintage!
Lopez Vina Tondonia Reserva Red Magnum
$178.49
Lopez de Heredia is a family-run Spanish producer based in Rioja and regarded as one of the world’s greatest wine estates. It was founded in 1877 by Don Rafael Lopez de Heredia y Landeta. Four generations of the Lopez de Heredia family have devoted themselves to upholding their 140-year tradition of producing exceptional wines.
Tondonia, the winery’s most famous vineyard and product, was established between 1913 and 1914. It extends over 250 acres on the right bank of the River Ebro. In addition to Tondonia, the estate owns three vineyards (Cubillo, Bosconia, and Zaconia) covering a total area of 420 hectares. The soil is alluvial clay with a high proportion of limestone. Lopez de Heredia winery is the oldest in Haro and one of the first three houses in the Rioja region. They use completely natural and traditional methods of winemaking and their grapes are sourced exclusively from their own vineyards. They use typical Rioja varieties to produce the best wines: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo for reds, Viura and Malvasia for whites. The winery’s commitment to tradition is evident in their 131-year history of using American oak. They continue to have their own cooperage, making them the only bodega in Spain to hand-craft all the barrels used to age their wines.
Sybille Kuntz Riedlin Rose
$35.69
Riedlin Rose is a uniquely brilliant Rose that has wonderful fresh red berry flavours along with a depth of flavour and texture which is quite unique for a rose wine. The juice is bled off after crushing (Saignee) and is the same quality of grape used for the red wine. The wine also spends up to six months on its lees which helps it develop into something special.