Piaggia Il Sasso Carmignano Docg
$63.99
A favourite of wine critics across North America! "I can’t think of too many wines from Carmignano I would rather drink than these fabulous wines from the Vannucci family," says the team at Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. "Piaggia is another winery that has been on a tear of late. Softer, gentler extractions and longer aging in oak are some of the evolutions in the approach at Piaggia over the last few year." A Super-Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this big red is bold and vibrant, with notes of spice, dark fruit and a hint of herbs.
Magellan Fruit Defendur Rouge Box 3L
$59.99
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.
La Colliere Rasteau Esprit D`argiles
$38.99
A KWM exclusice and always a winner with lovers of Rhone reds. Cuvée Esprit d’Argiles is sourced from vineyards planted on clay limestone and blue clay. This blend of Grenache and Syrah mixes the richness typical of the blue clay soil with the freshness of grapes grown on lighter clay limestone soils. Located in Rasteau, Domaine La Colliere is run by the talented Georges Perrot. Robert Parker has this to say about this value driven Rhone: "Made from 80% Grenache and brought up all in concrete, the 2014 Rasteau Esprit d'Argiles is a beautiful Rasteau that offers the classic dark fruits, scorched earth, pepper and roasted herb aromas and flavors of these steep, south-facing hillside parcels. Possessing terrific minerality, medium-bodied richness and a supple finish, drink it over the coming 5-7 years". 89 points.
Bucci Verdicchio Castelli Jesi 375ml
$20.99
From four vineyards located near Castello di Jesi: Villa Bucci, Belluccio, Montefiore and Baldo, 200-360 meters (656-1,181 feet) above sea level, with east, south and southeastern exposure and calcareous clay soil. Pleasingly fruity with a persistent bouquet, showing notes of Golden Delicious apples and almonds. Good body and silky texture on the well-balanced and elegant palate. Serve as an aperitif, or with pasta, fish risotto, white meat, and mild cheese.
Tremblay Petit Chablis
$35.99
A value-priced crisp white wine! Gerard and Helene are the winemaking couple behind Domaine Gerard Tremblay, a family-owned winery with roots that date back five generations. Made of 100% Chardonnay, this beautiful, light-bodied dry wine is a great pairing with seafood.
d`Arenberg Stump Jump White
$19.99
It is rumoured that the inventor of the Stump Jump plough, which enabled a ploughshare to jump over tree roots, had poor eyesight and required regular tests to ensure he could still operate machinery. The design of this label is inspired by an optometrist's eyechart and serves as a makeshift sobriety test. If you can hold the bottle at arm's length and still read the front label, you can enjoy another glass.
Usseglio Les Claux Rouge
$36.99
"Les Claux" Rouge is Domaine Raymond Usseglio's entry-level CDR, a blend of 60% Grenache, 20 % Syrah, 20 % Mourvedre. The average age of the vines is 50 years and the wines are all biodynamic. Exclusive to KWM, you’ll have to search far and wide to find a better value!
The Usseglio family initially emigrated to Châteauneuf de Pape from Italy. Brothers Pierre and Raymond began the dynasty that we know today as one of the most revered producers in the region. Stéphane, Raymond’s son, has now taken over the Domaine and is pushing hard to reach the potential of the family’s holdings, some of the best of Châteauneuf.
Occhipinti Sp68 White
$49.99
A blend of Moscato d'Alessandria (also called Zibibbo) and Albanello. Aged into cement for 6 months then into the bottle. Citrus, spices, mineral, aromatic. There are camomile and grapefruit notes. Even though it’s a killer with seafood, we mostly drink it for apéros.
Lapierre Morgon Raisins Gaulois
$39.99
A fun, fresh, well-priced red wine made from Gamay grapes by one of the top organic producers in Beaujolais. This pretty red is simple and straightforward and delicious. A wine of thirst par excellence! Marcel Lapierre, who died in 2010, was a major force behind the natural wine movement that has been sweeping the globe. His son and daughter, Mathieu and Camille, now heads up the winery, making fruit-forward wines with minimal intervention.