Rockford Cabernet
$84.99
From Rockford, we welcome high quality traditional wines made from some of the best old Barossa vineyards. The winery is actually part of a paved courtyard surrounded by the stone buildings that date back to the early settlement of Krondorf. Robert Parker consistently awards their Cabernet Sauvignon with low 90s or high 80s, noting the wine's excellent cedary, tobacco, and black currant characters.
Bests G.W. Pinot Noir
$32.99
Few wineries are as historic or as atmospheric as Best's. They have some of the oldest vineyards in the country and only two owners over many generations. Very impressive. Here's a fruit-driven Pinot Noir with abundant dark cherry fruit and earthy notes. Soft tannins with balance, structure and length. Enjoy a taste of Down Under with grilled salmon.
Dagueneau Pinot Noir
$29.99
This is a delightfully surprising Pinot Noir from the Central Vineyards of the Loire, a region better known for fresh and ultra-crisp whites. It bursts with ripe cherry and raspberry, along with blackberry and blueberry notes. A touch of well-rounded oak adds richness along with meaty and mushroom flavours from a touch of age. Sure, it's juicy and rich enough to drink with turkey, but if you lean more towards beef tenderloin or a striploin, it will be perfect!
Heartland Sposa e Sposa
$23.99
Lagrein and Dolcetto are two Italian grapes that would never be blended together in Italy. When it came to the point where Australia was fighting for same-sex marriage, Heartland decided that with this untraditional blend, they would donate $1 from every bottle to help the LGBTQ community fight for equality. Since then, Australia has opened the doors for marriage and Heartland now is donating to the same-sex marriage fight in Vietnam. Not only is this wine delicious (with elegant floral, red fruit and earth notes), but you also know that your money will be helping the never-ending fight for the LGBTQ community!
Carlisle Vineyard Zinfandel
$75.99
87% Zinfandel, 13% Mixed Black and White Varieties (Alicante Bouschet, Petite Sirah, Grand Noir, Peloursin, Trousseau noir, Tempranillo, Muscadelle, Malvasia, Muscat, and 30 other varieties). Harvested in late September. 23% new, 77% neutral French oak.
If you're going to buy one Carlisle (why just one?) - make it this one. A rock-star 2018 vintage for the Carlisle vineyard, showcasing the power and elegance of their 95-year-old Zinfandel vines.
Ready to drink but even better left to rest through 2030.
Hansel Cuvee Alyce Chardonnay
$59.99
Stephen Hansel (Walter Hansel's son) on the Cuvee Alyce Chardonnay
"Produced from the highest elevation and is a product of 3 clones; the Hyde/wente; the Hudson/wente and French Dijon clone 95. These clusters are extremely small and the berries are the size of BB's; offering rich and flavorful wines. My mom, Alyce, was an exciting Lady with over-the-top energy and appeal. This wine takes after her."
The 2020 was whole- cluster pressed and then aged in one-year old French oak for 12 months. The fruit is sourced from the highest elevation of their vineyard sites which helps preserve acidity and freshness. The oak is present but nicely integrated while the palate offers baked apples and spice with just the right amount of acidity to balance things out. Only 708 cases were produced.
Rockford Grenache Mataro
$59.99
A soft, spicy blend that captures the rustic heartbeat of the Barossa. Moppa Springs is a place where green vines grow on one side of the fence and ripened wheat on the other. This country can be tough on grapes and vines but in this case the Grenache, Shiraz, and Mataro give their best. Ripe sweet fruit, herb, and spice with tar and oak. Very traditional, resembling a top-rate Châteauneuf. Drink now.
Dumangin Brut Cuvee 17 Magnum
$129.99
A Kensington Wine Market exclusive! Love champagne? Serving lots of guests? Pull out this magnum (1.5 litres) and start pouring! Gilles Dumangin is one of the only microproducers of Champagne in the world; this house has been in the family for five generations. Ripe fruit flavors distinguishes this medium-bodied bubbly. Smooth in texture and a pleasure to drink.
Lignier Mich Chamb Musig Vielles Vignes
$124.99
Another good year for grapes in Burgundy. The 2006 vintage while not as stunning as the 2005 (and try to find one of those on the shelf now!) but you won't miss with this one. A ripe, tasty, smooth, perfumed wine that is medium-bodied. This can easily age for a decade. It will get smoother and more complex with age.