Alzinger Riesling Loibenberg
$76.49
This wine is pressed from a large number of small vineyards at the foot of the Loibenberg. What they have in common is that they are still decisively shaped by the Loibenberg and its eroded weathered rock. There are influences of sand and various sediments found among the vineyards located in the warmest Wachau terraces with an arid and shallow soil lying 200 metres above sea level. They use traditional agriculture in the vineyard and, when the grape reaches its optimum ripeness, it is harvested manually.
Once the grapes reach the winery, they are selected, pressed and left to macerate for about 24 hours. They are then vinified at a controlled temperature with selected yeasts. No oak barrels are used in the process. When it is ready, the Alzinger Riesling Loibenberg Smaragd wine is clarified and filtered. Alzinger Riesling Loibenberg Smaragd is a dry white wine that contains all the delicacy and complexity of the charming Wachau Valley.
Rest & Be Thankful Finglassie 2017
$77.39
Finglassie is what the Inchdairnie distillery calls their peated stocks. We've only seen one or two of them so far - Inchdairnie was only founded in 2015 - so it's hard to say what the distillery profile will be, but it was probably a smart decision to release this is a small batch bottling, as opposed to single cask releases. We're probably getting a closer approximation of what we can expect in future releases. The peated ones, anyway.
This 5-year-old was matured in ex-Islay Bourbon casks (so...introducing a bit of the Islay style of peat perhaps?), and finished in ex-Oloroso butts.
Natural Colour, non-chill filtered, and bottled at 46% abv.
Dalmore 18 Year
$503.99
From The Producer
"The Dalmore 18 harnesses bolder notes for a robust whisky that’s deliciously rich with deep chocolate notes. A limited-edition annual release, this 2023 expression is a rare and exceptional single malt whisky."
Fallentimber Honey Colada 4-pack
$17.99
From the Producer,
"Escape to the heart of the foothills. Fallentimber Meadery is located in Water Valley, about an hour outside of Calgary, surrounded by public land forest for miles. We have a 2km walking path, quick mountain biking trail, a family/pet friendly yard and patio. "
Orion Japanese Draft Bottle
$7.37
Orion is brewed in Okinawa, Japan. Their Draft is made with malt, hops, rice, corn and starch and is both rich and malty plus clean and crushable in style.
From The Producer
"ORION DRAFT BEER offers mild taste and crisp aftertaste developed in the semitropical climate. It is invigorating, and yet has rich body that only beer can offer. It goes well with any dish, not to mention Okinawan cuisine, bringing out the best of each dish and stimulating appetite."
Craigellachie 17 Year
$116.99
Craigellachie has some of the best packaging in the biz, no two ways about it. Not only is the branding for their age-stated range straight out of the 1800s, but the whisky in the bottle seems almost as archaic. And we mean that in the best possible way. And those age statements? All prime numbers! So far we've seen a 13, 17, 19, 23, 31 and 51. Love it! Expect a chewy, malty experience from days gone by. A bit more challenging, and meant for the true afficionado.
Huber Gruner Veltliner Berg 2024
$88.39
In just a few years, Markus Huber has successfully established his winery as a showcase enterprise in Austria as a wine producing country. His distinctive, top-quality wines, grown on outstanding soils of lime and conglomerate, serve as an example of the very best of the Traisental Valley – full of character, clear in style and site-related minerality. The family’s highest priority is to work without compromise in the vineyards and in the cellar for premium quality. The vineyards are cultivated according to organic guidelines and the entire winery is certified according to the “Sustainable Austria” criteria. This vineyard occupies a steep, east-facing, terraced slope with a gradient of more than 25%. The soil, which overlies calcareous conglomerate of the Hollenburg-Karlstetten Formation, is very meager with only a thin layer of humus.
Huber Riesling
$76.49
In just a few years, Markus Huber has successfully established his winery as a showcase enterprise in Austria as a wine producing country. His distinctive, top-quality wines, grown on outstanding soils of lime and conglomerate, serve as an example of the very best of the Traisental Valley – full of character, clear in style and site-related minerality. The family’s highest priority is to work without compromise in the vineyards and in the cellar for premium quality. This vineyard occupies a steep, eastfacing, terraced slope with a gradient of more than 25%. The soil, which overlies calcareous conglomerate of the Hollenburg-Karlstetten Formation, is very meager with only a thin layer of humus.
Glup Naranjo
$26.34
An orange wine crafted from a premium selected vineyard parcel in the Valley of Itata. It's a true expression of terroir with a breathtaking intensity and elegance. Yellow in color with golden edges, the intense aromas are of white flowers, spices, and ripe fruit. The wine has big body, and lots of character and complexity.
The juice was fermented with the skins in a concrete tank, stay together for 6 months and then without the skins for 4 months in old french barrels. Minimal intervention, like the old men used to make wine, native yeast and no filtration.