La Gerla Brunello La Pieve 2020
$131.74
Fattoria La Gerla, named for the large, old-fashioned, conical baskets that grape-harvesters used to carry on their backs, was founded in 1976 by the late Sergio Rossi. Originally from Milan, Mr. Rossi purchased the property in 1975 from Tedina Biondi-Santi, the daughter of Tancredi Biondi-Santi, who had inherited the property after her father’s passing. The purchase of what was then called the Podere Colombaio Santi included an ancient farmhouse and 6.5 hectares of vineyards. Mr. Rossi, who by then had been managing the Altesino-Caparzo estate for several years, renamed the property La Gerla and set about restoring the estate and replanting the vines using selection massale. His first vintage was in 1976, making La Gerla one of the first 35 bottlers of Brunello di Montalcino; these days, there are 280.
Today, La Gerla consists of 11.5 hectares, divided between the original 6.5-hectare vineyard in Canalicchio (Montalcino) and an additional 5 hectares in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, where Mr. Rossi was presciently the first to plant vines in earnest. The estate, now run by vineyard manager/director Alberto Passeri and winemaker Vittorio Fiore, makes five wines, all made entirely from Sangiovese Grosso, the only grape planted on the property.
Bridgeland Porta Rossa Fortified Wine
$53.99
Bachelder Gamay Les Villages Bench
$40.99
The wines of Thomas Bachelder are inspired by his spiritual home – Burgundy – where the grapes he loves (pinot noir, chardonnay, gamay noir) originally evolved, where even the tiniest of vineyards are kept scrupulously apart in the winery, and then put separately, lovingly, obsessively into small, individual bottlings. His goal is to “keep out of the way” and let the best parcels and the most harmonious barrels come forward to liberate and define small patches of Niagara land. It takes a long time to discover terroirs, but the journey has its rewards.
Aberfeldy 25 Year
$439.99
46% Matured in Refill Hogsheads and Butts / Finished in First Fill Sherry
Producer Description
"We use the finest quality oak casks to age ABERFELDY. Harnessing four types of cask: first fill Sherry, first fill Bourbon, refill and rechar, we craft a RICH, ROUND AND INDULGENT dram. ABERFELDY is a CLASSIC HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT with signature soft, honeyed fruity notes, gentle spice and a malty backbone. Initially matured in a combination of refill casks, the whisky is then finished for over a year in first-fill Oloroso Sherry casks."
Craigellachie 23 Year
$424.99
It's back! It has been years since we last had this beauty in the market, and we are thrilled to have it back. Matured in ex-Bourbon and Sherry casks before bottling at 46%. It typically scores in the 88-90pt range on Whiskybase. Serge gave the 2023 bottling 91pts!
Two Pillars Dark Strong
$19.99
From the Brewery
"Two Pillars specializes in small batch beers
— brewed 100 litres at a time —"
"Two Pillars Brewery is built on authentic community enjoying life together, helping each other find hope and fulfilment, and inspiring those around them to do the same.
Kilchoman Rockside Farm 11 Yr 100% Islay
$104.99
Bottled at 46%, Rockside is the first age statement core range whisky for Kilchoman. It is a 100% Islay bottling, roughly 80% ex-Bourbon and 20& Sherry cask.
Producer Description
"Our Rockside release is Islay’s only Single Farm Single Malt; grown, malted, peated, distilled, matured, and bottled here on Rockside Farm, Kilchoman. Lightly peated and matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, Rockside 11 offers a delicate balance of light smoke, tropical fruit, citrus sweetness, and mixed spices.
Kilchoman 2015 10 Year Madeira Cask 768
$179.99
Bottled for the "Canadian Prairies", this 10 year old 100% Islay bottling is from a single 2015 vintage Madeira cask, 58.5%. Limit 1 Per Customer!
True Wild Breaker Box Gin
$45.99
From the DIistillery
"Our spirits are anything but ordinary. From sophisticated gins to bespoke Canadian malt whisky, we are making world-class products of undeterred quality that are expertly crafted and daringly complex.
Electricity changed everyday life -and gave people the opportunity to find excitement in previously overlooked areas of their lives. In that same way, Breaker Box is illuminating the potential in vodka and gin as lively spirits. We’re reinvigorating the category with a brilliant take on clear spirits that are meant to be noticed - for people who have good taste. Lively. Bright. Dynamic. Empowering.