Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva
$98.99
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.
Nestarec Forks & Knives White
$47.99
A natural wine from Czech Republic! Made from Gruner Veltliner grapes, this fun, fresh wine is unlike anything you've ever had before. And - a bonus for those who are concerned about the stuff put into many wines, this one is made with no fining, no filtering and no added sulfur. Organic and biodynamic, this wine is made from grapes grown in two regions: Moravský Žižkov and Velké Bílovice. Check it out!
Black Hills Bona Fide
$46.99
What used to be the secondary label from the Okanagan's renowned Black Hills Estate Winery has evolved into its own thing. This easy-drinking red blend is fun and full of flavour, and it's made with the same attention to quality as Black Hills' other great wines.
The 2022 vintage of Bona Fide consists of 42% Malbec, 33% Carménère, and 25% Syrah matured for 10 months in concrete tanks and neutral French Oak barriques.
Sancerre La Haubette Folium
$48.99
This Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc shows intense aromas of exotic white fruits combined with an explosive freshness in the mouth making it perfect as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to seafood and fish. It gives off notes of ripe fruits, peaches and pink grapefruit with a mineral background. An elegant wine with great length and one you should always have in the fridge!
Tawse Quarry Road Riesling
$37.99
Tawse has been producing single-vineyard Riesling from the Quarry estate vineyard since 2009. Here is the winemaker’s description of this exquisite wine: “This is a very aromatic wine with notes of mandarin oranges, flinty minerality and a hint of honeysuckle aromas. The citrus notes of mandarin orange and lime follow through to the palate. The mouthfeel is round and sweet”. The perfect pick for spicy cuisine.
Staete Landt Map Maker Sauvignon Blanc
$22.99
A beautiful example of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, from a very fine producer! "Map Maker Sauvignon Blanc is a perfect example of classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Intensely aromatic with lifted passionfruit, fresh cut grass and citrus grapefruit on the nose. In the mouth exotic flavours such as guave, black currents and elderflower. It has a creamy/limey texture with a lingering mineral finish. Bone dry, crisp and clean with excellent balance and texture," according to the winery team.
Felsina Chianti Classico 375ml
$29.99
91 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate for the 2012 release! The review: "The 2012 Chianti Classico Berardenga (100% Sangiovese aged in medium-sized barrel) opens to pretty color saturation and richness. The bouquet is immediately redolent of Sangiovese-driven aromas of red cherry, white chalk and grilled herbs. The earthy component is especially attractive. This Chianti Classico will appeal to those who like a genuine and stripped-down red wine from sun-drenched Tuscany. " Here, we offer it as a lovely 375-mL bottle, a perfect way to enjoy a glass without going overboard.
Attilio Ghisolfi Langhe Nebbiolo
$39.99
The end of the 80s and the beginning of the 90s were years of profound changes for the Barolo region, and the wines started their ascent as critical darlings capable of long-term aging. The beauty of the region and the dynamic food scene led to a boom in gastro and wine tourism as well. Often this transformation has coincided with the entry of new generations into the winery The turning point for the Attilio Ghisolfi winery was 1988. Until then the company had a mixed economy, based on the production of fruit and wine grapes. With 2020 came a breath of fresh air, new ideas and new goals. Since then their wines have evolved, employing natural wine practices which means minimal intervention winemaking, low amounts of sulphur, wild yeasts and no fining or filtration. The winery itself is run on solar panels and concerns for the environment are always at the forefront.
Meyer Pinot Noir Okanagan Valley
$32.99
From one of the most respected Pinot producers in the Okanagan Valley! The gentle, minimal intervention style at Meyer filters all the way down to the introductory Pinot simply labelled ‘Meyer’. It bears an Okanagan Valley designation and blends fruit from the home property Mclean Creek Road Vineyard in Okanagan Falls, Reimer Vineyard in South East Kelowna and two East Kelowna sites. This delightful Pinot Noir was aged in older oak barrels which softened the wine without adding much oak flavour. It has aromas and flavours of cherry and strawberry. The juicy texture adds to the wine’s immediate appeal. (This is the 2015, but Decanter gave the 2012 an impressive 91 points. You get the picture: The Meyer family knows what they're doing!)