Coca i Fito Xalar Vermut
$37.99
Vermut - the Spanish word for vermouth - is wildly popular in Spain, with vermut bars around every bend in the major cities. This delicious vermouth is the result of four years of research, led by oenologists Toni Coca and Sílvia Pujol.
This is white vermouth with a Mediterranean character, made from fortified white Grenache wine and local aromatic plants (rosemary, thyme and fennel), balsamic plants (green anise, savoury, laurel...), macerated citrus skins (lemon, orange), roots (gentian, angelica, licorice ...), spices (cinnamon, cloves, turmeric...), and flowers (chamomile, elder, maiden...). In total, more than 30 different plants, aromatics and spices bring complexity, freshness, delicacy, a hint of bitterness, persistence and unique character.
Peter Lauer Ayler No 25
$56.99
A classic, vibrant and exquiste Riseling from Peter Lauer. Comapred to his neighbours (Egon muller and the likes), Lauer focuses more on those dry and off-dry styles, permitting a style of riesling that is bright, electric and mineral driven. This wine is no different, and I would highly recommend. It is complex, elegant and explosive. Perfect to pair with dishes that are just as expressive.
Peregrins Chablis 1er Cru 2022
$86.99
Eléonore Moreau is not only the only female winemaker in the tiny village of Poilly sur Serein, but the only winemaker period - all other producers instead sell their fruit to the Chablisienne. Low yields in 2019 threatened Moreau's production, but they did not prevent her from releasing this truly transcendent vintage of her flagship Petit Chablis. With the ultimate goal of avoiding intervention in order to allow the Petit Chablis to speak for itself, Her premier cru Cote de Jouan is a stunning Chablis with great aging potential, up to 15 years or more in ideal cellar conditions.
Hansel Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021
$74.99
While the Estate Pinot Noir from Walter Hansel utilizes barrels of Pinot from a variety of Hansel-owned vineyards, the heart and soul (and a majority of the Pinot) is usually harvested by hand from the legendary Meadows vineyard. The result is a Pinot Noir that is very approachable yet complex even when young but can also reward you if cellared.
Moss Wood Cabernet 2021
$127.99
Established in 1969, Moss Wood is an important, founding estate of the Margaret River wine region in the northern sub–region of Wilyabrup, Western Australia. Clare & Keith Mugford, as winemakers, viticulturalists & proprietors, have been making wine & tending the vineyard at Moss Wood since 1984 & 1979, respectively. Their exacting viticulture ensures the production of high-quality fruit, and they have created a stable of fine wines distinguished by their consistency over each vintage, along with their ability to age superbly.
They looked to the great wines of Bordeaux for inspiration and carefully examined the factors that have made Bordeaux the benchmark for Cabernet Sauvignon.
As they were making wine in Margaret River inspired by those of the Medoc, they felt it was important to consider the Bordeaux environment as opposed to Margaret River’s individualistic climate and terroir. Wine writer Jancis Robinson has called them the Chateau Latour of Australia, and, we might add, for a fraction of what Latour costs.
The 2021 Vintage of Moss Wood's flagship Cabernet Sauvignon contains 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. There is a core of red and dark fruits, with black currant, cherry, blueberry, and mulberry. They sit over a medium to full body, with bright acidity and soft, well-integrated, svelte, almost chocolate-like tannin. The wine is long and finishes with cedar and toasty oak, with perhaps a touch of star anise. Decanting (or 10 years in the cellar) is highly recommended.
A. Margaine Special Club Champagne
$152.99
This is the regular-sized bottle of A. Margaine Le Spécial Club Champagne. Magnum bottles can be found here.
This is the high end of the high end for Champagne A. Margaine: Only produced in special years, this very limited release Blanc de Blancs is built to last.
- Blanc de Blancs - 100% Chardonnay
- Vintage 2016
- 30% Oak Barrels
- No Malolactic Fermentation
- 6 years ageing
- 1er Cru, Villers-Marmery
- 12.5% ABV
Producer Description
"Our Special Club 2016 is a champagne that represents a fresh and elegantly chiseled year. Its fine bubbles and sharp nose will charm you from the first tasting. On the palate, this champagne reveals a long and dynamic profile, with a beautiful lemony acidity in the finish. Perfect for celebrating special moments and accompanying your finest meals."
Gnarled Vine Cabernet Sauvignon
$21.99
An unbelievably good price for a California Cab! This robust red is steeped in blackberry jam, cassis and mocha-chocolate flavours. Yet, as balance in wine is everything, it also has a great acidic backbone and firm tannins. Enjoy with a slab of grilled Alberta beef. The Gnarled Vine label is produced by the Oak Ridge Winery,
Oddero Barolo 2021
$119.99
The Oddero Barolo DOCG 2017 is a classic expression of Barolo. Its rustic persona is apparent on both the nose and palate; You see elements of dried rose petals, truffles, terracotta, fried sage leaves, licorice, cranberry and red currant following through on the finish. 100% Nebbiolo and 100% Organic!
Mushroom Risotto, wild boar or Piave Cheese will be great to pair with this wine. You can even pair this Barolo with a hearty Lasagna, an elegant Carbonara or even your favourite pizza!
Meerendal Heritage Block Pinotage Old
$69.99
Meerendal Wine Estate is a family-owned vineyard situated in the Western Cape of South Africa, only 20 minutes from Cape Town. This historic estate dates back to 1702, but the wine journey for the current owners, the Coertze family, began in 2004 when they invested in Meerendal and became part of its prestigious history. Heritage Block Pinotage has a very deep, almost opaque purple colour. Spicy red and black fruit aromas are supported by strong bramble-type characters on the initial nose. Prune, plum and ripe dark cherry follow with a backing of rich fruit cake, spice and sweet vanilla. There's a big, full, and well-rounded mouth-feel with a satiny texture that flows across the palate, with ripe, supple tannins underneath. It's already showing good complexity, but has lots more development to come. Very attractive now, but will repay some patient bottle maturation over the next half dozen years. If Meerendal history is anything to go by, this wine should continue to develop for easily 12 to 15 years.