Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir
$63.99
The Donaldson family have been immersed in the wine industry since the early 1970s and were pioneers of local grape growing and winemaking. Associate Professor and Consultant Neurologist, Ivan Donaldson, first became interested in wine when his girlfriend at the time, Christine, gave him a book simply called - ‘Wine’. Penned by English industry legend, Hugh Johnson, the book started Ivan on an exciting journey, that has never stopped. After traveling to explore the wine regions of Europe, Ivan returned home to plant one of the first vineyards of modern times in Canterbury… and to marry Christine, who has been an integral part of the Pegasus Bay story. Today it remains very much a family-run winery the follows the Burgundian approach, especially where Pinot Noir is concerned.
Lightfoot and Wolfville Rose
$37.99
A BLEND INCLUDING PINOT MEUNIER, PINOT NOIR, L'ACADIE BLANC & VIDAL BLANC
Winery Tasting Notes: A pale, peachy hue shines from the glass. Energetic red-fruit nose of wild strawberry and cherry blossom with accents of fresh mint. Zesty pink-grapefruit and chalky minerality frame the palate leading to a refreshing finish. Enjoy on it’s own or paired with cured meat, salty cheeses, fresh tomato salad or a wide range of lighter fare.
Drink now to 2023. A staff favourite!
Durigutti Compuertas 5 Suelos
$35.99
After a precise soil composition study was completed, 5 wines were defined resulting from the 5 different soil profiles. Each wine is made in separate concrete eggs and then a final blend is determined. Using over 100-year-old vines helps to make this wine as delicious as it is. Lighter in style than your typical Malbec but still full of flavour and complexity.
In 2007 the brothers purchased their first 5 hectares of old vine Malbec vineyards. The original vineyard dates back to 1914. Over time they have built up to 25 hectares in total. With this dedication, they aspire to develop, along with other local producers who maintain their vineyards with pride, the stewardship to offset the encroaching urbanization.
Garmon Tempranillo
$99.99
The Garmón Continental winery was established in 2014 by Mariano Garcia and his sons Alberto and Eduardo in the village of Olivares de Duero, barely 12 miles from Bodegas Mauro. With Garmón, the García family is committed to ancestral viticulture of small-scale, old, sparsely-grown vineyards and native clones, located in the higher, cooler and continental Duero areas with a longer ripening and later harvesting cycle. These factors condition the idiosyncrasy of an elegant and juicy red, of imposing and refined fruit expression.
Poplar Grove Rose
$28.99
This fresh and lively Rosé is made entirely with Pinot Noir. The wine has loads of ripe berry fruit which is balanced with bright and vibrant acidity making this dry wine the perfect pairing to turkey or salmon.
L`Ecu Muse Rose
$37.99
Cabernet Sauvignon definitely isn't typically the red grape of choice for making rosé, but the King of Grapes is indeed used here. Made by Domaine de L'Ecu in the Loire Valley, this dry Cab Sauv rosé is organic and Demeter-certified biodynamic.
Lopez de Heredia Cubillo
$47.99
It all started in the middle of the nineteenth century when French negociants visited the Rioja region to find alternative sources of quality grapes to transform into wine, since the phylloxera epidemic had decimated their vineyards. The founder, Don Rafael López de Heredia y Landeta, a knowledgeable and enthusiastic student in the art of wine making, followed closely in their footsteps.
Don Rafael fell in love with the region and especially the area around Haro, the mythical capital of the Rioja Alta region. He observed that there was a magical combination of soil and climate that would offer the perfect environment for producing wine that would eventually become world famous. Around 1877 he began the design and construction of the complex that is today known as the López de Heredia bodega (winery), the oldest in Haro and one of the first three bodegas in the Rioja region.
Best`s Great Western Cabernet
$34.99
One of the greatest things about the Great Western wine region is its ability to successfully grow a broad range of grape varieties. Shiraz may be the regional hero, but Cabernet Sauvignon from the area can lay almost equal claim. Best’s Great Western 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is a fine example of the Great Western Regional style; supple tannins with dark cherry, cassis, confection and cinnamon spice. With small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, this vintage Cabernet is a delight to drink now, but will certainly gain more complexity over the years.
Chateau Marsyas Red
$64.99
Château Marsyas Red 2015 is effectively a Bordeaux blend with some Syrah added.. On the nose, the Cabernet Sauvignon dominates while the Syrah delivers some black fruit notes. The Cabernet Franc contributes some spice and the Petit Verdot an unmistakable freshness. On the palate, sensations of black fruit, pepper and even licorice give way to powerful, silky tannins. The whole is particularly alluring.
A great success that justifies the involvement of Karim and Sandro Saadé, the owners of this Lebanese château, who are also present in Syria with the remarkable Domaine de Bargylus. In this adventure, the two brothers are advised by French winemaker Stéphane Derenoncourt, who took part in choosing the plots as well as the grape varieties, before supervising their vinification from the first vintage released in 2007. Château Marsyas spreads out over 55 hectares in the heart of the Bekaa (whose name it borrows from ancient Greek), an alluvial plateau at an altitude of 900 meters bordered by the mountains of Mount Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon. In these iron-rich soils, where limestone outcrops everywhere, the vines plunge deep into the soil in search of humidity, while benefiting from exceptional sunshine.