Pietradolce Santo Spirito Etna Rosso
$78.99
Santo Spirito Etna Rosso is a wine obtained from Nerello Mascalese grapes from a pre-phylloxera vineyard that was brought to light and restored during land reclamation work. This vineyard is located in the highest part of the Contrada Santo Spirito at 900 meters above sea level. It is a very windy promontory with marked temperature variations and sandy soils, with abundant volcanic rock.
The harvest takes place in the second half of October. The crushing and destemming is followed by a maceration of approximately 18 days in raw cement tulip tanks. The 14-month aging in oak barrels is followed by maturation in the bottle. The result is a wine with an ample bouquet, which alternates spicy notes with red berries. The taste is vibrant, with distinctive elegance and personality, like drinking a bottle of great Burgundy.
Dal Forno Valpolicella
$223.99
Only Quintarelli can rival Dal Forno, and the two wineries are in a class of their own, not only in the Veneto but all of Italy. The Dal Forno family has been making wine since 1983. Located in Val D’Illasi, the estate consists of 65 acres of vines planted to traditional indigenous varieties of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta and Croatina. The estate vineyards and farm are located where the slopes begin to rise toward the mountains and sit 1,000 feet above sea level. The loose, alluvial soils, meticulous pruning and scrupulous viticultural techniques ensure remarkable-quality grapes. The Dal Fornos use traditional methods to grow the finest fruit, and then employ modern techniques to produce the best wines — classic in expression and modern in purity. Dal Forno Romano is well-known for a number of superior wines that range from the region’s famous Valpolicella and Amarone to unique bottlings such as Vigne Seré, a passito dessert-style wine.
Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino
$120.99
Since 1975 Mastrojanni has been crafting wines with a recognizable identity: for each vintage, we always choose the most genuine expression of the land. The intuition soon reinforced this mission to parcel two plots and vinify them individually, an early approach for its time. Vigna Schiena d’Asino and Vigna Loreto are still today the two vineyards that best represent Mastrojanni. At Mastrojanni, herbicides have never been used, and since November 2022, no chemical products have been applied. They cultivate the land with respect, preserving biodiversity and maintaining the genetic heritage of their vineyards.
Blue Mountain River Flow Block 23 Pinot
$80.99
Blue Mountain is the wild and respected territory of which the Mavety family are blessed to be the guardians. As a family business with a strong connection to the South Okanagan site, the goal of Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars is to realize the potential of the individual sites of the land in which the grapes are grown. Overlooking and tending, the Mavety’s life work is an ongoing process of creating something simple yet powerful, to be expressed in the glass and enjoyed. The philosophy of Blue Mountain is to focus on the potential of each variety, continually improving its range across Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay Noir, and Traditionnelle Methode sparkling wine. Blue Mountain’s strong focus on viticulture across the site allows for an increased representation of individual terroir when the grapes reach the winery.
Blue Mountain Wild Terrain Block 9 Pinot
$79.99
Blue Mountain is the wild and respected territory of which the Mavety family are blessed to be the guardians. As a family business with a strong connection to the South Okanagan site, the goal of Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars is to realize the potential of the individual sites of the land in which the grapes are grown. Overlooking and tending, the Mavety’s life work is an ongoing process of creating something simple yet powerful, to be expressed in the glass and enjoyed. The philosophy of Blue Mountain is to focus on the potential of each variety, continually improving its range across Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay Noir, and Traditionnelle Methode sparkling wine. Blue Mountain’s strong focus on viticulture across the site allows for an increased representation of individual terroir when the grapes reach the winery.
Voyager Estate Cabernet
$62.99
Established in 1978, Voyager Estate recently celebrated 40 years since their original plantings. All of their wines are 100% estate grown and made, reflecting the unique qualities of our place in Stevens Valley with its undulating slopes, warm summers and cooling maritime breezes. They are one of Australia’s most innovative certified organic producers of world-class Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.“Crafted from our best organically farmed blocks, this is a truly timeless wine, the result of the idyllic 2014 growing season; a perfect harmony of tightly wound, gravelly tannins, acid backbone and generous, complex fruit character. It will benefit from long term cellaring or, for the impatient, decanting.”
TIM SHAND, CHIEF WINEMAKER
Blue Mountain Gravel Force Pinot Noir
$80.99
Blue Mountain is the wild and respected territory of which the Mavety family are blessed to be the guardians. As a family business with a strong connection to the South Okanagan site, the goal of Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars is to realize the potential of the individual sites of the land in which the grapes are grown. Overlooking and tending, the Mavety’s life work is an ongoing process of creating something simple yet powerful, to be expressed in the glass and enjoyed. The philosophy of Blue Mountain is to focus on the potential of each variety, continually improving its range across Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay Noir, and Traditionnelle Methode sparkling wine. Blue Mountain’s strong focus on viticulture across the site allows for an increased representation of individual terroir when the grapes reach the winery.
Mary Taylor Sicilia Rosso
$27.99
Mary Taylor is an innovative importer who’s taking a fresh approach to the wine business. Not unlike the wines that Kermit Lynch imports, Mary Taylor’s wines are small-production and regional; the big difference, however, is that the brand on the label is the importer, not the producer. They are not hiding the producer, whose names are on the label and who definitely get all the credit for making the wine—but the two biggest names on the label are Mary Taylor and the region the wine is from. This design reflects Mary Taylor’s philosophy of emphasizing the importance of place in winemaking.
A somewhat translucent red with bright acidity, tension, and elegant fruit
Ramnista Xinomavro
$42.99
Ramnista” in the local idiom stands for ‘royal hill’, portraying the trademark rolling hills of Kir-Yianni Estate’s vineyard in Naoussa. The ‘Ramnista blocks’ are the source of Xinomavros for this wine; Εach vintage is a selection of the best parcels from that specific area in Naoussa.