Ca`del Bosco Franciacorta Cuvee Prestige
$54.99
Founded in 1964, Ca ’del Bosco stands for listening to Nature, for giving it a chance to express itself in every form with the help of man, who acts as the custodian of an extraordinary legacy – using the land without using it up. The Ca’ del Bosco Method results in products that find their identity only through an investment in the land that yields them, leading naturally to the adoption of organic viticulture.A gorgeous sparkling wine from Italy's famous Franciacorta, part of Lombardy. A blend of 80% Chardonnay, 19% Pinot Noir and 1% Pinot Bianco.
Dunes & Greene Sparkling
$24.99
Here's a great tasting wallet friendly sparkling wine from Australia. Made from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir it shows delicate aromas of lemon zest, fresh strawberries and cream. On the palate, look for Chardonnay flavors of subtle citrus notes and fresh acidity. The Pinot Noir complements this by adding richness and texture. The result is a full flavoured sparkling wine with a refined finish. Enjoy with appetizers, seafood, Chinese takeout or just when you feel like some bubbles. Vegan friendly!
69% Pinot Noir, 31 % Chardonnay. 100% delicious.
Pittnauer Pitt Nat Rose
$42.99
In their own words: It's been 30 years since Gerhard and Brigitte Pittnauer took over the winery. With only 3.8 hectares of vineyards, which Gerhard had inherited from his parents, we took the proverbial leap into the deep end. In 1998 we joined Pannobile - a well-known group of winegrowers from the region. Through the family dynamic and the lively exchange of opinions within Pannobile, we grew and increased the complexity of our wines. The construction of the striking and individually designed production hall in the middle of the vineyards in 2001 enabled a "quantum leap" in terms of quality and quantity. In 2006 we began converting to biodynamic viticulture - this is also when our winemaking shifted to an even more minimalist approach. In 2007, together with other winemakers, we founded 'Respect' - an international group of leading biodynamic wineries. Today our winery is one of the best natural wine producers in Austria. In 2014 and 2016, we received the two highest awards in the Austrian wine world from the renowned wine magazines Falstaff and Gault Millau: The Winegrower of the Year.
True Colours Cava
$24.99
True Colours is a Cava which was originally created to support LGBTQ+ programs in Scandinavia. It is imported into Alberta by Redback Wine Imports, who has committed to donating $10 from every case sold to two great local programs: Calgary Pride and HIV Community Link.
Like most Cava, this sparkling wine is produced in Penedes, within the Catalonia region of Spain.
From Redback Wine Imports
True Colours was initially created for the Swedish market by Altia Sweden, in conjunction with the Cava producer Sumarrocca. It's a high-quality sparkling wine made in the metodo tradicional style (much like Champagne) from Xarello, Parellada and Macabeo, along with a small amount of Chardonnay. The palate shows a core of stone fruits, citrus and minerals with a toasty brioche finish.
"True Colours in Alberta is a partnership between Redback Wine Imports and Calgary Pride/HIV Community Link. We donate $10/case (750mL) and $5/case (200mL) to support the programs of these worthy organizations.
www.hivcl.org
www.calgarypride.ca
With the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in cancellation of many fundraising events and activities, these organizations need our help even more than usual to continue with their amazing work."
Benjamin Bridge Piquette Can
$9.99
If you haven't heard of Piquette, we would HIGHLY suggest trying it! This 'natural wine spritzer' that is created by fermenting the left overs with spring water, and a touch of honey. It creates a beautiful little drink that is perfect for every day consumption, and it's lower in alcohol, too!
In the glass, a hazy golden colour with emerald reflections. On the nose, a cascade of freshly squeezed ruby grapefruit and lime zest is interlaced with suggestions of pine forest. On the palate, a myriad of lively citrus notes is brightened by, creating the most refreshing balance between hints of zesty lime and a delicate touch of maritime salt.
Canals Nadal Cava Brut Magnum
$61.99
Magnum / 1.5 Litre bottle
Floral and fruity on the nose, the flavours emphasize apple, pear and peach. Soft, elegant and good value, too! Enjoy this awesome Cava with appetizers, seafood, or Sunday brunch!
A Kensington Wine Market exclusive! Cava is Spain's answer to Champagne, and the country's winemakers made a sparkling international success out of it! In Penedes, the wine region near Barcelona, Cava is made the same way as the French bubbly but with different grapes including Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada.
Venturini Montelocco Lambrusco
$29.99
A classic Lambrusco! This fruity, easy-drinking sparkling red wine is coming from Venturini Baldini, a fantastic low-intervention producer in Emilia Romagna. Expect notes of plum, blackberry, black cherry and violets, with a hint of earthy spice. This wine is best paired with most Italian cuisine; tomato-based, cheese-based, cream-based pasta dishes, or cured meats and cheese!
Joao Pato Duck Ray Pet-Nat
$34.99
Made from the Baga grapes that were hand-harvested, this Pet-Nat's fermentation took place in ambient temperature stainless steel tanks. It is released after 7 years of bottle ageing.
Rosier Rose Cremant Brut
$27.99
In France, Crémant is the term used for sparkling wines made in the same method as Champagne but from outside of the actual Champagne region. The Rosier family left their native Champagne area, moved to Limoux and began making wine in January of 1982, full of hope and energy after purchasing a vineyard property in the village of Villelongue d’Aude. They began by restructuring the vineyard and took out all the old red Aramon vines to make way for Chardonnay, Chenin, Mauzac and Pinot Noir. Their first ‘cuvée’ was created in 1983, a scant production of 600 bottles. The following year 6000 bottles were produced under the ‘appellation’ Blanquette de Limoux. In 1985, they outgrew the space in Villelongue and moved to Limoux to larger premises and were able to increase production, thanks for the most part to our expansion into the American market. They now produce 650,000 bottles of Blanquette de Limoux and Crémant de Limoux in a specially designed, ultra-modern ‘Chai’ (wine production plant and storehouse) and have established a presence outside France in sixteen countries around the world.
This Cremant is made from a combination of 70% Chardonnay, 20% Chenin Blanc, and 10% Pinot Noir. Pairs with seafood, grilled or breaded calamari, and more.