Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny Port
$87.99
93 points from Wine Spectator! The review: "Rich, with a spicy nose, this offers flavors of fig, dried apricot, mango and ginger. Complex and elegant, delivering concentrated crème brûlée and tropical fruit notes that linger on the vibrant and buttery finish. Drink now." Taylor's is now over 300 years old. It remains a family firm, 100% independent. Enjoy this Tawny as a dessert wine.
Henry Pelham Ice Wine
$77.99
In the late 18th century, the current owner's great-great-great grandfather was deeded the land on which their Ontario winery sits in present day St. Catharines. Fast forward six generations and they're still on the family farm in the Short Hills Bench sub-appellation of the Niagara Peninsula. The Short Hills Bench, where they are situated, is the most easterly of the sub-appellations located within the Niagara Escarpment. It encompasses the land rising up from the plain of the peninsula south of Regional Road 81 to the Escarpment Brow and situated between Twelve Mile Creek and Fifteen Mile Creek.
Philipponnat Grand Blanc Champagne
$144.99
This prestigious domaine and family has been producing Champoagne for over 500 years. It's 100% Chardonnay from Côtes des Blancs and the village of Trépail. First press juice from exclusively Premier and Grand Cru plots. vinification Vinified using traditional methods to avoid premature oxidation. Partial malolactic fermentation for the wines in vats and vinification without malolactic fermentation for the wines in wooden barrels. An elegant wine that preserves a balance between freshness, floral aromas and vinosity. “Extra-brut” dosage (4.25 g/litre) to preserve its original purity and distinction. ageing Aged from seven to nine years to develop maximum complexity and to highlight the secondary and tertiary aromas which are the hallmark of extended ageing on lees.
Frogs Leap Zinfandel
$63.99
The historic Red Barn, located in the Napa Valley, was originally built as a winery in 1884. Today, winemakers John Williams and Paula Siroky continue the tradition of hand-crafting wines using only Napa Valley's best organically grown grapes. The 2000 Zin is a blend of old vine vineyards (50 years and more) insuring great depth of flavor and an elegant structure. Always a favorite here!
Chateau de Beaucastel
$101.99
Always highly anticipated and highly rated, and 93 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate for the 2013 vintage: "The 2013 Châteauneuf du Pape is a beauty and has a rare level of concentration and depth in the vintage. Blueberry, crushed flowers, pepper, and violet aromas and flavors flow nicely to a medium to full-bodied, structured and tannic Beaucastel that has impressive purity and plenty of length. It’s not massive, but still needs 4-5 years of cellaring and will keep for a decade after that."
Moon Curser Syrah
$41.99
"A staple of the South Okanagan vineyard scene, this peppery, fruit driven, elegant wine is well worth trying," says the winemaker, and we agree! This fine red is dry and medium-bodied, with pleasant notes of black cherry, black pepper and a subtle floral hint. Pair with anything meaty: slow-roasted lamb, steak or roast beef.
Le Naturel
$26.99
Clean and bright wine where beautiful raspberry tones dominate, which is surprising for a red wine. It is fresh and sound on nose, with a good intensity; notes of blackberries and violets stand out. On palate it has a fresh, fruity attack that is proof of its origin from high-altitude vineyards. It has a very pleasant mid-palate, and it is a light and very easy-drinking wine.
Lake Breeze Meritage
$34.99
The MacIntyre family purchased the Lake Breeze property in 2001. Although the beginnings were humble, the promising craft of a young winemaker inspired the MacIntyres to invest extensively and pour their hearts into this wild venture. The vineyards consists of a 14 acre parcel originally named Rock Oven Vineyards. The first vines on the property were planted in 1985, making them some of the oldest on the Naramata Bench. The mature vines, coupled with a predominantly westerly aspect ensure plenty of sun exposure and ideal ripening conditions.
Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG
$71.99
Giovanni Manetti, with the masterful help of Franco Bernabei's winemaking skills makes some of Tuscany's finest Chianti in a style that shows a modern approach to Chianti without abandoning the character of the past. It is made with 100% Sangiovese grapes and ageing is done is small French barriques for 12 months. It's full bodied and shows classic red berry with undertones of spice.