Begude Bandol
$47.99
Domaine de la Bégude is one of Bandol’s oldest and most emblematic domaines. Originally a medieval stopover for pilgrims (‘beguda’ meaning ‘place to drink’ in Provençal), it was abandoned until Guillaume Tari of Château Giscours purchased and restored it in 1996. Guillaume replanted 45 hectares of steep terraced vineyard predominantly with Mourvèdre, creating the world’s largest clonal collection of this variety that forms the backbone of all Bandol, now totalling over 150 clones. He also oversaw the conversion to sustainable viticulture, with Domaine de la Bégude becoming organic certified in 2008 and biodynamic certified from 2023. The domaine was recently sold to the Roulleau family, owners of Château Dauzac in Margaux, who share Guillaume’s vision for its future.
Mouchao Ponte Bronco White
$50.99
With the Revolution of 1974, this estate was expropriated, only returning to the hands of the Reynolds family in 1986, already in an advanced state of abandonment. Extensive restoration and regeneration was carried out by Bouncers’ daughter and son-in-law – Babette and Iain Richardson – and by his grandson, Iain Reynolds Richardson, the 6th generation of the Reynolds family in the Alentejo. Today, all the products that Thomas Reynolds initially traded, continue to be produced at Mouchão and the estate is flourishing.
DMN Noellat Savigny 1er Cru Peuillets
$139.99
The Domaine Noëllat is located in Vosne-Romanée in the Côte de Nuits. Its surface area is 23,5 hectares, which is quite admirable for Burgundy. Twenty-six appellations divided into more than one hundred fragmented plots that spread from Marsannay to Pommard.
Like most of the wine estates in Burgundy, the Domaine is owned and run by the family. Since Félix Noëllat, its creator in 19th century, five generations have succeeded one another as the head of the estate: Ernest, Henri, then Michel who gave his namesake to the Domaine. The children of Michel, Alain, and Jean-Marc, have since passed the torch to their children: Sophie and Sébastien.
Vidigal Brutalis Alicante Cabernet
$91.99
Vidigal Wines is a family-run, medium-sized wine company that produces still and dessert Wines. Located in the center of Portugal, near the city of Leiria, Vidigal was established in the beginning of the 20th century. The main grape varieties used by Vidigal are: Touriga Nacional, Aragonez (Tinta Roriz), Castelão, Syrah and Cabernet.
Sandhill Chardonnay
$33.99
Producer Description
"Great wines begin in our vineyards. At Sandhill Wines, we ensure our wines reflect the distinct character of the site where they’re grown. By selecting grapes from exceptional sites, we highlight the diverse terroirs of British Columbia, from the bold reds of the Similkameen to the vibrant, expressive whites of the Okanagan Valley."
Hansel Estate Chardonnay
$51.99
In the 1970s Walter Hansel enlisted the help of his son Stephen to plant 257 Chardonnay vines. Throughout the 1980's the winery grew, as did the quality of the wine. It's still a relatively small winery but their Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs are now highly regarded and offer a Burgundian esthetic in a Sonoma setting. The Estate Chardonnay from Walter Hansel is one of the best showcases of what this winery can do with the grape. It avoids extreme oak and over-the-top flavour in exchange for balance, elegance and food-friendly compatibility.
Weinbach Pinot Blanc
$61.99
Beginning with 2005, all of Weinbach's vineyards are being biodynamically farmed. That's quite a feat and so are their wines. Their Pinot Blanc thrives in Alsace. It's clean and fresh, delicately fruity, well constituted with a nice suppleness and a hint of candied lemon peel on the finish. Weinbach recommends pairing with an onion tart or quiche. We say, why wait for dinner - it's great as an aperitif!
Lightfoot & Wolfville Chardonnay
$66.99
The Annapolis Valley is a long, relatively narrow valley located on the western edge of Nova Scotia, situated between two parallel mountain ranges, along the shores of the Bay of Fundy. Close proximity to the Bay of Fundy and the world’s highest tides creates an incredibly unique growing environment with tremendous potential for the production of distinctive cool-climate wines. They have 40 acres of vines planted on two distinct sites along the shores of the Minas Basin, an inlet of the Bay of Fundy, where hilly slopes extend the frost free period and provide excellent exposure. Natural airflow and incessant saltwater breezes off the basin provide an important moderating effect, especially critical during the winter months when temperatures dip below freezing. Throughout the growing season, these same cool breezes slow ripening, extending the hang times of our fruit. This microclimate creates balanced, full-flavored grapes that tend to have relatively low sugar content yet full phenolic maturity and beautifully retained natural acidities.
Tantalus Old Vines Riesling
$77.99
Tantalus was established in 2004 when Proprietor Eric Savics was presented with the opportunity to acquire one of the Okanagan Valley’s premier vineyard properties. Originally known as Pioneer Vineyards, the site was first planted to table grapes in 1927 by renowned, local horticulturist JW Hughes. The old vine plantings – 1978 Riesling and 1985 Pinot Noir and Chardonnay became the backbone of the vineyard. Other varietals were removed and new plantings of the 3 flagship varietals commenced in 2005. The vineyard would not only have considerable vine age as its anchor, but it would also grow to have superior clone variation as well. With the success of the wines and the increase in production came the need to build a new winery. Tantalus’ sleek new facility was completed in March 2010 and has the distinction of being British Columbia’s first LEED-certified winery. This wine has been awarded best overall BC wine in previous competitions. The vines are generally regarded as the oldest vinifera plantings in the Okanagan.