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Australia

Wakefield Pinot Noir
Winery : Wakefield Wines
Region : Adelaide Hills
Bin : 139, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2011 Bottle Price : $38.00
Made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes aged for a few months in French-oak hogshead barrels, one to two years old. Fresh aromas and flavours of ripe cherry and strawberry, with sweet spice notes. Medium-bodied, pair with vegetarian and earthier-style meat dishes.

Australia

Penfolds Grange
Winery : Penfolds Wine Making Company
Region : Barossa Valley
Bin : 330, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2003 Bottle Price : $500.00
Grange is Australia's most famous wine and is officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia. A powerful expression of Penfolds long history and traditions, Grange boasts an unbroken line of vintages since Max Schubert’s experimental 1951 vintage, and is an assemblage of vineyards in the Barossa Valley, Coonawarra, and the McLaren Vale. Pair either of these wines with steak, venison, and other game meats. A blend of 97% Shiraz and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for 15 months in new American-oak hogsheads. Wine Spectator magazine awarded it 94pts. Complex and elegant wine, with aromas and flavours of blueberries, plum, anise, and mocha. Powerfully rich, with a long, evolving finish.
Vintage : 2006 Bottle Price : $600.00

Canada

Meldville Syrah
Winery : Meldville WInes
Region : Niagara
Bin : 145, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2016
Grape :

Canada

Tawse Winery Meritage
Winery : Tawse Winery
Region : Niagara
Brand : Meritage
Bin : 300, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2007 Bottle Price : $105.00
Sourced from 10-15 year-old vines grown according to both organic and biodynamic principles. This wine is a blend of the classic Bordeaux varietals – Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot and Cabernet Franc – hand harvested, and each lot individually fermented and matured in French-oak barrels. From one of the best red wine vintages of the decade, this wine is matured 18 months in French oak barrique (20% new). Aromas and flavours of ripe dark cherry and cherry liqueur with notes of tobacco, cedar, pepper spice, and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, firm tannins and a long finish. Pair with steak.
Vintage : 2009 Bottle Price : $105.00

Canada

Henry Of Pelham Reisling Icewine
Winery : Henry of Pelham
Region : Niagara Peninsula
Brand : Riesling Ice Wine
Bin : 401, Bottle : 375 ML
Vintage : 2007 Bottle Price : $95.00
From 100% naturally frozen Riesling grapes picked at -8 to -13ºC from vineyards on the Beamsville Bench. Yields of approximately 15 hL/ha. and 100% stainless steel fermentation. Honeyed citrus with mineral and rich dried fruit and notes. Pair with fruit desserts and chocolate.

Canada

Peninsula Ridge Riesling Icewine
Winery : Peninsula Ridge
Region : Niagara Peninsula
Bin : 402, Bottle : 375 ML
Vintage : 2006 Bottle Price : $100.00
From 100% naturally frozen Riesling grapes picked at -8 to -13ºC. Deep, amber/orange colour, with complex aromas and flavours of apricot jam, orange, and apple sauce. Pair with fruit desserts and chocolate.

Canada

Lailey Cabernet Franc
Winery : Lailey Vineyards
Region : Niagara-on-the-Lake
Bin : 135, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2010 Bottle Price : $48.00
Medal winner at 2012 Canadian and Intervin Wine Awards. Medium- to full-bodied with complex aromas and flavours of raspberry and ripe plum, with smoky notes of licorice and violets. Great length and firm tannins; pair with grilled meat dishes and earthy stews.

Canada

Rosehall Run Pinot Noir
Winery : Rosehall Run Vineyards
Region : Prince Edward County
Brand : Hungry Points
Bin : 144, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2016
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Germany

Weingut Johann Peter Mertes Goldberg Riesling QbA
Winery : Weingut Johann Peter Mertes
Region : Saar
Bin : 211, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2016 Bottle Price : $52.00
Since 1891 five generations of the Mertes family has cultivated vines in the Saar River Valley. From vines grown on steep slate slopes of the Wawerner Goldberg (or Golden Mountain), this crisp, dry Riesling offers up citrus fruit aromas flavours – limes in particular – with mineral notes and a vibrant finish. Classic dry Riesling; a great match for spicier dishes, seafood and pork.

Spain

Finca Losada DO
Winery : Finca Losada
Region : Bierzo
Bin : 124, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2009 Bottle Price : $52.00
Sourced from 60+ year old vineyards in the Bierzo region in northwest Spain. The wine was fermented in temperature-controlled tanks, and then aged in two- and three-year old French oak barrels for 12 months. Dark almost opaque with aromas and flavours of ripe raspberry and dark cherry with notes of café mocha,pepper spice, violets, licorice, and undergrowth (reminiscent of Pinot Noir). Rich and full-bodied with a firm tannins and a long finish. Pair with grilled and braised meats, especially beef (steak) and lamb.
Vintage : 2015
Grape :

Spain

CAN Valle de la Orotava
Winery : Bodega Tajinaste
Region : Canary Islands
Bin : 351, Bottle : 750 ML

Spain

Altos de Losada La Bienquerida
Winery : Finca Losada
Region : Castilla Y Leon
Bin : 321, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2007 Bottle Price : $110.00
Bienquerida – meaning beloved – is a small vineyard of old-vine Mencia grapes, a rare indigenous variety that grows only in the Bierzo region of northwest Spain. Historically this vineyard was coveted by local growers due to the strong personality of the vines, before becoming part of the Losada estate. The wine matured for 15 months in French-oak barrels of varying sizes and toastings, and only 3000 bottles were made from this vintage. Deep ruby colour, with aromas and flavours of dark raspberry and black cherry with earthy notes of dark chocolate, exotic spices, violets, and black licorice. Rich and full, with silky tannins and a long, elegant finish. Pair with grilled and braised meat dishes, particularly beef tenderloin and lamb.

Spain

Bodegas Valdesil sobre lias
Winery : Bodegas Valdesil
Region : Galicia
Bin : 206, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2013 Bottle Price : $55.00
From an indigenous grape – Godello – grown in the remote Sil River Valley in northwest Spain. Ripe aromas and flavours of white peach, tropical fruits, and almonds. Unoaked , medium-bodied, dry, with a long, rich finish from regular lees stirring. Match with richer seafood, vegetarian, and chicken dishes.

Spain

Oscar Tobia Rioja Reserva
Winery : Oscar Tobia
Region : Rioja
Bin : 167, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2010 Bottle Price : $89.00
Aged for 28 months in new French and Hungarian oak barrels. It received a score of 91 points from Wine Spectator magazine. Rich aromas and flavours of dark plum, black cherry, and cassis, with earthy notes of dark chocolate and vanilla spice. Full-bodied, round, and smooth with an elegant lingering finish. Pair with grilled meat dishes and a traditional match for lamb.
Vintage : 2015 Bottle Price : $89.00

France

Gewurztraminer AOC Reserve Pierre Sparr Successeurs

Region : Alsace
Bin : 208, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2009 Bottle Price : $42.00
Grape :
Classic Alsatian Gewurztraminer from 30-year old vines in the Haut- and Bas-Rhin. Fermented in temperature-controlled, stainless-steel tanks to enhance the unique aromatics of the grape. Medium-bodied, and slightly off-dry, with balancing acidity. Tropical aromas and flavours of lychee, pineapple, and poached pear with notes of rose petal and cardamom spice. Pair with spicier dishes, shellfish, seafood, and pork.

France

Chateau Teyssier Pezat Bordeaux Superior
Winery : Chateau Teyssier
Region : Bordeaux
Bin : 129, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2016 Bottle Price : $56.00

France

Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou St Julien 2er Cru
Winery : Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou
Region : Bordeaux
Bin : 328, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2001 Bottle Price : $220.00
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Bordeaux, France Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is one of Bordeaux’s leading “Super Seconds”, meaning it comes close to matching wines in the higher First Growth category. The property’s 50 hectares of vineyards are planted to Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (25%), and 5% each of Cabernet Franc and Malbec on classic Right Bank soil. The wines are usually matured in French-oak barrique (50-60% new) for 18 months. This wine received a rating of 92pts from Wine Spectator magazine. Well-balanced with aromas and flavours of black cherry, raspberry liqueur, minerals, graphite, black currants and cinnamon spice notes. Medium-bodied and elegant; pair with steak and game dishes.
Vintage : 2005 Bottle Price : $350.00

France

Chateau De Maligney Chablis Primier Cru Vau de Vey
Winery : Château de Maligny
Region : Burgundy
Bin : 224, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2014 Bottle Price : $92.00
Fresh and vibrant with aromas and flavours of melon and lemon citrus with mineral notes. Dry with a pleasant long finish. Pair with seafood, vegetarian dishes, chicken, and pork.

France

Chateau De Maligney Chablis Primier Cru Vau de Vey
Winery : Chateau de Maligney
Region : Burgundy
Bin : 207, Bottle : 375 ML

France

Château de Maligny Chablis “Carré de César”
Winery : Château de Maligny
Region : Burgundy
Bin : 240, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2018 Bottle Price : $64.00
The Château is owned by the Durup family who have lived in the village of Maligny since the 15th century, and are now the largest landowners in the appellation. The wines matured in stainless steel, resulting in consistently fine Chablis with characteristic mineral nuances, but with welcome fruitiness from the Chardonnay grape. Fresh and vibrant with aromas and flavours of melon and lemon citrus with mineral notes. Dry with a pleasant long finish. Pair with seafood, vegetarian dishes, chicken, and pork.

France

Regnard Petit Chablis
Winery : Regnard
Region : Burgundy
Bin : 227, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2013 Bottle Price : $65.00
Grapes, grown on vines with an average age of 25 years, planted around the famous Chablis region of Burgundy. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, to capture the fresh aromas and flavours of the wine – peaches, apricots and green apple, with notes of delicate white flowers, minerals, and almond. Lively on the palate, with a good balance of acidity and fruit. Pair with poultry and seafood dishes. Chablis 1er Cru “Vau de Vey”.

France

Louis Latour Chateau Corton Grancey Grand Cru
Winery : Louis Latour
Region : Burgundy
Bin : 324, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2003
Grape :
Vintage : 2009 Bottle Price : $220.00
This winery dates back to 1832, and has been a cuverie for Domaine Louis Latour since 1891. Produced only in years when the Pinot Noir grapes reach perfect maturity, the source vineyards combine Les Bressandes, Les Chaumes,Les Pougets, Les Perrieres, and Les Greves planted with vines with an average age of over 40 years. Aged for 18 months, each cask is meticulously tasted and only the finest are blended into the final wine. Aromas and flavours of red fruits and cassis, with notes of spices, coffee and liquorice. Pair with meat dishes, in particular lamb and braised ribs.

France

Domaine H Pelle Sancerre La Croix au Garde
Winery : Domaine H. Pelle
Region : Loire Valley
Bin : 209, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2018 Bottle Price : $75.00
The modern winery is located in the village of Morogues in the picturesque Loire Valley. The vineyards are on chalky soils, rich in oyster shells, and Anne Pellé, who has run the domain since 1995, practices organic viticulture. This wine was fermented in neutral vats using native yeasts, and kept on the lees until bottling, creating the perfect tension between acidity and fruit. Vivid apple and pear aromas and flavours with mineral notes. Elegant, with a long clean finish. A great match for dishes with goat’s cheese, shellfish, and seafood.

France

Chateau de Nages
Winery : Chateau de Nages
Region : Rhone
Bin : 142, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2015
Grape :

France

Crozes-Hermitage

Region : Rhone
Bin : 126, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2014 Bottle Price : $44.00

France

Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas "les Ruchets" 2007
Winery : Jean-Luc Colombo
Region : Rhone
Bin : 318, Bottle : 750 ML

Italy

Farnese Fantini Edizione Cinque Autoctoni
Winery : Farnese Vini
Region : Abruzzo
Bin : 121, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2010
Grape :
Vintage : 2012 Bottle Price : $77.00
This is a cross-regional blend – Abruzzo and Puglia – of four native grape varieties – aged in 100% new oak barrels (60% American and 40% French) for 13 months. Made in an ultra-modern style with intense aromas and flavours of ripe fruit – prune, cherry, and black-currant – with notes of vanilla spice, chocolate, and tobacco. Full-bodied and warm with full tannins and a long finish. Pair this wine with grilled meat dishes (beef and lamb).
Vintage : 2014 Bottle Price : $77.00

Italy

Mastroberardino Greco di Tufo
Winery : Mastroberardino
Region : Campania
Bin : 245, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2014 Bottle Price : $52.00
Made from a rare and ancient grape that was brought to Avellino by the Greeks in the first century BCE. Classic white wine vinifcation in temperature-controlled, stainless-steel tanks, then refined for a short time in bottle before release. Dry and full-bodied, with aromas and flavours of apple and pear and white, with notes of chamomile and dried herbs. Pair with white meats, fried seafood, shellfish, and vegetarian dishes.
Vintage : 2019

Italy

Dolcetto D'Alba
Winery : Aurelio Settimo
Region : Piedmont
Brand : Aurelio Settimo
Bin : 106, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2018
Grape :

Italy

Cordero Di Montezomolo Langhe Nebbiolo
Winery : Cordero di Montezemolo
Region : Piedmont
Bin : 152, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2015 Bottle Price : $74.00
Sourced from vineyards near La Morra. Fermented in stainless steel tanks, then matured in oak casks for a further 6-7 months. Medium ruby/violet colour, with aromas and flavours of cherry and wild strawberry with spicy/floral notes. Medium-bodied, with integrated tannins. Pair with traditional pasta dishes with meat-based sauces.
Vintage : 2016
Grape :
Vintage : 2017 Bottle Price : $74.00

Italy

Primitivo Di Manduria, Zola, Vigneti del Salento
Winery : Vigneti Del Salento
Region : Puglia
Bin : 112, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2013
Grape :
Vintage : 2017
Grape :

Italy

Fondo Antico Nero d'Avola
Winery : Fondo Antico
Region : Sicilia
Bin : 134, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2015
Grape :

Italy

Fondo Antico Grillo Parlante
Winery : Fondo Antico
Region : Sicilia
Bin : 212, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2014 Bottle Price : $32.00
Made from 100% Grillo grapes – indigenous to western Sicily – and fermented in stainless steel to capture the fresh fruit aromas . Tropical aromas and flavours of pineapple, lime citrus, and mango. Dry and medium-bodied. Pair with vegetarian, chicken or rich seafood dishes.

Italy

Syrah, Fondo Antico

Region : Sicily
Bin : 107, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2016 Bottle Price : $44.00
Syrah is the same grape as Australia’s Shiraz, but in Europe they prefer to use the traditional grape name. Medium- to full-bodied, with rich aromas and flavours of smoky blackberry fruit and black-pepper spice. A great match for beef, lamb, and game dishes.

Italy

Brunello Di Montalcino, La Lecciaia Riserva

Region : Tuscany
Bin : 302, Bottle : 375 ML
Vintage : 2011 Bottle Price : $70.00
Classic mahogany colour, with complex, earthy aromas and flavours of dark cherry, plum, and raspberry fruit with cedar/sandalwood, tobacco, and mocha notes. Elegant, this wine is medium to full-bodied, and well structured on the evolving palate. Smooth on the finish; the fruit, acidity, and fine tannins are all well balanced. Pair with earthier-style dishes (including mushrooms), game (venison), steak, short-rib, and meat-based pasta sauces.

Italy

Straccali Pinot Grigio
Winery : Rocca Delle Macie
Region : Tuscany
Bin : 200, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2018 Bottle Price : $30.00
Half Bottle : $16.00
By Glass : $9.00
Intense, bright pale yellow, with golden-copper or slightly pink shades and a bouquet that is elegant, intense, with hints of fruit and flowers and fresh flavors of apple and peach. The palate shows good structure, balance and a pleasant finish.

Italy

Castello di Querceto Chianti
Winery : Castello di Querceto
Region : Tuscany
Bin : 102, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2018 Bottle Price : $34.00
Half Bottle : $18.00
By Glass : $11.00
From grapes, grown in various sites in the Colline del Valdarno area. Medium-bodied with youthful/earthy aromas and flavours of ripe red fruits and sour cherry. Pair with pasta dishes with meat sauce, veal, grilled pork, and earthier style vegetarian dishes.

Italy

Rosso di Toscana, La Lecciaia
Winery : Fattoria La Lecciaia
Region : Tuscany
Bin : 109, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2014 Bottle Price : $46.00
This wine is from the same grapes that are used to make Brunello (see Reserve wine list). Medium-bodied, with earthy aromas and flavours of dark fruits, cherries, and mocha. Well-integrated tannins – a great match for grilled meat dishes, especially game.

Italy

Poggio Stenti Maremma Rosso

Region : Tuscany
Bin : 140, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2015
Grape :

Italy

Molino delle Balze

Region : Tuscany
Bin : 246, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2013 Bottle Price : $62.00
From a single-vineyard site, this 100% chardonnay wine undergoes alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in 50% stainless steel tanks and 50% oak barrique, followed by a further refinement in the same vessels for seven months, with regular lees stirring to give the wine a rich, lush mouthfeeel. Dry and full-bodied. Aromas and flavours of dried apple and warm pineapple, with notes of toffee, toasted coconut, and vanilla spice . Pair with white meats and shellfish (lobster).

Italy

Logonovo

Region : Tuscany
Bin : 120, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2013
Grape :
Vintage : 2014
Grape :

Italy

Sagrantino Centopercento IGT, Logonovo

Region : Tuscany
Brand : Logonovo
Bin : 128, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2013 Bottle Price : $76.00
A rare bottling (less than 1000 bottles made) of 100% Sagrantino, from estate vineyards in Montalcino. Following a careful selection of the grapes, the wine spent 12 months in new French oak barrels. Rich aromas of dark, ripe wild raspberry, plum, and cherry, with floral notes and chocolate and cherry on the evolving finish. Medium- to full-bodied and balanced, with firm, round tannins. Pair with grilled and braised meat dishes.

Italy

Roccato
Winery : Rocca Delle Macie
Region : Tuscany
Bin : 130, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2011
Grape :

Italy

Poggio Stenti Pian di Staffa
Winery : Poggio
Region : Tuscany
Brand : Stenti Pian Di Staffa
Bin : 347, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2010 Bottle Price : $90.00

Italy

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Winery : Fattoria La Lecciaia
Region : Tuscany
Brand : La Lecciaia
Bin : 304, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2014
Grape :

Italy

Podere Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione
Winery : Podere Poggio Scalette
Region : Tuscany
Brand : Il Carbonaione
Bin : 307, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2010 Bottle Price : $125.00
Sourced from a unique plot of Sangiovese vines – Il Carbonaione – planted just after the first World War. Now over 85 years old; possibly the only remaining Sangiovese di Lamole vines within the Chianti Classico region. Fermentation in stainless-steel tanks, then the wine was aged for 14 months in large (350 litre) oak tonneau. Scored 97 points by Antonio Galloni. Rich aromas and flavours of wild blackberry and blackcurrant with notes of herbs and spices. Full-bodied, with firm tannins and a long rich finish. Pair with grilled and braised meat dishes.

Italy

Casa Raia

Region : Tuscany
Bin : 306, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2014 Bottle Price : $135.00
Vintage : 2015
Grape :

Italy

La Lecciaia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Winery : Fattoria La Lecciaia
Region : Tuscany
Bin : 311, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2013 Bottle Price : $165.00
La Lecciaia is situated in Vallafrico, and shares a southwest exposure, with some of the oldest and most prestigious vineyards of Montalcino. The winery is equipped with modern winemaking technology, yet La Lecciaia still adheres to the traditions of Brunello. Earthy aromas and flavours of dark cherry, plum, and dark wild berries, with notes of baking spices. Richly elegant and round: pair with grilled meats and fuller-bodied meat dishes.

Italy

Ornellaia Tenuta Dell'Ornallaia
Winery : Ornellaia
Region : Tuscany
Bin : 317, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2008 Bottle Price : $320.00
A Bordeaux-style Super-Tuscan, made up of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, aged 20 months in French-oak barrique (12 months separate then 8 months as the blend) of which 70% are new. Received 96+ points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, and 93 points from the Wine Spectator. Ripe, dark fruit aromas and flavours of cherry, blueberry, and plum with notes of mocha, herbs, and tobacco. Velvety and elegant with fine tannins and a long finish. Pair with grilled meat dishes, particularly beef tenderloin, and lamb.

Italy

Sassicaia
Winery : Tenuta San Guida
Region : Tuscany
Bin : 319, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2008 Bottle Price : $360.00
Arguably the top “Super-Tuscan” wine, it was also the first, having been produced in 1948 by Marchese Mario Incisa delle Rocchetta for personal consumption. The first commercial vintage was 1968, and released in 1971. The 1972 vintage was selected #1in a tasting of 33 prestigious Bordeaux-style wines organized by Decanter magazine. Usually a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, aged 24 months in French-oak barrique, of which one third are new. Pair with grilled and braised meat dishes, particularly beef tenderloin and lamb. Received scores of 98 points from Decanter magazine and 93 points from the Wine Spectator. Intense, complex aromas and flavours of juicy dark berry fruit – cherry, blackberry, plum– with notes of menthol, licorice, and sweet spices Muscular yet elegant, with a long polished finish.
Vintage : 2009 Bottle Price : $320.00

Italy

Astoria Prosecco La Robinia

Region : Veneto
Bin : 210, Bottle : 750 ML

Italy

Gerardo Cesari Pinot Grigio
Winery : Gerardo Cesari
Region : Veneto
Bin : 202, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2018 Bottle Price : $36.00
Half Bottle : $20.00
By Glass : $11.50
Dry white wine, produced with Pinot Grigio grapes from the regions of Veneto, Friuli and Trentino. Bright straw yellow colour with the aroma of a fresh bouquet of fruit and flowers. The taste is fresh and well-balanced with a good length. Excellent as an aperitif, it pairs well with antipasti, fish and seafood dishes.

Italy

Brigaldara Valpolicella Superiore
Winery : Brigaldara
Region : Veneto
Bin : 103, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2017 Bottle Price : $44.00
Traditional Valpolicella is a blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes, but this version is slightly more modern in style. Medium-bodied with smooth tannins, and earthy aromas and flavours of wild cherries and bitter chocolate. Match with meat dishes and pasta.

Italy

Valpolicella Classico Ripasso, Ciicilio, Degani

Region : Veneto
Bin : 114, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2012 Bottle Price : $47.00
Grape :
Ripasso (re-passed) means to soak the pressed skins of Amarone (see Reserve wines) in vats of regular Valpolicella Classico, to produce a more full-bodied wine, sometimes called “baby-Amarone”. Rich aromas and flavours of dark plum, cherry, and wild raspberry with notes of mocha and baking spices. Match with braised and grilled meat dishes, mushroom risotto, and fuller-style vegetarian dishes.

Italy

Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Winery : Brigaldara
Region : Veneto
Bin : 158, Bottle : 375 ML
Vintage : 2015 Bottle Price : $59.00
A Corvinone-dominant blend featuring Corvina and Rondinella, this is a sumptuous Amarone with a spicy, perfumed bouquet of black cherry and vanilla. The palate reveals a ripe core of bitter chocolate and spiced fruit cake, with complex flavours of Mirabelle plum and coffee. An attractive note of black tea persists through the finish. Alcohol, often a determining quality for Amarone-lovers, is nicely balanced by the wine’s density and velvety texture. It’s a powerful wine, yet elegant and graceful.

Italy

Cesari Ripasso Bosan

Region : Veneto
Bin : 118, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2016 Bottle Price : $79.00
A rare single-vineyard Ripasso. The wine was re-fermented on the dried Amarone must from the Bosan vineyard for about 15 days then aged in French-oak casks for 12 months, then placed in larger Slavonian oak casks for six months before bottling. A complex wine with woody aromas and flavours of dried cherry and plum jam, with notes of menthol and dark chocolate. Match with grilled or braised meat dishes.

Italy

Amarone Della Valpolicella La Rosta
Winery : Degani
Region : Veneto
Brand : La Rosta
Bin : 349, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2012 Bottle Price : $140.00
Amarone della Valpolicella is made following the appassimento method of partially air-drying grapes for approximately four months, until the grapes have lost about a third of their mass, thus concentrating the flavours. The grapes used for La Rosta are selected from the best bunches from the estate vineyards, and is a blend of Corvina (50%) and Rondinella (40%) aged three years in French-oak barrique, and only made in the best vintages. Pair with grilled and braised meat dishes. Full-bodied and rich with aromas and flavours of dried cherries, cocoa, and vanilla spice. Well-structured, with velvety tannins.

Italy

Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella Bosan Riserva
Winery : Gerardo Cesari
Region : Veneto
Brand : Bosan
Bin : 315, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2006 Bottle Price : $190.00
Aged for three years in a combination of large Slavonian oak barrels and smaller French-oak barrique, and released from the winery after 12-15 months of bottling refining. It received a score of 91 points from Wine Spectator magazine. Full-bodied and rich with aromas and flavours of dried cherries, cocoa, and sweet spices. Match with grilled and braised meat dishes.

Italy

Quintarelli Alzero
Winery : Azienda Agricola Quintarelli Giuseppe
Region : Veneto
Bin : 325, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2005 Bottle Price : $800.00
There are very few people as revered in the wine world as the legendary Giuseppe Quintarelli, who, over a 60+ year career, embodied both quality and respect for tradition in his unique, at times almost mythical, approach to making wine. Alzero is one of those mythical wines, only made in the best years, from 30-year old vines, with production usually limited to less than 300 cases. It is a blend of 40% each Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Merlot, using the same appassimento method of partially air-drying grapes on traditional straw mats for 60-100 days as is used to make his famous Amarone della Valpolicella. The wine was aged for up to three years in French-oak barrique, racked, then aged a further four years in large Slavonian-oak barrels. Typically a powerful wine, this vintage demonstrates more elegance, with exceptional balance and sophistication. Rich, complex aromas and flavours of sweet dried berries, cassis, figs, cocoa, mint, and spices. A wine of contemplation – pair with mushroom risotto, grilled and braised meat dishes.

United States

Cartlidge & Browne Pinot Noir North Coast
Winery : Cartlidge & Browne
Region : California
Bin : 151, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2010 Bottle Price : $44.00
Most (72%) of the grapes come from the cooler Carneros region, typical for producing a more elegant style of Pinot Noir. The balance of the fruit comes from vineyards in Sonoma County and Napa Valley more typical of producing a richer, fruit-forward style. The wine is medium-bodied with aromas and flavours of dark cherry and plum, with notes of cola, mocha, and vanilla spice. Pair with grilled or roasted meat dishes.

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Grayson Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Winery : Grayson Estate
Region : California
Brand : Grayson Estate
Bin : 150, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2018 Bottle Price : $44.00
Half Bottle : $26.00
By Glass : $12.50
Sourced from select vineyard sites throughout California, and made in Napa Valley. Medium-bodied, with aromas and flavours of dark fruits – plum and black currant – with notes of dried herbs, cedar, and vanilla oak spice. Soft tannins; match with steak and lamb dishes.

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St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery : St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Region : California
Bin : 132, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2012 Bottle Price : $75.00
Aged 16 months in French- and American-oak barrels. Aromas and flavours of dark cherry and cassis, with notes of cocoa and vanilla. Full-bodied, with rich tannins and a smooth finish. Pair with grilled meat dishes.

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Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery : Merryvale Vineyards
Region : California
Bin : 313, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2009 Bottle Price : $105.00
Sourced from vineyards across Napa Valley, this wine honours the traditional “Bordeaux blend” of grapes, aged typically for about 24 months in French and American oak barrels, a quarter of which were new. A good match for braised and grilled meat dishes. A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Malbec grapes. Medium-bodied, and quite approachable with aromas and flavours of sweet red and black currants, blackberry jam, with notes of licorice and black olive.

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery : J. Lohr
Region : California
Brand : Hilltop
Bin : 346, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2012 Bottle Price : $115.00
A blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, and 1% Malbec, from select vineyard sites The wine was aged for 18 months in new French-oak barrels (60% new). Aromas and flavours of ripe plum, blueberry, and dried cherry, with notes of tobacco, hazelnuts, and dark chocolate. The tannins are firm and the wine is round and rich. Pair with beef tenderloin

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Whitehall Lane Merlot

Region : California
Bin : 337, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2005 Bottle Price : $120.00
A top Napa winery according to Wine Spectator magazine, and this wine won the Editor’s Choice Award from Wine Enthusiast magazine. Napa Valley Merlot, with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon (8%) and Syrah (7%) in the blend. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins, and aromas and flavours of blackberries, plum, cocoa, violets, vanilla spice notes. Pair with grilled meats – venison and lamb.

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Peter Franus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery : Peter Franus Wine Company
Region : California
Brand : Mount Veeder
Bin : 338, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2008 Bottle Price : $135.00
Peter was the winemaker for Mount Veeder Wines and has been making his own “hand-crafted” wines from top vineyard sites in Napa Valley for over 30 years. This blend from three vineyard sites in Napa Valley, aged 20 months in French oak barrels, 65% of which were new. Intense aromas and flavours of blackberry and black cherry with mocha, cedar and vanilla spice notes. A muscular wine, yet is nicely balanced: pair with steak and lamb.
Vintage : 2014 Bottle Price : $175.00

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Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot
Winery : Duckhorn Vineyards
Region : California
Bin : 339, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2006 Bottle Price : $165.00
This wine is a blend of grapes from estate vineyards, combined with select sites from independent growers throughout the Napa Valley. Small amounts (2% each) of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot were added to the blend to give the wine a touch more complexity. The wine matured in French oak barrels, 30% of which were new. Intense aromas and flavours of plum, raspberry, and red cherry, with notes of sandalwood and vanilla spice. Full and round with a rich evolving finish. Pair with grilled meats, particularly lamb.

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Profile St. Helena
Winery : Merryvale Vineyards
Region : California
Brand : Profile St. Helena
Bin : 341, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2004 Bottle Price : $250.00
Sourced from vineyards across Napa Valley, this wine honours the traditional “Bordeaux blend” of grapes, aged typically for about 24 months in French and American oak barrels, a quarter of which were new. A good match for braised and grilled meat dishes. A blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 6% Malbec, 3% Syrah, and 1% each Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes. Full-bodied, with deep aromas and flavours of blueberry and plum, with notes of vanilla spice and milk chocolate

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Bond Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery : Bond
Region : California
Brand : Pluribus
Bin : 336, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2011 Bottle Price : $1100.00
Bond is a luxury project of Bill Harlan and his winemaking team from Harlan Estates. Their philosophy is to create premium wines from a single variety (Cabernet Sauvignon) from “Grand Cru” sites in Napa Valley. There are currently five Crus, all managed by the team, and Pluribus is the most northerly (on Spring Mountain north of St. Helena), and highest (~300m absl). This vintage received a score of 95 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. Aromas and flavours of black raspberry, blueberry, and black cherry with notes of roasted coffee, mint, and cedar. Full-bodied, with a sense of proportion and balance; the tannins are mouth-filling but by no means overwhelming, and the finish nears perfection. Pair with steak or beef tenderloin.
Vintage : 2014 Bottle Price : $1200.00

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Grayson Estate Merlot
Winery : Grayson Cellars
Region : California Ava
Brand : Grayson Cellars
Bin : 104, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2018 Bottle Price : $44.00
Half Bottle : $22.00
By Glass : $12.50
Medium-bodied, with rich aromas and flavours of black cherry, currants, and milk chocolate. Soft tannins and a plump finish make this a great wine to pair with grilled and braised meat, particularly lamb.

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J. Lohr Chardonnay, Riverstone
Winery : J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines
Region : Central Coast
Bin : 231, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2018 Bottle Price : $42.00
Half Bottle : $24.00
By Glass : $13.50
The J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay exhibits youthful hues of light straw. The enticing aromas are reminiscent of white peach, apricot, ripe orange, and cocoa, and complemented by the palate flavors of citrus cream and nectarine. The rich texture and balance on the palate from aging sur lie gives way to flavors of vanilla, crème brûlée, and a hint of oak on the long finish. Pairs well with tangerine-roasted chicken, frisée salad with lardons and poached egg, smoked salmon, vegetable frittatas, pan roasted pheasant with creamy polenta.

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Cesar Toxqui Chardonnay
Winery : Cesar Toxqui
Region : Hopland
Brand : Immigrant
Bin : 226, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2010 Bottle Price : $48.00
Following fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine was aged for 10 months in semi-neutral (3rd passage) French-oak barrels. Aromas and flavours of ripe apple and lemon citrus, with sweet vanilla and butterscotch notes. Full-bodied: pair with richer seafood dishes, roast chicken and veal.

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Cesar Toxqui Pinot Noir Immigrant
Winery : Cesar Toxqui Cellars
Region : Hopland
Bin : 115, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2012 Bottle Price : $64.00
A blend of 60% Pommard and 40% Dijon clones of Pinot Noir, organically grown, from from vineyards located near Hopland and Healdsburg. A classic French style of Pinot Noir, aged for seven months in French-oak barrels. Aromas and flavours of ripe strawberry and cherry with notes of cola, citrus, and minerality. Elegant, with a fine lingering finish. Pair with grilled meat dishes, salmon, and creamy pasta sauces.

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Cesar Toxqui Zinfandel
Winery : Cesar Toxqui Cellars
Region : Hopland
Brand : Immigrant
Bin : 136, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2011 Bottle Price : $64.00
These vines have been producing fruit for the last 50 years. Natural Fermentation produces wines with texture and finesse. Neutral French Oak barrels are used to age this Zinfandel for 13 months, and exhibits flavors of blackberry, chocolate, and toasted espresso bean. The palate is firm but offers nuances of cedar, black currant, and cassis. Tannins are notable.

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Peter Franus Napa Valley Merlot
Winery : Peter Franus Wine Company
Region : Napa Valley
Bin : 320, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2007 Bottle Price : $137.00
Peter was the winemaker for Mount Veeder Wines and Franciscan Vineyards before striking out on his own to make “hand-crafted” wines from top vineyard sites with unique soils and microclimates. This blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc grapes comes from the Carneros region, and was aged 18 months in French oak barrels. Aromas and flavours of blackberry and cherry pie with cocoa and herb notes. Match with lamb.

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Signorello Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery : Signorello Vineyards
Region : Napa Valley
Bin : 345, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2012 Bottle Price : $279.00
This might be the little brother of Padrone (below). Three-quarters of the wine was aged for 22 months in new French-oak barrels (Tronçais, Nevers, and Alliers), and bottled unfiltered. Rich aromas and flavours of blackberry and blackcurrant, with earthy notes of licorice, leather, and mocha. The tannins are firm and the wine is full and rich, with a long finish. Pair with grilled meats.

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Signorello Padrone
Winery : Signorello Vineyards
Region : Napa Valley
Brand : Padrone
Bin : 342, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2010 Bottle Price : $381.00
Padrone is a proprietary red wine, and usually a blend; however this vintage is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes are sourced from two unique sites within an estate-owned hillside vineyard, on very low-yielding vines. Native yeasts were used to initiate the fermentation, and the wine was aged for 20 months in a selection of French-oak barrels (Tronçais, Nevers, and Alliers), 75% new, and bottled unfiltered. The wine received a score of 95 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. Rich aromas and flavours of blackberry, blueberry, and cassis, with notes of sweet vanilla, acacia, and dark chocolate. The tannins are well integrated and the wine is full and rich, with a long finish. Pair with grilled meats.

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Argyle Pinot Noir
Winery : Argyle
Region : Oregon
Bin : 149, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2014
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Foppiano Petit Syrah
Winery : Foppiano Vineyards
Region : Sonoma County
Bin : 131, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2014 Bottle Price : $46.00
Fermented in open top fermenters with regular punch downs for good colour extraction. Aromas and flavours of blueberries and black cherry with spicy notes of dark chocolate and blackberry. Supple tannins and a long, rich finish. Pair with bolder- style meat dishes.