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Argentina

Finca La Florencia
Winnery : Familia Cassone
Region : Mendoza
Brand : Finca La Florencia
Bin : 161, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2013 Bottle Price : $32.00
Half Bottle : $17.00
By Glass : $9.75
Deep, dark red color with violet highlight, Intense nose, complex and attractive with touches of fruit, coffee, tobacco and smokiness. On the palate, very elegant black fruits and ripe tannins. Pair with Beef, Duck, Goat cheese, Grilled Beef, Meat sauce, Mild cheese, Mushroom sauce, Roast Beef, Salmon, Squab, Steaks, Tuna, Wild rice.

Argentina

Ben Marco Plata
Winnery : Susana Balbo Wines
Region : Mendoza
Bin : 164, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2013 Bottle Price : $35.00
"This is a balanced red with blackberry and light tar character. Medium to full body, creamy tannins and a flavorful finish. Hints of dark chocolate and walnuts."
Vintage : 2016 Bottle Price : $44.00

Australia

Wakefield Pinot Noir
Winnery : 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
Winnery : 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

Australia

Penley Estate Hyland Shiraz
Winnery : Penley Estate
Region : Coonawara
Brand : Phoenix
Bin : 143, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2009 Bottle Price : $52.00
This wine, from an award-winning winery, was aged for a short time in French (72%) and American (28%) oak barrels. Full-bodied, with ripe, blueberry and plum aromas and flavours with smoky vanilla spice and mocha notes. Pair with meat dishes.

Australia

Penley Estate Aradia Chardonnay

Region : Coonawara
Bin : 247, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2015 Bottle Price : $55.00
This wine was aged for ten months in French oak puncheons (50% new and 50% 2nd use). Medium-bodied, with aromas and flavours of melon and warm citrus (grapefruit), with subtle biscuit and nutty notes. Pair with seafood and creamy pasta dishes.

Australia

Geoff Merrill Shiraz Reserve
Winnery : Geoff Merrill
Region : McLaren Vale
Bin : 333, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2004 Bottle Price : $115.00
Geoff Merrill started his winery in 1988 near Adelaide, and has continued to gain a reputation for his distinctive style of winemaking: to make wines with regional, varietal, and vintage expression, without excessive intervention. Made from 100% Shiraz grapes from the McLaren Vale, an area known for wines of intense power and flavour, selected from only the best barrels, and further aged in small French and American oak barrels (hogsheads) prior to bottling, unfiltered. In 2005 Geoff won the prestigious Jimmy Watson Trophy for the Best New Wine at the Royal Melbourne Show with this wine. Matured for 33 months in small French and American oak barrels. Deeply coloured, with complex aromas and flavours of ripe dark berry fruit – plum, cherry, blackberry – and notes of liquorice, dark chocolate, and spices. Elegant; with a long and evolving finish. Match with beef tenderloin.

Australia

Geoff Merrill Shiraz Reserve
Winnery : Geoff Merrill Wines
Region : McLaren Vale
Bin : 334, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2005 Bottle Price : $125.00
Geoff Merrill started his winery in 1988 near Adelaide, and has continued to gain a reputation for his distinctive style of winemaking: to make wines with regional, varietal, and vintage expression, without excessive intervention. Made from 100% Shiraz grapes from the McLaren Vale, an area known for wines of intense power and flavour, selected from only the best barrels, and further aged in small French and American oak barrels (hogsheads) prior to bottling, unfiltered. Following a selection of the best 70 barrels, the wine was further matured for 27 months in French oak barrels. Deeply rich colour, with aromas and flavours of fresh blueberries and dark plum, with notes of coffee, liquorice, soy, and new leather. Textured; with a long and rich finish. Match with grilled steak and beef tenderloin.

Australia

Wakefield Heritage Shiraz
Winnery : Wakefield Wines
Region : Wakefield
Bin : 141, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2017 Bottle Price : $39.00
Made from 100% Shiraz grapes aged for 12 months in American oak barrels. Aromas and flavours of plum, blackberries, and dark cherry, with notes of mocha and vanilla spice. Medium-bodied, pair with grilled meat dishes, particularly steak.

Canada

Tawse Winery Gewurztraminer

Region : Beamsvile
Bin : 214, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2011 Bottle Price : $48.00
This vines are farmed according to both organic and biodynamic principles. Medium- to full-bodied, this is classic Gewürztraminer, with rich and exotic aromas and flavours of yellow fruits and lychee, with ginger spice and honeysuckle notes. The palate is rich, with a long, slightly sweet finish. Match with spicier-style dishes, chicken or vegetarian dishes, white meats, and seafood.

Canada

Meldville Syrah
Winnery : Meldville WInes
Region : Niagara
Bin : 145, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2016 Bottle Price : $80.00
Dark, rich colour with aromas of ripe black cherry and raspberry and violet notes. The palate is dry with rich fruit flavours, spice notes and cooked plum on the finish. A beautiful texture with balanced tannins. Perfect compliment to beef tenderloin or a Charcuterie platter.

Canada

Tawse Winery Meritage
Winnery : 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
Winnery : 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
Winnery : 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
Winnery : 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

Windrush
Winnery : Windrush
Region : Orangeville
Bin : 137, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2018 Bottle Price : $38.00
Half Bottle : $20.00
By Glass : $11.00
A graceful Pinot Noir with a bright ruby colour and rich berry flavours, accented with hints of violets and raspberries on the palate. Cold soaked before fermentation to extract colour, this wine has been precisely temperature-controlled throughout its fermentation to help preserve its delicateness. Overall, this elegant wine is well balanced between a seam of bright berry fruit and a spicy toastiness from the oak. Designed to combine with subtle tastes such as roasted lamb, tomato, pizza and pasta dishes.

Canada

Rosehall Run Pinot Noir
Winnery : Rosehall Run Vineyards
Region : Prince Edward County
Brand : Hungry Points
Bin : 144, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2016 Bottle Price : $30.00
“Aromas of red berry fruit, bits of spice and herbs. It’s a bit taut on the palate, but still manages to showcase rich ripe palate flavours—cherry/berry and passionfruit—with deft balance throughout. There’s good bones and good depth with plenty in store down the track for this gem. It’s medium-bodied with creamy mouthfeel and a lengthy finish and aftertaste, dry, mouth-watering and lip-smacking good.

Germany

Weingut Johann Peter Mertes Goldberg Riesling QbA
Winnery : 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.
Vintage : 2018 Bottle Price : $48.00
By Glass : $30.00

Spain

Finca Losada DO
Winnery : 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.

Spain

CAN Valle de la Orotava
Winnery : Bodega Tajinaste
Region : Canary Islands
Bin : 351, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2014 Bottle Price : $105.00
A blend of two indigenous varieties of the Canary Islands – Listán Negro and Vijariego – planted on the slopes of an active volcano on the island of Tenerife. From old vines; half still managed traditionally using the horizontal, multiple-braided system called cordón multiple trenzado. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled tanks, and malolactic fermentation is initiated in French-oak barrels. The wine is then aged for approximately nine months in new French-oak barrels from Nevers – 75% of which are new and 25% second use. Only 90 bottles from this vintage were brought into Ontario. Intense ruby colour, with aromas and flavours of raspberry and black cherry with spicy notes of vanilla spice, cocoa, cinnamon, and prunes. Full-bodied and well-structured, with sweet tannins and a long finish. Pair with grilled, roasted and braised meat dishes, particularly beef tenderloin and lamb.

Spain

Altos de Losada La Bienquerida
Winnery : 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
Winnery : 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

Cava Kripta Brut Nature Gran Reserva
Winnery : Agustí Torelló Mata
Region : Penedes
Bin : 228, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2004 Bottle Price : $140.00
Pale straw-yellow colour, with golden hues and a slow-evolving, very fine, and persistent mousse. A clean and crisp bouquet reminiscent of hazelnuts, fresh citrus, and ripe fruits – pear and yellow apple - with notes of lightly buttered toast, vanilla spice, and truffle. Very elegant and delicate with a lingering, clean finish.

Spain

Oscar Tobia Rioja Reserva
Winnery : 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
Winnery : Chateau Teyssier
Region : Bordeaux
Bin : 129, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2012 Bottle Price : $51.00
The Pezat vineyard is located just outside the famous Saint-Émilion commune on Bordeaux’s Right Bank. This wine features aromas and flavours of cherry and blackberry and notes of tobacco and cedar. Medium- bodied, with a long rich finish. Pair this traditional-style Bordeaux Superior with braised meat dishes, stews and lamb.
Vintage : 2016 Bottle Price : $56.00

France

Ch Teyssier Chateau LaForge St Emillion Grand Cru
Winnery : Chateau Teyssier
Region : Bordeaux
Bin : 322, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2007 Bottle Price : $105.00
The estate was purchased in 1998 from the daughter of the local blacksmith – hence the name – the initial vineyard was primarily based on a gravel outcrop, assembled over the generations with land appropriated in lieu of unpaid bills. Additional vineyards have been purchased on both sandy and clay over limestone soils hugging the town of Saint Émilion, and now the six-hectare vineyard uniquely draws together the three terroirs of the Appellation. Around 90% of the vineyard is composed of old-vine Merlot with the rest being Cabernet Franc. Cropping levels are low and the grapes are harvested by hand and, after double-triage, are vinified in modern oak vats with consistent lees suspension during ageing to enhance the body of the wine. The result is a substantial wine with earthy aromas and flavors of black cherry and plum with smoky, herbal notes. Paired with steak or lamb.
Vintage : 2011 Bottle Price : $132.00

France

Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou St Julien 2er Cru
Winnery : 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
Winnery : Château de Maligny
Region : Burgundy
Bin : 224, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 0
Grape :
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.
Vintage : 2015 Bottle Price : $92.00
Grape :
Vintage : 2016 Bottle Price : $92.00
Grape :

France

Chateau De Maligney Chablis Primier Cru Vau de Vey
Winnery : Chateau de Maligney
Region : Burgundy
Bin : 207, Bottle : 375 ML
Vintage : 2018 Bottle Price : $48.00
This Chablis comes from vines in a corner of one of the estate’s vineyards that consistently produces wines a notch or two better than those from the surrounding vines. It’s not just royal pedigree that gives the vineyards value. The soil here is particularly favourable, composed of tiny marine fossils. The calcium-rich soil is evident in the wine’s fine mineral structure. The bouquet and palate are bright and fruit-forward, the product of exceptional fruit fermented in stainless steel rather than in oak. Delicious now but slow to evolve, this is a Chablis that rewards a bit of time in the cellar.

France

Château de Maligny Chablis “Carré de César”
Winnery : 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
Winnery : 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
Winnery : Louis Latour
Region : Burgundy
Bin : 324, Bottle : 750 ML
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

Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne
Winnery : Veuve Clicquot Drink company
Region : Champagne
Bin : 242, Bottle : 750 ML

France

Vignobles Dubard Chateau Laulerie

Region : Dubard
Bin : 127, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2009 Bottle Price : $40.00
The commune of Bergerac is located in Southwest France, just south of Bordeaux. This wine is matured in new French-oak barrels for six months. Rich aromas and flavours of dark red fruit with notes of vanilla, oriental spices, mocha, and cedar. Medium-bodied, with sweet tannins and a balanced finish Pair with braised meat dishes, stews, and steak.

France

Domaine H Pelle Sancerre La Croix au Garde
Winnery : 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
Winnery : Chateau de Nages
Region : Rhone
Bin : 142, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2015 Bottle Price : $44.00

France

Cotes Du Rhone Les Abeilles de Colombo
Winnery : Jean Luc Colombo
Region : Rhone
Bin : 101, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2013 Bottle Price : $44.00
From one of France’s most acclaimed winemakers. Vinified in temperature-controlled vats, and aged in tanks for 10 months before bottling. Aromas and flavours of raspberry and blackberry, with notes of licorice, herbs and violets. Medium-bodied, silky, with a long finish. Pair with grilled meat dishes including lamb and pork.
Vintage : 2014 Bottle Price : $44.00
Vintage : 2017 Bottle Price : $43.00

France

Crozes-Hermitage

Region : Rhone
Bin : 126, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2014 Bottle Price : $68.00
A project that brought together three pioneers of the renaissance of the northern Rhône Valley, this wine is a made from grapes, from vines planted on predominantly south-west facing slopes, that contributes to the optimal development of the fruit. Fermentation was initiated with only indigenous yeast, and the wine was aged for 12 months in a combination of large vats (25%) and French-oak barrels (75%). A rich, full-bodied wine, with aromas and flavours of black cherry, plum, and black currant, and notes of anise, fig, and violets. Firm tannins and richly textured - pair this classic Rhône wine with grilled and braised meat dishes, stews, pork sausage (Andouilette), and lamb chops.

France

Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas "les Ruchets" 2007
Winnery : Jean-Luc Colombo
Region : Rhone
Bin : 318, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2007 Bottle Price : $176.00
Superb dark and dense colour. Powerful nose of damp forest, fresh and floral with liquorice notes. A well-structured mouth with delicate and precise tannins. Very well balanced, with a nice length.
Vintage : 2017 Bottle Price : $215.00

Italy

Vini Fantini Calalenta IGP Rosato
Winnery : Vini Fantini
Region : Abruzzo
Bin : 215, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2019 Bottle Price : $38.00
By Glass : $13.75
This "Provence style" rosé has a very pale pink blush colour. Fresh and flinty aromas of strawberry, fresh-cut watermelon and rose petals on the nose with mineral notes on the palate. The wine has a refreshing acidity that’s in harmony with the fruit and well-rounded with good length. Its long and intense finish is the signature of a rosé with incomparable elegance. Best served with: Fantastic as aperitif, matches very well also with raw fish, delicate vegetarian dishes, fresh cheeses, Japanese cuisine.

Italy

Farnese Vini Colline Teramane Montepulciano
Winnery : Farnese V
Region : Abruzzo
Bin : 110, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2010 Bottle Price : $57.00
Montepulciano is the native red-wine grape of Abruzzo, capable of producing a wide range of wines styles. This fuller-bodied style, was initially fermented in traditional cement tanks to capture the fruit aromas of the grapes, then aged in 50hl wooden vats for12 months to add complexity to the wine. Rich aromas and flavours of dark raspberry and blackberry with notes of dark chocolate. Pair with beef, lamb, and game dishes.
Vintage : 2012 Bottle Price : $56.00
By Glass : $33.00

Italy

Farnese Fantini Edizione Cinque Autoctoni
Winnery : Farnese Vini
Region : Abruzzo
Bin : 121, Bottle : 750 ML
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
Vintage : 2017
Grape :

Italy

Mastroberardino Greco di Tufo
Winnery : 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

Mastroberardino Radici Taurasi
Winnery : Mastroberardino
Region : Campania
Bin : 116, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2010 Bottle Price : $110.00
Made from grapes, from the Montemarano and Mirabella Eclano estates, both highly-regarded sites for the production of Taurasi DOCG. The grapes receive a long, temperature-controlled maceration, then once fermentation is finished the wine is aged for 24 months in French oak barriques and Slavonian oak barrels, then a minimum 24 months in bottle before release. Aromas and flavours of cherry and wild berries with notes of vanilla spice and violets. Match with grilled, roasted, and braised meat dishes.
Vintage : 2015 Bottle Price : $144.00

Italy

Martini Rossi Asti
Winnery : Martini & Rossi
Region : Piedmont
Bin : 229, Bottle : 330 ML

Italy

Villadoria Gavi di Gavi

Region : Piedmont
Bin : 203, Bottle : 750 ML

Italy

Tenuta Rocca Barbera D'Alba
Winnery : Tenuta Rocca
Region : Piedmont
Bin : 122, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2018
Brilliant, ruby red, good intensity with a taste of floral (roses), fruit (cherry and subsequently sour black cherry) and a fresh, clean, characteristic. The taste is dry, warm, good body, fresh, discreet tannins, balanced, very intense finish with sensations reminiscent of the bouquet and decidedly fruity. Excellent with lamb or veal dishes.

Italy

Dolcetto D'Alba
Winnery : Aurelio Settimo
Region : Piedmont
Brand : Aurelio Settimo
Bin : 106, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2017 Bottle Price : $51.00
Sourced from vineyards near La Morra. Fermented and matured in traditional concrete tanks as well as stainless steel tanks to preserve the classic fresh aromas and flavours of the grape. Deep ruby colour, with aromas and flavours of cherry and raspberry with floral notes of licorice and herbs. Medium-bodied, with soft tannins and balancing acidity. Pair with pasta and grilled meat dishes

Italy

Cordero Di Montezomolo Langhe Nebbiolo
Winnery : 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 : 2018 Bottle Price : $74.00

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Cordero Barolo Monfaletto
Winnery : Cordero di Montezemolo
Region : Piedmont
Bin : 316, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2016 Bottle Price : $135.00
Made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, from vineyard sites with vines between 20 and 40 years of age. The grapes from each site are vinified and aged separately in French and Slavonian oak barrels for between 18 and 22 months. Aromas and flavours of cherry and raspberry with notes of licorice, cacao, and cherry cordial. Match with grilled and braised meat dishes, including game.

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Primitivo Di Manduria, Zola, Vigneti del Salento
Winnery : Vigneti Del Salento
Region : Puglia
Bin : 112, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2017
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Fondo Antico Nero d'Avola
Winnery : Fondo Antico
Region : Sicilia
Bin : 134, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2015 Bottle Price : $22.00

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Fondo Antico Grillo Parlante
Winnery : 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.

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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.

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Brunello Di Montalcino, La Lecciaia

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.

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Mazzei Fonterutoli Chianti Classico
Winnery : Mazzei
Region : Tuscany
Bin : 180, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2017

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Straccali Pinot Grigio
Winnery : 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.

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Castello di Querceto Chianti
Winnery : 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.

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Rosso di Toscana, La Lecciaia
Winnery : 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.

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Poggio Stenti Maremma Rosso

Region : Tuscany
Bin : 140, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2015 Bottle Price : $48.00
Vintage : 2018 Bottle Price : $48.00
Bright, ruby red colour, with a purple rim. Deep, fruity nose with aromas and flavours of ripe, sweet, dark cherry and plum, and notes of mocha and earthy spices. Medium-bodied, round and well-structured with a long finish and pleasant depth. Pair with medium-dishes, particularly ones with tomato- and/or meat-based sauces, as well as grilled meats - hamburgers to steak. Versatile, it will match appetizers, pasta, pizza, and earthy vegetarian dishes.

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Rosso Di Toscana, La Lecciaia
Winnery : Fattoria La Lecciaia
Region : Tuscany
Bin : 113, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2014 Bottle Price : $48.00
Medium-bodied, with earthy aromas and flavours of dark wild fruits, cherries, and mocha. Rich, with well-integrated tannins – pair with grilled meat dishes, including game.

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Chianti Classico, Poggio Amorelli

Region : Tuscany
Bin : 111, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2015 Bottle Price : $50.00
Traditionally made Chianti Classico (aged in large Slavonian-oak barrels), medium-bodied with earthy aromas and flavours of cherry, plums, leather, and spices. Smooth tannins and a long finish; a classic match for pasta, veal, and grilled meat dishes.

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La Gerla Poggio Gli Angeli Sangiovese
Winnery : La Gerla
Region : Tuscany
Bin : 154, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2017 Bottle Price : $56.00
Half Bottle : $30.00
By Glass : $16.50
Aged 14 months in Slavonian oak barrels. Medium-bodied, with aromas and flavours of dark cherries and earthy spices. Rich, and smooth and will pair with meat-based pasta dishes, grilled meat dishes, including game. Intense ruby colour with a taste that is harmonious, velvet rich and fruity. The bouquet is delicate, fruity, and has fragrance notes of cherry and wild berries. Pairs well with pasta, roast meat, beef and pork grilled meat.

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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).

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Sergioveto Chianti Classico Riserva
Winnery : Rocca Delle Macie
Region : Tuscany
Brand : Sergioveto
Bin : 117, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2016 Bottle Price : $64.00
First made in 1985, it was intended as an homage from father Italo to son Sergio, who in that year joined his father at the helm of the winery. Ser Gioveto is also a reference to the archaic name of Sangiovese – Sangioveto – which was the main grape chosen for the new wine. From the 2015 harvest it is, for the first time, under the Chianti Classico Riserva appellation and is from a single vineyard named Pian Della Casina.

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Logonovo

Region : Tuscany
Bin : 120, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2012 Bottle Price : $74.00
A unique blend from a winery located deep in the Brunello di Montalcino region. The wine spent 12 months in French oak barrels. Deep aromas of dark, ripe fruit – plum, black raspberry, blueberry – with notes of dark chocolate, cherry, and menthol. Medium- to full-bodied, rich, and balanced, with fine tannins and a long finish. Pair with grilled meat dishes, including lamb.

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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.

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Roccato
Winnery : Rocca Delle Macie
Region : Tuscany
Bin : 130, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2011 Bottle Price : $88.00
Deep ruby red with garnet reflections and a nose that is rich in bouquet and persistent, with hints of red berries and spices like cocoa, vanilla and coffee. The taste is warm and well-balanced, with a consistent structure of tannins which support the long finish of the wine.

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Poggio Stenti Pian di Staffa
Winnery : Poggio
Region : Tuscany
Brand : Stenti Pian Di Staffa
Bin : 347, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2007 Bottle Price : $110.00
The Montecucco region is in Grosetto Province, just west of Montalcino. The family-owned vineyards are in fact just kilometers from the more famous region, and share much of the same soil and climatic characteristics that make Brunello di Montalcino so special. This wine is aged 30 months in large Slavanian oak barrels. Complexaromas and flavours of Bing cherry, wild raspberry, and dark plums, with notes of mocha and baking spices. Rich, full-bodied with firm tannins; pair with grilled and braised meat dishes.
Vintage : 2010 Bottle Price : $90.00

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Bevilo Toscana
Winnery : Casa Raia
Region : Tuscany
Brand : Bevilo Toscana
Bin : 352, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2014 Bottle Price : $100.00
This is a 100% “natural” wine, meaning no chemical additives were used in the vineyards or in the winery. A blend of 90% Sangiovese, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Merlot, from vineyards situated below the historic ramparts of Montalcino. Five percent of the Sangiovese and all of the Cabernet and Merlot are from the 2012 vintage and aged two years in French-oak barrels, while the balance of the Sangiovese is from the 2014 vintage and aged in French-oak vats for six months. Earthy aromas and flavours of blackberry, wild raspberry, and plum with notes of Mocha and dried herbs. A bold wine - pair with stews and grilled meats, including steak and lamb.

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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Winnery : Fattoria La Lecciaia
Region : Tuscany
Brand : La Lecciaia
Bin : 304, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2011 Bottle Price : $120.00
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.

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Podere Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione
Winnery : 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.

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Poggio Amorelli Oracolo
Winnery : Poggio Amorelli
Region : Tuscany
Brand : Oracolo
Bin : 308, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2014 Bottle Price : $125.00
A rare Super-Tuscan wine from the spectacular 2004 vintage: only 30 bottles came into Canada. A blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, and Colorino, aged for 14 months in French-oak barrels. Deep, rich, aromas and flavours of wild berries, ripe cherries, and dark chocolate with black pepper spice and vanilla notes. Smooth with a long finish. Pair with grilled and and braised meat dishes, including game meats.

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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Winnery : Casa Raia
Region : Tuscany
Bin : 350, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2010 Bottle Price : $135.00
Grape :
This is a 100% “natural” wine, meaning no chemical additives were used in the vineyards or in the winery. In only the 4th vintage from this tiny estate that sits on small promontory below the historic ramparts of Montalcino. Complex aromas and flavours of plum, cherry, and blackberry with notes of chocolate, herbs, and vanilla spice. Elegant and bold - pair with grilled meats, including steak and lamb.

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Casa Raia

Region : Tuscany
Bin : 306, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2014 Bottle Price : $135.00
Vintage : 2015 Bottle Price : $135.00
Aromas of fresh fruits elegantly followed by tertiary elements as forestfloor, humus and truffle. Fine fruits, persistant texture, fresh finish.

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La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino

Region : Tuscany
Bin : 340, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2008 Bottle Price : $135.00
Grape :
This winery is owned by famed enologist Roberto Cipresso, and the grapes come from two unique vineyard sites planted in 1992. The wines are aged for 24 months – 12 in 5 French-oak tonneaux and 12 in large Slavonian-oak vats – then in stainless steel tanks to settle before bottling, where they remain for three years before release. Rich aromas and flavours of spicy plum and Bing cherry, with notes of cedar, mocha, and vanilla spice. Powerful yet elegant with a long rich finish; pair with grilled meats, including steak and lamb.

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La Lecciaia Brunello di Montalcino
Winnery : Fattoria La Lecciaia
Region : Tuscany
Bin : 311, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2011 Bottle Price : $140.00
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.

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Montefalco Rosso DOC Reserva
Winnery : Arnaldo Caprai
Region : Tuscany
Bin : 312, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2005 Bottle Price : $155.00
From one of the most influential winemakers in Italy, this wine is a blend of 70% Sangiovese and equal parts Sagrantino and Merlot, aged 20 months in a combination of large Slavonian vats and French-oak barrique. Full-bodied, with aromas and flavours of wild berries, ripe plum, berries, and blackberry with mocha and vanilla spice. Match with veal shank and grilled meat dishes.

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Ornellaia Tenuta Dell'Ornallaia
Winnery : 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.

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Sassicaia
Winnery : 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

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Lungarotti Rubesco DOCG
Winnery : Lungarotti
Region : Umbria
Brand : Rubesco DOCG
Bin : 100, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2013 Bottle Price : $45.00
A blend of 70% Sangiovese and 30% Canaiolo, from Vigna Monticchio in Torgiano. The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks, then aged in large vats and oak barrels for approximately 12 months, then in bottle for a minimum of four years before release. Elegant, with complex aromasand flavours of cherry and blackberry, with notes of menthol, dark chocolate, herbs, and violets. Firm yet refined, with a long finish. Match with braised and roasted meat dishes, particularly steak.
Vintage : 2017 Bottle Price : $45.00

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Prosecco Astoria

Region : Veneto
Bin : 210, Bottle : 750 ML

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Gerardo Cesari Pinot Grigio
Winnery : 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.

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Calatroni Bonarda

Region : Veneto
Bin : 105, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2014 Bottle Price : $40.00
From a small, family-run winery in the Versa Valley, this wine is made from grapes grown sustainably without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Fermentation and ageing was in stainless-steel tanks to preserve the fresh fruit aromas of the wine. Deep ruby red colour, with aromas and flavours of plum and raspberry, with spicy/warm raisin notes. Smooth and balanced; pair with meat-based pasta sauce dishes, and roasted meats.

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Brigaldara Valpolicella Superiore
Winnery : 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.

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Calatroni Pinot Nero, Azienda Agricolo Calatroni

Region : Veneto
Bin : 108, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2014 Bottle Price : $44.00
Oltrepó Pavese is the third largest area for production of Pinot Noir grapes worldwide, and the area where the winery is located is ideally suited for cultivation due to the limestone rich soil and favourable climate. Using a Burgundian clone of Pinot Noir, the grapes are grown sustainably without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Ageing was in stainless-steel tanks to preserve the fresh fruit aromas of the wine. Bright ruby red colour, with aromas and flavours of currant , blackberry, and raspberry, with earthy notes of plum and cocoa on the silky finish. Versatile; pair with meat-based pasta dishes, veal, salmon, and vegetarian dishes.

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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.

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Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Winnery : 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.

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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.

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Amarone Della Valpolicella La Rosta
Winnery : 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.

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Cesari Amarone il Bosco
Winnery : Gerardo Cesari
Region : Veneto
Brand : Il Bosco
Bin : 344, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2008 Bottle Price : $165.00
A single vineyard blend of Corvina (80%) and Rondinella, only made in the best vintages, when the conditions are near perfection. Aged for two years in a combination of large Slavonian oak barrels and smaller French oak barrique, and released from the winery after eight months of bottling refining. Full-bodied with aromas and flavours of cherry, cocoa, and roasted nuts (almonds). Match with grilled and braised meat dishes.

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Amarone Bosan

Region : Veneto
Brand : Cesari
Bin : 301, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2001 Bottle Price : $175.00
The characteristic fragrance of cherry merges with hints of spices, cocoa and vanilla. With a full and velvety flavour, it displays all its power in a warm, elegant body. Excellent with game, grilled meats and stews.

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Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella Bosan Riserva
Winnery : 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.
Vintage : 2008 Bottle Price : $175.00

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Quintarelli Alzero
Winnery : 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.

New Zealand

Forrest Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Winnery : Forrest Estate
Region : Marlborough
Bin : 220, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2013 Bottle Price : $42.00
Marlborough is the home for classic New World Sauvignon Blanc. Dry and refreshing (unoaked) with tropical aromas and flavours featuring passion fruit, and lime. Great with appetizers, dishes featuring goats cheese (a classic Sauvignon Blanc match ) and with chicken and richer vegan dishes.

United States

Butterfield Station Chardonnay
Winnery : Butterfield Station Winery
Region : Butterfeild Station
Bin : 222, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2014 Bottle Price : $37.00
Half Bottle : $19.00
By Glass : $11.75
A California-style Chardonnay that has been fermented and aged in American oak barrels for six months. A rich, round, dry wine with tropical aromas and flavours of baked apple, pineapple, and coconut, with vanilla oak notes. Pair with full-bodied seafood dishes, chicken, pork, and veal.

United States

Cartlidge & Browne Pinot Noir North Coast
Winnery : 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
Winnery : 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.

United States

St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon
Winnery : 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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Edge Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Winnery : Edge Wines
Region : California
Bin : 159, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2017 Bottle Price : $89.00
A side project for Ray Signorello (see Reserve section) and three of his friends. A blend of carefully selected grapes from old-vine vineyards on Napa’s Silverado Trail produced a lush wine brimming with rich aromas and flavours of ripe cherry, blackberry, and sweet plum with chocolate and eucalyptus notes. Match with steak.

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Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon
Winnery : 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.
Vintage : 2011 Bottle Price : $110.00

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Winnery : 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

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Peter Franus Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
Winnery : 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 : 2012 Bottle Price : $175.00
Vintage : 2014 Bottle Price : $175.00

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Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot
Winnery : 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.
Vintage : 2017 Bottle Price : $165.00

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Profile St. Helena
Winnery : Merryvale Vineyards
Region : California
Brand : Profile St. Helena
Bin : 341, Bottle : 750 ML

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Bond Cabernet Sauvignon
Winnery : 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
Winnery : 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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Cypress Vineyards Merlot
Winnery : Cypress Vineyards
Region : Central Coast
Bin : 181, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2017 Bottle Price : $41.00
By Glass : $11.75
The deeply coloured Cypress Vineyards Merlot offers varietal aromas of black currant and ripe plum, complemented by a bouquet of toasty oak. Structure and fruit signature are enhanced by inclusion of the red blending varieties. The wonderfully comfortable palate weight finishes with ripe, soft tannin. This delicious wine pairs with grilled portabello kabobs or barbecued short ribs. Enjoy in its youth, or cellar up to five years.

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J. Lohr Chardonnay, Riverstone
Winnery : 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
Winnery : 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
Winnery : 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
Winnery : 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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J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon
Winnery : J. Lohr
Region : Napa Valley
Bin : 138, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2017 Bottle Price : $53.00
This is delicious, very good value, deftly balanced and smooth and mellow from cork pop to last drop. This opens with alluring aromas of black cherry, cassis and notions of sandalwood. It continues to tempt with palate flavours of black currant and black plum, ripe, but not jammy, that are adorned with excellent tang and hints of piquant spice. This is lengthy, balanced and beautiful on the finish and aftertaste. Pour with a prime cut of beef, grilled medium rare.

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Peter Franus Napa Valley Merlot
Winnery : Peter Franus Wine Company
Region : Napa Valley
Bin : 320, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2016 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
Winnery : 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.
Vintage : 2015 Bottle Price : $210.00

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Signorello Padrone
Winnery : 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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Trim Cabernet Sauvignon
Winnery : Trim Wines
Region : North Coast
Bin : 168, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2012 Bottle Price : $45.00
Part of the Ray Signorello portfolio (see Padrone in the Reserve wines section), TRIM is made from grapes sourced from some of the best vineyard sites in California. Medium-bodied with aromas and flavours of ripe raspberry and strawberry with notes of pipe tobacco and sweet spices. Pair with grilled steak or roasted meat dishes.
Vintage : 2017 Bottle Price : $49.00

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Argyle Pinot Noir
Winnery : Argyle
Region : Oregon
Bin : 149, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2014 Bottle Price : $45.00

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Tin Barn R8 Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Winnery : R8 Wine Co.
Region : Sonoma
Bin : 147, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2015 Bottle Price : $45.00
Tin Barn’s first vintages were made in a shared space. In 2005, Mike found his own home, located on the outskirts of the town of Sonoma, bordering the Carneros appellation. Located in a hidden warehouse district adjacent to Sonoma Skypark, he equipped an efficient, custom-designed winery, providing an ideal facility for small-lot winemaking. Some pretty high-profile wineries, including Patz & Hall, Three Sticks and Bedrock Wine Co all got their start in the same complex.

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St Francis Sauvignon Blanc
Winnery : St Francis
Region : Sonoma County
Bin : 216, Bottle : 750 ML
Vintage : 2014 Bottle Price : $44.00
Some (15%) of the wine was barrel-fermented, however malolactic fermentation was inhibited to preserve the wine’s clean, crisp texture. Aromas and flavours of lime citrus, kiwi, and peach with notes of citrus zest and grapefrui. Dry: pairs well with seafood, chicken and vegetarian dishes.

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Foppiano Petit Syrah
Winnery : 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.