Lifford

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $56.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Poggio al Tesoro

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy

GRAPE

merlot, cabernet sauvignon, CABernet franc, petit verdot

 

Intense ruby red in color. The nose offers nice fresh and crunchy fruit, enriched with mineral and spicy notes. The palate is medium bodied with red berry notes. The tannins are elegant, silky, enveloping and very soft. The finish is precise, clean and lively.

 

This Bolgheri Rosso is produced with the typical varietals, Merlot 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, Cabernet Franc 20% and Petit Verdot 10%, carefully harvested and vinified to ensure density and concentration but also creating a very fresh and easy-drinking style of wine. In the glass, one can immediately grasp the impassioned enthusiasm and attention to the detail that we dedicate to this wine, which made its debut with vintage 2014.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $25.99 EACH

PRODUCER

three finger jack

VINTAGE

2020

COLOUR

Red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

lodi, California, United States

GRAPE

zinfandel

 

Old Vine Zinfandel has aromas of rich black fruits, spice and vanilla which invites daring tasters to the exciting region of Lodi. The palate continues the experience with intense flavors of ripe blackberry, plum, and spice but with a touch of leather and cedar. This is a full bodied wine which pairs with many diverse cuisines from the traditional American backyard barbecue to Korean style Bulgogi.

 

Three Finger Jack was a legendary bandit and gunslinger who roamed central California during early days of the Gold Rush during the mid – 1800’s, when thirsty miners first began growing grapes and making wine in the present-day appellations of Lodi, California Like Jack, Zinfandel is a daring and brash wine that is quintessentially California. These old vines, up to 110 year old, have stood the test of time and today make some of the richest and most complex Zinfandel’s in the world

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $106.99 EACH

PRODUCER

St. Innocent Winery

VINTAGE

2019

COLOUR

red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Willamette Valley, United States

GRAPE

pinot noir

 

Richly flavoured entrees like hearty pasta dishes, steak, chops and chocolate match well with this dark-red fruited, earthy nuanced and solidly structured Pinot Noir.

Freedom Hill Vineyard is located in the foothills of the Coast Range, 10 miles SW of Salem, Oregon. During the day warm air rises from the valley floor ripening the skins. At night, cool ocean breezes act to retain acidity. Planted on old sedimentary soils, the vines have a SW exposure at an elevation of 520’ to 580’. Our Pinot noir comes from two blocks, one planted in 2004 with Pommard and Wädenswil and one planted in 2008 with 777.

 

93 Points, James Suckling

Notes of chocolate-coated red berries with ground spices, dried citrus rind and raw mushrooms. It’s full and creamy on the palate, with tight tannins and dense, fleshy dark fruit on the mid-palate. Meaty and muscular and little chewy at the end.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $69.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Domaine Jaeger Defaix

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

Red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Rully, Burgundy, France

GRAPE

Pinot Noir

 

 

This fine, elegant Clos du Chapitre is a very Burgundian style of Pinot Noir. Aromas of red and black fruit dominate the nose with violets and cherry in abundance. Fine, supple tannins and a refreshing acidity on the palate make this a truly remarkable bottle of Pinot.

A severe sorting is done when the grape arrives at the cellar followed by de-stemming. Maceration and fermentation is carried out with natural yeasts over approx 3 weeks. Aged in used French oak for 14 to 18 months usually with a little new oak thrown in to add complexity. 

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ML BOTTLES, $114.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Felton Road

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

Red

REGION, COUNTRY

Central Otago, New Zealand

GRAPE

Pinot Noir

 

Winemaker Notes

Characteristic Calvert florals lead the nose with violets and dark rose petals dominating. The warmer 2022 vintage attempts to outplay the vineyard character, but as we have come to learn with this vineyard, Calvertness is rarely, if ever, outclassed. The deep silt soils and naturally moderated vine vigour provides intensity and detailed, elegant tannins. Fine and regal: a classic Calvert.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $23.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Tenuta Il Poggione

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

Red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

GRAPE

Sangiovese, Merlot, cabernet sauvignon

 

Ruby red in colour; on the nose it is intense, with notes of red fruit, sweet spices and vanilla. On the palate it is soft and with a good and pleasant acidity.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $18.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Bruce Jack

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

Red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Breedelkloof Valley, Western Cape, South Africa

GRAPE

Pinotage, Malbec

Many believe the best Pinotage in the world comes from the Breedekloof Valley. It is certainly one of the most awarded varieties from this area. We love the fresh, intense cherry and dark chocolate aromas. The juicy soft palate is framed by warming vanilla and touch of oak.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $19.99 EACH

PRODUCER

famiglia cotarella

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Montefiascone, lazio, Italy

GRAPE

trebbiano, malvasia

 

A blend of three native grapes. It has refreshing lemon and green apple notes, some minerally sensations and a little breadiness. On the palate, it's refreshing, citric and savoury with lots of bright acidity.

 

This wine is from the northwest part of Lazio, near the border with Umbria. Legend has it that a bishop traveling to Rome would send a scout ahead of time to establish which inns were offering the best wines and he'd mark them with the word "Est" (which translates to “it is” in Latin). When he reached Montefiascone, the wine was so excellent there that the scout noted “Est! Est!! Est!!!” on the local inn’s front door, and so this wine is a nod to this story.

 

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $17.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Leaping Horse

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

Red

REGION, COUNTRY

California, United States

GRAPE

Merlot

 

Straight-forward in style, the Leaping Horse 2018 Merlot has violet and dark fruit aromas with plums, black cherry, cocoa vanilla and sweet oak character creeping into the flavor. Mouth-filling yet smooth, Leaping Horse has created an unpretentious wine that can pair with just about anything.

 

The Kautz family has been promoting and working with sustainable viticulture for over 35 years. This Merlot comes from soils that are sandy loam and well-drained allowing the wonderful ripeness come through to the grapes.

 

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $23.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Giro Ribot

VINTAGE

NV

COLOUR

Sparkling

REGION, COUNTRY

Penedes, Spain

GRAPE

Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Chardonnay

 

The wine is fresh on the nose with hints of white flowers and white peach. On the palate, it's fresh with an excellent balance of acidity and some sweetness. It is rich with floral and creamy pastry undertones. Long and persistent finish. 

 

The handpicked and mechanically harvested grapes come from their vineyard site called “Can Bas” with an average age of vines of 15 years. Grapes are picked from mid-August until the end of September. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a very low temperature between 12 -14 ºC for several days. The coupage wine obtained undergoes 2nd fermentation in the bottle according to the traditional “Méthode Champenoise”. We employ a strain of yeast which increases mannoprotein content in the cava in order to achieve velvety and creamy mouth feel.