SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $112.99 EACH

PRODUCER

tolpuddle

VINTAGE

2023

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

COAL RIVER VALLey, tasmania, Australia

GRAPE

pinot Noir 

 

Intensely aromatic, a darker fruit spectrum and complex savoury spice is interwoven seamlessly with firm, structural tannin. Fruit density and depth of flavour reflect the cool season. This wine is not without the bright, aromatic freshness we expect from cool climate Pinot Noir.

All hand-picked fruit is fermented as a combination of whole berries and whole bunches, in open wooden and stainless steel fermenters, with gentle plunging. Aged for 10 months in French oak, of which about one third was new. 

Will repay careful cellaring for up to 12 years. 

97 Points, Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal

Medium deep. Lovely pure dark cherry, negroni, herb garden, star anise aromas with hints of marzipan. Sweet supple dark cherry pastille, strawberry fruits, loose knit lacy/ al dente textures, lovely mid palate volume and underlying marzipan roasted chestnut/ herb garden notes. Sappy notes build up to the finish. This is an exceptionally enjoyable and characterful wine, highlighting a classic vineyard site and cracking good winemaking. 

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $35.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Shaw + Smith

VINTAGE

2023

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Adelaide Hills, Southeastern Australia, Australia

GRAPE

Sauvignon Blanc

 

Typically it shows a pink grapefruit character, concentration and mid-palate texture, which reflect the carefully selected sites and hand harvesting during the small window of perfect ripeness. Lemon, lime and pink grapefruit aromas and real persistence of flavour. Great balance with bright acidity. Hand picked. Cool fermentation in stainless steel followed by maturation on lees. Early bottling to retain freshness.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $20.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Don & Sons

VINTAGE

2020

COLOUR

Red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Sonoma County, California, USA

GRAPE

Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Aroma bouquet of blackberry cobbler, mission fig, sorghum molasses and bold notes of cigar box. Initial rich flavour of blackberry, boysenberry and black cherry are followed by cocoa on the mid-palate. Full-bodied and well-balanced, dusty cedar notes frame the rich, dark fruit character.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $49.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Marques de Vargas

VINTAGE

2019

COLOUR

Red

REGION, COUNTRY

Rioja, Spain

GRAPE

Tempranillo, Grenache

Ruby in colour, this wine has a freshness to it but the nose is rich and concentrated. It is silky on the palate with notes of blackberries, spice, dark chocolate and some balsamic from American/French/Russian barrels.

 

The handpicked grapes used for our Marqués de Vargas Reserva come from our 50 hectare vineyard “Hacienda Pradolagar”. Herbicides and pesticides are not used in our vineyards, occasionally only organic fertilizers are employed. The wine is made traditionally according to the old-world methods side by side with state-of-the-art technology. The wine is bottled without any fining or filtering resulting in an unprocessed and fully natural wine.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $42.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Pithon‐Paillé

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

white

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Loire Valley, France

GRAPE

chenin blanc

 

The grapevines are cultivated in organic farming which has been converted to biodynamic farming. Winemaking: Our grapes are pressed and then cold temperature settled. The fermentation takes place with natural yeasts in wooden frustoconical vats. The cuvée was aged for one year in these same barrels. A drop of sulfur is added before bottling to preserve the purity of our wines.

With pale yellow color, the aromas of clear white and clear yellow fruits. The mouth-feel is ample with beautiful acidity and characteristic of Chenin and the subsoil of schist.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $49.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Domaine Jean Bourdy

VINTAGE

2020

COLOUR

Red

REGION, COUNTRY

Jura, France

GRAPE

Pinot Noir, poulsard, trousseau

 

Floral cherry fruit mixed with earth and leather on the nose. Almost a perfect orchard and farm on the nose. The wild cherry fruit and floral components mixed with the adjacent barnyard and earth. Light bodied, complex, and elegant. 

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $27.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Vincent Caillé

VINTAGE

NV

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

Loire Valley, France

GRAPE

Melon de Bourgogne

 

Beautiful yellow-green color. Young and fruity wine which develops aromas of citrus fruit. The white wine “Je t’aime mais j’ai soif” can be served with seafood as well as with fresh water fish or sea fish. It will be perfect for aperitif.

“Je t’aime mais j’ai soif” is a Vin de France wine and is “dressed up” by the artist Mika. It has a beautiful golden colour. Its fruitiness is delicate. Our taste buds are satisfied with this tender moment of happiness and conviviality.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $42.99 EACH 

PRODUCER

Pithon‐Paillé

VINTAGE

2020

COLOUR

red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Anjou, Loire Valley, France

GRAPE

cabernet franc

Winemaker Notes

The originality of our cuvée Mozaik is an assembly of Cabernet franc from two great terroirs and subsoil of Anjou: schist of Anjou “black” and limestone of Anjou “white”. The grapevines are cultivated in organic farming which has been converted to biodynamic farming. In order to get a gentle extraction of aromas and tannins, grape maceration is soft and smooth. The fermentation takes place in tanks and the aging has been done in neutral French oaks. A drop of sulfur is added before bottling to preserve the purity of our wines.

A garnet red color,. The bouquet is mixed with aromas of red fruit and black fruit. The mouth-feel is structured with beautiful acidity and a little tannic.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $18.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Bruce Jack

VINTAGE

2023

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

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.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $18.99 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

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $16.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Laurent Miquel

VINTAGE

2023

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

Languedoc, France

GRAPE

Sauvignon Blanc, Colombard, grenache blanc

 

This is light, crisp and steely with a cascade of citrus notes flooding in. Lemon, lime, Fiji pear and apple bounce around together. There is a creamy mouthfeel with a hint of banana which makes this a great midweek refresher.

Laurent Miquel produces elegant wines in his family vineyards high in the Languedoc hills of Southern France. He harvests at night when temperatures are cooler to ensure the delicate grapes are gathered under perfect conditions. Laurent represents a new generation of winemakers combining his ancestors’ wisdom with his innovative approach and an inflexible focus on quality. Working in harmony with nature, he creates wines of character which reflect the Languedoc’s inimitable style.

 

90 Points, Decanter

It’s hard to pick just one of the many excellent Viogniers that Laurent Miquel produces around this price point, but for the money this is hard to beat, with its voluptuous white peach and nectarine fruit (harvested at night, as the name of the wine suggests). Enjoy it young and fresh.(previous vintage)