Lifford

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $129.99 EACH

PRODUCER

BURGRESS CELLARS

VINTAGE

2016

COLOUR

Red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

NAPA VALLEY, California, USA

GRAPE

Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaker Notes

A dense and concentrated cabernet with aromas and flavors of confectionary blackberry and stewed cassis. The lush fruit is brought into balance by high tone herbal aromatics of mint, sage, and sweet tobacco. The distinctively thick-skinned Cabernet grapes provide a long velvety finish.

Blend: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petite Verdot, 4% Malbec

93 Points, Wine & Spirits

Meghan Zobeck makes this wine with cabernet from Burgess’s Sorenson Vineyard, a west-facing parcel on Howell Mountain, blending in a small amount of petit verdot and malbec from Haymaker, an eastfacing vineyard slightly higher in elevation. Aged mostly in neutral French oak barrels (15 percent were new), this developed a textural grace without the weight of oak tannins, feeling airy in its richness. There’s darkness to the fruit and a marrow-bone savor, ending light and breezy.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $374.99 EACH

PRODUCER

BURGRESS CELLARS

VINTAGE

2014

COLOUR

Red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

NAPA VALLEY, California, USA

GRAPE

Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaker Notes

The reserve wines for Burgess are produced with grapes from the oldest vines on our Sorenson Vineyard, planted in 1979. Aromas and flavors of just ripened blue and red fruit are accentuated by the savory herbal aromatics of rosemary and thyme. There is a touch of mint as well as intense earthy graphite aromas.

85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 2.5% Malbec, 2.5% Merlot

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $52.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Joseph Mellot

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Pouilly-Fumé, Loire Valley, France

GRAPE

Sauvignon Blanc

Winemaker Notes

Brilliant, tenderly straw yellow colour. Intense and fresh nose with lemony notes. The mouth opens with elegance and volume. The notes of lime underline the minerality of this wine revealing a pleasant, aromatic finish.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $17.99 EACH

PRODUCER

PODERI DAL NESPOLI

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

Red

REGION, COUNTRY

Emilia-Romagna, Italy

GRAPE

Sangiovese, MERLOT

Winemaker Notes

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $97.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Felton Road

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

Red

REGION, COUNTRY

Central Otago, New Zealand

GRAPE

Pinot Noir

Winemaker Notes

A classic Felton Road nose of dark blossoms: rose and violet with a compote of dark fruits. The mid-palate is just screaming Felton Road. Black cherries and cream on the nose introduced cherry crumble on the palate with baked spices. Very harmonious for a wine so young, but a brooding undertow reveals the intrinsic power of the wine. Four Bannockburn vineyards seamlessly integrating to provide many layers and textures.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $22.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Tenuta Il Poggione

VINTAGE

2020

COLOUR

Red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

GRAPE

Sangiovese, Merlot, cabernet sauvignon

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $26.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Giro Ribot

VINTAGE

NV

COLOUR

Sparkling Rosé

REGION, COUNTRY

Penedes, Spain

GRAPE

Trepat, Pinot Noir

Winemaker Notes

This wine is made with 85% Trepat and 15% Pinot Noir. The grapes are manually harvested grapes at the beginning of October. They come from vineyards with the average age of vines between 25 and 30 years. Cava is made with the utmost winemaking techniques and the greatest care. The de-stemmed grapes undergo cold soak for several hours in order to maximize the primary aromas. 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. The cava ages in the silence of our cellar on its lees.

This wine is bright cherry in colour and on the nose it smells like fresh strawberries and dried berries. On the palate it has small, constant bubbles and juicy red fruit flavour. It is lively and well balanced.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $16.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Amalaya

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Calchaqui, Salta, Argentina

GRAPE

Torrontes, Riesling

Winemaker Notes

For centuries, farmers made offerings in hope for a miracle – as Amalaya translates in the local language – for a bountiful harvest. It is located at 5,900 feet above sea level, in the Calchaquí Valley, northwest of Argentina. The region stands out as one of The Highest Vineyards In The World, characterized by its dry climate with no more than 150 mm annual rainfall, with significant thermal amplitude; rocky and sandy soil.

Exquisite and fresh white blend elaborated with Torrontes and Riesling, attractive aromas of fresh lychees and peaches. Special wine to enjoy in a hot summer day pairing with Chinese food, soft cheeses, dried pasta with vegetable.

Bright greenish-yellow in color. With subtle and complex fruity aromas where green apple and floral notes stand out. On the palate, sweet and full-bodied entry with a very fresh finish. Mineral notes and acidity stand out.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $18.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Bruce Jack

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

Red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Breedelkloof Valley, Western Cape, South Africa

GRAPE

Pinotage, Malbec

Winemaker Notes

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

2020

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Montefiascone, lazio, Italy

GRAPE

trebbiano, malvasia

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.

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 and a lively fish.