Lifford

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $29.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Laurent Miquel 

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

Languedoc, France

GRAPE

CHARDONNAY

Winemaker Notes

Over the years vineyards, and the plots within them, change. It’s nature’s way of keeping us interested. What doesn’t change is that certain piece of every plot that always gives you what you expect. The finest wine from the finest grapes. That’s the piece of land the Le Côte range comes from. The number, 228, represents the average altitude of the particular plot this wine comes from. The grapes are harvested at night and fermented at a low temperature. This seems to bring out the best in them. Some of these grapes are aged in barrels before they are all blended back together. It’s an unusual method but from the unusual comes the exceptional.

Côte 228 is a well-balanced wine with rich oak aged character. This complex wine shows generous fruit aromas such as crisp pears. The finish is mineral. 

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $22.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Rivera

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Castel del Monte, Puglia, Italy

GRAPE

Bombino Bianco

Winemaker Notes

The Marese denotes at best the uniqueness of Bombino Bianco, native variety of the DOC Castel del Monte. The grapes are harvested overdue with a grade of advanced maturity, in order to balance the natural acidity and express the best varietal character. The result is a wine with an intense bouquet and complex palate, mineral finish with a pleasant freshness. Excellent with hors d'oeuvres and fish or as an aperitif.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $47.99 EACH

PRODUCER

cuvage

VINTAGE

2019

COLOUR

Sparkling

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC, piedmont, Italy

GRAPE

Nebbiolo

Winemaker otes

It has a pale powder pink colour with a fine, persistent, and elegant froth. The nose shows hints of freshly baked bread, nutmeg, rose petals, currant, raisins, and wild strawberries. The palate is crunchy, fresh, intense, and persistent with typical notes of the Nebbiolo grape. The wine is elegant, structured, and balanced.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $114.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Bruno Paillard

VINTAGE

MV

COLOUR

Sparkling

REGION, COUNTRY

Champagne, France

GRAPE

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier

92+ Points, Wine Advocate

Based on the 2015 vintage, the latest release of Paillard's NV Extra-Brut Première Cuvée was disgorged in August 2019. Opening in the glass with delicate aromas of pear, crisp orchard fruit, brioche, white flowers, citrus zest and nutmeg, it's still youthfully tightly wound, with a medium to full-bodied, racy and incisive profile that's impeccably balanced. Elegant and precise to my palate, this is more about potential today, as real complexity is waiting in the wings. The only thing required is a bit of patience.

Winemaker Notes

A straw gold color and very fine bubbles. Its delicate hue comes from to the use of a high percentage of Chardonnay and of the first pressing only. The first aromas reveal the citrus character of the Chardonnay, such as lime and grapefruits. Red fruit aromas then come out, including redcurrant, raspberry, morello cherry - typical Pinot Noir. On leaving the wine to open up, candied fruits, even exotic fruits of Pinot Meunier appear with aromas of banana and pineapple. The palate is lively. The nose is confirmed by the first taste, including citrus, almonds, toasted bread and "brioche"... but also redcurrant jelly, and dark fruits like cherry, fig or blackberry. The palate is full, quite long, with a very clean finish. Elegant, but not without complexity, this wine perfectly illustrates what is "the house style." Blend: 45% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay, 22% Pinot Meunie.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $224.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Heitz Cellar

VINTAGE

2019

COLOUR

Red

REGION, COUNTRY

Napa Valley, United States

GRAPE

Cabernet Sauvignon

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

2022

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

2022

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.