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.

92 Points, Decanter (2017 vintage)

Picked at full ripeness, maximizing the grape’s personality while preserving its lively acidity. Lemon balm and pine aromas, tropical banana notes on the palate. Lees ageing in cement lends a creaminess. 

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $49.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Domaine Bernard Defaix

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Chablis, Burgundy, France

GRAPE

Chardonnay

Winemaker Notes

Our vines on the appellation Chablis spread over 12 hectares, situated at the heart of the Chablisian vineyard. This wine is aged in stainless steel tanks so as to respect the typicity of the appellation. Our Chablis are characterised by their freshness, power and tenacity. Their bouquet displays a dominance of mineral notes, which are often associated with delicate touches of citrus fruit (lemon and grapefruit). This wine can be enjoyed within 2 years, an excellent match for seafood or fish.

92 Points, Decanter (for 2020 vintage)

Domaine Bernard Defaix is a highly-rated family estate based in Milly, with the vines for this bottling averaging 30 years age. Ten months lees ageing adds to the complexity on both the nose and palate. Refined, classy and complex characters on show here, which meld beautifully with the ripe peachy fruit notes. A very fine, expressive, distinctive Chablis which is ready to drink now but will age very well for many years.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, 43.99 EACH

PRODUCER

DeLoach Vineyards

VINTAGE

2020

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, United States

GRAPE

Chardonnay

 

Winemaker Notes

On the nose this wine reveals nectarine and ripe pear aromas. The palate is endowed with integrated oak structure, hints of vanilla cream, lemon zest, and baked apples. Building momentum across the mid-palate, this wine has lingering flavours of spice and crème brûlée. The finish has refreshing and persistent acidity that is well-balanced.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $37.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Craggy Range Winery

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

Martinborough, New Zealand

GRAPE

Sauvignon Blanc

 

Winemaker Notes

Grown on the lower terrace at Te Muna Road, this wine shows a unique level of texture and complexity. The cooler climate of Martinborough ensures the wine is aromatic with steely minerality while the rocky soils gives intensity of the fruit.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $47.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Alain Gueneau

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Sancerre, Loire Valley, France

GRAPE

Sauvignon Blanc

Winemaker Notes

Pale yellow in colour with green and golden highlights. The first smell is discreet with herbaceous hints (nettle, tomato leaves, and menthol). Then the nose reveals notes of elder blossom, citronella, and thyme. Frank in attack, the palate refreshes with its acidulous balance where lemon and grapefruit prevail. On the finish, notes of pears in syrup. Try a perfect marriage of flavours by pairing white Sancerre and Crottin de Chavignol goat cheese.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $37.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Pazo de San Mauro

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

Rias Baixas, Spain

GRAPE

Albariño

Highly aromatic and with extraordinary quality nose. Very fruity, with the typical varietal aromas and with floral and citrus hints. In the mouth is fresh yet balanced and with a very good body. An outstandingly aromatic and persistent finish.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $62.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Domaine Bernard Defaix

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Chablis, Burgundy, France

GRAPE

Chardonnay

 

Winemaker Notes

We cultivate 8 hectares of this Premier Cru located on the slopes of the village Milly and on the right backs of the river Serein. We are the biggest owners of this cru. When some of the plots were planted, we found impressive fossils of Exogyra virgula that had been perfectly preserved. The remarkable stony and sunny soil is captured in this powerful and complex wine. It flourishes with age and expresses mineral aromas reminiscent of gunflint. The Côte de Lechet is indeed one of the Premiers Crus of the Chablisian vineyard with the most exceptional ageing potential. To serve with fish or poultry, with white butter or cream sauces.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $32.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Shaw + Smith

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Adelaide Hills, Southeastern Australia, Australia

GRAPE

Sauvignon Blanc

 

Winemaker Notes

Hand picked. Cool fermentation in stainless steel followed by maturation on lees. Early bottling to retain freshness.

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.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $41.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Poggio al Tesoro

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

white

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

bolgheri, tuscany, Italy

GRAPE

vermentino

 

Winemaker Notes

The great virtue of this Vermentino is that it enhances the aromas and flavours peculiar to Bolgheri. Its clean, crisp flavour and purity are its distinguishing features. The grapes are harvested when their colour changes to an intense yellow. The name Solosole, meaning 'just sunshine', derives from the fact that the wine is essentially a direct result of the work undertaken in the vineyards and the ripening sun.

Golden yellow in colour with greenish hues, Solosole opens with notes of stone fruits such as peach and apricot, followed by sulphurous and flint-like notes. It has a medium body, with generous fruit character. The finish is long, dry and zesty, especially when young. It evolves interestingly in the glass, an indication of its excellent ageing capacity. 

The radiance of the Vermentino varietal reflects intensely in the aromas of Solosole, a white wine that captivates with its intense hints of flowers and unexpected yellow fruit. The palate has a medium body, is succulent and highly enjoyable. The development of the wine in the glass suggests that it has the potential to evolve for a few years. Appetizers, raw fish and, thanks to its freshness and aromatic character, fried seafood, fish stews and vegetable dishes. Serve at 8-10°C and open just before serving.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $46.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Domaine Jean Bourdy

VINTAGE

2020

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

Jura, France

GRAPE

Chardonnay

 

Notes

Classic Jura notes of funky sherry-like nuttiness, flor, ripe pears, baked apples with a briny minerality and zippy acidity. Keep in mind: not your typical French Chardonnay; open several hours before serving; can stay open for well over a week; can out live you and your children in the cellar. They’re still selling bottles from the 1800’s!

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $33.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Raats Family Wines

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Stellenbosch, western cape, South Africa

GRAPE

Chenin Blanc

 

The wine has a distinctive yellow apple, kiwi fruit and pineapple core, alongside notes of green melon and limes. The wine is thus bursting with fresh fruit flavors. The wine has a zesty citrus flavor linger on the palate, with a long mineral finish. Serve with mild curry dishes, sushi or oysters.

Each case contains 1 bottle of each:

Domaine des Aspras ‘Trois Frères’ Rosé - 2022 (Grenache, Rolle & Cinsault)

Clear and brilliant color, a very pale pink tinged with raspberry reflections. This complex and expressive rosé reveals a palette of varied aromas such as small red fruits, white peach or even bergamot enhanced with a floral note enveloping the whole. In the mouth, the first sensation is ample and fleshy, then the mid-palate becomes fresher, giving way to a beautiful acidic tension which makes this rosé harmonious and elegant. Organic. 

Vincent Caille Muscadet ‘Mouton Noir’ - 2022 (Melone de Bourgogne)

Fresh, dry and rounded, this is a lovely and soft Muscadet. Gorgeous texture from 4 months on its fine lees, and notes of melon, citrus, pear and minerals complemented by the classic Muscadet salinity that gives it a remarkable structure.

Raats ‘Original’ Chenin Blanc - 2022 (Chenin Blanc)

The wine has a distinctive yellow apple, kiwi fruit and pineapple core, alongside notes of green melon and limes. The wine is thus bursting with fresh fruit flavors. The wine has a zesty citrus flavor linger on the palate, with a long mineral finish. Serve with mild curry dishes, sushi or oysters.

Deloach Heritage Reserve Pinot Noir - 2022 ( Pinot Noir)

The California Pinot Noir is an elegant, well-balanced wine offering mouthwatering flavors of Bing cherry and strawberry accented beautifully with just a touch of spice and hints of forest floor. The wine is light in body, with a medium finish and pairs perfectly with a variety of lighter dishes.

Bibich Cuvee - 2022 (Plavina,Lasin, Babic)

 A refreshing red with red fruit and green tomato flavours balancing each other. Its high acidity and the elegant, medium body make this a perfect wine for any occasion.Hand harvested grapes that remain on skins for about 7 days. Plavina and Lasin are co-fermented. Babić is fermented separately and aged for 6 months in neutral French barrique. The rest of the wine remains in stainless steel. Everything is blended before bottling.

Dominique Piron Beaujolais Villages - 2020 (Gamay)

Fruit for this wine is sourced from 50-year-old vines, growing on hills around the cru sites in the northern part of region. Red-fruited with notes of cherry, raspberry, strawberry but also has a hint of cassis. There is a slight dash of spice, dried herbs and floral character to it as well. Fresh and light with fine-grained tannins. Pop this in the fridge for 20 minutes and enjoy it with a slight chill! 

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $38.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Staete Landt Winery

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

GRAPE

Chardonnay

 

Winemaker Notes

A very smooth Staete Landt Chardonnay from a tiny section of our vineyard deep in the Brancott Valley in Marlborough. We produce our ‘Josephine’ Marlborough Chardonnay from 2 parcels on this single vineyard. The soils on this estate are a mixture of rich loamy riverbed and slaty gravel riverbank; excellent for Chardonnay, producing intense flavours and robust structure.

After handpicking, the grapes were carefully whole bunch pressed. The juice was slowly fermented in a mixture of 10% new and 90% older French puncheons (500 litre barrels). We used wild yeast for fermentation in 50% of the wine, which further added complexity and mouthfeel. Following alcoholic fermentation the puncheons were stirred regularly until the completion of malolactic fermentation. The ‘Josephine’ Chardonnay then ages and matures in oak for a total of 15 months.

This Staete Landt ‘Josephine’ Chardonnay is one of the best kept secrets of the Estate: full and round yet stylish, great texture and length, this wine shows the perfect balance between fruit, acidity and oak integration. A whiff of sea breeze, citrus fruit and cream on the nose, white peaches on the palate and with a mineral aftertaste that lingers on. A truly great wine with a strong personalilty and European elegance, showing the unique cool climate Marlborough vibrance.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $69.99 EACH 

PRODUCER

Maison Camille Giroud

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy, France

GRAPE

Chardonnay

 

Camille Giroud is one of the most dynamic négociants in Burgundy. Giroud founded his small négociant firm back in 1865 and about a century later, the company was still being run by his daughter-in-law and their children. At the time, the aim was to obtain grapes from the best vineyard sites and then age them in heavily seasoned barrels, only releasing them once fully matured; these wines were known for being heavy and tannic.

Then, for over two decades, David Croix transformed Maison Giroud: he elevated the brand by producing more refined, contemporary expressions of Burgundy. Croix focused on lower yields, riper grapes and creating wines with vibrant personality and softer tannins. Since 2016, these high quality, joyous and modern wines have been made by Carel Voorhuis.

Maison Camille Giroud is a true négociant, with only 2.7 acres of its own under vine. It’s become known as a dependable source of Burgundy that delivers the best of both worlds — wines that are matured and traditional in style, as well as younger wines that beautifully communicate their terroir.   

This wine has fresh citrus and tropical notes, well-balanced creaminess, surprising concentration and ripe acidity. Wonderful entry-level bottle of Burgundy that will last a few years.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $50.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Elena Walch

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

Alto Adige, Italy

GRAPE

Pinot Grigio

 

Winemaker Notes

A clear straw yellow characterizes the Pinot Grigio Vigna “Castel Ringberg”. A complex variety of fruits, especially ripe pears and lime blossom, as well as spicy sage notes inform the bouquet. Structure and elegance, power and harmony dominate the palate, combined with creamy fullness and density. A single vineyard Pinot Grigio with a lot of character! Aging potential 8-15 years.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $56.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Shaw + Smith

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Adelaide Hills, Southeastern Australia, Australia

GRAPE

Chardonnay

 

Winemaker Notes

Aiming for elegance, restraint and the ability to age, acid is bright and there’s generosity of flavour. Typically it shows white flowers, citrus, and nectarine notes. The 2021 vintage was one of the best on record. Ripe and healthy fruit resulted in a beautifully balanced M3, with great flavours, and fresh acidity right through to the long finish. 

97 Points, James Halliday

Hand-picked, whole bunch-pressed, fermented and matured in French oak. Its crystal clear quartz-green hue signals the ’21 vintage in all its glory, the bouquet and palate a seamless array of nectarine, grapefruit and cashew. The feel and flow of the aftertaste implore a second glass. Drink to: 2030. $55.00; Date: June 2022.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $62.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Domaine Duclaux

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Châteauneuf‐du‐PApe, Rhône Valley, France

GRAPE

Grenache Blanc

 

Winemaker Notes
The nose is firm, has an aroma of cooked peach, butter, honeysuckle. This is agreeable, tasty, rounded; it starts on a compote of white fruits flavour, moves into cooked orange and toasting from its oak. The nose is fragrant, the palate deeper, and well modelled.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $59.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Savage Wines

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

Western Cape, South Africa

GRAPE

Sémillon, Clairette, Sauvignon Blanc

 

95 Points, Wine Mag

Complex aromatics of fennel, elderflower, blackcurrant, peach and nectarine while the palate is wonderfully harmonious – good fruit weight, creamy texture, the acidity well integrated. Rich and satisfying

Reviewed by Tim Atkin MW

“A best-ever release of Savage White in a challenging vintage, this is a beautifully judged cuvée of Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Semillon, fermented in 20% new wood. Using fruit from Stellenbosch, the Overberg and Villiersdorp, it has a top note of stony reduction, pithy lemongrass and pink grapefruit flavours, scented, spicy oak and a palate of remarkable tension and energy.” 

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $96.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Ramey Wine Cellars

VINTAGE

2019

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, United States

GRAPE

Chardonnay

 

Winemaker Notes

Coming from special vineyard sites, our Chardonnays show great depth of flavor, length of finish, aromatic complexity, and a fine balance between richness and delicacy. Typically, the climate is cool and the soil vigor low, producing graceful yet vibrant wines. - David Ramey

Eric Asimov, The New York Times:

David Ramey is one of the wise men of the modern California wine industry. He’s had 40-plus years in the business, making wine for others and for Ramey Wine Cellars, his family label. This succulent, energetic chardonnay from selected vineyards in the Russian River Valley is a picture of balance and harmony, tightly wound with floral, herbal and lively fruit flavors.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $52.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Dominique Cornin

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Mâconnais, Burgundy, France

GRAPE

Chardonnay

 

This wine is exceptionally bright with notes of ripe citrus and stone fruits. On the palate, it's balanced, elegant, and mineral-driven with notes of lemon zest and nectarines.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $104.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Merry Edwards

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, United States

GRAPE

Sauvignon Blanc

 

Winemakers Notes

The aroma of the 2018 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc is compelling, virtually reaching out and grabbing our attention. Yellow peach, melon, guava and crisp Fuji apple are accented with hints of tropical mango and pineapple. Lime, Minneola tangelo and orange blossom lend citrus notes. Accents of dry summer grass, vanilla-toned panna cotta and toasted crème brûlée create complexity. An underlying minerality adds further sophistication. The rich palate coats the tongue balanced with hints of yummy Creamsicle and Ruby Red grapefruit. Refreshing acidity and a mouthwatering finish cap the sensual experience of this exceptional Sauvignon Blanc. Delightful now, with bottle age, this wine will be a knockout!

93 Points, Wine Spectator

A pretty thread of orange water adds an aromatic lift to the core of nectarine, apricot and lemon zest flavors, set on a succulent, fleshy frame. Dried ginger, honeysuckle and melon notes linger on the long, expressive finish. From California.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $83.99 EACH

PRODUCER

sebastien Christophe

VINTAGE

2020

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

Chablis, France

GRAPE

Chardonnay 

Winemaker Notes

The wines of Domaine Christophe all display classic Chablis notes of shells and green apples on the nose, along with a pretty, underlying hint of white flower and lemon. It's the kind of bright nose that gives the drinker an intimation of the acidity and tension that will follow on the palate, which is indeed nervy but also generous with an appealing balance of flavours offset by a rocky, shell-y harmony. The wine finishes with the sort of mouth-coating minerality and mouth-watering citrusy acidity that makes Chablis a favourite amongst lovers of wines that truly reflect their terroir. 

 A seriously good, proper Chablis grown on precious Kimmeridgian soil facing Les Blanchots, west of Montée de Tonnerre. The complexity and depth to this wine is seriously impressive with an exquisite floral lift with irresistible fragrance and gorgeous texture. An elegant, racy and age - worthy 1er cru Chablis.

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.

bSIZE

6 PACK, BOTTLES, $34.99 EACH [ON SALE: WAS $39.99]

PRODUCER

Le Soula

VINTAGE

NV

COLOUR

white

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Fenouillèdes, Roussillon, France

GRAPE

grenache blanc, grenachce gris, macabeu, marsanne, roussanne, sauvignon blanc, vermentino

 

Enticing richness of aromas, including citrus, pears and almonds. Complex, fresh and precise attack with a lovely acidity in the mid-palate, with notes of citrus, pears and white flowers. Interesting complexity in the finish.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $64.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Domaine Jean Bourdy

VINTAGE

2018

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

Jura, France

GRAPE

SAVAGNIN

 

Notes

Savagnin blanc is mostly grown in the Jura. It is most famous as the only grape allowed in the vin jaunes of Château-Chalon and L'Étoile, similar to fino sherry with a covering of flor but not fortified and without the use of the solera system.

100% Savagnin aged for 4 years in barrel without being topped up before bottling. This is a “baby Vin Jaune” according to Jean Francois. Powerful aromatics and richness.

Caves Jean Bourdy is one of the oldest domaines in the Jura. Created in the late 1400’s, the Domaine is now run by brothers Jean-Phillipe and Jean-François, the 15th generation of winemakers at this estate. The Bourdys grow their vines on 10 hectares of land, including a half hectare in Chateau Chalon AOC. Caves Jean Bourdy makes wine the old fashioned way, using old barrels—some as much as 80 years old—for fermentation and aging of the wines. The Domaine was certified biodynamic in 2006, and the combination of some of the best terroir in the Jura and careful and patient winemaking results in wines that thoroughly express the land on which it is grown.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $34.95 EACH

PRODUCER

Bachelder

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

white

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Niagara, Ontario, canada

GRAPE

chardonnay

Winemaker Notes

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $114.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Henri et Gilles Buisson

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Saint-Romain, Burgundy, France

GRAPE

Chardonnay

 

Winemaker Notes

These 40-year-old vines, facing east, bloom freshly at 300 meters above sea level, on a hill opposite the valley of Saint-Romain. The strong presence of limestone, as its name suggests, is the great characteristic of this climate. The minerality makes up the matrix of this invigorating white so that when we close our eyes, it reminds us of the fragrances of a torrent or an undergrowth after the rain. Hand-picked and naturally fermetned.

Its freshness, elegance, aromas of white flowers and wet stone seduce from its early youth. Let it pass five to seven years and this Saint-Roman will offer you delicious deepening scents of roasted almonds and chalky soil notes.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $54.99 EACH [ON SALE: WAS $61.99]

PRODUCER 

Dominique Cornin

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Mâconnais, Burgundy, France

GRAPE

Chardonnay

 

This wine is light yellow with pale gold reflections. The nose is exceptionally lively and fresh with notes of citrus fruits and aromatics. On the palate, you will find grapefruit then basil; finally comes freshness and a touch of acidity that ends with a nice minerality.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $94.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Château de Pommard

VINTAGE

2020

COLOUR

white

REGION, COUNTRY

Burgundy, France

GRAPE

chardonnay

Winemaker Notes

Behind its pale yellow color, our Savigny-Les-Beaune 2020 reveals a lightly toasted, buttery nose with citrus notes of grapefruit and lemon. The palate is rich and straightforward, while the finish displays great balance between amplitude and minerality.

Between the hills of Corton and Beaune, Savigny-Les-Beaune is a very old wine village. Historically, the vineyard belonged to the Dukes of Burgundy and neighbouring abbeys. Its limestone-rich soils give birth to a fresh and floral Chardonnay, a gorgeous representation of this unique terroir.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $99.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Ramey Wine Cellars

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, United States

GRAPE

Chardonnay

 

93 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

Sourced entirely from Charles Ranch and pouring a pale straw color, the 2021 Chardonnay Fort Ross-Seaview is fresh and lifted with aromas of salted lime, sea spray, agave, and green pineapple. On the palate. this medium-bodied white is spritely with notes of crunchy fresh fruit and has a silky soft, stony texture to round out its linear drive. It’s fresh with vibrant energy and ripe fruit, white peach, and fresh flowers. Drink it over the next 6-8 years.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $46.99 EACH [ON SALE" WAS $52.99]

PRODUCER

Château de Caraguilhes

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

WHITE

REGION, COUNTRY 

CORBIERES, France

GRAPE

GRENACHE BLANC, ROuSSANNE

 

Winemaker Notes

A pale yellow wine, bright and clear, showing freshness and elegance.

The white Grenache has a unique character and an elegant complexity, with seductive aromas of lemon and grapefruit. After aeration, it is the minerality which comes to the fore, with subtle notes of white flowers and redcurrants.  As the Solus gains power, it reveals a certain distinctive purity through notes of fresh almonds and toasted bread.  Rounded and vibrant, with a long mineral finish, a perfect expression of the Boutenac terroir.

Pair with rock lobster in aspic, coquilles St Jacques, sole with wild mushrooms, foie gras with quince jelly… or our favourite, turbot en croûte with herb butter.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $73.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Dominique Cornin

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Mâconnais, Burgundy, France

GRAPE

Chardonnay

 

Winemaker Notes

Organic and biodynamic farming. Whole cluster press into stainless steel and fermentation with natural yeasts. Aged on lees for 11 months before bottling.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $66.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Domaine Weinbach

VINTAGE

2020

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

Alsace, France

GRAPE

Riesling

Exotic, rich, pungent nose with truly exciting fruit. Crunchy sensation and really deep flavours. Passion fruit flavours and creamy texture. Electric impact and no shortage of ripe fruit but a long, bone-dry finish. Great stuff.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $134.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Domaine Weinbach

VINTAGE

2020

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

Alsace, France

GRAPE

Riesling

17.5/20 points, Jancis Robinson

Delightfully firm with so much personality and the sensation that you are licking stones in the vineyard! So firm, so pungent, yet so fruity. Gorgeous wine, essence of Riesling and already approachable. Steely finish suggests a long life ahead. Bone dry and very long. 

 

97 points, James Suckling

This smells like a whole room filled with fresh and dried flowers. Then, as it unfolds in the glass, wild-herb and dried citrus-zest aromas unfurl. In spite of the generous ripeness, this is tremendously elegant and focused, with a ton of crushed-stone minerality. So crystalline at the very fine and delicate finish. And the saline character adds yet another dimension to this extremely complex picture. From biodynamically grown grapes.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $49.99 EACH

PRODUCER

metrick wines

VINTAGE

2019

COLOUR

white

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Los Olivos District AVA, California, United States

GRAPE

Albariño

 

Winemaker's Notes

Organic Albariño from the C5 vineyard in the Los Olivos District AVA, made in the old, traditional homemade style of Rias Baixas. Fresh with delicate fruit. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel and neutral oak, followed by aging in stainless drums. Bottled unfined/unfiltered (this wine may have harmless sediment in the bottle, which do not affect quality). Clay soils maintain acidity and high tones in this warm climate. Only 90 cases produced. 12% ABV.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $52.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Felton Road

VINTAGE

2020

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

Central Otago, New Zealand

GRAPE

riesling

 

Winemaker Notes

Beginning with meticulous site selection and vineyard design started in 1991, Felton Road's story is one of refusal to compromise. A strict 100% estate policy with fully organic and biodynamic viticulture (Demeter certified) ensures that our fruit arrives at the winery as pure as it can be, while our entire estate comes as close to true sustainability as is possible. A commitment to hands off winemaking: gravity flow, wild yeasts, wild malo, an avoidance of fining and filtration all help preserve the wine's expression of its terroir. The result is Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir which accurately express the authenticity and complexity of our unique vineyards.

The nose leads with white florals and crushed stones that overlay aromas of pear, cucumber and lemon zest. The palate is surprisingly expansive as the acidity perfectly integrates with the weight and depth of fruit. A bold and expressive dry Riesling with considerable drive and length. Salivating and contemplative of its schist soils origin. 

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $99.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Maison Champy

VINTAGE

2018

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Pernand-Vergelesses, Burgundy, France

GRAPE

Chardonnay

 

93 Points, Decanter

Not the biggest white wine cuvée at Maison Champy at only 25 barrels, but this 1ha parcel planted in the 1970s has produced a very stylish, saline, focused Chardonnay in the heat of 2018, with sweet vanilla-spicy oak, subtle gunflint aromas and a core of fresh, tangy, citrus and lime fruit.

Winemaker Notes

These vineyards cover the hilly slopes of Aloxe-Corton and Savigny-lès-Beaune. There are only four Premier Crus Pinot Noirs: “Les Fichots”, “En Caradeux”, “Creux de la Net”, “Iles des Hautes et Basses Vergelesses”. This wine is aged in a 350-barrel and a 228-litre used barrel. The wine is open and intense on the nose with notes of orange and grapefruit. The attack is fresh and supple. A well-balanced and concentrated wine with good mineral length on the finish.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $79.99 EACH

PRODUCER

sebastien Christophe

VINTAGE

2020

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

Chablis, France

GRAPE

Chardonnay 

Winemaker Notes

The wines of Domaine Christophe all display classic Chablis notes of shells and green apples on the nose, along with a pretty, underlying hint of white flower and lemon. It's the kind of bright nose that gives the drinker an intimation of the acidity and tension that will follow on the palate, which is indeed nervy but also generous with an appealing balance of flavours offset by a rocky, shell-y harmony. The wine finishes with the sort of mouth-coating minerality and mouth-watering citrusy acidity that makes Chablis a favourite amongst lovers of wines that truly reflect their terroir. 

Fourchaume is one of the most famous climates in Chablis with west/southwest sunny terroir, where the grapes ripen well. Complex and super intense, distinguishing itself from the rest of the region with its elegance, finesse and roundness. It’s textbook 1er cru Chablis that slowly unveils incredible depth and sophistication in the glass. Made from mostly brown clay soil that drains well and runs incredibly deep to the roots, this has an incredible combo of pineapple, grapefruit, chalky minerality, wildflower, and granny smith apple that continue to unfold with time in the glass.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $52.99 EACH

PRODUCER

The BLANKBOTTLE Winery

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

white 

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

SWARTLAND, western cape, South Africa

GRAPE

Palomino, Verdelho

 

A whole-bunch, clay pot, bees-waxy Palomino. The wine is true to it’s name - (L’E) STRANGE! It's made from humble Palomino, which originated in the Sherry producing areas of Spain. The cuttings were brought to the African continent by ship and planted in 1965 on the mountain in Piekenierskloof, 550 meters above sea level. The 54-year old bush-vine vineyard, grown in African soil was made in African pots made from Limpopo clay, enhanced by the wax of African bees producing honey from African flora - meticulously guided, bottled and labelled by the colourful hands of the African people.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $179.99 EACH 

VINTAGE

2020

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Swartland, Western Cape, South Africa

GRAPE

Chenin Blanc BLEND

96 Points, Tim Atkin

No fewer than 17 parcels and 11 varieties (for now) contribute to the blend of this impressive white. Palomino, Chenin Blanc and Grenache Blanc are the dominant grapes in a wine that nods towards the southern Rhône and Spain. Less exotic than it was, Palladius is tauter and more focused these days, with freshness and zip form Clairette Blanche, Colombard and Verdelho, citrus, pear, lemongrass and aromatic herb notes and a tangy, wet stone finish.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $52.99 EACH

PRODUCER

The BLANKBOTTLE Winery

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

white 

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Elgin, western cape, South Africa

GRAPE

Weisser Riesling, Semillon and Sauvignon blanc

Winemaker Notes

The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and cooled overnight to 4 degrees celsius. The next morning the grapes were pressed as whole bunches. The juice underwent spontaneous fermentation in concrete egg shaped tanks, amphora and older French oak barrels. Deep winter the wine received one sulfur addition. 10 months on the leese, blended and bottled.

94 Points,   Tim Atkin

Autumn Equinox is a new wine from Pieter Walser - or rather a resurrected one, as it was called DOK in a previous life - made from an assemblage of Semillon, 30% Riesling and 25% Sauvignon Blanc. Aged in amphoras and old wood for a year, it's sappy, intense and very stony, with pear, lemon zest and lanolin notes and layers of intrigue and complexity. Drink 2023-29’ 

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $52.99 EACH

PRODUCER

The BLANKBOTTLE Winery

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

white 

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

SWARTLAND, western cape, South Africa

GRAPE

VERDELHO, PALOMINO, RIESLING, SEMILLON, SAUVIGNON BLANC, MARSANNE, ROUSANNE, CHENIN BLANC

 

Verdelho from 2 different vineyards, Palomino, Weisser Riesling, Semillon, Sauvignon blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Chenin blanc from 3 different vineyards, Chardonnay and Viognier The idea behind this wine was (and still is) to select the white components in the winery we like most and to assemble a blend that represents that particular vintage in an honest and pure way. This is OUR favourite wine, not necessarily the best. The one that we as a team like the most. It is not bound to an area or varietal - it is an assembly of interesting things that differs from year to year according to whatever performed well that specific season.

Each case contains 2 bottles of each:

Henri et Gilles Buisson Saint‐Romain Perrière / Burgundy, France

Fresh and elegant with aromas of white flowers and wet stone seduce from its early youth. Let it pass five to seven years and this Saint-Roman will offer you delicious deepening scents of roasted almonds and chalky soil notes.

Domain du Bouchot Pouilly‐Fumé Terres Blanches / Loire Valley, France

A coating of ash and stone over the ripe citrus-fruit and apple notes on the nose. Turns to sweet apple and pear flavors on the medium-bodied, dense and silky palate. Quite a round, fruity feel, but the drive of acidity keeps it moving. The mineral notes return in the aftertaste. From organically grown grapes. 

Domain Belargus Ronceray / Loire Valley, France

Ronceray is a complex wine, resulting from the blend of our plots on the rump of Quarts-de-Chaume. A terroir with complex geology, the marriage of shales and pudding sandstones gives this cuvée a sharp minerality and a floral and fruity richness. A fine bitterness, signature of this terroir, brings complexity and length on the palate.