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The Botanist Gin Scotland

Tasting Notes: This gin is springtime in a glass! Islay's first dry gin is produced at Bruichladdich from nine classic gin botanicals and enhanced with 22 herbs and flowers that are hand-forged locally by their own botanical scientists. This combination of natural ingredients fill the glass with complex aromas and invigorating flavours, velvety texture ensues with a clean finish. I enjoy drinnking this gin either neat over ice, or with a splash of Perrier water and slice of lemon so I can savour all the delicious botanicals in it.

Price: $58.99

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Carmen Gran Reserve Carignan Chile

Tasting Notes: Aromas of cherries, dark chocolate, wafers, earth and baking spices. Medium-bodied with firm, fleshy tannins and fresh acidity. Peppery and spicy with a racy, flavorful finish. Produced by Winemaker Emily Falconer, hence a great choice for International Women's Month of March!

Price: $19.99

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Megyer Tokaj Szaraz/dry Hungary

Tasting Notes: Furmint grape with a touch of Harslevelu & Yellow Muscat, vinified and matured in stainless steel for 8 months. Aromas of green apple, pear, lime, and quince with hints of white flower, honey, and ginger on the nose. Light to medium body on the palate, refreshing with bright acidity, an orchard fruit core, and a pleasant and floral finish. The dry style wines from Tokaj region of Hungary are a lovely surprise!

Price: $24.99

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NIO Negroni Cocktail Italy

Tasting Notes: NIO stands for Needs Ice Only. These prepared ready to drink cocktails creatively packaged in what looks like a CD case, are amazingly good! They were a big hit over the holiday season for stocking stuffers and small gift ideas. From Italy, they contain quality ingredients carefully measured into one decent cocktail to which you simply just add ice! Great for short trips to pack in your suitcase, or fun to try if you're not sure you want to invest in all the ingredients to make specific cocktails, you can try before you buy! The come in Negroni (my favourite!) Margarita, Old Fashioned, Cosmopolitan. Experiment and try all 4!

Price: $9.99

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Petales d'Osyoos Canada

Tasting Notes: Made of a single-piece vineyard overlooking the superb Osoyoos Lake. The youngest vines of the 32-hectare estate are behind this cuvee. It is a delicious, juicy red blend containing all five Bordeaux varieties. The blocks are kept separate, hand sorted, destemmed, and crushed at the winery. The fermentation is done in stainless steel cone-shaped tanks. Then, over 12 months, each variety is aged separately in two and three-year-old French oak barrels. The density and roundness of the tannins and textures make this wine so exciting for the price.Perfectly balanced, it's one to hold.

Price: $41.99

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Manoir du Carra Beaujolais-Villages (Gamay) France

Tasting Notes: The Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Villages is made from Gamay grapes harvested from 70 to 100 year old vines situated at 350 meters above sea level on south facing slopes. Hand picked, the grapes are separated on a vibrating sorting table and fermented with semi-carbonic maceration for 10 to 12 days. Aged in old oak barrels on fine lees for 3 to 4 months, the wine is bottled without filtration. Bright purple red in colour, this wine wafts from the glass with aromas of juicy black currant, raspberry, peach and violet. Although light in body, it is jam packed with flavours of juicy red fruits. It is tart and refreshing. The tannins are light with a slight bitter finish.

Price: $25.99

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Morgan Bay Chardonnay California USA

Tasting Notes: A delightful white wine that captivates with its elegant and refreshing character. With its origins rooted in the renowned Rutherford Ranch vineyards, this Chardonnay showcases the best of what the varietal has to offer. Well balanced and fruit forward, with luscious flavours of ripe pear and golden apple dancing on the tongue. These flavours are complemented by subtle notes of vanilla and buttery oak, adding depth and complexity to the wine.

Price: $18.99

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