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SAGET SANCERRE BLANC VALON 2019  FRANCE

Tasting Notes: Domaine de Terres Blanches is considered a "jewel" of the Maison Saget La Perrière, focused on producing high-quality, terroir-driven wines with minimal intervention, guided by consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt. This 2019 Domaine de Terres Blanches Sancerre "Le Vallon" is a white wine produced by the Saget La Perrière family in the Loire Valley of France. It is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes sourced from a specific parcel called "Le Vallon" (approx. 2.76 hectares), which is situated on "caillottes" (stony limestone) soils between the villages of Bué and Sancerre. The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented in thermo-regulated tanks for 20 days, followed by aging on fine lees to enhance volume and finesse. Nose: Powerful and intense, offering notes of citrus fruits (grapefruit, lemon), white peach, green apple, and a distinct flinty or smoky minerality. Palate: Full-bodied and well-balanced, featuring a rounded, "fat" texture that is balanced by a crisp, lively acidity. The flavour profile includes white fruits, tropical notes, and a persistent mineral finish. Drink now through 2030

Price: $62.99

 

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2023 TREMBLAY 1ER CRU MONTMAIN  FRANCE

Tasting Notes: This is from 1.28 hectares, planted in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Twenty percent was aged in barrel, with the majority in tank. It’s a little closed initially, but it opens with air to reveal a distinctive and pure lemon-confit character. The finish has spicy oyster-shell notes and a lingering, zesty freshness. Chardonnay. Food Pairings: Shellfish (oysters, lobster, crab), Grilled fish and seafood Serve chilled (6-14°C). Enjoy now for freshness, with good potential to age for several years.

Price: $60.99

 

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2023 Château Terre de Grand  FRANCE

Tasting Notes: The 2023 Château Terre de Grand is a red wine from the Bordeaux Supérieur appellation, made predominantly from Merlot grapes. The winery is a family-run estate located on the edge of the Saint-Émilion appellation, known for producing approachable and good-value wines. Aromas: Dark fruit, plum, cherry, strawberry, spice, and cocoa. Tannins: Medium to strong tannins that are both subtle and complex. Balance: Perfectly balanced with earthy notes on the mid-palate. Pairings for the Château Terre de Grand 2023 include: Beef stews, Roast ham, Grilled steak

Price: $28.99

 

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2023 Williamette Valley Whole Clusters Pinot Noir  OREGON

Tasting Notes: Years ago, Founder Jim Bernau began experimenting with Pinot Noir by gently dropping hand-picked whole clusters in a chilled stainless fermenter, pushing all the oxygen out with CO2 and sealing the vessel tight. What happened next was magical — the berries started to swell and turn pink. When they burst, they released the most aromatic, fermenting Pinot Noir. The stylistic vision of this wine captures pure Pinot Noir fruit with beautiful depth and structure through whole cluster fermentation and carbonic maceration. The wine is balanced, refreshing and versatile for countless food pairings. The palate is dry with fresh acidity, a light body and integrated tannins. Cherry, leather and tobacco add rich fruit notes, creating a juicy and layered flavor to the Pinot Noir. Drink now as a young wine or age in the bottle. On the Nose: Ruby red in the glass with aromas of dried dark cherries, cinnamon and cranberry. Let’s think Thanksgiving!

Price: $27.99

 

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LE VOLTE DELL'ORNELLAIA 2023  Italy

Tasting Notes: Le Volte dell’Ornellaia 2023 opens with ripe blueberry and blackberry aromas. Generous and enticing flavours ensue and complement a beautiful balance between breadth and freshness. An enduring finish goes hand in hand with silky tannins that elevate the wine’s elegance. Instantly enjoyable, versatile and playful. This bright red wine opens the door to the world of Ornellaia and simply shares the passion for quality that is experienced every day on the estate and with every sip. The different varietals were fermented separately in small steel tanks to maintain their characteristics. The alcoholic fermentation was followed by malolactic fermentation, again in steel tanks. The wine was then aged for 10 months, partly in barriques used previously for Ornellaia and partly in concrete tanks, to obtain the perfect balance between tannic structure and the expression of fresh fruit. 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot Alc. : 13,5 % vol.

Price: $39.99

 

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2021 Mission HIll Reserve Syrah  Canada

Tasting Notes: Happy Canada Day ! BBQ season is moving into high gear and aromas of Burgers, Smokies,and Steaks are in the air. This is a wine that pairs very well with Summer menus. The fruit is sourced from the top 15% of the estate vineyards and 75% of the same vineyard blocks are used to ensure consistency vintage to vintage. Bold and structured. This wine is a deep purple colour with intense aromas of toasty oak, damson plum, blueberry and some meaty, gamy notes making it a perfect pairing with wild game meat. The palate is full with medium acidity, ripe tannins, flavours of blueberry, plum, blackberry and lots of chocolate, coffee and vanillin oak. Aged 14 months in oak barrels. Alcohol 14.5% Blend: Syrah, Viognier. Winner of the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). Bronze 2021. Vintage Awarded: 2024. Will pair well with Beef and Venison

Price: $36.99

 

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2022 STROPPIANA NASCETTA  Italy

Tasting Notes: A new varietal for me. Tasted this beautiful white wine on a sunny afternoon on the deck. Nascetta is an autochthonous (native) grape variety, once very popular in the 19th century, and nearly extinct until rescued by producers in the early 1990s. Due to its refreshing acidity and aromatic profile, Nascetta wines are versatile and can pair well with a variety of dishes, including seafood, salads, and lighter Italian cuisine. In the glass it is straw yellow replete with greenish highlights. The nose of citrus, grapefruit and pale stone fruit develops into white flowers and exotic fruit sensations. With the first sip, a sensation of crispness floods the palate, hovering on savoury undertones. Together with notes of dried fruit and green apple, these create a pleasing, lush and silky sensation.

Price: $31.99

 
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