France
Croix Mouton 2018 Bordeaux Superieur
$44.9991 Decanter: “This is an extremely good Croix Mouton and should be good value – it’s juicy and well put together with raspberry and crushed blackberry fruits abound.”
Croix Mouton produces wines intended for pleasure, and excellent while still young. Entirely Merlot-driven, they are full-bodied and rich in flavour, easy to drink but with finesse, and have a stunning display of fresh red fruit on the palate. After the release of its first vintage, Château Croix Mouton was very quickly recognized by Bordeaux wine experts as being excellent value for money.
Feret Lambert 2022 Bordeaux Superieur
$45.99A fresh and expressive Bordeaux with lifted aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and blackberry layered with subtle florals, spice, and a hint of graphite. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, showing juicy red and dark fruit framed by bright acidity and fine, lightly grippy tannins that add structure without heaviness. Clean and approachable yet nicely focused, finishing with a savoury, mineral edge and an easy, food-friendly charm.
Sohler Philippe 2019 Sylvaner Zellberg
$45.99Ample raciness and freshness with floral, acacia and bitter almond notes. A nice length with just a hint of saline and bitterness on the finish.
Sohler Philippe 2020 Riesling Gc Heissen
$45.99Pleasant lemon notes with hints of star anise, tempered by a definitive mineral complexity. Coy
yet playful, it’s an absolute joy with many dishes.
Chatelet 2018 Hautes Cotes De Nuits
$45.99Look for red fruit (strawberry and cherry) and hints of violets and spice. Fine, medium- bodied tannins on the palate with soft and refreshing acidity round out this savoury Burgundian red. Utterly delicious on its own and versatile with food.
For wine lovers looking for that rare bottle of Red Burgundy that truly over delivers for the price. This Pinot Noir will stand out on the shelf for being one of the very few offerings under $45.00
Giffard Cognac And Caramel Liquere
$45.99Liqueur made of caramel and Cognac extracts with a nice balance between dry fruit, spicy Cognac, and warm buttery caramel. Sip over ice or add it to spice up your favourite cocktail.
Marcoux 2021 Cotes Du Rhone
$46.99A vibrant, Grenache-led Rhône showing lifted aromas of red cherry, wild raspberry, and plum layered with classic garrigue notes of thyme, rosemary, and soft florals. The palate is juicy and medium-bodied with fresh acidity, silky tannins, and a subtle mineral edge that keeps the ripe fruit feeling bright and energetic. Approachable and effortlessly drinkable, with a lingering, herb-tinged finish that makes it a natural pairing for casual Mediterranean fare.
Hureau 2022 Saumur-Champigny Tuffes
$46.99An utterly charming Saumur-Champigny that comes from a selection of vines planted on limestone tuffe soils. Ripe, juicy and bursting with velvety redcurrant and bramble fruit, gentle acidity on the palate and notes of sweet earth, smoke and cherry towards the finish.
Baumard Cremant De Loire Rose
$46.9980% Cabernet Franc, 20% Chenin Blanc
“Very pale, bright pink with a steady bead. Shy aromas of strawberry, blood orange, rose and spices, plus a hint of honeysuckle. Very fresh and expansive on the palate, offering pure red fruit and sweet citrus flavors and subtle minerality. The precise, spicy finish leaves dusty mineral and strawberry notes behind.”‘ – Steve Tanzer
Sainte Anne 2020 Notre-Dame Cellett Cdrv
$46.99Guide Hachette ★★ Two Stars, Le Guide Hachette des Vins (2020 Vintage)
Lapeyre 2016 Jurancon Vitatge Vielh
$46.9960% Gros Manseng, 25% Petit Manseng and 15% Petit Courbu
Filled with tell-tale Jurancon flavours of pineapple and passion fruit, with additional notes of vanilla and spice. This would pair well with medium to full-bodied fish and richer varieties of cheese.
Cap De Faugeres 2019 Castillon
$46.99The nose is fruity with lovely notes of dark berries and wild fruit. The palate is smooth, fruity and balanced with notes of blackcurrant, dark berries, and hints of cardamom and tonka beans.