2019
Hureau 2022 Saumur-Champigny Tuffes
$43.99An 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.
Vecchia Cantina 2022 Chianti
$21.99Beautiful ruby red colour with a slight violet hue. The nose is alive with pronounced notes of red berries while the medium-bodied palate is fruity, harmonious and persistent. Finishes long and with great weight. This food-friendly Chianti is a perfect match for savoury appetizers, cured meats and barbecue.
La Vialla 2019 Chianti Superiore ‘Casa Conforto’
$47.9992 Points, Wine Enthusiast:
“Earthy and savory, this enjoyable red opens with aromas suggesting underbrush, camphor and wild herbs. Showing the same earthy finesse as the nose, the palate is polished and tangy, doling out crushed raspberry, blood orange, star anise and truffle. Lithe tannins and bright acidity keep it fresh, taut and balanced.” – 92/100, Wine Enthusiast
Ricco Bambino 2019 La Serpiente S Blanc
$15.99Ricco Bambino’s orange Sauvignon Blanc from the Okanagan Valley is a vibrant expression of the varietal, crafted with minimal intervention and a natural, organic approach. This wine greets the senses with lively aromas of zesty grapefruit, ripe lemon, and tropical passionfruit, complemented by subtle hay field nuances. On the palate, it offers a crisp acidity that enlivens the flavors, creating a refreshing and balanced experience.
Collemattoni 2019/21 Rosso Di Montalcino
$47.9992 Points Vinous: One of our favourites…pure, delicious Sangiovese from a classic Brunello producer. Meaty, smoky, dense and tannic with aromas and flavours of dried cherries, earth and violets. On the palate, it is dense and broad with flavours of cherry, earth and that telltale Montalcino terroir. With all the hallmarks of Montalcino, and very well made, it represents fantastic value.
COLLEMATTONI IS CERTIFIED ORGANIC
La Croix 2019 Bonnelle St Emilion
$44.9980% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
Complex and warm with a delicate aromatic balance of vanilla and spice. Powerful yet elegant, its well-developed tannins show off the wine’s strong personality.
Springfield 2019 Whole Berry Cabernet Sauvignon
$44.99Springfield adopts a minimal-intervention approach in making its Whole Berry Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine takes its name, ‘Whole Berry’ from its vinification – with grapes macerated whole, then fermented with natural yeasts, racked, and finally matured in French oak for one year. The wine has a velvety-smooth texture with soft tannins and typical Cabernet Sauvignon notes of red fruits and hints of cedar. A tremendous bottle of Cabernet for the price.
Champ Du Moulin 2019 Bordeaux Superieur
$29.9950% Merlot | 50% Cabernet Sauvignon
Family-owned and certified organic since 2013. A seductive red, the nose offers enticing fruit-filled aromas. Look for plum and blackberry, savoury herb and subtle oak spice finishing with ripe tannins. Needs a bit of cellar time, but showing quite beautifully now!
La Rivolta 2019 Aglianico Del Taburno
$49.99100% Aglianico. “Outstanding example of what the Aglianico variety can deliver in the right hands. Ripe red cherry, orange peel and sweet herb aromas. Then rich, fresh and perfumed in the mouth, displaying outstanding cut and clarity to the vibrant red berry and blue fruit flavors. Finishes with a dusting of minerals and botanical herbs. Still very young and will age well.”
– 93 Pts, Ian d’Agata (Vinous)
Fauvin 2019/22 Chenas Tradition
$31.99Nathalie, the winemaker and owner, is an ambassador for her region and its’ winemaking tradition. She single-handedly runs a museum, bed and breakfast, and the winery. Her wines are elegant, yet powerful.
Moulin Blanc 2019 Montagne Saint Emilion
$34.9990% Merlot | 10% Cabernet Franc
From a certified organic, 60 years old, single-vineyard comes this excellent value 2019 Bordeaux.
An understated but pure bouquet with red cherries and violet aromas in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, finishing with fine, chewy tannins. Just over 2,000 cases produced!
Calet 2019 Blaye Cotes De Bordeaux
$29.9991pts & Best Buy – Wine Enthusiast: “Mainly Merlot, this wine has a dense structure, that emphasizes fruitiness first, the smoky structure second. It is potentially powerful, with acidity and black fruits at the end. Drink from 2024.” – ROGER VOSS