A deep wine with lots of dusty-juicy cherry and plum fruit. You'll find some raspberry and cranberry hints, also black pepper, and it has some earthy aspect to it.

Made predominantly from Sauvignon with a small percentage of Semillon and Muscadelle; made in the modern style. This Bordeaux Blend has a gorgeous nose of honeyed figs, lemon grass, melon, and citrus oil.

Features plushy red fruit with cedar notes and a slight mineral undertone. Medium to full bodied with soft tannins.

100% Gamay
A very fruit forward, soft, and exquisite wine. The grapes used to make this beautiful ruby colored wine, which smells of raspberries and blackberries, are gathered by hand. It is a truly well balanced wine, fruity and smooth, with just the right amount of tannins and a long finish in the mouth.

This wine is a perfect companion to poultry and white meats. Drink within two years.

Wine Advocate August 2008

100% Marsanne.  Round and mouth-coating, but this has mineral cut. In fact, it is quite precise in the mouth, largely due to good acidity and strong minerality. Flavors include ripe lemon, almond paste and a citrus zest character in the finish that has nice synergy with mineral chew. Long, subtle finish - almond paste and meal.

An assemblage of 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah. Deep colour with a youthful purple rim, the nose reveals open, attractive dark fruits and spice. Accessible layered fruit on the palate, which is gently mouthfilling, with a pleasing freshness. There is something earthy here too, and the fruit is reminiscent of wild hedgerow fruits, very fruity, juicy and succulent. The tannins are gently assertive, they will not preclude early drinking though this will undoubtedly evolve over the short-term.

Monmousseau produces a very consistent and classic Sancerre year after year. In fact, this vintage is extremely well balanced, it has the right alcohol content and shows a good minerality expressive of the Sancerre terroir. This wine has a light straw yellow color, nice fluidity and crisp appearance. The nose is intense, persistent,  fruity and mineral. At the palate it shows plenty of acidity, light tropical fruit, melon and white peaches.

The bouquet is fruity with some grapes and exotic fruit aromas. In the mouth a fat attack and a balance of a great fineness between the subtle aromas of chenin blanc and the "noble" light bitterness of this grape variety.

48% Merlot, 29% Braucol, 23% Syrah and 9% Duras.  Colourful wine with a nose for berries, well built flavours, a tiny hint of spices, and strong beautiful tannins; a great equilibrium that builds on a fruity potential. We recommend some patience with this wine that, although already very pleasant, will continue to get better as it continues to age.

A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan. Moderately deep hue, showing a little maturity on inspection. An incredible nose; stony, minerally, charcoal, sooty, meaty, organic aromas, with just a hint of tar and flower petal. Clean, stone and soot-influenced palate. Medium bodied. Initially a lean texture and firm acidity, but it fattens up with some aeration and soon displays superb concentration married with a well defined texture. Stuffed with smoke, mineral and stone interest. Black olives and just a little red fruit to be found, backed up by some strong, grippy tannins. Delightful and complex. Drink over the next five to eight years.

A rewarding organic white Burgundy from the village of Vinzelles, near Fuissé .  Using the Chardonnay grape and decades of experience Domaine Thibert offer an affordable white Burgundy with crisp citrus fruit flavours, lightly swathed in smoky oak and the stony character of the region, which rounds off the aftertaste.

This Vermentino is typically aromatic combining notes of citrus, fresh grass, herbs, and almonds with a crisp and acidic framework. Plenty of impressive structure and fine mineral notes plus leesy creaminess, apricot and white chocolate undertones.

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The harmonious marriage of the two white grape varieties in Burgundy, Chardonnay and Aligoté, give this crémant its uniqueness and nobility. The Chardonnay, by far the majority, supplies it with all the traits of its character. The Aligoté gives it the gift of vivacity. Its robe, wheat-like in color, evokes freshness and delicateness. Its bewitching aromas are completed by enjoyable fruity notes.

A snappy, incisive but charming and flowery open-armed fizz, with sneaky length and an oystery tertiary finish.
 

Tiny little bubbles percolate up from the bottom of the glass and the mousse is dense and persistent for a few moments. The nose shows notes of fresh hay, blanched almonds and apple. In the mouth this wine has nice persistence but is softer than typical Champagne. This wine does not need food but if you find yourself looking for the perfect brunch libation this is it.

This pink gem is an elegant marriage of fruit and toast that delivers a fine balance of vibrancy and depth. The creamy texture is decorated with a palate full of the red fruit flavors of cherry and raspberry ending with a long, crisp finish.

Deep red color and violet sparkles.  With fragrances that recall plum marmalade, red fruits and notes of tobacco that the wood contributes to.  Of good structure in the mouth with final long, stable, and smooth tannins.

Deep yellow with golden highlights. The aroma is clean and expressive of ripe berries accented by a subtle toastiness. Creamy textures compliment flavors of apple, pineapple, with hints of honey and a touch of vanilla.

Deep and concentrated dark red in color, this modern wine has complex and abundant aromas of dark plums and blackberries together with caramel nougat and chocolate. It is full, juicy and balanced on the palate, with well integrated oak, mature tannins and a long, complex finish.

Earth, leather and bell-pepper aromas tangle with some fresher cherry and berry notes. Juicy and full in the mouth, with a red-fruit core followed by chocolate and mint on the finish.

Not just a silly name, this Chardonnay has just the right touch of oak and butter for a smooth, luscious sipper. Enjoy by the pool or with some grilled chicken or shrimp.

A bold blend of cabernet sauvignon, shiraz and grenache. It's juicy and sappy and great with grilling.

Premium Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes picked from the oldest blocks in the vineyard, these 18 year old vines have produced a wine of intense color, flavor and aromas. The Merlot grape softens the tannins and adds good balance to the wine and exhibits an overall finish of refinement and richness to this full bodied wine. Our French Oak barrels make this an excellent wine to accompany any main course meal or a good cheese dish.

The deep yellow, green color is a rich sensation for the eyes. Fat aromatics of baked pears, warm slate and slight notes of almonds and figs are intoxicating. There’s a lot of complexity here for the price. The grapefruit, pear, green apple and pineapple flavors are bright and juicy, and the mineral and white pepper background notes add interest.

(January 2009 Wine of the Month)

The Mediterranean climate of Friuli brings out the enticing ripe pear aromas and lush texture of pinot grigio. “An excellent wine: dry, full bodied, very fruity in flavor, with medium length” (Restaurant Wine, Issue #85 2001). Pierpaolo Pinot Grigio’s creamy, roasted nut and apple aromas make it an excellent companion to risotto and all creamy pasta sauces.

A fresh, crisp white wine produced from Trebbiano, Grechetto and Malvasia grapes grown on the Castello delle Regine estate.  The wine is vinified at low temperature in steel Inox tanks in order to maintain the characteristic freshness and fruity aroma of the grapes. Deeply coloured; minerally, nose; very ripe fruit with herbal, nutty flavours; dry and mouth-filling.

A lighter style Pinot Grigio with plenty of fruit and acidity for a well-balanced wine. Crisp acidity and a nose of lemons, green apples and almonds. Well balanced with a fresh, clean finish.

Deep black almandine ruby with black reflections and almandine rim. Intense bouquet with India ink mingled with greenish sandalwood accents and underlying bitterness, hardwood ash and sea salt, with hits of green leather and underlying cherry and forest berry fruit. Quite a bit going on, in a young key that's in mid stride. On the palate full, with fairly intense cherry fruit supported by dusky graphite bitterness, while direction comes from equally dusky savory acidity, and it flows into a clean savory fruit laced finish that gains definition from underlying bitterness. Elegant, in a youthfully muscular key, and will gain considerably with time.

Instense color and immediate scent of cherry, raspberry and the vanilla of 8 Months in barrique.  Opulent bouquet with clear taste of berries and a hint of leather.

The ripest grapes from "La Madonnina" are matured for two years in oak casks and made into a typical Riserva. The result of this careful treatment is an extremely elegant, well-structured Chianti, powerful yet velvety-smooth with classic flavours of soft fruit and plums and woody aromas. Superb with poultry, roast meat and mild cheeses.

A wine which comes straight to the point, fruity and vegetal on the nose, aromatic and well-balanced on the palate.

Familiar terms like sour cherry, blackcurrant liquor (cassis), aniseed, eucalyptus and exotic spices doesn’t really do justice to this Brunello.

Wine Advocate awarded 92 points.

From the Abruzzo appellation comes this deeply colored, medium bodied red wine from Italy, made with 100% Montepulciano and aged in Slavonian oak. Fresh aromas of cassis, plums and red currant lie beneath a layer of subtle fruit with earthy overtones of spices, specifically cinnamon, with a suggestion of herbs. Its pleasant but basic simplicity makes this a good everyday wine that will go well with pizza, pasta or even some chicken dishes.

Rich, banana and sun-ripe plum notes with a delicate hint of  strawberry lead to a ripe fruit laden palate with soft tannins and long fruity finish. Easy drinking wine.  Suitable with pasta, as well as all red meat or on it's own.  Also nice with spicy foods like curries or asian cuisine.

Classic Chenin Blanc aromas of ripe guava and melon infused with delicate spice. Zingy tropical fruit and crisp acidity make for a lively and lasting palate.

Warm and inviting nutty aromas are nuanced with wood smoke and spice. A palate of ripe red berry fruit complemented by silky tannins. Red meat, Venison dishes, Roasts, BBQ’s and tasty cheese with a character.

Light And Fruity--Pleasant Balance Of Crispness And Sweetness.

Sexto is a blend of six different grapes: Grenache, Carignan, Tempranillo, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and the ancient grape Lledoner Pelut Noir.  In fact, it is the addition of that sixth varietal (a cousin to Grenache) that makes all the difference.  Laely Heron wanted to make a wine that is original - traditional with a modern twist. She has succeeded - majorly.  Sexto is fresh, fruit-laden, spicy and quite distinctive. This delicious wine captures the unmistakable flavor and character of northeastern Spain.

August 2009 Wine Of The Month

This light and crisp wine is bottled with residual carbon to give it its signature natural spritz. Bright briny sea salt combined with limey fruits. Fresh and eminently quaffable.  Bright, crisp, lime grapefruit sea-spray with a hint of spritz. Plenty of acid, plenty of flavor. This wine is enormously fun.