Richard Godin, Author at The Small Winemakers Collection

A Powerful Cabernet from Chile’s Napa Valley

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment September 19, 2022September 10, 2018

2015 TerraNoble Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva $17.90 btl / $214.80 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) 2015 was a textbook vintage out of Chile, with a hot and very dry growing season. Grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon strived delivering juicy and powerful wines. Today’s offer is from the Colchagua Valley, located in the Entre Cordilleras Area, land sandwiched between the coastal range and the Andes. This positioning encourages diurnal variation in temperature coupled with elevation which helps Cabernet Sauvignon ripen while retaining acidity even in very hot vintages. The result …

Delicious Bubbles Are Not Just For Celebrations

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment September 19, 2022August 8, 2018

nv Anna de Codorniu Brut Reserva Cava $19.05 btl / $228.60 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) The idea that sparkling wine is only for celebrations or special occasions, is passé. There is no doubt that this Spanish Cava should be your go to bubbles for all things celebratory, however, to us, simply enjoying this delicious fizz on a hot summer day with a wheel of brie cheese also sounds magical. The Anna de Codorniu Brut Reserva Cava is truly …

Chilean Sauvignon Blanc Making a Mark in the Wine World

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment September 19, 2022August 2, 2018

2017 Vinedos TerraNoble Sauvignon Blanc Reserva $16.45 btl / $197.40 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) In the wine world, “Chilean” used to be code for “good everyday wines for a steal.” Although this is still true, in the past decade there has been a lot of investment and focus in discovering new vineyard sites. This has led to better understanding Chile’s vast terrior and has helped winemakers determine the grape compatibility to the land and the impact to the character …

Our Restaurant Clients are Loving the Septima Malbec, So Will You!

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment January 13, 2023July 25, 2018

2017 Septima Malbec $16.80 btl / $201.60 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) Over the past decade, Malbec has quickly become popular due to its easy drinking nature with tons of juicy fruit flavours. A good Argentinian Malbec is deeply coloured, fruit forward with an exuberant juiciness and a velvety texture. We added the Septima Malbec to the portfolio just over a year ago and it has been extremely popular amongst our restaurant clients. We are confident that it will …

A Juicy Cabernet from one of California’s Most Exciting Wine Destinations

Richard Godin Weekly offerings, Featured Leave a comment December 6, 2019July 18, 2018

2016 James Mitchell Cabernet Sauvignon $20.15 btl / 246.00 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) Tucked between the San Francisco Bay and Sierra Nevada mountain range is Lodi, an American viticultural area located in the Central Valley of California. Lodi is quickly emerging as one of California’s most exciting wine destinations that offers great-value wines along with gorgeous California settings. The 2016 vintage was another fantastic vintage in Lodi. Fruit looked exceptional at harvest, crop was clean and the wines …

A Red and a White Perfect for Cottage Season

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment September 19, 2022July 12, 2018

Today’s offer is a white and a red that are not only delicious, but are perfectly priced for summer sipping. The Righetti family has continued to focus on producing quality wines offering extremely good value for over a century. These wines are reliable go-tos for dinner parties, cottage life and backyard BBQing. 2017 Luigi Righetti Pinot Grigio $16.25 btl / $195.00 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) The Luigi Righetti Pinot Grigio is one our top sellers because, unlike many Pinot Grigios, Righetti’s shows good …

93 pts Outstanding Rioja Gran Reserva

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment November 21, 2019July 5, 2018

2010 Bodegas Bilbainas Viña Pomal Gran Reserva $59.95 btl / $359.70 cs (case of 6 x 750ml) This is a must buy for those of you who enjoy full-body reds. Spain’s La Rioja Alta is famous in Europe and loved by wine connoisseurs from around the world. If you have not yet explored this region — now is the time. Bodegas Bilbainas is not only the oldest bottling firm in Rioja but one of the most renowned wineries in the …

Beat the Heat with this Exceptional Marie Justine Rosé

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment December 6, 2019June 27, 2018

2017 Baudry Dutour Marie Justine Rosé $20.15 btl / $241.80 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) The 2017 Baudry Dutour Cuvee Marie Justine Rosé is an exceptional rosé ideal for sipping over the Canada Day long weekend. Christopher Baudry named the wine after Marie and Justine, his only two daughters, which is a testament to the thought that went into the production. Specific vineyard parcels in Chinon’s Loire Valley are selected to cultivate Cabernet Franc that deliver a fresh and …

A delicious Syrah from oldest winery in Morocco

Richard Godin Weekly offerings 1 Comment September 19, 2022June 19, 2018

2015 Domaine Ouled Thaleb Syrocco $29.15 btl / $349.80 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) Syrocco would fool most people who would think it’s from southern France. Legendary vigneron Alain Graillot, considered to be one of the most highly sought-after producers in the Northern Rhône, stumbled upon these vineyards while bicycling in the Zenata region of Morocco. Graillot was drawn by the potential of this dry, coastal region, located on the Atlantic side of the country just south of the …

95 pt Superstar Super Tuscan from Montepeloso

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment September 19, 2022June 12, 2018

2015 Montepeloso Eneo $65.95 btl / $395.70 cs (case of 6 x 750ml) 2015 is a spectacular vintage for Super Tuscans. On the Tuscan coast it was a warm and generous growing season that produced ripe and juicy grapes. The reds are fruity forward yet maintain tannin tension and backbone. Approachable now, but can be cellared for years to come. Montepeloso is a small 15-acre estate on the windy site siting above the famous Tua Rita estate in Suvereto producing …