The Best Primitivo We’ve Ever Tasted
2016 Schola Sarmenti Primitivo Critera $20.60 btl / $247.20 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) This week, our team is in Verona at Vinitaly, which is an opportunity for us to connect with our Italian wineries, taste the current vintages and scour the show floor in search of new gems to bring back to Ontario.
World-Class Cabernet Sauvignon at Superb Value from Coonawarra, Australia
2016 Kingston Estate Cabernet Sauvignon $17.90 btl / $214.80 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) Kingston Estate is quickly becoming one of our top selling estates, not only because the wines are delicious, but because they offer exceptional value. The new 2016 vintage of the Cabernet Sauvignon embodies accessible luxury that can be enjoyed at
Next Level Spanish Wine from Oldest Winery in Priorat
2016 Scala Dei Garnatxa $26.90 btl / $322.80 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) Many of us have had a glass or has heard of Rioja. Wines from Rioja are typically made in a subtle, elegant style with maturation in American Oak. Priorat, on the other hand, offers those who wish to take the next
New Wine from Luigi Righetti Worth Checking Out!
2016 Luigi Righetti Campo Tordi IGT $15.65 btl / $187.80 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) Luigi Righetti is an important winery for us, not only because it was the first winery that The Small Winemakers Collection represented 26 years ago, but because the family has continued to focus on producing quality wines offering extremely
Chianti from a Hidden Treasure at Brilliant Value
2016 Sinopie Chianti DOCG $16.30 btl / $195.60 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) Rufina is a Tuscan town 30 kilometers northeast of Florence and is one of the smallest of the Chianti sub-zones. There are just 25 wineries in Rufina, and although produces much less than other regions in Tuscany such as Classico and
97pt Shiraz from McLaren Vale’s One and Only Dowie Doole
2014 Dowie Doole Shiraz Reserve $92.95 btl / $557.70 cs (case of 6 x 750ml) Dowie Doole sounds like a name invented by a bunch of mates during a late night pub crawl. However, it is in fact the joining of the founder’s surnames, Drew Dowie and Norm Doole. Drew, formerly an Australian architect, joined
Givry 1er Crus which, with every sip, drinks more like a Gevrey-Chamberin
2013 Domaine Thenard, “Cellier aux Moines” Givry 1er Cru $42.60 btl / $255.60 cs (case of 6 x 750ml) Today’s offer is the 2013 Domaine Thenard, Cellier aux Moines Givry 1er Cru, with limited-production we usually do not have enough allocation to offer this to private clients, so this is a treat. Only 40 cases
The Perfect California Cabernet for Everyday Sipping
2016 Estrada Creek Cabernet Sauvignon $17.90 btl / $214.80 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) It’s not an easy task to find that perfect everyday red wine that’s ready to drink now, not going to break the bank, will go with everything and will suit many palates. Enter Estrada Creek, a small winery with large
Tasty Bordeaux on a Budget: Yes, It’s Possible
2012 Chateau Trois Moulins Haut Medoc $26.90 btl / $322.80 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) Bordeaux is a region that is known for expensive French Chateaux and even more expensive wine. What is interesting is that of the over 10,000 Bordeaux labels produced each year, approximately 80% of them are under $30. It is,
93 Point Australian Shiraz that will Knock your Socks Off
2014 Kingston Estate Eminent Shiraz $31.95 btl / $191.70 cs (case of 6 x 750ml) With the growing popularity of Kingston Estate amongst our customers, we decided to offer the Eminent, Kingston’s reserve Shiraz. The Eminent highlights the extraordinary varietal characteristics of Shiraz achieved through Kingston’s ability to blend across regions. The 2014 Kingston Estate