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GAIA Estate: The Greek Wine Boom (only 10 cases left)

Richard Godin Weekly offerings 1 Comment January 13, 2023April 7, 2017

2013 GAIA Estate $47.90 btl / $287.00 cs (case of 6 x 750ml) Last week, we had the honour of hosting Yiannis Paraskevopoulos in Toronto, co-owner and winemaker at GAIA Wines. Despite his humble nature Yiannis is one of the key influencers in creating a profound change within Greece’s wine industry and has many accolades behind his name including a PhD in Enology from the University of Bordeaux and Professor of Enology at the University of Athens, to name a …

The Grape That Was Made for Down Under

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment June 24, 2022March 29, 2017

2014 Dowie Doole Shiraz $26.90 btl / $322.80 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) McLaren Vale’s hot climate is perfect for bringing out the best traits in Shiraz producing a seductive and delicious wine. Dowie Doole’s Shiraz is classic with a rich crimson colour and notes of dark plum, black cherry, spice and smoke on the nose. The palate reveals excellent integration of fruit and smoky oak and full-bodied, mouth-filling flavours. Excellent structure with flavours of sweet cherry, plums, spice …

Chianti of Extraordinary Excellence

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment November 22, 2019March 21, 2017

2013 Castello di Verrazzano Sassello Gran Selezione $69.95 btl / $419.70 cs (case of 6 x 750ml) Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sassello represents the highest expression of Tuscan terroir. Sassello is a single vineyard bottling made from 100% Sangiovese, harvested by hand and aged for 24 months in small French barriques. It has fine, intense and persistent fragrance of cherries, blackberries and raspberries underlined by hints of oak and vanilla. On the palate expect elegant yet complex notes of fruit, …

Loco for Lodi – 2014 James Mitchell Cabernet Sauvignon

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment January 13, 2023March 15, 2017

Tucked between the San Francisco Bay and Sierra Nevada mountain range is Lodi, an American viticultural area located in the Central Valley of California that offers great-value wines along with gorgeous California settings. The 2014 vintage was outstanding throughout most of California where consistent rainfall, steady temperatures, sunny days and cool nights allowed the grape ripening process to progress uniformly. Bud break on the vine happened early letting the fruit hang longer allowing ideal flavors to develop. This makes the …

Great-Value Malbec from Argentina’s Most Famous Wine Region

Richard Godin Weekly offerings 2 Comments January 13, 2023March 3, 2017

2015 Septima Malbec $16.30 btl / $195.60 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) The Septima Malbec 2015 is a warm and spicy red wine made with the highest quality grapes from the prominent vinicultural region Valle de Uco and Agrelo in Mendoza, Argentina. Kept for 6 months in American oak barrels, this Malbec offers fresh cherry, toasty and vanilla notes with an optimal balance of acidity and alcohol delivering soft and delicate tannins with a long finish. The Small Winemakers …

The Crown Jewel of California’s Santa Lucia Highlands Appellation

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment September 19, 2022February 22, 2017

Morgan Winery is a small production, terroir-driven winery located in the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation of Monterey, California. Santa Lucia Highlands, from which they source most of their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir fruit, is one of the finest areas in California for Burgundian varietals. The combination of cool temperatures, significant winds, and low rainfall stress the vines to the point where the typical growing season is 4-5 weeks longer than most California wine regions. The result is mature and intense …

From the capital of Syrah: 90-92 pts Robert Parker 2012 Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment September 19, 2022February 14, 2017

Vidal-Fleury 2012 Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde $89.95 btl / $539.70 cs (case of 6 x 750ml) Northern Rhône is the benchmark by which the world’s Syrah is measured, and the Côte-Rôtie appellation within Northern Rhône offers some of the most elegant and seductive wines in the world. Due to the appellation’s small size, unique sun-exposed and wind-protected slopes, and strict production rules the prices for these wines are high, but worth every dollar. Today’s offer comes from Vidal-Fleury, the oldest firm …

Elegant Bubbles in Time for Valentine’s Day

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment September 19, 2022February 9, 2017

Codorniu Cuvee Barcelona 1872 Reserva Brut – LIMITED SUPPLY 6 packs Thee Cuvée Barcelona is a special selection because it commemorates the year in which Josep Raventós, a descendant of Codorníu family, crafted the first bottle of Cava in 1872. It is further celebrated through the beautiful, eclectic bottle inspired by the stained glass windows of La Sagrada Família created by Gaudí. Truly a perfect addition to gatherings with loved ones or a tasteful gift for a host of a …

Superb Value, Ageworthy Cabernet Sauvignon From Coonawarra

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment August 13, 2021February 1, 2017

2015 Kingston Estate Cabernet Sauvignon $17.40 btl / $208.80 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) Perfect for a gathering with friends or to open after a long day at work, the 2015 Kingston Estate Cabernet Sauvignon embodies accessible luxury that can be enjoyed any night of the week. Made from carefully selected Coonawarra fruit, this wine is a deep ruby with a bouquet of blackcurrant, cassis and ripe plums along with a hint of spicy oak. Expect a matching palate of …

Dark, Spicy and Delicious — 92 pts Septima Obra Malbec 2014 — 6 pack

Peter Wearing Weekly offerings Leave a comment September 19, 2022January 24, 2017

2014 Septima Obra Malbec $26.95 btl / $161.70 cs (case of 6 x 750ml) The Septima Obra Malbec 2014 is the perfect representation of the terroir of Mendoza Valley. This Malbec is made using the best grapes and exceptional winemaking practices of the renowned Bodega Septima winery. It is also an exclusive offer that we only get once a year. This wine boasts dark, spicy blackberry and plum along with earthy notes on the nose. On the palate it matches …