Made with Sangiovese and a drop of Cabernet Sauvignon, this has aromas of red berry, baking spice and underbrush. The easygoing palate offers red cherry, clove and a hint of white pepper alongside...
Rich and flavourful organic red composed of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Madrid region. Aromas of vanilla, spice, and rich red fruit, followed by flavours of dark berry, anise, and more spice. Decent...
An energetic range of wines from the Languedoc showcasing the best of modern French winemaking and perfect for any occasion. Classic, well-balanced Sauvignon Blanc from southern France with...
The 2012 Grande Reserve is a Xinomavro aged for 24 months in used French oak and comes in at 13% alcohol. Why trade up from the regular Naoussa? This has far more concentration, riper fruit, better...
An approximate 625 page hard cover book written by world-acknowledged Burgundy expert Allen Meadows together with longtime Burgundy collector and aficionado Doug Barzelay. This is an essential...
This Chardonnay offers layered aromas of tropical fruit, apple, vanilla and citrus blossom. On the full and round palate, flavors of pear, pineapple and fig are balanced by attractive notes of...
Join John Clerides, owner of Marquis Wine Cellars and our resident Burgundy expert, at the Origo Club on Wednesday, February 5th for a wine dinner featuring a selection of wines from Burgundy. Upon...
This year’s theme country at the Vancouver International Wine Festival is France! What better way to get ready to hit the tasting floor than to learn a little more about these Old World wines...
Here's a great value from Tuscany. Dievole's 2015 Chianti Classico boasts a very clean, luminous and beautiful appearance. The wine boasts its immediately attractive side the moment it is poured into...
This wine displays an intense ruby red color with violet hues. The nose reveals aromas of red fruit and black fruit with balsamic tones, which complements with notes of vanilla, chocolate, cherry and...
The 2017 Vintage Port, not quite bottled when seen but the final blend, is a field blend (with typical grapes like Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz and Tinta...
The 2017 Sauvignon Blanc has an intensely citrus-scented nose of grapefruit peel, lime juice, orange blossom and yuzu with a touch of green apples. Light to medium-bodied, the palate is zippy and...
Camina is a blend of 70% Tempranillo and 30% Syrah from Spain's La Mancha region. Aromas and flavours of the Tempranillo include rich red berries which mingle with the spicy structure of the Syrah...
Castello Banfi began in 1978 as two Italian-American brothers, John and Harry Mariani, set off on their journey to create a modern winery in Italy. The name Banfi is from Giovanni Mariani Sr's...
An energetic range of wines from the Languedoc showcasing the best of modern French winemaking and perfect for any occasion. Classic, well-balanced Sauvignon Blanc from southern France with...
"Why has the non-vintage concept largely been reserved to entry-level wines?" pondered Péters, and he decided to produce a new cuvée to change that. Based on the 2012 Les...
This wine is ultrarich. Its decadent aromas and flavors of ripe apple and cream should pair well with Asiago and dry-cured salami. Score: 90 points -- Wilfred Wong, July 2019
The sons and brothers Christoph and Johannes Thörle took over the family winery in Saulheim in 2006, exploiting the limestone soils of the north Rheinhessen. Less is more is the viticultural...
A pretty vermentino that shows freshly squeezed lemons and limes, as well as white pepper. Quite dense on the palate, but with some good sweet-and-sour character, created by the acidity. Made from...
To celebrate the release of the 25th Bond film, Champagne Bollinger has produced a limited-edition champagne from the 2011 vintage. This exceptional year inspired the Cellar Master to create a...
A fresh, lively style, sporting apple, peach, lemon curd and saline notes. Sleek and well-defined by the vibrant structure and lingering with a hint of bitter grapefruit. Score: 90 points -- Wine...
From Summerland's Golden Retreat Vineyard, this is one of a series of single vineyard pinots (plus two multi-site blends) that Spearhead (nee Spierhead) released from 2017. Darker raspberry, black...
This Southern Rhone value wine is composed of the usual Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre blend. Each varietal is vinified separately before blending, with the Syrah and Mourvedre spending time in...
Based in the Languedoc, the superb terroir of Cazal Viel was first planted by Roman warriors during the construction of Via Domitia. Following the French Revolution, the Miquel family acquired the...
Rich and flavourful organic red composed of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Madrid region. Aromas of vanilla, spice, and rich red fruit, followed by flavours of dark berry, anise, and more spice. Decent...
Bright, deep straw in color. Appealing ripe fruit on the nose with hints of apple, pear and peach. Fresh and fruity on the palate with a great vein of acidity and lively finish. You...
Violet red and shiny amaranth, its beginning in the palate is smooth, when proud and direct tells in a whisper of violet, fresh chamomile and menthol influences, ripped currant and medlar’s...
Dark in colour, this wine begins with aromas of spice and dark fruit, followed by layers of concentrated flavour. The finish is elegant with classic velvet tannins. Score: 93 points -- John...
