Selection
Villalin Quincy Sauvignon Blanc 2022
$44.99The Quincy appellation in the east of the Loire Valley has a very long and unique history, having been named France’s second AOC following Chateauneuf du Pape.
Husband and wife team make a rich and textured Sauvignon Blanc that shines as bright as its close neighbours from Sancerre and Pouilly Fume. Quincy cultivates citrus notes such as grapefruit, hints of menthol and pepper, and aromas of acacia and white flowers. Its mouthfeel is a combination of fresh and fruity.
Domaine Sohler Clos Rebberg Pinot Gris 2019
$45.99Round, elegant and complex with notes of honey and vanilla. The perfect length, its versatility makes it a gastronomic pleasure to pair.
Domaine Sohler Zellberg Sylvaner 2019
$45.99Ample raciness and freshness with floral, acacia and bitter almond notes. A nice length with just a hint of saline and bitterness on the finish.
Domaine Sohler Heissenberg Riesling 2020
$45.99Pleasant lemon notes with hints of star anise, tempered by a definitive mineral complexity. Coy
yet playful, it’s an absolute joy with many dishes.
La Liquière Faugeres ‘Nos Racines’ 2019
$46.99120+ Year-Old Carignan. 85% Carignan, 15% Grenache – two plots planted before 1900
The original grape variety of the appellation, Carignan is a testament to the terroir, creating wine with a striking character. Notes of blackberry fruit and black currant, Nos Racines combines concentration and freshness with soft tannins.
Baumard Cremant De Loire Rose
$46.9980% Cabernet Franc, 20% Chenin Blanc
“Very pale, bright pink with a steady bead. Shy aromas of strawberry, blood orange, rose and spices, plus a hint of honeysuckle. Very fresh and expansive on the palate, offering pure red fruit and sweet citrus flavors and subtle minerality. The precise, spicy finish leaves dusty mineral and strawberry notes behind.”‘ – Steve Tanzer
Tinel Blondelet ‘Buffatte’ Pouilly Fume 2020
$52.99A superb vintage that has wonderful concentration and backbone, with floral and mineral aromatic complexity, lemon zest, smoke and crushed chalk and glorious mouth filling depth. Fine balance and great finesse, with a capacity to develop. Drink this beauty over the next several years.
Close Lapeyre Jurançon Sec 2019
$46.9960% Gros Manseng, 25% Petit Manseng and 15% Petit Courbu
Filled with tell-tale Jurancon flavours of pineapple and passion fruit, with additional notes of vanilla and spice. This would pair well with medium to full-bodied fish and richer varieties of cheese.
Rivolta Aglianico Del Taburno 2017
$49.99100% Aglianico. “Outstanding example of what the Aglianico variety can deliver in the right hands. Ripe red cherry, orange peel and sweet herb aromas. Then rich, fresh and perfumed in the mouth, displaying outstanding cut and clarity to the vibrant red berry and blue fruit flavors. Finishes with a dusting of minerals and botanical herbs. Still very young and will age well.”
– 93 Pts, Ian d’Agata (Vinous)
Champalou Vouvray Fondraux
$47.99100% Chenin Blanc. A hint of residual sweetness which gives concentration and fullness to the palate. White flowers dominate the nose which helps out its freshness and minerality. Pairs perfectly with seafood and cold dishes.
Clos de la Roilette Fleurie Tardive 2021
$49.99“Coudert’s brilliant 2018 Fleurie Cuvée Tardive offers up a deep and incipiently complex bouquet featuring raspberries, mulberries, rose petals, violets and cracked black pepper. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, deep and layered, with an abundance of rich and powdery structuring tannins, ripe but lively acids and a long, lingering finish. While this is built for the long haul—its name alluding to the aging potential of this old-vine cuvée, not to a later harvest—its enveloping profile and perfectly mature phenolics will make it unusually approachable in its youth.” – 95 Points Wine Advocate (2018 Vintage), August 2019
Domaine Pellé Morogues Menetou-Salon 2018
$49.99100% Pinot Noir grown on Kimmeridgian marl and limestone. Aged in a combo of 70% wood *Foudres and used 400L barrels) and 30% tank for 12 months.
The terroir of the village of Morogues combined with strict vineyard practices results in a beautiful Pinot that would not be out of place in a tasting of Volnays.
Champalou Brut Vouvray N/V
$49.99100% Chenin Blanc.
A remarkable complexity with a texture that shows both a creamy richness and marked minerality. A fantastic alternative to Champagne, it boasts a floral nose with notes of peaches and melon. The honeyed palate is round with excellent acidity and a deliciously long finish.