• Order the following wine and those reviewed in the recent June 10, 2015 newsletter by the case for home, restaurant or office delivery (in Ontario) from Nokhrin Wines or email, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; if in the GTA phone (416) 704-8617.
La Canosa Vino Spumante Rosé Brut Non-Vintage
Product of Italy $18.95 12.0% alcohol
This ‘Metodo Charmat’ aka Cuve Close, underwent its 2nd fermentation in a large tank, rather than ‘Methode Traditionelle’ where it occurs in the bottle. Aromas of red currant and strawberry open this slightly off-dry, 100% Sangiovese, sparkling wine. It bathes the palate with soft bubbles and a persistent flow of candied cherry and watermelon finishing dry with a lovely layer of ruby red grapefruit. Pour with charcuterie or mixed deli platter. (Vic Harradine)
La Canosa Vino Spumante Brut Non-Vintage
Product of Italy $19.95 12.0% alcohol
This is a crowd-pleasing, flavourful sparkling wine, produced from 100% Passerina, a local white grape. This Italian region has been producing sparkling wine for over four centuries. Aromas of tropical fruit, ripe pineapple and caramel precede a profusion of bubbles carrying a slightly off-dry flow of lemon pie filling, minerality and grilled, sugared, white grapefruit. Pour alongside fish and seafood. (Vic Harradine)
La Canosa ‘Pekó’ Pecorino 2014
DOCG Offida Pecorino, Italy $17.45 13.0% alcohol
It’s believed the recently re-discovered Pecorino grape is indigenous to this area of the Marche region—urban legend has it the name’s derived from the Italian for sheep – pecora – as sheep supposedly ate the ripe grapes while walking through vineyards. Golden-yellow-hued, this leaps from the glass with buckwheat honey, floral notes and charm. It bathes the palate with a balanced and beautiful wave of blood orange and lemon curd garnished with grilled pineapple and a salad bowl of tropical fruit. This is structured, nuanced, oozing style and grace with a monumental, delicious aftertaste. (Vic Harradine)
• Order the following wine by the case for home, restaurant or office delivery and receive $12 discount per case of 12 when ordered by Wednesday, July 15. Free delivery in the GTA or delivered to your local LCBO for pick up. Order from VIP Wine and Spirits via email to Dave Coutts This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Clos du Porteau ‘Le Courlis’ ‘Sauvignon 2014
AOC Touraine, France $13.95 12.5% alcohol
This Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley delivers in spades punching well above the price. There are grassy and gooseberry notes with a hint of lanolin on the nose while a medium-bodied, generously textured wash of tangy lemon pie filling, quince paste and notions of Key lime bathe the palate. Persistence flavours replay on the finish layering on peppery spice with the mouth-watering aftertaste. Multi-talented winemaker, Aynard de Clermont Tonnerre, drew ‘Le Courlis’ (the Curlew) on the label. (Vic Harradine)