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Champagne

Mont d’Hor Brut 2004
AOC Champagne, France $64.95 12.0% alcohol
An alluring bouquet of floral, mineral and toasted, nutty notes herald a frothy mousse, fine-bead bubbles and a refreshing mouthful of green apple, notions of minerality and tangy lemon-lime bathing the palate garnished with subtle leesy notes. This is drinking particularly well now with many years of life ahead developing delightful autolytic characteristics. It’s terrific as a welcoming wine or pair with gougéres. (Vic Harradine)


Mont d’Hor Brut Réserve Non-vintage
AOC Champagne, France $46.95 12.0% alcohol
Brut Réserve is the best possible blend made by every Champagne house in their unique signature style, replicated year after year using reserve wines from many previous vintages, up to 9-years-old here. This Chardonnay-predominant gem has minerality, brioche and racy green apple with hints of citrus on the nose. A frothy mousse heralds a broad wash of peach, apple, yellow plum and nutty notes on the palate finishing in a blaze of racy citrus. It’s a lovely aperitif or welcoming wine at a very good price that’ll also pair well with lighter-styled appetizers, especially sea food and fish. (Vic Harradine)


Mont d’Hor Extra Brut Reserve Non-vintage
AOC Champagne, France $46.95 12.0% alcohol
Clean and crisp, this approximately 50% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay has good structure and a fine seam of dazzling acidity. Minerality and leesy notes interweave with Granny Smith apple and ripe pear on the nose while racy lemon-lime and hints of salinity streak across the palate infusing the lip-smacking finish. Fine-bead bubbles and bracing acidity mark this as a natural pairing with freshly-shucked oysters or tuna sashimi. (Vic Harradine)

Sparkling Wine

Cantina Bazzano ‘Ti Voglio’ Brut Non-vintage
DOC Colli Bolognesi, Italy $13.50 12.0% alcohol
Floral notes, sweet tropical fruit and lemongrass on the nose, this delights the palate with a persistent wash of honeydew melon, white nectarine and tangy lemon citrus. It’s nicely balanced and refreshing with mid weight, good mouth feel, and a crisp mouth-watering finish. This is a perfect sipper for deck sitting or wiling away a lazy afternoon. (Vic Harradine)


Cantina Bazzano ‘Tesi’ Pignoletto Non-vintage
DOC Colli Bolognesi, Italy $17.95 12.0% alcohol
Produced from the local grape variety, Pignoletto, and fermented in bottle, this frizzante is absolutely delightful. Aromatic with notions of pear, flowers and lees, it replays pear on the palate along with flavours of nectarine and citrus. Well structured, balanced and showcasing a refined mousse, the sweet fruit is matched to fine, tangy acidity. Enjoy chilled on a warm spring day. (Susan Desjardins)

White Wine

La Canosa ‘Peko’ 2012
DOCG Offida, Marche, Italy $15.95 14.0% alcohol
The delicate nose offers aromas of peach, pear and white flowers heralding a line of refreshing, tangy flavour with crisp, green apple, minerality, lemon tang and grapefruit pith carried along on mid weight frame underpinned by subtle wisps of tannin. There’s good texture and plenty of oomph on the warm, dry aftertaste. Good to go now and poured well with roast veal or chicken. (Vic Harradine)


La Canosa ‘Servator’ Passerina 2012
DOCG Passerina, Italy $14.95 12.5% alcohol
Passerina is a grape native to the Marche region producing a silky textured, straw-yellow wine. Aromas include a blend of floral, beeswax, stone fruit and tangerine, while the tangy juicy flavours of citrus and peach are matched by soft, yet well-defined acidity. Smooth and slightly pithy on a fresh finish, it makes a delightful, patio sipper. (Susan Desjardins)


Clos de la Fontaine Muscadet Sévre et Maine ‘Veilles Vignes’ Sur Lie 2012
AOC Sévre et Maine, France $14.95 12.0% alcohol
Produced from Melon de Bourgogne vines of 50-80 years of age, this crisp wine entices with aromas of lime, passion fruit, white peach and white flowers. Dry, mid-weight, mineral notes and zesty citrus characterize the palate, creating a juicy wine with a long-lasting, tangy finish. This is a great choice for freshwater fish or goat cheese with a beet salad. There’s excellent value here. (Susan Desjardins)


Domaine Mollet-Maudry ‘L’Antique’ Pouilly Fumé 2012
AOC Pouilly Fumé, France $24.90 12.5% alcohol
This is classic Pouilly Fumé sporting hi-toned aromas of grassy nettles and piquant citrus with sprigs of herbs on the nose. A mouth-watering line of acidity sprays over the palate with passion fruit and vibrant gooseberry mingling with lemon citrus and minerality. This is medium weight and nicely textured with a lip-smacking aftertaste of lemon-lime and steely minerality. Pour with mesclun and kiwi fruit salad under crumbled chèvre. (Vic Harradine)


Domaine de la Poulette Côte de Nuits-Villages Blanc 2011
AOC Côte de Nuits-Villages, France $23.75 13.0% alcohol
The aromas of orchard fruit, mineral, hazelnut and an elusive woodsy note drift from the glass of this subtle, complex wine. Dry, medium bodied, displaying tangy acidity and light tannins, mineral notes and flavours of citrus and green apple; it’s slightly austere with a persistent, drying finish. Very good now, even better held for a year or so, then savour with simply prepared pork roast. (Susan Desjardins)

Rosé Wine

Domaine de Montgilet Rosé d’Anjou 2012
AOC Rosé d’Anjou, France $13.95 12.0% alcohol
Wild flowers, strawberry and spice aromas blossom on the nose of this gorgeous Rosé. A complex gusher of balanced and well-textured strawberry/rhubarb pie and spice mingle with currant and red cherry on the palate, infusing the lengthy, lip-smacking finish. It’s mid weight and nicely structured with oodles of charm. Great for sipping or can be paired with white pizza or lighter-styled appetizers. (Vic Harradine)

Red Wine

La Canosa ‘Nummaria’, Italy $17.95 14.5% alcohol
There’s impressive depth and power in this well-crafted and remarkably complex blend of Montepulciano and Sangiovese. Lifted aromas of cedar, tar, spice, dark fruits and prune mingle harmoniously. Dry, mid-full weight, the structured character is manifest in grainy tannins and fresh acidity framing spiced dark fruit layered on a replay of tar and dried fruits. Notes of vanilla, toast and dark chocolate resonate on a drying finish. Hold for two or more years, or decant one hour and serve with grilled steak. (Susan Desjardins)


Alexander Fontein Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
WO Coastal Region, South Africa $11.50 14.0% alcohol
Lifted aromas of dark coffee, tarry notes and cassis herald a luscious, rich river of juicy, black currant and sweet, ripe mulberry garnished with excellent tang from racy red cherry. It’s mid weight and nicely textured with a balanced mouth-watering aftertaste with notions of wood smoke underpinned with good structure and charm. Good to go now with grilled burgers, steaks or gourmet sausage. (Vic Harradine)


Bodegas La Purísima ‘Estio’ 2012
DOC Yecla, Spain $10.75 13.5% alcohol
This delightful red blend—Monastrell and Syrah—bustles from the glass with hi-toned aromas of kitchen spice and ripe dark fruit. It’s a vibrant, ruby-red hue, medium bodied and dishes up a lively, nicely balanced spray of fresh, juicy flavour with chocolate-covered cherries mingling with sweet mulberry and juicy, tangy black currant. There’s good texture and oodles of charm on the mid-length, refreshing finish. Aerate/decant a couple of hours before pouring. (Vic Harradine)