Wednesday, January 17th at 2pm
Tasting with Daria of Grapebrands
Tasting with Daria of Grapebrands
Lush aromas of wild strawberry, acacia blossoms and pecorino cheese hint at the complexity of this copper-colored wine. On the palate, a racy minerality is tempered with lush tropical fruit such as papaya and lychee and a mid palate of quince. A touch of tannins gives the wine weight and balance. Typical flavors of bitter almond skin and Alpine honey lead to a round mouthfeel and a long finish, allowing this wine to go from refreshing appetitivo to a featured wine during a meal. * Brilliant as a bridge wine in a tasting menu * Great intro into Orange wine - Organic - Hand harvested - Pro-longed skin contact - Ramato 12x750ml $23.95
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The Grenache opens with earthy aromas of truffle and soil and then blends seamlessly into secondary notes of cherry, blackberry, rose and leather. The wine is smooth, soft and is utterly crushable. I've tasted this blind with some of the better Somms in Toronto and they didn't realize it was HVC. Fun Fact: Cannonau di Sardegna has the highest measured antioxidant compounds known as polyphenols of any grapes in the world. Scientists believe that the local wine contributes to the measurably longer lives of the locals. Most live to be over 90 and a large portion of the population lives past 100. Cheers to good health! 12x750ml $18.95
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This is a classic Super Tuscan from Maremma, with bright acid coming from the Sangiovese and plush fruit from the Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon. Mongrana is impeccably smooth and well balanced. On the palate, dried cherry and plum is laced with a dusting of warm spices and earth notes. Medium bodied, medium plus acid with a long satisfying finish. Brilliant packaging. Suitable for vegans. Critically acclaimed - Vegan Biodynamic - Organic - Hand Harvested 12x750ml $28.95
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This Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is best in class! The wine is The Top Seller in Ottawa's private market. Taste it and you'll understand why. Made in the protected area of Gran Sasso National Park. One of the most biologically diverse areas in Europe, home to many rare species and wildlife. Mandatory organic production under Grand Sasso label. 40 year old vines. 18 months in stainless steel tanks followed by 18-24 months in oak barrels. Stunning product design with elongated bottle neck. Available in a 6 pack! Organic - National Park Certified - Hand Harvested - Old Vine 6x750ml $46.95
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Old school Natural producer whose wines are incredible, classic representations, without any debatable faults. The vineyard is located on the highest elevation in Valpolicella. A location particularly suited for appassimento because of the low humidity and optimal sun exposure. The specific blend is 50% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 20% Corvinone and 10% other authorized indigenous grapes. Grapes are collected in Sept and dried until Feb. Fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks for about 20-30 days with indigenous yeasts, where they blend for a period of 8-10 months. Aged for 3 years in French oak followed by 5-6 years in bottle before release. Natural - Dry Farmed- Hand Harvested- Back Vintage 12x750ml $64.95
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"There is no better producer of Nero D'Avola"- Antonia Galloni, Wine Advocate The vineyard is located between Pachino and Noto and is regarded as the finest terroir for Nero D'Avola. It is the most Southern point of Sicily, lower in latitude than Tunisa, where the tectonic plates collided. As a result, the soil is layered like a cake with compositions of limestone, red clay, iron and calcium carbonate. The wines from the Maccari contra always exhibits a wild meaty quality and a slight salinity that lingers after the astringency falls off. Critically acclaimed - Organic - Biodynamic - Single Vineyard (Contrada) - Old Vines - Pre Phylloxera root stock - Dry Farmed - Un-filtered 6x750ml $69.95
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