Canadian Robert Tome learned his craft of hospitality in Italy, studying with the Italian Sommelier Association. He opened his own import agency, which quickly became one of the largest agencies in Canada representing some iconic Italian wineries. In 2017, Robert decided to challenge himself to do more and give more with a new endeavor. He sold his shares and branched out on his own to launch Tomé Group of Brands, his own wine brand making wines from Washington State and Italy. This vegan-friendly Pinot Grigio is clean and crisp, layered with notes of apple, pear, almond, and white nectarine with a twinkle of acidity. This is a great match with seafood, pasta with cream sauce, oyster, asparagus and summer salads.

The longest-standing expression in the range, 10 year old was introduced in 2002. It offers a nose that is light and initially green, with unripe apples, acetate, ripe pears, bananas, and light fudge. The palate is relatively insubstantial, with nutty milk chocolate, vanilla, brittle toffee, and oak. Nutty in the short finish, with a hint of malt and drying oak.

This aromatic spirit is scented with citrus peel, rose Turkish delight, florist shop notes, honeycomb, candied orange halves, pear, and gentle wood spices. The palate begins with fruity flavors of citrus, dried apple, and star fruit, transitioning to a creamy texture with vanilla, malt, Oreos, and oak tannins. It leaves a lingering finish of cocoa, delicate spices, and residual fruitiness.

Nose: Rich and sweet with notes of dried fruits, raisins, and figs. Hints of toffee and caramel.

Taste: Smooth and velvety on the palate. Flavors of dark chocolate, orange peel, and Christmas cake. Slight nuttiness and a touch of spice.

Palate: Full-bodied and luscious. The sherry influence is prominent, bringing forth flavors of dried fruits, cinnamon, and cloves. A long and warming finish with a lingering sweetness.

Nose: Rich and fruity with notes of ripe peaches, apricots, and honey. Subtle hints of vanilla and oak.

Taste: Smooth and creamy with flavors of sweet white grapes, honeydew melon, and a touch of citrus. Slight spiciness with a gentle warmth.

Palate: Delicate and well-balanced. Creamy mouthfeel with a luscious sweetness. The white port cask finish adds a unique depth and complexity, enhancing the fruity and honeyed character.

Tommasi Amarone is known for its intense ruby red color and complex aromas of ripe fruit, often with notes of cherry, plum, and dried fruit, along with balsamic and spice undertones. On the palate, it's full-bodied with a smooth texture, well-balanced acidity, and a long, persistent finish.

Very intense ruby red color, the nose reveals intense and clean scents of very ripe cherry, black cherry, wild berries followed by fresh and slightly spicy tones. In the mouth it is dry and soft at the same time, enveloping and of great balance thanks to the excellent balance between acidity and tannins. The whole tasting is embellished with a very pleasant tannic texture, which fades towards a finish of excellent persistence, with light hints of red fruit.

A fresh, vegetal take on gin. Spearmint, anise and a hint of celery entice the nose. The palate is similarly light and refreshing, showing fennel, celery seed, cucumber and coriander, finishing with zingy white pepper and lemon peel. Mix into G&Ts or any drink with fresh juices. Kara Newman

What's in the bottle is a mix of four-year-old rye blended with a small portion (22%, to be exact) of rum sourced from the Caribbean and South America. The end result is distinctly sweet orange-peel and orange-blossom fragrances, and a spice cake-like flavor. Traces of maple and brown sugar wind into oak and allspice. Meant for mixing. Kara Newman

Shiraz from old dry grown Barossa vineyards is blended with Viognier, complementing the strengths and complexities of these individual parcels of fruit, whilst giving the resulting wine a further dimension.
Although wonderfully aromatic, RunRig also exhibits a power and latent richness making it more akin to the hugely concentrated wines sourced from the sun drenched hill of Hermitage – the historic home of Syrah and some of the world’s most powerful and longest living wines.

Bright ruby red with dark core. On the nose dried plums and figs, dark berries, dried roses and cocoa. On the palate rich fruit flavours, nice tannin and good length, slightly drying on the finish.

Nerello Mascalese from Mt. Etna not only makes unforgettable red wines, but rosati from this grape are astounding as well. This winery is establishing itself as a rising star and one of the best in the region. Rosato made from Nerello will show off juicy raspberry, cherry and orange peel along with racy acidity.

Torres 10 has a dark topaz colour with hues of gold. Intense aroma with warm hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Complete and persistent finish with aromatic notes of oak.

Since 1928, Torres has been making world-class wines and brandies. Unless it is produced in the Armagnac or Cognac regions of France, it must be referred to as brandy. Spanish brandy is unique because it is made from a variety of Spanish grapes and is quite possibly one of the most recognizable Spanish brandies in the world.Jaime (pronounced Hy-me) is made exclusively from the Parellada variety of grapes and is aged using the solera method. Not only is the bottle gorgeous, but the brandy inside is complex and well-balanced with flavors of walnut, cedar and sandalwood.

“Our historical production Château de Tracy represents one of the oldest winery in Pouilly-Fumé, in the center of Loire, since more than 600 years. Driven by the idea to enlarge our vision and our experience, we have decided to create a new project called Tracy & Cie that aims to share our strong attachment to a certain idea of the wine, following prerequisites such as faithful identity wines, green agriculture, terroir driven approach, handcrafted & confidential production.” – Château de Tracy.

This is a classic Scotch ale, and although it's not cheap, it's definitely worth trying at least once. This is a beer to be enjoyed and savored with each sip, and not mindlessly guzzled, lest you miss the gorgeous subtleties and nuanced notes that make it so darn good. Lightly roasty caramel malts are the backbone here, with accents of dried figs and dates, fresh butterscotch sauce and soft whole baking spice. The palate is full and creamy, with great weight to the rich malt flavors, and soft hints of hops, cocoa nibs and earthy bark unfolding on the close.

The winery was named for the three original partners founding the land of gently sloping hillsides with a southern exposure. Owned by the Seysses family of Domaine Dujac, this rose provides great value with a blend of cinsault, grenache, syrah, and merlot for a fresh and juicy wine with notes of strawberries, white flowers, apricots, and hints of vanilla. Perfect for a sunny afternoon on the patio!

Medium-bodied, fresh, bright, crisp, forward, soft, subtle, red berry and mint filled wine that is made in a classic style.

Savory notes of grassy herbs blend with aromas of earthy agave on the nose. The palate presents a delightfully melody of bright flavors like lime zest, thyme, sea salt, and subtle roasted vanilla with an overall clean profile.

Tua Rita Perlato del Bosco Bianco is a white blend wine that is produced by Tua Rita winery in Tuscany, Italy. This wine is made from a blend of Vermentino, Viognier, and Ansonica grapes, which are grown in the vineyards surrounding the winery. It has a bright yellow color with greenish hues, and the nose is filled with intense floral and fruity aromas of white flowers, peach, and pear. On the palate, it is fresh, crisp, and lively with a good acidity level that balances the wine's sweetness. It has a long, persistent finish with a mineral aftertaste. This wine pairs perfectly with seafood dishes, fresh salads, and light appetizers.

Pale gold with amber hues; lovely aromas of citrus peel, light toast, honey, dried flowers and spice; the palate shows more spice with brine, candied orange peel, marmalade and vanilla.

This vineyard planted back in 1937 is quite unique. Just a mile and a half from the Napa border on the Sonoma side of the Mayacamas, the vines are planted at a 900 feet altitude along steep, contoured terraces (now prohibited). The extraordinary vines sit in the fog and has adapted to these special features. The grapes have a thicker, tougher skins. The result is a very deep purple wine with increased and impressive structure & tannins. It also has a scabrous character like a peach skin effect.

A delicious purity of fruit flavors gives an almost-sweet quality to this velvety, concentrated and polished wine. Ultraripe blueberries and raspberries ride fine-grained tannins and a full body.

This densely packed wine is layered in gorgeous fruits from raspberries and dark plums to sweet cherries, all wrapped in velvety tannins for a smooth and creamy texture. The subtle oak spices are flooded by the potent fruitiness that lingers long on the finish.

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Deep dark red in color with a purple core, this wine offers lifted notes of red jellies, blueberry, lavender and gentle accents of pepper with an intriguing overlay of Morrocan Spice Temple. Angels’ Share is medium- to full-bodied in nature, gleaming with bright primary fruits of red berry and blueberry. The acid is bright and frames the fruit nicely, giving good share and vibrancy to the palate. Floral accents of lavender and freshly cut flowers give good palate complexity. Tannins are chalky in nature and provide great texture to frame the wine. The palate is very boyant with great length and persistence in flavor.

From the coolest part of the state as the weather rolls in off the Southern Ocean. The latest block to be brought to the winery, this is an elegant wine with a unique aromatic profile and tannin structure. A recent grape source from a vineyard next to Hope Forest, this is a site we harvest late, allowing slow development of ripeness and tannin. The moderating effect of the southern ocean in conjunction with the site's elevation provides finer red fruit characteristics. The wine is named after Michael's daughter, Harriet whose favourite colour is pink.

Similar to its growing season, this wine projects harmony and evenness with an underlying current of something a little thrilling. The 2020 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir is structured and dense, while earth and spice abound with unfolding notes of dark fruits and floral highlights. Fresh acidity lengthens the attack and expands these flavors across the palate.