Colour ,dark-red cherry, garnet rim. Aroma ,aged wood nuances, tobacco, sweet spices, ripe fruit, black fruit, toasty. Flavour ,spicy, round tannins, long.

Tomoe Gozen, a legendary female samurai from 13th century Japan, who led troops into battle armed with a naginata and kaiken, lends her name to a Japanese whisky crafted at the Yamanashi Prefecture Distillery. Aged for 8 years in Mizunara oak barrels, this whisky combines grain and malt whisky to create a profile characterized by warm, fruity, and vanilla notes, complemented by hints of oak, red apple, coconut, and marzipan flavors. The experience culminates in a medium-length finish, embodying the spirit of this revered warrior.

Mild coconut and baked apple aromas reveal a palate lightly accented with violet and almond. The robust, warming palate brings clove, cayenne, and ginger glow, glossed with a bit of vanilla. 10 years old. Kara Newman

The rose petal and cherry character really come through. Full body, layered and spicy. Orange peel. Flavorful finish. Shows structure and intensity. I love the texture.

Plush and softly textured, this modern expression of Brunello boasts generous tones of black fruit, cherry, tobacco, leather and cola with smooth, silky tannins. You could age this wine many more years, or drink it sooner thanks to the inherent softness here.

Similar to the Verdelho grape, the Khakibos, known botanically as Tagetes Minuta, is a recent addition to the foothills of Stellenbosch. While neither are indigenous to the region, both have been successfully cultivated over the past twenty-five years, thriving in the distinctive climate of the Cape. Interestingly, Khakibos is also utilized as a natural repellent against insects and mosquitoes. This marks the fourth vintage of this exceptional wine, which has evolved to embody the vision of Stephanie and Etienne—a blend of Iberian white varieties, featuring drought-resistant Portuguese grapes.

Cosa Salvaje is a captivating and ultra-smooth treat, boasting a light to medium-weight body alongside a spicy, floral bouquet of aromas. From the moment it touches your palate, you'll be enveloped in a warm wave of spicy, peppery, and herbaceous flavors, making it an irresistibly enticing experience.

The winery of Mas Amiel started with a bet: lost by a Bishop to engineer Raymond Etienne Amiel in 1816. 80 ha with 10 ha planted to vines, the Domaine de Goudous changed hands and the winery began as we know it today. In 1907, it was purchased by Charles Dupuy who continued to develop it until his death in 1916. The next two generations started the production of fortified wines from the grenache grape and what the AOC Maury is known for. The deep ruby colour matches the bouquet of red and black berries. Sweet and elegant on the palate, yet balanced with high acidity, try this fleshy, yet refreshing, fruity wine with red fruit or chocolate desserts. It is a seductive, pure Grenache  that also pairs well with sweet and sour dishes.

One of the original producers that grows Trebbiano Abruzzese, one of the few quality grapes of the Trebbiano group. There is not much of this exported and even fewer bottles of the Montepulciano. Francesco Valentini and his son are the only humans allowed in the cellar as Francesco never wants to introduce foreign microbes or yeasts to interfere with the ageing of the wine. These are some of the most ageable white wines in the world and in fact, could be considered “unicorns” as they are hard to find here in Canada.  Truly collectible. Located in Loreto Aprutino in the province of Pescara, the Valentini winery boasts of a centuries-old winemaking tradition. Francesco Paolo Valentini is a more than well-known figure in the wine world. The winery covers 65 hectares of vineyards dedicated to the production of Trebbiano, Montepulciano and Cerasuolo d' Abruzzo. Annual production is around 50,000 bottles. It is not possible to identify the production method as Organic or Biodynamic since the approach in the vineyard is unique and artisanal. Montepulciano is a powerful and impetuous wine. It is characteristic of bewitching with its important body and intriguing bouqet of aromas.

Stormy Vodka, a recipient of international accolades, is a sippable spirit that stands out as a "whiskey drinkers vodka." Characterized by its exceptionally smooth texture at 44% ABV and subtle sweetness accented with hints of vanilla, this premium spirit is optimally enjoyed over ice. Each sip delivers a luxurious experience.

Aromas suggesting scorched earth and French oak form the shy nose along with a whiff of dried botanical herb. Reflecting the aromas and the heat of the scorching vintage, the subdued, one-dimensional palate offers toasted hazelnut, espresso and the merest hint of dried cherry. It's evolving fast, so drink soon to capture what fruit remains.

Part of the Jura range exhibiting ‘sweetness and smoke.’ This was aged in first-fill American oak barrels and finished in six different types of French oak casks. Nutty on the nose, with freshly sawn wood, savory notes, and emerging ripe peaches. Very fruity on the palate, with tangerines, fudge, cinnamon, and toasted oak. Drying in the finish, with nutmeg.

The nose is fruity and offers a slight freshness as well as a small crunchiness. It reveals notes of apple, crunchy peach and small notes of white flowers associated with touches of citrus, exotic fruits as well as slight hints of gunflint. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a beautiful acid frame, a slight roundness, a good definition, a very fine fleshiness, suavity as well as a slight unctuosity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy peach, fleshy / juicy apple and small notes of lemon, tangerine associated with slight touches of zest, gunflint and discreet hints of vanilla.

Don Mateo de la Sierra Manso de Sahuayo is produced using Agave Americana var. Manso de Sahuayo (formerly known as Cenizo). This agave is endemic to the municipality of Sahuayo, Michoacan.

The first single malt in the world aged exclusively in French Limousin Oak and Cognac casks, Brenne Estate Cask is twice-distilled in a copper alembic still, and aged for a minimum of six years. The whisky has perfumed fruit and French patisserie aromas with creamy and complex sugar notes of rich creme brûlée and burnt caramel. On the palate: notes of banana, tropical fruits, and warm spices like cinnamon and clove.

Nose: Agave, citrus, herbal notes Taste: Sweet agave, hints of vanilla, pepper Palate: Smooth, medium-bodied, balanced finish

Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak. Taste: Sweet corn, honey, and baking spices. Palate: Smooth and full-bodied with notes of butterscotch and a hint of smoke.

Nose: Rich and aromatic with notes of dried fruits, vanilla, and honey. Taste: Smooth and well-balanced, with flavors of caramel, toffee, and a hint of spice. Palate: Full-bodied and creamy, with a lingering finish of oak and a touch of smoke.

Original is eager to please, yet not lacking complexity. A soft nose features honey, vanilla, sweet orange, and caramel. Hazelnuts dipped in honey and more orange, along with red apples on the rounded, buttery palate. Vanilla and cocoa powder in the lightly spiced finish, which boasts just a hint of smoke.

The nose is versatile, featuring lemongrass, lemon balm, licorice, and light tobacco. A gentle, almost creamy mouthfeel with grapefruit and allspice provides an exciting variety.

This crisp, fruity wine is made exclusively from Chardonnay in Varnier Fannière's Côte des Blancs vineyards. It has a citrus flavor, with touches of green plum and quince, and a tight, mineral character. Ideally, this should be aged for a year, but it is drinkable now.

Concentrated fruit ripeness gives this wine a soft, plushy quality that contrasts—and complements—the firm, chalky tannins. Find notes of red cherry, pomegranate, wet stone and river water with well-integrated oak tones.

Nose: Juniper berries, citrus zest, floral notes, hints of coriander and cardamom. Taste: Crisp and refreshing, with prominent juniper flavors, followed by a burst of citrus and a subtle spiciness. Palate: Smooth and well-balanced, with a medium body. The botanicals shine through, offering a complex and harmonious taste experience.

Nose: Smoky peat with hints of charred oak and bonfire smoke. Taste: Rich and robust with flavors of peat, toasted barley, and a touch of citrus. Palate: Full-bodied and warming, with a lingering smoky finish.

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.

Each batch is a little bit different, this one leaning to sweet orchard fruits, nutty barley, and hot spicy rye. Butterscotch and vanilla on the nose translate well onto the palate. Brisk peppery spice underlies developing layers, adding another dimension of complexity to an already broad range of flavors. Hints of oak tannins on the finish remind us this was finished in Canadian wood.