Casa Raia has 4.5ha of vineyards, ranging from 44 years old to new. Certified organic, the phases of the moon are followed to the letter to create biodiversity. All harvesting is done by hand and clusters are inspected carefully before destemmed. The Bevilo is a blend of mostly Sangiovese with small percentages of Canaiolo, Cabernet Franc and Merlot all co-fermented. Beautifully balanced with red cherry, raspberry, and hints of earth and savoury balsamic, it's smooth tannins finish easy and long. A rare find.

Caparzo Rosso di Montalcino is a red wine produced by Caparzo winery located in Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy. The wine is made using 100% Sangiovese grapes, which are grown in the vineyards surrounding the winery. The wine is aged for a short period in oak barrels to enhance its complexity and depth of flavor. On the nose, the wine exhibits aromas of red berries, violets, and hints of spice. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with a good balance of acidity and tannins, and flavors of cherry, blackberry, and earthy undertones. This wine is a great pairing with grilled meats, pasta dishes with tomato-based sauces, and mature cheeses.

Greco Nero hails from Calabria, the "toe" of Italy's boot and is another red wine for Alberta drinkers! Full-bodied, thick and rich, if you left this on your counter for 4 days, it would still drink like a boss! Full of blackberry, dried plums, floral, roasted coffee, leather and spice, it's complex!

In 1854, Hiram Walker, an American entrepreneur with interests in the flour and grain industry, ventured into whisky production in Detroit. At the time, many grain merchants and millers dabbled in whisky production as a means of utilizing surplus grain and milling by-products. However, with Michigan's burgeoning temperance movement threatening prohibition, Walker relocated his distillery across the Detroit River to Windsor, Ontario in 1858. To differentiate his Canadian-produced whisky from American counterparts and to denote its higher quality, Walker branded his product "Canadian Club." This whisky boasts a nose redolent of vanillans, with subtle notes of crystallized sugar and fresh fruit. On the palate, it reveals a rich complexity, showcasing stone fruits like plum and dried apricot, with oak undertones that are well-balanced despite its aging. The finish is long and harmonious, making it a standout whisky.

Bruichladdich Octomore 16.1 is a super-heavily peated single malt Scotch whisky serving as the benchmark for the 16th edition of the experimental Octomore series. Distilled from 100% Scottish Concerto barley and aged for 5 years in first-fill bourbon barrels, it balances intense 101.4 PPM smoke with surprisingly delicate, fruity complexity.

This 12-year old brings a rich seam of subtle sweetness, serving its delightful repertoire of notes including red berries, rich vanilla caramel and peaches. Its gentle maturation in meticulously chosen Oloroso sherry and ex-bourbon casks give it an intriguing yet inviting complexity.

Experience a Limoncello like never before with Bridgeland Distillery's innovative take on this classic liqueur! With reduced bitterness and sweetness, this unique Limoncello offers a well-balanced and delicate profile. It opens with fresh aromas of spring apple blossoms and a hint of early summer honey. The vibrant acidity of lemons harmonizes with the honeyed sweetness, creating a perfectly balanced palate. The finish is light, refreshing, and subtly sweet—a truly refined twist on a beloved Italian tradition!

Big and very eventful with a great adventure of aroma and flavour journey. Pecan notes, nutty with a bit flapjack, then some grape skin and floral flavours, a little rose and berries, blackberry - fresh and fruity.

Bollinger B16 is a limited-edition, 2016-vintage Champagne created as a "substitute" for the La Grande Année in a challenging, highly contrasted, and low-yield vintage. It is a 73% Pinot Noir and 27% Chardonnay blend, highlighting later-ripening grapes from the Montagne de Reims and Bouzy. This Extra Brut (4 g/L dosage) wine offers a delicate, floral, and precise profile featuring notes of hawthorn, acacia, honey, white peach, and bergamot, with a silky texture and seven years of lees aging.

A delightful sparkler from Blue Nun that's fruity, fragrant and lightly sweet with a crisp and elegant finish. It contains real 24-carat gold leaf flakes, designed to highlight its natural effervescence and add even more festive flair. Help someone create golden moments this season with a gift of this distinctive bubbly.

For over 50 years, the Bisci family has been making Verdicchio in the district of Matelica. Verdicchio, one of Italy's most ageable white grapes shows two expressions: rounder and richer in Jesi, but more austere, higher acidity and mineral in Matelica due higher elevation and mountain terroir. The single vineyard of Vegneto Foglia has 45 year old vines with a south facing exposure. The wine is complex with yellow fruits and chlorophyll notes. The palate is structured and textured, built for ageing.

Kaleden, BC, situated on the bench overlooking Skaha lake is home to the Black Market winery. Here they craft small batch wines using grape varieties that grow well in the Okanagan. This Rose is made with 100% Syrah and has a vibrant nose aromas of crabapple, watermelon, wild strawberries, and cherries. On the palate, it's dry with crisp acidity and dominated by rich flavours of wild red berries, rhubarb and lime zest.

Intense bouquet of fruit and flowers combined with a delicate mineral hint. Rich and subtil wine with good crisp, which makes it very balanced. Good ageing potential.

Billecart-Salmon's Cuvée Nicolas François is a prestigious vintage Champagne, a rich blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, known for its golden hue, fine persistent bubbles, and complex aromas of orchard fruits (apple, quince, raspberry), citrus, toasted nuts, and floral notes (acacia, rose). It offers a balanced palate with minerality, honeyed biscuit notes, and a savory, toasty finish, making it a full-bodied yet precise wine that pairs well with delicate dishes like sole or veal.

Crafted by the Daucourt family from Angoulême in the heart of the Cognac region, this single malt is made using French spring barley and aged in a mix of Limousin oak, cherrywood, and acacia casks! Signature tangerine notes blend beautifully with vanilla fudge and spiced dried apricots. Warming flavors of preserved orange and honey create a buttery-smooth sip, with a growing spiciness from the French oak. It all leads to a tongue-tingling spicy finish. Vive la révolution!

This noble blend of selected Friulian red grapes is aged in French oak barriques within the traditional cellars of the Tosolini Family. The oak casks are toasted with "Kentucky" tobacco leaves, creating a deep and intense smoked Grappa. The result is a peated taste reminiscent of a single malt-aged whiskey, featuring harmonious spicy notes and a light smoke finish.

In France, this wine style is traditionally termed "oeil-de-perdrix," translating to "eye of the partridge," owing to its pale pink hue. Joseph Wagner and the Pinot Noir experts at Belle Glos meticulously cultivated the grapes with the aim of crafting this lively, fresh rosé. Bursting with bright citrus, tangy fruit, and herbal spice notes, it's an ideal companion for brunch or salmon dinners.

A big Benriach, taking the distillery's fruity spirit and adding layers of rich and dark flavour to it. Aged for 12 years in bourbon, sherry and port casks, it's a spicy dram with loads of dried fruit and soft spice.
NOSE
Rich maple honey, cocoa and baked forest fruit
TASTE:Maraschino cherry, baked orange and hazelnut, with a lingering sultana and spiced mocha finish
Awards: DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL (2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition)

AsomBroso Silver Tequila (El Platino) is an ultra-premium, additive-free blanco (silver) tequila made from 100% Blue Weber Agave, known for its smooth, clean profile with citrus, herbal, and earthy notes, a hint of spice, and a mellow finish, making it excellent for sipping neat or in cocktails. Its unique refinement comes from slow-cooking in brick ovens and proprietary triple distillation/filtration, preserving agave flavor while removing harshness, earning it top awards.

Fragrant on the nose with dominant red fruits, floral, and balsamic notes, this wine is fresh, unctuous, and fruity with a balanced mid-palate. Made with 100% garnacha, this wine is also VEGAN for those looking for that alternative. 

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.

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2019 stands out as an exceptional fine wine, boasting an intense golden yellow hue. Its complex and captivating aroma offers elegant floral tones of white flowers, intertwined with notes of ripe white pulp fruit, officinal herbs, and subtle hints of vanilla, coffee, and minerals. On the palate, it dazzles with a harmonious blend of pulp, freshness, and flavor, delivering an enveloping experience with remarkable length. This rare wine leaves a lasting impression, destined for a prolonged life of enjoyment and appreciation.

Barbacan Sforzato 2018 is a red wine from the Valtellina subregion of Lombardy, Italy. Made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes (known locally as Chiavennasca), the wine undergoes a unique drying process for several months prior to fermentation, resulting in a concentrated and complex flavor profile. It has a deep garnet color and a complex aroma with notes of dark fruit, such as black cherry and blackberry, along with hints of spices and tobacco. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich, with flavors of dark fruit, leather, and earth, and a long and persistent finish. The wine is typically paired with hearty meat dishes and aged cheeses.

A fleshy cuirassier with notes of licorice, spices, and dark fruits. Cherry, currant, and blueberry blend harmoniously, creating a velvety and sweetly ripe taste with splendidly integrated tannins. San Rocco exudes great power and austerity, with an incredible aging potential. A pure complexity and strong character, this wine is monumental.

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.

Along with the 2018 already in house, the 2019 has since arrived and now is the time to pick up a mini vertical of these wines. Highly sought after and with a cult following, these wines are rare. This is a complex and opulent wine, which has become famous for its incredible longevity. The nose is full of ripe yellow fruits and white flowers. The palate is rich, warm and well balanced with beautiful acidity and sapidity.

Triple distilled and matured for over twelve years; this dram pours a lovely golden honey colour; inviting aromas of crème brûlée, citrus fruit, nuts and a touch of green leafiness; the palate is smooth with sweet hints of tangerine; ginger notes come through on the pleasant and nutty finish.

Armagnac Castarede is a vintage Armagnac known for its complex aromas and flavors, which include stewed fruits, dried fruits, and spices like vanilla, pecan, and white pepper, combined with notes of honey and oak. It has a silky, elegant, and refined palate with a long, smooth finish, making it suitable for sipping after dinner or pairing with desserts like dark chocolate. It is distilled from grapes like Ugni Blanc, Colombard, and Folle Blanche and aged in oak barrels for decades.

Made from malbec grapes in a single vineyard, the wine is intense with violet hues, and offers great aromatic richness and elegance. The nose is deeply expressive, with aromas of plums, spices, and balsamic notes. It features a vibrant finish and velvety tannins, creating a sophisticated and memorable tasting experience.

Late afternoons with riverside tours, terraces filled with friends, mild temperatures, and an orange horizon tinged with red as the sun sets over young Lisbon. In Portugal, we know this scene is only complete with a glass of an aperitif created from 24 botanicals that blend into a unique concoction. This well-guarded secret captures the light, color, and essence of southern Europe in a single drink.

The aroma of this whisky evokes the rugged seaside, with bracing notes of sea spray, salt, and the sweet tang of dried cherry and fig. Freshly hewn oak and burnt driftwood add depth, while cracked black pepper and pine resin provide a spicy and resinous accent. On the palate, it is remarkably smooth, revealing robust flavors of smoked and seasoned meats that linger long into the finish, which seems to stretch on endlessly.

Deep garnet with purple tingers. Fortbright, broad lingering, blackberry, cherry, forest floor, white pepper, slightly herbaceous. Sturdy with lively tannins; wild and earthy; noticeable acidity.

Arpepe Sassella Stella Retica  is a red wine with a ruby red color. It has a complex aroma with notes of red fruit, such as cherries and raspberries, and hints of spices, such as cloves and cinnamon. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, with a good structure and balance, and firm tannins. The wine has flavors of red fruit, with a hint of earthiness, and a long and persistent finish. It is a perfect match for roasted meats, game, and aged cheeses.

Produced from 314 plots totaling nearly 28 hectares (75 acres) of vineyards. Ao Yun vineyards range in altitude from 2,200 to 2,600 meters, enabling the cabernet sauvignon grape to express the full refinement of this unique terroir. Local farmers have worked these lands for centuries, adapting their farming techniques to the steep mountainsides. To respect time-honoured local tradition, the grape harvest and winemaking are done entirely by hand. The Ao Yun terroir enjoys exceptional climatic conditions, with temperatures similar to those of Bordeaux

The Aldegheri family has been in operation since 1956. Love for nature and extreme attention to the vineyards whilst keeping to traditions of the regions, yet not afraid to use modern technology, the family strives to improve day after day. Now in the 2 nd generation, they are proving to be around for a very long time to come. Made from 100% Trebbiano di Lugana the wine has an intense captivating bouquet of exotic fruit, apricots and nectarines, finished off by an incomparable roundness and perfect harmony.

Encased in a square bottle adorned with tactile raised graphics, this spirit brims with tropical fruit essences, notably pineapple and lychee, complemented by hearty caramel undertones and a hint of smoke. Tending towards dessert-like flavors, this Tequila from the highlands ventures into the realm reminiscent of añejo expressions.

Like traditional Amarone, the grapes are dried per regulations before pressing after January 1. Full bodied, structured and typical aromas and flavours of dried cherries, figs, balsamic, licorice, espresso and earthiness, Allegrini is one of the more famous families of the Valpolicella region. If you love Amarone, but find a full bottle too much, this 375ml, although pricey, is well worth the price of admission.

45% Corvina Veronese, 45% Corvinone, 5% Rondinella and 5% Oseleta

Winemaker and owner Chris Phelps has an impressive pedigree: training at the infamous Chateau Petrus of Bordeaux's right bankc and then 12 years at Dominus in Napa Valley, owned by Jean-Pierre Moueix of Chateau des Laurets. Phelps's winemaking experiences in both Napa and Bordeaux led him to create what he calls "New World wines with an Old World sensibility". Phelps has been producing Ad Vivum since 2007. Grapes for the wines are sourced from the Sleeping Lady Vineyard in Yountville, CA. This 100% Cabernet is dense with aromas of cassis, violets and spicy oak with a rich, full body, silky tannins and a well-balanced exceptionally long finish. This wine will surely age for 20 years or more.

7 Deadly Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied, Californian red wine known for its bold, jammy profile and notes of blackberry, vanilla, and mocha. Aged in French oak for roughly six months, it offers a smooth, rich mouthfeel with firm tannins, often featuring aromas of dark fruits, coffee, and spice.

Meaning 'the original' in Gaelic, A'bunadh is made in homage to the founder of Aberlour- James Fleming, and has achieved a cult following among malt lovers. Deep rich amber colour with copper highlights; heady aromas of toffee, smoky brine and peach compote; creamy, sweet and laden with warm toffee and baked fruit notes.