THE WINE


These are the international wines our Canada wine club experts have traveled the world to find. There is a story in every bottle.


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SUMMER 2024 – ITALY

Tasting Notes

Amaranto Sangiovese Maremma Toscana DOC 2019

Bosio Passato Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2020

Bosio Passato Roero Arneis DOC 2020

Cala Civetta Toscana Trebbiano IGT 2021

Cala Civetta Ciliegiolo Maremma Toscana DOC 2020

Luminoso Vermentino Maremma Toscana 2022

Pievalta Tre Ripe Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC 2022

San Cirino Chianti Colli Senesi Il Colombaio Monteriggioni DOCG 2021


SPRING 2024 – SOUTH AFRICA

Tasting Notes

Frank Chenin Blanc 2023

Swartland Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2022

Glen Carlou Chardonnay 2020

De Grendel Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Frank Grenache Noir 2023

Swartland Bush Vine Pinotage 2019

Glen Carlou Grand Classique 2021

De Grendel Merlot 2020

Stellenbosch Reserve Merlot 2020


WINTER 2024 – SPAIN

Tasting Notes

Sumarroca Reserva Brut Rose Cava 2021

LAN Verdejo 2022, Rueda D.O.

Vinฬƒa Costeira Via Barrosa Treixadura 2022, Ribeiro D.O.

Bodegas Vinฬƒa Costeira, Meu Albarinฬƒo 2022, Ribeiro D.O.

Castro Ventosa Valtuille, Mencia 2021, Bierzo D.O.

Juan Gil Monastrell 2020, Jumilla D.O.

Gil Family Estates Honoro Vera Garnacha 2020, Calatayud D.O.

Catay de Finca de los Arandinos Crianza 2018, Rioja D.O.


FALL 2023 – Chile

Tasting Notes

Jabber The Winemaker Sauvignon Blanc 2020 – Casablanca

Undurraga Rose Royal, Pinot Noir SparkLing Rose NV, Leyda, Aconcagua

Santa Ema – Select Terrior – Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Maipo Valley, Isla De Maipo

Grey Single Block Chardonnay 2017 Casablanca Valley

Santa Ema Gran Reserva Syrah 2020 Leyda Valley

Clos des Fous, Pour ma Gueule 2021 Itata Valley

Longavi, Glup, Cinsault 2022 Itata

Estampa Gran Reserva 2019 Colchagua


SUMMER 2023 – SPAIN

Tasting Notes

Pere Ventura Reserva Brut Primer, NV

Gallina de Piel Ikigall 2022, Penedeฬ€s

Herederos del Marques de Riscal 2022 Verdejo, Rueda

Esenzia Old Vine White 2021, Bajo Aragoฬn

Vinฬƒa Valoria Rioja Reserva 2014, Rioja Alta

Esenzia Old Vine Garnacha 2021 , Bajo Aragoฬn

Parajes Mencia, Parcelas del Bierzo, Ceฬsar Maฬrques. Bierzo

Casa Castillo Monastrell 2020 , Jumilla


SPRING 2023 – FRANCE

Tasting Notes

2020 DOMAINE MARCHESSEAU, LUBRIFIANT SOCIAL

2021 Romain Duvernay, Coฬ‚tes du Rhoฬ‚ne Blanc

2021 LES QUATRE TOURS, CLASSIQUE AIX-EN-PROVENCE ROSEฬ

2021 Jean Marie Reverdy & Fils, Charme de Loire Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley

2020 SACRIFICE ROSEฬ, DOMAINE LE SONGE DE DON BOSCO

2020 PAUL COULON & FILS, DOMAINE DE BEAURENARD, COฬ‚TES DU RHOฬ‚NE

2020 Les Halos De Jupiter, Coฬ‚tes du Rhoฬ‚ne

2020 J.L CHAVE SELECTION MON COEUR COฬ‚TES DU RHOฬ‚NE

2020 FAMILLE COULON, DAN & FRED, COฬ‚TES DU RHOฬ‚NE


WINTER 2023 – ARGENTINA

Tasting Notes

Amalaya Roseฬ, Salta 2021

Colome Torrents Upper Calchaqui Valley 2021

Catena White Clay Semillon-Chenin, Lujan De Cuyo, 2021

MANIS NEGRAS PINOT NOIR, RIO NEGRO 2018

El Enemico, Single Vineyard La Esperanza Bonarda, San Martin, Mendoza, 2018,

Las Acequias Cabernet Sauvignon Oak, Mendoza, 2017

CUVERLIER LOS ANDES MALBEC, UCO VALLEY MENDOZA, 2019

LUCA OLD VINE MALBEC, UCO VALLEY MENDOZA 2020


FALL 2022 – SPAIN

Tasting Notes

2017 Pere Ventura Tresor Cuveฬe Barrique Gran Reserva Brut Cava

2017 Pere Ventura Tresor Cuveฬe Barrique Gran Reserva Brut Cava

2021 Zarate Albarinฬƒo Riฬas Baixas, (Galicia) Val do Salnes

2020 GAINTZA, GETARIAKO TXAKOLINA

2017 TRIDENTE TEMPRANILLO CASTILLA Y LEOฬN

2018 BODEGAS PALACIOS REMONDO _FINCA LA MONTESA_ MONTE YERGA CRIANZA RIOJA

2018 FINCA BACARA, TIME WAITS FOR NO ONE, MONASTRELL, JUMILLA

2018 FINCA BACARA 3015 MONASTRELL, JUMILLA


Summer 2022 – Portugal

Tasting Notes

2021 Porta 6 Vinhno Branco, Vidigal Wines-Lisboa

2020 Vinho Branco, Adega de Penalva do Castelo, Daฬƒo

2019 Maias Tinto, Quinta Maias, Daฬƒo

2018 Colheita, Quinta do Gradil, Lisboa

2017 370 Leguas, Parras Wines, Douro


Spring 2022 – Italy

Tasting Notes

Italy – Mezzacorona, Mezza

Italy – Gorgo โ€œSan Michelinโ€œ

Italy – Mezzacorona Roseฬ

Italy – Viberti Dolcetto Dโ€™Alba Superiore

Italy – Tombacco-Aglianico del Beneventano

Italy – Viberti Barbera

Italy – Governo allโ€™uso Toscano


Winter 2022 – South Africa

Tasting Notes

South Africa – Ernie Els Major Series Cab Sauv

South Africa – False Bay Rose

South Africa – Glen Carlou Chardonnay

South Africa – Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend

South Africa – Protea Chenin Blanc

South Africa – Spier Creative Block 3

South Africa – Sun & Air Cinsault


Fall 2021 – Greece

Tasting Notes

Greece – Aryarakis Liatiko

Greece – Ayrarakis Kotisfali

Greece – Boutari Grande Reserve, Naoussa

Greece – Boutari Naoussa

Greece – Klima Klima Organic Assyrtiko

Greece – Lantides Moschofilero Roseฬ

Greece – Nicoluzo Cacotrigi


Summer 2021 – New Zealand

Tasting Notes

NZ – Astrolobe Pinot Noir

NZ – Campbell Kind Sauvignon Blanc

NZ – Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc

NZ – Map Maker Pinot Noir

NZ – Mud House Pinot Noir

NZ – Spy Valley Pinot Noir

NZ – Waipapa Bay Pinot Gris

NZ – Waipapa Bay Roseฬ


Summer 2020 – Spain


Spring 2020 – France


Winter 2020 – Southern Italy