PS … Great Choice Q1 - 2016
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PS … Great Choice Q1 - 2016
P.S. … Great Choice Q1 - 2016 Country: Austria Appellation: Producer: Kamptal - Langenlois, Austria Hiedler Winery www.hiedler.at On 30 hectares the Hiedler family produces wines that are handcrafted in a traditional manner to instill expression of the vineyards and personality. Organic farming, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeast and minimal intervention in the natural metamorphosis, allow the award winning crafting of the wines. The region boasts a number of Austria's top winemakers including Hiedler, a fourth generation of artisanal winemakers. SPEC +750778: Grüner Veltliner Löss 2013 (white) retail!19.99/!wholesale!17.51 A perfect balance of fruit, acidity, & texture. Presents a white pepper character, with hints of caraway and fennel seed followed by a subtle, grassy finish. SPEC +67850: Grüner Veltliner Thal 2012 (white) retail!32.19/!wholesale!27.70 Harvested by hand, naturally fermented, aged in stainless steel tanks. Aromas of bright flowers, yellow fruit on the palate, ripe lime & apple slices, spices, cool elegance, lush texture and finish. Country: Canada (British Columbia) Appellation: Gulf Islands (Salt Spring), BC Producer: www.garryoakswinery.com Order!direct!through!Red!Dog! [email protected]!604/323/9515! Garry Oaks is a boutique, 10-acre estate winery carved out of the south-facing gravel slopes overlooking the Burgoyne Valley on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. The wines are made with 100% Salt Spring Island grapes planted in 2000 and tended entirely by hand by one of the best wine making teams in the industry, Elaine Kozak (winemaker) and Marcel Mercier (Viticulturist). The winery and vineyard are sustainably managed, certified with a Canadian BC Environmental Farm Plan and managed according to the Low Input Viticulture and Enology (LIVE) Program. +290486 Estate Pinot Gris 2014 ! +225052 Estate Gewurztraminer 2014 +032011 Blanc de Noir 2014 +109496 Estate Pinot Noir + Zweigelt 2013 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!retail!18.61/!wholesale!16.!91! retail!17.81/!wholesale!16.!19! retail!17.50/!wholesale!16.!50! retail!19.00/!wholesale!17.!10! ! ! [email protected] www.thereddog.ca [email protected] office: 604-323-9515 Follow us on Twitter.com/wineagent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!All!prices!shown!are!pre/tax,!estimated!and!subject!to!change 1 P.S. … Great Choice Q1 - 2016 ! Country: Chile Producer: Appellation: William Cole Vineyards www.williamcolevineyards.cl Casablanca Valley, Chile The William Cole Vineyards is a family-owned and managed winery started by American, Bill Cole. It 129 hectares of vineyards in Chile’s cool climate Casablanca Valley. SPEC +647248: Albamar Sauvignon 2014, Casablanca Valley retail!10.49/!wholesale!8.!55! The estate Sauvignon Blanc has a pale yellow color with greenish hues. On the nose aromas of tomato, lime and white peach. Bright acidity, mineral notes and citrus fruits. 89 pts. James Suckling SPEC +554535: Albamar Merlot, Central Valley retail!10.49/!wholesale!8.!55 This Merlot presents a ruby red color with violet hues and average depth. Distinct floral scents surface such as rose petals, red fruits, anise, cedar and black pepper. In the palate the wine is fruity, balanced and ready to drink. SPEC +344192: William Cole Columbine Special Reserve Pinot Noir 2013 A pale, ruby red color. Strong notes of cherries, nutmeg, cinnamon and hints of graphite lending minerality. retail!14.79/!wholesale!12.33!!! 90 pts. James Suckling SPEC +41079: William Cole Winemaker’s Special Reserve 2012 91 pts. James Suckling Cab Sauv 50%/Merlot 25%/Carmenere 25% Reduced retail!19.19!16.29/!wholesale!16.!7713.77 A concentrated red wine presenting elegant aromas of walnut, spices and red pepper. Lovely sweet tannins are perfectly integrated with strawberries, tobacco & blackberries. Country: Spain Producer: Appellation: Bodega Forcada www.bodegasforcada.com (DOC) Rioja, Spain Located within a Biosphere Reserve, a special ecological area recognized by UN ESCO , which keeps its inhabitants in line with environmental conservation, conserving landscapes, species, ecosystems and biodiversity, using no chemicals or aggressive substances. SPEC +892760: Flor D Baco Tempranillo 2011 retail!14.79/!wholesale!12.33 Vines up to 80 yrs old at an altitude of 700 metres. For over a decade, no chemical fertilizers have been used, only organic methods. Fresh and fruity with hints of thyme and rosemary. Intense fruit aromas of strawberry blackberry, cherry & licorice. Spicy, smoke accented tobacco, black pepper and olive. [email protected] www.thereddog.ca [email protected] office: 604-323-9515 Follow us on Twitter.com/wineagent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!All!prices!shown!are!pre/tax,!estimated!and!subject!to!change 2 P.S. … Great Choice Q1 - 2016 Country: Spain Producer: Appellation: Costers Del Priorat www.costersdelpriorat.com Priorat (DOQ), Spain Winemaker, Jose Mas Barbera joined Costers del Priorat (founded in 2002) in 2007. He was drawn to Priorat as a region where he could express the soil in the wine. He is a “newcomer” who has settled in and earned his reputation. “Some people work in wine because they have family vineyards. I’m part of Generation Zero. I don’t have any inherited obligation to work; it’s just my passion”. SPEC +540286: Elios 2013 6 packs estimated!retail!25.99/!wholesale!22.02 Blend Grenache, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah Juicy fruit with a clean and mineral finish in a medium bodied red wine. Aromatic, leaving memories of currant, strawberry and plum, wrapped in soft tannins with a hint of stony soil. Accolades: Decanter Silver, 91 pts Guia Penin LISTED +669077: Pissares 2013 6 packs estimated!retail!34.29/!wholesale!29.!01 Blend: Carignan & Grenache Outstanding. A round wine in perfect harmony and well balanced. Step silky and meaty, very greedy fruit nuanced by toasted and graphite. Perfect acidity that brings a pleasant freshness. Ripe and well-integrated tannins. Great long finish. Accolades: Decanter GOLD & 90 points, Guia Penin 91 pts SPEC +689448: Clos Cypres 2013 6 packs estimated!retail!54.39/!wholesale!46.02 100% Carignan Powerful and exuberant wine. From a vineyard in Bellmunt planted in 1939, fermented in 300 litre amphorae and 500 litre old oak, before aging in barrique. Colour: Intense cherry. Aroma of good intensity, complex, fine and with mineral and fruit which perfectly complement the aromas of aging. The palate is rich, fleshy, broad and a very long finish. Accolades: 10 top wines of 2015: Decanter Star Buys http://bit.ly/1ZC9e3g Decanter 95 pts, 93 pts Guia Penin [email protected] www.thereddog.ca [email protected] office: 604-323-9515 Follow us on Twitter.com/wineagent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!All!prices!shown!are!pre/tax,!estimated!and!subject!to!change 3 P.S. … Great Choice Q1 - 2016 Country: France Producer: Appellation: LISTED +21907: Domaine du Chalet Pouilly www.chaletpouilly.com Pouilly-Fuissé (Burgundy), France Pouilly-Fuissé 2013 retail!31.99/!wholesale!27.!01 Domaine du Chalet Pouilly is a small grower, but small can be beautiful. Since 1850, when the Plumets planted their first vine, the family wine business and viticultural expertise has been passed down from generation to generation. Today overseen by parents Marie-Agnes & Dr. Bernard Leger-Plumet, sisters Marie- Eve and Fabienne are in charge. The 21 acres property is located on a sun-soaked hillside overlooking the small hamlet of Pouilly in the heart of the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation. The average age of the Pouilly Fuissé vines is 40 years old. This is a dry 100% Chardonnay aged for 20 months. "Tasted from barrel, the 2013 Pouilly Fuissé will offer great detail on the nose with tangible flint/limestone scents later joined by subtle estuarine notes. The palate is clean 90-92 pts and fresh with plenty of fresh lime and orange zest, real vibrancy here and animation towards the finish. Another barrel had even more brightness and intensity, which bodes well for the future. I look forward to tasting this in bottle." eRobertParker.com, October 2014 #215 Producer: Appellation: Domaine de la Chaise Touraine, France SPEC +870840 Touraine Sauvignon 2014 retail!17.79/!wholesale!14.!75 Owned by the Davault family for six generations, Domaine de la Chaise is composed of 140 acres of vines located on the hillsides of Saint Georges sur Cher. Christophe Davault is the winemaker. This 100% Sauvignon Blanc –the signature grape varietal of the Touraine region–has been aged on its lees, in stainless steel tanks to bring richness to the wine. A crisp, refreshing, dry white wine. Very fragrant with pineapple, passion and grapefruit aromas. The palate is round and well balanced with a nice, delicate minerality. A real “case grabber.” Producer: Appellation: Uni Vitis Cotes de Bordeaux Castillon, Bordeaux, France SPEC +833004: Chateaux la Mondette 2012 retail!14.79/!wholesale!12.10 Merlot (85%) & Cabernet Sauvignon (15%). An intense nose with notes of cherry and spices. A good wine, with good structure and rich fruit at an affordable price. [email protected] www.thereddog.ca [email protected] office: 604-323-9515 Follow us on Twitter.com/wineagent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!All!prices!shown!are!pre/tax,!estimated!and!subject!to!change 4 P.S. … Great Choice Q1 - 2016 Country: France Producer: Appellation: Romain Duvernay www.lesvinsduvernay.fr From the North to the South Rhône, France ABOUT THE WINEMAKER: Romain Duvernay (the winemaker and the brand) is based in Chateauneuf du Pape, the heart of Rhône wines producing affordable wines of distinct terroir and character from the north to the south of the Rhône Valley. SPEC +296491: Costieres-De-Nimes 2013 Duvernay retail!13.99/!wholesale!11.!57 From the most southerly appellation of the Rhone wine region in Southeastern France. Blend of Grenache, Syrah & Mouvedre with aromas of ripe cherries & spice. SPEC +246017: Crozes-Hermitage 2010 Romain Duvernay 6 packs 100% Syrah: Lovely singed alder notes lead the way, followed by dried currant flavors. Charcoal, ganache and steeped plum accents fill in on the finish. Shows good range and character. Can appreciate this wine now or cellar for 8-12 years. retail!28.29/!wholesale!24.!45! Producer: Dominique Piron www.domaines-piron.fr Appellation: Burgundy (Beaujolais), France Located north of Lyon in eastern France, Beaujolais overlaps Burgundy in the north and Rhône in the south, along the Saône River. “Dominique Piron is one of those tireless ambassadors for Beaujolais who travel the world so people can taste the various terroirs that he vinifies with the greatest respect for tradition and origin.” Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France SPEC +888438: Morgon Côte du Py 2014 retail!27.49/wholesale!23.88 Year after year, this Cru wine reveals the richness of its soil: beautiful aromas and flavors of fine stone fruit, especially cherry & kirsch. Well structured & can be cellared up to10 years. Dominique, the winemaker, has been called the “Dom Piron of Morgon”. SPEC +142836: Brouilly 2014 retail!23.99/wholesale!20.62 On soils of granite blue and pink sand, this Gamay Noir yields soft fruit flavors of red plum with floral scents, herbal and earthy lifts. [email protected] www.thereddog.ca [email protected] office: 604-323-9515 Follow us on Twitter.com/wineagent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!All!prices!shown!are!pre/tax,!estimated!and!subject!to!change 5 P.S. … Great Choice Q1 - 2016 Country: France Producer: Appellation: Champagne Baron-Fuenté www.baronfuente.com Champagne (Charly sur Marne), France LISTED +72231: Champagne Baron-Fuenté Brut Grand Millesime 2006 This extraordinary Vintage Champagne of 2006 seduces with aromas of dried apricot, almond biscotti and cassis. An epicurean delight to enjoy at any moment. retail!52.99/!wholesale!44.49 45% Chardonnay, 40% Meunier, 15% Pinot Noir “Firm & focused, this structured version offers a well-mashed range of dried apricot, almond biscotti and cassis flavors, showing a clean chalkiness to the texture.” SPEC +738617: Champagne Baron-Fuenté Grand Reserve Brut 6 packs Connoisseurs will appreciate this Champagne of great character. 30% Chardonnay, 60% Meunier, 10% Pinot Noir “Elegant and mouthwatering, this shows fine balance and texture, supporting a subtle range of peach, blanched almond, biscuit, mineral and light spice.” retail!43.49/!wholesale!37.24 SPEC +689851: Champagne Baron-Fuenté Rose Dolores 6 packs 60% Chardonnay, 20% Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir This extraordinary Vintage Champagne of 2006 seduces with aromas of dried apricot, almond biscotti and cassis. An epicurean delight to retail!63.99/!wholesale!54.60 SPEC +634139: Grand Cepages 100% Meunier Champagne Baron-Fuenté Like crunching into a Golden apple to discover subtle aromas of raisins, peach, fig and grapes. Tender bubbles will explode in your mouth to make you appreciate this unique grape variety, King of the Marne Valley and of the slopes of Charly sur Mar 6 packs in individual gift boxes retail!80.99/!wholesale!69.14 SPEC +634139: Grand Cepages 100% Chardonnay Champagne Baron-Fuenté “The soft and creamy bead supports flavors of candied lemon zest, dried papaya, graphite and biscuit in this mouthwatering version. A hint of blanched almond lingers on the finish” 6 packs in individual gift boxes [email protected] www.thereddog.ca retail!80.99/!wholesale!69.14 [email protected] office: 604-323-9515 Follow us on Twitter.com/wineagent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!All!prices!shown!are!pre/tax,!estimated!and!subject!to!change 6 P.S. … Great Choice Q1 - 2016 Country: U.S.A. (California) SPEC +973743: Backhouse Chardonnay retail!14.79/!wholesale!12.!29! Golden in color with flavors of tropical fruits on the palate. Crisp and clean. Mellow on the finish and all-around easy to drink. Unoaked. SPEC +923136: Backhouse Zinfandel retail!14.79/!wholesale!12.!29 Deep garnet, violet color. Spicy cherry pie and chocolate aromas with supple, fruity medium body and a juicy caramel apple and melon accented finish. Unoaked. SPEC +197277: Backhouse Cabernet Sauvignon retail!14.79/!wholesale!12.!29 Deep red in color with flavors of blackcurrant on the palate. Rich and robust, this wine can be enjoyed with a variety of foods; such as hearty pasta dishes roast meats. Unoaked. The 39th parallel runs through the heart of California wine country and is home to Line 39 wines. SPEC +171843: Line 39 Cabernet Sauvignon retail!19.29/!wholesale!16.!32! Appellation: California (various) Exhibits rich fruit flavors of currant, blackberry and ripe plum with hints of black tea on the palate. The wine finishes with subtle, smooth tannins that don’t overpower this easy-to-drink Cabernet Sauvignon. SPEC +204891: Line 39 Petite Sirah retail!19.29/!wholesale!16.!32 Appellation: California (Central Coast, Lodi, Madera) Aromas of red and black fruits and warm baking spices with a hint of oak. Stainless steel fermentation; aged on French oak. A full bodied wine that is both complex and elegant, this Petite Sirah calls out for a medium-rare, bone-in ribeye seasoned simply with salt & pepper. Country: Italy Producer: Villa Rubini www.villarubini.net Appellation DOC: Colli Orientali del Fruili, Italy SPEC+156257: Venezie Pinot Grigio 2014 IGT New Vintage retail!13.79/wholesale!11.40! A “real” pinot grigio from northeast corner of Italy, bordering Austria & Slovenia. Characterized by pure fragrance, crisp fruit, fine balance and a vibrant personality. The quintessential Italian sipper – “fun & cheeky” [email protected] www.thereddog.ca [email protected] office: 604-323-9515 Follow us on Twitter.com/wineagent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!All!prices!shown!are!pre/tax,!estimated!and!subject!to!change 7 P.S. … Great Choice Q1 - 2016 Country: Portugal Producer: Appellation: Dão Sul, Wine Lovers www.daosul.com Dão, Portugal SPEC +623918: Cabriz, Colheita Seleccionada 2011 retail!13.09/!wholesale!10.!82!!!!! A landmark of the Dão region. A blend of Alfrocheiro, Tinto-Roriz & Touriga Nacional. A well-structured, medium rustic red, with a touch of clove to the wild plum and dried raspberry. Beef and mineral notes mark the finish. An every day red that over delivers for the price point. LISTED +674622: Grilos, Dão, (Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz & Jaen) 2013 Let Grilos (crickets) bring joy and good fortune to your table. Aged for 6 months in french oak, producing dark plum, dried cherry and black currant flavors and featuring some tarry notes. Mocha and spice details show on the broad, juicy finish. Pair with sausages, grilled meat and roast pork with prunes. retail!13.29/!wholesale!10.!82!!! ! SPEC +576975: QdoE Merlot/Baga 2011 retail!13.99/!wholesale!11.!57!!!!! From the region of Bairrada comes this 50/50 blend with aromas of mixed red fruit jelly, derived from cocoa, spice and light toasty notes. The Baga grapes are small and thick-skinned, which makes for high tannin levels in the juice and why it is blended with the Merlot, to soften. Berry fruits come strongly through the dry core, giving a rich character with clear flavors of berries and black plums and hints of coffee, hay, tobacco and smoke. Aged in French oak for 6 months. Pairs well with roasted dishes !!!!!!!!!!! SPEC +168625: Xadrez Vinho Verde !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!retail!10.49/!wholesale!8.61! Back by popular demand. Xadrez translate to “chess” in English. Vinho Verde is produced exclusively in the vinho verde region, located in the northwest of Portugal. Traditional grapes of Loureiro and Arinto form this fresh, crisp wine. Intense citrus with notes of tropical fruit. Goes well with Mediterranean & Asian cuisine or on it’s own as an aperitif. Low in alcohol 9.5%, so very easy drinking. SPEC +52068: Casa de Santar Tinto Red 2012 wholesale!16.!99!!!!! From the Dão; 50% Touriga Nacional, 25% Alfrocheiro and 25% Tinta Roriz “The historic Santar estate is one of the oldest in the Dão region. The estate wine is structured, mineral, dark in character and firm in tannins. At the same time, rich black fruits are waiting to burst out, bringing with them ripeness and balanced acidity. It’s a serious wine for aging; drink from 2018. — R.V. (10/1/2015) [email protected] www.thereddog.ca [email protected] office: 604-323-9515 Follow us on Twitter.com/wineagent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!All!prices!shown!are!pre/tax,!estimated!and!subject!to!change 8