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CONSIGMENT PRODUCT LIST
Winter 2008/9- revised November -2008
>-price change
A classic example of the
top wines of
Hoo-Roo Creek Australian
Chardonnay- 2005-
$13.95/167.40
A lovely European styled
Chardonnay showing citrus, gooseberry and white fruit in a very lightly oaked
format- Very easy drinking with a long fresh clean aftertaste and no woodiness
or oak residue—Has faint vanilla and butter notes but shows well the great
flavours found in Classic Burgundian Whites. Could easily be judged in a blind
tasting as a Meursault or Chablis
Montecchia Pinot Grigio delle Venezie –
2005 en route $11.50/138.00
One of the now most popular white
wines this lovely example offers a straw yellow
note and an intense floral and pear/apples nose followed by a velvety
texture and flavours of soft white fruit, minerals and a hint of Almond. This
great example of the terroirs of Venezia, this wine is a great accompaniment to
cheese, appetizers and seafood dishes- Attractively priced for this high end
quality level, This is and Estate Pinot
Castelo de Medina Rueda Sauvignon Blanc-2005 $16.50/198.00
From an area not well known this
Sauvignon Blanc will make the world famous “ Cloudy Bay” look to it’s laurels.
Showing a lemon /green Gold colour , the nose of this sleeper opens with the typical grassy note followed by a soft pineapple persistence- On tasting the grassy notes appear on the start but vanish in a burst of peaches,
apricots pears and pineapple- The taste persists for up to a minute with the great fruit, and
finishes softly with no bitterness-
Outstanding Wine from Spain’s Rueda district.
Cchia Soave Superiore-2004- Cantine di Montecchia-
$14.95/$179.40
This is an
Outstanding Soave with notes of Pineapple, butter, peaches and apricots with a long lingering
finsh and a mouth filling texture . Great value at this price
Red Wines
Belfontaine
Merlot- Languedoc-Rousillon-Midi.
2004
$13.95/$167.40
A traditionally made High
end Merlot showing the big red fruit for which this Grape is famous. Well
rounded and mouth filling with laid back tannins indicating a strong future for
at least 4 more years, this is a perfect accompaniment to any red meat dinner.
A slight touch of pepper indicates the warm mountainous origins of this
excellent Midi Vintage and shows how well this region is making affordable but
high quality wines. Upon opening and
breathing the wine improves for up to two weeks so is excellent for home use or
wine by the Glass. Well designed in a premium tall Bordeaux bottle with a modern
packaging and label.
Grenache Rouge- replacement being arranged $11.80/141.60
A classic example of the
Grenache rouge, which is one of the staple grapes of Chateauneuf du Pape, and
is now found in very limited amounts in the special high-end offerings of some
premium estates in CDP. Offer big red
fruit flavours and a deep garnet colour with a long elegant aftertaste. A Traditional grape of the Midi where they
know its value and capability, and this one is well made and has a long life
expectancy both in cellar and when opened. Has been top scoring wine with the
ladies on our panel
Le Chiantigione
Chianti- Tuscany 2005 NEW $14.95/$179.40
The most popular Chianti
in Itqaly- great body structure and finish great at this price with big notes of sour cherry,
raspberry and spicy herbs in a long clean soft non tannic finish- Described as
great value and favourite wine by Dean Tudor of
the Wine Writers Circle. Equal in quality to a good Classico reserve
Le Chiantigione Sangiovese
Toscano IGT 2006 NEW $12.95/155.40
A very good Sangiovese at
great price- full bodied with notes of red fruit, coffee and smoke – top seller
in italy and great replacement for the more costly Bliss.
Le Chiantigiane Chianti
Govornato- en route NEW $15.95/191.40
A very rare Chianti made
by the historic Ripasso method of dried sweet grapes added. This is a big
elegant complex wine with loads of red fruit, tobacco and leather- a very
special buy lets is sell this wine at $3.00 lesser price per bottle than the
identical wine now in the LCBO Vintages selling at $18.95. Absolutel
sensational flavour and long length
Produttori di
Govone Barbera Superiore New- en Route $16.95/203.40
A big classical complex and mouth filling
Barbera that will eclipse many Barolas at a price that is easy to handle- from
the top area of Piedmont and a well known historic producer. Lots of Sour
Cherry and complex tannis and structure- Great fruit finish and long lasting in
the Mouth
Labaume Beaujolais-
Ordered $15.50/$186.00
Beaujolais in the past
was considered to be a light , uncomplex red wine. No Longer- This is a big
fruit forward complex red wine with structure and complexity equal or better
than many of its famed neighbours from
Burgundy. The colour is deep clear ruby red and the nose offers hints of
raspberry and strawberry. On the taste the mouth fills with bright red fruit flavours
that last for up to a minute. No bitterness or heavy tannins are present. In
Beaujolais tasting in 2000 this wine handily defeated many of the Cru wines
from Deboeuf, ranking only behind a Chiroubles Cru and a Beaujolais Villages,
both of which were more expensive. A perfect wine for a dinner where more
complex wines are not called for.
Labaume “Croix de St Louis” Pinot Noir, Burgundy – $17.95/$215.40
A truly classic example
of a good single estate and single Vineyard red Burgundy. Substantial weight
and complexity that clearly illustrate the true Pinot Noir flavours and
greatness. Strong notes of raspberry, red current, strawberry and leather are
present but the wine also shows a complexity that is developing and will open
for another 3 years. Tannins are lightly present but have significantly
mellowed out. From the 4rt oldest Burgundy producer this is a fine example that
stands well above most of today’s thinner and lighter Burgundies. Vineyard
located in the Cote de Nuits region
Chateau Chavragnac-Bordeaux Superior-Organic- $18.25/$219.00
In today’s wine market
the one stable factor is Bordeaux. The fame and quality of the great Classified
growth has continued to develop but the best news is that many of the smaller
lesser-known Chateaux are producing wines very close to the big ones and at
affordable prices. This wine is a case in point. It offers big red fruit
flavours in a very user-friendly presentation, but shows all the complexity and
potential of a wine at twice its price. The taste is complex, mouth filling and
long lasting, with a lovely finish. Part of this can be attributed to the fact
it is 100% organic, but the skill of the winemaker is also evident. Once tasted this wine is always a repeat
product. The customer will thank you for recommending this wine
Domaine de Dusiegneur Cotes du Rhone Villages “Laudun”Organic $18.25/$219.00
A classic Cotes du Rhone this 100% organic wine offers
all the characteristics of the Good Chateauneuf but at 1/3 of the price. Deep
garnet colour and a nose expressing red fruit, the taste is Cherry, raspberry,
plum and overtones of leather and chocolate. An absolutely classic example of
the clean fruit and finish of a good organically produced product. Tasting
panel rated at 92 points
Valdevieso Single Vineyard Estate Syrah- Chile-
$20.60/247.20
Wine Spectator 92 points, rated by world wine writers in top 50 in
world and by Wine Spectator in top 100
A great single Vineyard Estate Wine that shows the maturity of the
Wines from Chile The famous Grape of the Northern Rhone this transplant takes a
back seat to no one-surpassing the Shiraz of
California and Australia, and equal to the Great Northern Rhones. The
deep garnet colour is enhanced by a big red fruit nose, and the flavours show
Raspberry, strawberry and provinial Spices with a hint of Garrague. Elegant,
complex and fruity this wine finishes with a long soft note
Valdevieso Single Vineyard Estate Malbec-
$22.45/264.90
The malbec grape got its origins in Bordeaux, where is was used for
blending, and South West France where it
produces big dark long lasting tannic wines. It has transplanted beautifully to
South America where it is now a mainstay of single varietal Wines. The Colour
is a deep dark Garnet and the nose is reminescant of outdoors and red fruit. On
the palate it show persistant but laid back tannins and a forward fruit
structure and finish. Will age well but drinks very nicely now the a light
tannic note, with a hint of chocolate and leather. Absolutely mind blowing big
flavours and structure equalling and or bettering any Cabernet-BEST VALUE
Valdivieso Reserva Merlot NEW $17.95/215.40
A sister Merlot to the Syrah this is a big fruit forward merlot with
restrained tannins and lots of Raspberry and sour cherry flavours- a much
bigger example of a single merlot than most and equal to many high end Medo
Bordeaux.
Limitesd supply
Valdivieso Cabernet Franc Single Vineyard Reserve NEW $17.95/215.40
A special purchase lets us bring you this classic example of the
Cabernet franc Single Vineyard at the reserve price. This wine is a huge award
winner with scores of 90 to 93 points and shows clearly the Raspeberry and red
fruit component of the long lasting
finish- classic and elegant it shows how wonderful this grape is and how well
it is expressed aby a great winemaker.- short supply
Valdievieso Cabernet Sauvignon- Chile $11.95/143.40
This entry level Cabernet Sauvignon shows how far the wines of Chile
have come- This is a classic example of a well made expressive Cabernet with the hidden tannins, herbal nose
and big red and black fruit flavours with overtones of Leather and tobacco. Lit
has a long finish with clean complex flavours . From elsewhere this wine would
be doble or triple the price based on its quality. The house of Valdevieso is
one of the top and oldest producers in Chile with a well deserveed reputation
for outstanding wines- Well regarded by
the World Wine reviewers. So popular I have difficuulty keeping in stock
Bodegas Felix Callejo- Ribero del
Douro- Barrique -2004
$17.95/215.40
Rated by Robert
Parker Wine Advocate at 90 points (vol- 169)
A deep garnet red colour is
followed by a nose of rd fruit, leather and spices from this Roble level (aged 4 months in Oak), Wine of the Ribero del Douro- This region is
equal to or better than the other great Spanish areas of the
Rioja and Priorat and in my opinion has no equal in the world- The property
adjoins “Vega Sicilia” ranked as one of the Worlds Greatest Wines and is in the same quality level. Outstanding Chocolate, red fruit, cherries
with spices and complex overtones for the serious consumer- Top ranked with a
score level of 90 pts
Hoo Roo Creek Cabernet
Sauvignon- Australia- 2004 $13.95/167.40
A lovely example of the
Australian New World style of Cabernet Sauvignon, with a deep ruby Garnet
colour and an expressive nose of Blackberry and raspberry. On the taste it
shows forward red fruit with the slightly vegetal character of Cabernet with
light undertones of Leather , tobacco and chocolate. Tannins ar4e present but
largely obscured by the forward fruit. Will be sensational with red meat
courses
Hoo Roo Creek Australian
Shiraz. 2004- $13.95/167.40
Deep red colour with the
Big red fruit nose of the Australian Shiraz greet the drinker on pouring this
wine. More beautifully balanced and complex than most Aussie Shiraz with
well-hidden tannins and lovely fruit complexity. This example of the Australian
Shiraz is full of lovely red fruit flavours with raspberry, blackberry and a
touch of spice and a long lasting
flavorful finish. For this quality priced well below comparable products, a
real show stopper of a wines
*Charvin Cotes du Rhone-
2003 – out - $21.95/263.40
Ranked by Robert Parker
in the Wine advocate issue138 at 92 points this wine is absolutely outstanding.
Finding a Chateauneuf at over 90 points
is wonderful . To find a Cote du Rhone at this level is unbelievable, and
particularly at this price level. Largely unknown , Laurent Charvin is
cherished by collectors worldwide but kept a jealously guarded secret until now
this is the first and only wine he has released to Canada. Charvin was also
chosen by Parker as number 1 in his Men of the year. His revue reads “from 35
year old vines of Grenache, Syrah &
Carignan it is a sensual, sexy, dense ruby/purple colored effort revealing a
creamy texture, gorgeous levels of licorice, black cherry/ blackberry fruit,
loads of Glycerin (14% Alc) and an authentic taste- drink over the next 4-5 years but it will keep longer”
Salustri Santa Marta-
Tuscan Sangiovese-2004-Organic $31.00/372.00
Wine Spectator
92 Points ,-Beat Sassicaia- Pre phyloxerra Vines- - A favourite wine of all
tasters at any level including top professional and Sommaliers- Huge and
long lasting with dark red fruit, herbs, spices and leather
Clean bright finish and
ranked as one of the Best Super Tuscans at half the price
*Charvin Chateauneuf du Pape 2004/5- Limited. En route
. $49.00/588.00
Rated by Robert Parker at
95 points this wine needs no explanation or comment- simply huge,
outstanding and rare Small quantities
are on order now- 94/95 points
*Burlotto
“Neirene” Barola- 2000 re- ordered-
(Vintages) $59.95/719.40
A truly classic Barola
from one of Piedemonte small but highest
regarded producers. The house of Burlotto is ranked by the Italian Government (
who do not normally judge Wines) as one of the three top Houses producing
Barola. This is the only wine that was taken by the Duke of Asti on his Polar expedition. I has huge red fruit
constituents with long lasting clean flavours so sought after in the Nebbiola
grape but so seldom found. A mouth filling giant of a wine at a very reasonable
price for a great Barola.
Spirits
>Juniper Green
Organic London dry Gin $32.95/$395.40
This is without any doubt the best Gin in the world today, At a recent “Feast of the Fields” the over 200 tasters were unanimous in this opinion, and these included every major chef present from Southern Ontario. It is fragrant with Juniper Berries Angelica and other herbs and has a clean dry finish with huge flavours and no burn or bitter aftertaste. So smooth it can be drunk straight , but incredible in mixed drinks.
Ikon Russian Vodka $29.95
This
is a top rated crisp pure Russian vodka- Chosen by Virgin Records, Playgirl
Magazine and other top sites as preferred or sponsored Vodka for all their
functions.
Super
premium quality at mid level price
Rum & Tequila on order
IN THE PIPELINE (Next Update December 2008)
The
following wines are in the pipeline of the LCBO for
delivery or here (V-Vintages) (V-
Vintages soon)
Product
Vintages or Consignment Score Parker or others
Domaine du Grand Tinel V/C 89-93
Domaine Chanssaud sold
out 89
Quinta
da Quinta da Alorna Castelao sold
out
Alorna
Portal White sold
out
Audacia
Cabernet Sauvignon- Stellenbosch V
Caves
D’Auverneir Neuchatel Blanc V
Ravi
Saperavi- Georgia V
Yann
Chave Crozes Hermitage Sold
out 90
Valdivieso
Cabernet Sauvignon Rose V
Valdivieso
Caberenet Sauvignon Reserve V 93
Robinvale
Demeter Classic White- Australia sold
out
Domaine
du Cantemerle-Grains de terroir Bordeaux sold
out 89
Domaine
Pradelle Crozes Hermitage V 90
Domaine
Belle- Crozes Hermitage V 91
Domaine
du Saint Paul Chateauneuf du Pape sold
out 89
Bressan
Maisto Vigneron Pinot Grigio sold
out
Mas
Blanc –Clos du Moulin Banyuls V 91
Valdivieso
Syrah Reserve cons. 91
Valdivieso
Blanc de Blanc Brut- Methode Champagnois V
Cchia
Amarone V
De
Heuvel Shiraz- South Africa V
De
Heuvel Pinotage South Africa V
Firebird
Cabernet Sauvignon- Moldova V
Firebird
Pinot Grigio- Moldova V
Boas
Quintas Quinta do Geista Dao-Portugal V
Boas
Quintas Font d’Oura Dao-Portugal V 90
Quinta
d’Alorna Reserve Blanc V
Quinta
d’Alorna Reserva Touriga Nacional V 90
Mont
Thabor Chateauneuf du Pape V 91
Patrick
Lesec “Pierres Dorees” Chateauneuf du Pape V 93
Valdivieso
Chardonnay Reserve V 91
Patrick
Lesec Meursault V 90
Domaine
de Prieure Savigny Blanc V
Rafael
Dubois- Cotes de Nuits “Boncourt” V
Rafael
Dubois Nuits Saint Georges V
Tenementi
Soave Classico V
Heritage
Bourgeous Grand Vin- Lebanon V
Heritage
Vin Blanc Brut - Lebanon V
Albert
Belle Crozes Hermitages “Les Pierelles” V 91
Criso
de la Vega El Yugo Airen Blanc V
Bodegas
Escudero Solar de Bequier Rioja Crianza V 90
Lavau
Vacqueyras V
Domaine de l’Oiselot Organic Vacqueyras V
The following are available by private order
and will be brought in for consignment when volumes permit
Cchia Monte Lessini Bianco $18.25
Salustri Marleo $21.95
Salustri Grotte Rosse – Rated top 100 Il vino
Mondo $44.95
Caffo Limoncello $25.95-avail
Caffo Sambuca $23.95-avail
Please note that Prices
shown where product has * beside date are estimates based on normal LCBO markup
structure but actual pricing may vary slightly due to exchange and freight rate
on date of release. Organic product
shown in Slant Caps
Out of stock shown in red
New Products
We are placing
consignment orders for wines on an ongoing basis, and will order for you either
on ongoing or single orders
Following our recent trips to France we will
shortly be offering a great new value package of additional wines
Most will be priced under $18.00
The
following Chateauneuf du Papes will be available either through Vintages or
Private order approximate delivery 6 weeks- are usually in short supply
Chateauneuf du Pape Domaine de Chanssaud- Parker 89-92
Chateauneuf du Pape- Domaine de Cristia- Parker 90
Chateauneuf du Pape- Domaine de Ferrand- Parker 93
Chateauneuf du Pape Domaine de
Fontavin Parker 92- $55.00- Vintages
Châteauneuf du Pape- Domaine du Grand Tinel- Tradition- Parker- 90
-Vintages
Chateauneuf du Pape- Domaine du Grand Tinel- Cuvee Alexis Establet-
Parker- 91-Vintages
Chateauneuf du Pape- Domaine de Marcoux – Vintage 1998 Parker 95 –
$115.00
Chateauneuf du pape –Mas de Boislauzon- Parker 90-95
Chateauneuf du Pape- Château Maucoil -Cuvee Privilège- Parker- 90-Vintages
–coming to Vintages
Chateauneuf du Pape- Domaine Moulin-Tacussel- Parker 88 90
Chateauneuf du Pape- Domaine du Mourre du Tendre- Parker 96
Chateauneuf du Pape- La Bastide Saint Dominique- $40.00 Pparker 90/91
Chateauneuf du Pape Chateau Mont-Thabor – Parker-90 92- $50.00
Chateauneuf du Pape -
Domaine Dureau- Parker 90-93- Range 30 to 50
Chateauneuf du Pape –Domaine Berther-Rayne- Parker 90
Chateauneuf du Pape - Clos de Cailloux- Parker 93
Chateauneuf du Pape - La Calice de Saint Pierre- Parker 91
Chateauneuf du pape - Cros de la Mure- Parkeer 93
Chateauneuf du Pape - Domaine Isabel Ferrando- Parker 93
Chateauneuf du Pape - Domaine Olivier Hillaire- Parker 94
Chateauneuf du Pape - Domaine de la Mordoree- Parker- 94-100
Chateuaneuf du Pape - Domaine Roger Perrin, Parker 90-93
Chateauneuf du Pape – Domaine de saint Prefert- Parker-90- 95
Chateauneuf du Pape – Domaine de la Presidente-Parker 90-92
Chateauneuf du Pape - Clos St Michel- Parker 90- $60.00
Chateauneuf du Pape - Domaine de Panisse- Parker 90- $35.00- Vintages
Chateauneuf du Pape - Domaine du Relagnes- Cuvee Vigneronne- Parker
91-94- Coming to Vintages
Chateauneuf du Pape - Domaine de Ronciers- Parker 90 to 94
Chateauneuf du Pape - Domaine Saint Paul
Chateauneuf du Pape - Domaine de Saint Siffrien- Parker 89- Vintages
Chateauneuf du Pape - Château Simian- Parker 88 90
Chateauneuf du pape - Château Vaudieu- Parker 88 90
Chateauneuf du Pape - Celliers des Princes- Baison des Princes
Most of the above
also have Cotes du Rhone & Villages
Also Northern Rhones from Cote Rotie, Hermitage, St Joseph , Crozes Hermitage, St
Peray, Condrieu raated by Robert Parker at 90 pints or higher from
Marc Sorrel,
Domaine Fayolle, Domaine Ferraton
J.L.Cheze,
Giles Barge,
Domaaine Belle
Domaine Chave, Yann Domaine
Boissonnet,
Domaine Corps du Loup
Andre Perret,
Alain Voge
Rene Balthasar
J.L.Pradelle, Coming to Vintages
And Southern Rhone Villages
Domaine des Aphillanthes, Domaine Corne Loup- Tavel Patrick Lesec Selections- CDR-CDP,
Denis Alary,
Clos de Joncuas,Gigondas Domaine
Boussiere- Gigondas
Domaine Amandine- Gigondas-Seguret La Monardiere- Vacqueyras- 92 Points
Burgundy
Becky Wasserman selectiona Domaine Henri Gouges, Emmannuel Giboulet
J.P.Marchand Rafael Dubois
RARITIES
There is a separate list of
in stock Chateauneuf du Pape- ask if interested
Very limited number of
bottles of
Domaine de Marcoux Vieille
Vignes -Chateauneuf du Pape
1990- $1800- Parker 100 Pts
1992- $700.00- Parker 96 Pts
1995- $600.00 –Parker 95 Pts
1998- $1200.00 – Parker 100 Pts
Domaine Roger Sabon
Chateauneuf du Pape Prestige-1998- $250.00. Parker 95 Pts
Le Secret de Sabon-1998- $1000.00- Parker 100 Pts
Chateau Cap-de-Mourlin- St Emilion Grand Cru Classe- 1988 $150.00/$1800.00
A truly wonderful example
of a top St.Emilion Chateau this Merlot based wines from the world famous
Jacques Capdemourlin exhibits all that is wonderful about the wines of this
region. Black cherry, raspberry and cassis is overlain by chocolate and leather
with a faint touch of spice. This Vintage was well regarded for St Emilion and
is just now reaching towards its peak, although another 20 years are possible.
Due to the high level, wines from 1988
are almost impossible to find now and these may be the last commercially
available in the world outside of auctions. Normally retailed for over $150.00
when released, this is a collector’s bargain Right now drinking at perfection-
93 pts
In addition to the above
which are currently in stock we can order from over 156 exclusive Bordeaux
Chateaux from 1er Growths down to Bordeaux Superior, and all classified
Bordeaux Chateaux and 32 of the best Chateauneuf producers (scoring 88 to 100 Points) as well as 30 from
the Northern Rhone and 5 -1er Cru of Burgundy. Delivery of special orders may
take up to 6 weeks. Normal volumes are case lots but clients may split orders
to achieve case sizes. Rarities in very small amounts dating back to 1893 are
possible on special order.
SPIRITS
Sole agents outside Quebec for “The Uncommon 15 yr Old Canadian Whisky” a
new and unique super premium Canadian Whisky- Silver medal at International
Spirits Competition- Approx price $60.00- a real collectors package
1- Conch Republic White
Rum- St Croix AVI- $22.95
2- Cruzan Banana Rum - $24.95
3- Cruzan Pineapple Rum-$24.95
4- Cruzan Coconut Rum - $24.95
5- Cruzan Orange Rum - $24.95
6- Macoucherie Red Rum-
Pure cane- Dominica- -$47,00- Vintages
7- Liquor de Coca – extract
from Bolivian Coca leaves-
Cane Rum from ,Dominica,
Dominican Republic, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Venezuela, Grenada , Saint Croix, Argentina
Selection of Tequila,
Mescal, Cachaca, and Bourbon, Irish Whisky, Grappa, Liqueurs available in small
quantities- Price range $24.95 to $150.00
Single Malt Collector
Scotch Whiskies- 17 to 43 years old