Keint-He Pinot Meunier - 2007

Pinot Meunier has been around since the 16th century and its origins are traced back to northern France’s Champagne region.  To this day it is one of the most populous varieties grown in Champagne.  It gets its name, (which means “miller” in French) from the underside of its leaves, which look like they’ve been coated with flour. 

Pinot Meunier is often blended with Chardonnay or Pinot Noir when making sparkling wines.  On its own, Pinot Meunier is a dry, fruity wine with a slightly bitter taste.  Its colour is light red or rose, and this crisp wine has an acidic tone with a slight smokiness.  It is a medium-bodied wine with a strong aroma of alcohol. 

The Keint-he Pinot Meunier was aged in French oak for 18 months.  A wonderful match for duck and other game fowl.  As with all of our wines, the Pinot Meunier is unfined and unfiltered and does best when the bottle is stood upright an hour or two prior to pouring.  … Pinot Meunier still wines are rare and a welcome treat.

$40

Keint-He Pinot Noir - 2007

The Keint-he Pinot Noir for 2007 was harvested from our Little Creek Vineyard, and was raised in oak barrels through elevage.  The planting in this vineyard is among the highest density plantings in North America, with 3630 vines per acre … or about three times the density of most North American vineyards.  It was organically tended in the field and the fermentation resulted from native yeast in the vineyard. 

Decanting two or three hours before serving is recommended.  Additionally, the wine is unfined and unfiltered and does best when the bottle is stood upright for an hour or two prior to pouring. 

A perfect compliment for either duck or lamb.  … it also scored a 92 when David Lawrason reviewed it for, Toronto Life.

$45.00

Karlo Estates - Van Alstine 2008

Van Alstine 2008

Our Port is a first in the county. Spicy black raspberry and cassis dominate the nose with red licorice and cedar. Round and full on the mouth with rich ripe fruit and a lingering finish.

• 19.0% alc./vol. 500 ml
• Red Wine / Vin rouge
• Aged in older Canadian & Hungarian oak
• Sweetness level: 6

$29.00

Karlo Estates - Merlot 2008

Merlot 2008

Our 2008 Merlot was picked December 5th, almost six weeks later than usual. This additional hang time has yielded a wine with an inky deep garnet colour. The nose unveils intense cherry and black olives with a hint of coco and nutmeg. Rich and jammy this wine portrays new world fruit with old world complexity and structure. A reserved use of Canadian Oak leads to a long finish.

• 14.0% alc./vol. 750 ml
• Red Wine / Vin rouge
• Aging: 12 mths in older Canadian oak
• Sweetness level: 0

$24.00

Karlo Estates - Quintus 2008

Quintus 2008

VQA Ontario VQA - Quintus is a unique blend of five old world varietals; Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Our blend of Prince Edward County and Niagara fruit creates a captivating garnet hue with an inky black tint. The aromas are of floral, dark fruit, cassis, tobacco, earth and a hint of dark chocolate. This complexity translates seamlessly on the palate with balanced acidity and a lingering finish.

• 12.5% alc./vol. 750 ml
• Red Wine / Vin rouge
• 50% County, 50% Niagara on the Lake
• Aging: 12 mths aged Canadian and French oak
• Sweetness level: 0

$36.00

Karlo Estates - Cabernet Franc 2008

Cabernet Franc 2008

VQA Prince Edward County VQA - Cabernet Franc is a variety that works well in the Hillier terroir. Ours exhibits a nose of blackcurrant, tobacco, and chocolate. It has balanced acidity and fine tannins which will enhance its ageability. Intense fruit on the palate gives way to a long finish with hints of leather and black pepper.

• 12.0% alc./vol. 750 ml
• Red Wine / Vin rouge
• Wild Fermentation
• Prince Edward County - Wilson Road
• Aging: 12 mths aged Canadian oak
• Sweetness level: 0

$24.00

Karlo Estates - Malbec 2008

Malbec 2008

The flagship wine of Argentina is a very unusual varietal for Ontario. This wine elicits a more delicate style than its Argentinean cousin. It boasts a spicy nose with upfront vanilla, pepper, licorice, cigar box, plum and hints of cedar with ripe red berry, cloves and eucalyptus on the palate. Rich with a medium weight, this wine finishes with soft tannins and a good balance.

• 12.0% alc./vol. 750 ml
• Red Wine / Vin rouge
• Wild Fermentation
• Niagra on the Lake - Rancourt Vineyard
• Aging: 12 months in older French oak
• Sweetness level: 0

$27.00

Del Gatto Estates - 2009 Baco

2009 Baco
Dry red wine

Our Baco offers a truly unique and exceptional experience as a full-bodied red. Robust and complex, layers of fruit unravel with each sip. Good mid palate and lingering smokey finish. Aged for 6 months in new American oak, this wine can age for 5 years. If you cannot wait that long, enjoy with steak, lamb, venison, spicy dishes, sharp cheeses and bitter salads. Labelled as Giacomo’s Select because it is our Papa’s favourite!

$18.00

Del Gatto Estates - 2009 Leon Millot

2009 Leon Millot
Dry red wine
This red wine is well-balanced and full bodied, with a beautiful ruby red colour. On the nose, it’s a wonderful array of smoke, herbs and a hint of clove… with a whisper of violets at the end! On the palate, you’ll experience unravelling layers of leather, blackberry and pepper. Due to its youth and tannic structure, this wine continues to linger and evolve long after it’s gone. Well integrated Canadian oak (aged for 6 months), Leon Millot is an excellent accompaniment to strong cheeses, lamb, steak and heavy pasta dishes. Enjoy now or age up to 5 years.
$18.00

Del Gatto Estates - 2009 Frontenac

2009 Frontenac
Dry red wine

This beautifully coloured medium-bodied red wine highlights the terrior of Del-Gatto Estates. Full of character, it offers black cherry and blackberry on the palate.

A slightly peppery nose, and aged 4 months in Canadian oak, this elegant and age-worthy wine pairs well with steak, pasta and fowl.

$17.00

Del Gatto Estates - 2009 St Croix

2009 St Croix
Dry red wine

This light bodied wine has a great colour. Slightly smokey and with pepper on the nose and blackberry on the palate. Lightly oaked to soften the mid-palate, it is reminiscent of a Malbec.

Made to enjoy now or within a year. Hailstorm Red got its name because it was harvested during a hailstorm and heavy rain!
$17.00

Del Gatto Estates - Two Shades of Red

2008 Two Shades of Red
Dry red wine

A luscious, full-bodied wine with intense blackberry flavours, and just a hint of chocolate. Drink now or lay down for 2 to 5 years.

A great companion with steak or heavy sauced pasta dishes.

$16.00

Sandbanks Estates Winery - Baco Noir Reserve

 

$24.95
Baco Noir Reserve VQA (0)

Intense fruit notes of blackberry and chocolate. Toasted oak barrel aged. A favourite.

~ All Canadian Wine Championship 2008 – Bronze medal
~ All Canadian Wine Championship 2009 – Silver medal
~ Winner of Bronze medal – 2010 Finger Lakes International

Sandbanks Estates Winery - Foch Reserve

 

$19.95
Foch Reserve VQA (0)
 
Rustic red charmer. Exciting flavours of coffee and raspberry. Rich and spicy notes with light oak.

~ Ontario Wine Award Silver medal winner 2009
~ All Canadian Wine Championship 2009 – Bronze medal
~ Winner of Silver medal – 2010 Finger Lakes International

Sandbanks Estates Winery - Cabernet Merlot Reserve

 

$24.95
Cabernet Merlot Reserve VQA (0)

A smooth, velvety full bodied red. Showing red currant and succulent cherry flavours finishing with spicy, toasty notes.

Sandbanks Estates Winery - Baco Noir

 

$14.95
Baco Noir VQA (0)

A full-bodied red wine with intense plum and wild cherry flavours.
Notes of toasted oak provide a lingering finish.

~ Winner of Bronze medal Standing-Hybrid reds category – Artevino 2009
~ Winner of Opimian Wine Society of Canada award Gold Standing
~ Winner of Best Full Bodied red wine at TASTE! 2009
~ Winner of Bronze medal – 2010 Finger Lakes International

Sandbanks Estates Winery - Waves Merlot

 

 $14.95
Waves Merlot VQA (0)

This merlot based red wine brims with red plum, raspberry and spice flavours.
The vibrant finish of red cherry is accented by smoky notes.

Sandbanks Estates Winery - Cabernet Franc

 

$14.95
Cabernet Franc VQA (0)
Deep ruby, elegant. A lively red wine. Loads of raspberry and currant flavours with a hint of cedar. A well-balanced wine with a long silky finish.

~ Winner of Opimian Wine Society of Canada award, Gold Standing
~ All Canadian Wine Championship Bronze medal 2009
~ Winner of Gold medal Standing Cabernet category – Artevino 2009

Casa Dea - 2007 Pinot Noir

 

$16.95   12% 750mL VQA Prince Edward County

Our 100% estate-grown grapes were aged for 15 months in French Oak barrels. Medium-bodied wine with aromas of black cherries, raspberries, cigar box and herbs. This Pinot Noir has a smooth juicy palate.

Matches well with mushroom risotto or roast duck.

Casa Dea - 2008 Cabernet Franc

 

$18.95  12% 750mL VQA Prince Edward County

Our 2008 Cabernet Franc reflects the terrior of Prince Edward County. This wine is medium-bodied, lightly oaked with notes of raspberries, red currents and violets on the nose. The red fruit carries on to the palate as well as notes of cocoa and spice.

Matches well with prime rib and beef bourguignon.