Mikhail Polienko
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Château La Croix De Queynac 2015, Ac Bordeaux Supérieur
Bordeaux, France$16.95
The Vineyard Gabard is a family property dating back to the XVIII century, in Fronsac at the heart of the big vineyards of Bordeaux. The name of Château La Croix De Queynac refers to a site classified as a French Monument. On the heights of the municipality of Galgon, we can see the vestiges of an old church of the XII c built by the Knight Templars, located on the ways of Saint-Jacques de Compostelle. Gabard vines grow around remains of the church. Sandy silty soils, cement tanks, followed by oak barrels.
Serve at 18°C after decanting or age for 3–5 years.
GOLD medal Gilbert & Gaillard’17
Casal Da Adega Winemaker Selection 2014, Dop Douro
Douro, Portugal$18.95
Douro is a Portuguese wine region located on the Douro River in the Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro region. The region is sheltered from Atlantic winds by the Marão and Montemuro mountains and has a Mediterranean climate, with hot and dry summers and cold winters.
Exuberance of fresh fruit, where notes of red fruits dominate. Excellent balance.
Vinified in granite mills called "Lagares" 7 days, than Then in stainless steel tanks.
Variety: Bastardo 35%, Tinto Cão 35%, Tinta Barroca 30%
Serve at 16°C. Perfect with grilled meat, game and typical Douro gastronomy a (lamb stew marinade).
Livia Feteasca Regala 2012, Moldova
Moldova, World$11.75
A pleasant wine, bold, with an intense smell of citrus shades, spices, lime flowers and bread crust. The taste develops green peaches and pineapples aromas. Rich after taste, acid and spicy.
International Wine Contest Bucharest’12 GOLD
Cuvée Benkovac 2011, Croatia
Croatia$16.95
Middle and South Dalmatia Coast, Croatia
Vinification:
Handcrafted from the grapes grown in small vineyards in north Dalmatia mountains. The grapes are handpicked and delicately processed as quickly as possible in nearby winery at controlled temperature. Aging in stainless steel tanks and then in the bottles at 14°C.
Variety: Syrah 51%, Merlot 45%, Cabernet Sauvignon 4%
Sugar: 2 g/L
Best served at 16 -18°C. Perfect match with grilled game meats and mature cheeses. Goes well with Mediterranean dishes.
Badel 1862 is the largest and oldest wine and spirits producer in Croatia.
United Stars Kindzmarauli 2014, Kakheti
Georgia$17.95
Oldest Georgian Brand in Canada.
Kindzmarauli is the most famous among Georgia's top wines. This late-harvest semi dry is crafted from select indigenous Saperavi grapes, which translates to 'paint or dye' and refers to the deep colour of the wines it produces, grown in Kindzmarauli PDO Micro-Zone known from ancient time as the “royal vineyards”. The wine's natural sugar is elegantly balanced with fresh acidity and velvety tannins. Serve at 16⁰C as a meditation wine, an aperitif or a great companion for roasted meats and salted cheese.
Pop Art Red 2014, Pgi Evia
Greece$11.25
The elegant blend of Vradiano and Merlot has bright ruby colour with purple overtones and a complex bouquet of roses, violets and black fruits, cherry, plum, pepper and cinnamon are all evident on the palate with balanced acidity and a pleasing frame of soft tannins. Vradiano is an extremely rare indigenous red grape grown in Central Greece, including the island of Evia.
Serve at 15°C. Perfect accompaniment for meat dishes like lamb, braised beef or game with red sauces. Also try it with piquant cheeses.
Astrum Cervi Feteasca Neagra 2014, Prahova
Romania, World$14.95
Crama Ceptura vineyards in the heart of Dealu Mare vineyards rgn (14 more sun days than anywhere else in Romania), central Romania. This has perhaps inspired the legend of the Noble as the Stag. Tempted by the warmth of this area, the stag, the king of the forest, often descends to Crama Ceptura vineyards. Best indigenous Feteasca Neagra grapes hand-picked from S exposure vineyards. Aged 6m in French oak.
Aromas of dried plums, black currants and cinnamon followed by rich complex sensation in the mouth with soft silky tannins. Serve at 16°C, with venison, beef or mid ripen gourmet cheeses.
Tbilvino Tsinandali Dry White 2015, Kakheti
Georgia$15.95
Appellation controlled wine crafted from select Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane grapes grown in Controlled Place of Origin: Tsinandali micro zone, Kakheti region at ~450m altitude. 10% of the wine aged in French oak barrels. Typical aromas of fresh varietal grapes, quince and wildflowers’ framed in crisp acidity and gentle vanilla notes that linger slowly away.
Serve at 12°C with light salads, grilled vegetables, chicken with citrus dressing, and steamed fish.
Calmel & Joseph Villa Blanche Chardonnay 2012
France$14.45
Chardonnay du Monde ’13 GOLD (top 50 of 890)
11 Vintage – Chard. du Monde ‘12 GOLD (top 5 of 890)
Jancis Robinson 16.5p
Concours National des Vins ‘13 IGP France GOLD
A rich, brilliant gold robe. The nose is clean and bright, with hints of almonds, white flowers and aniseed. In the mouth it has a fresh attack, and a pleasingly rounded character on the mid palate, with a refreshing “zip” on the finish and aromas of juniper flowers.
Terroir
Volcanic, clay and limestone soil.
Climate is Mediterranean, warm and sunny with low rainfall. Winters are mild, summers are hot and dry.
NO WEED KILLER
Koncho Semi Sweet Red 2015, Alazanis Valley, Kakheti
Georgia$15.95
Unlike other brands Koncho Alazanis Valley is crafted only from red Saperavi, indigenous Georgian grape variety, grown in the valley of Alazani and Duruji Rivers in the Kakheti region. Warm valley climate produces full of sun, rich in flavour grapes. Result is traditionally velvety, slightly fruity semi-sweet taste gently harmonized with tannings and acidity in the backbone.
Serve at 14°C. Сan be enjoyed on its own, or complement traditional Georgian meat dishes, young soft cheeses, fusion and Asian meals, moderately sweet deserts and fruits.