Mikhail Polienko

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Koncho Semi Sweet Red 2015, Alazanis Valley, Kakheti Bottle
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.

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Casal Da Adega Winemaker Selection 2014, Dop Douro Bottle
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).

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Massuco Roero Arneis 2015, Docg Bottle
Massuco Roero Arneis 2015, Docg
Piedmont, Italy
$17.95

From 1900, 4 generations family winery. Wine name may historically derive from the dialect word for a mischievous personality. The wine nature though is completely different.
"A beautifully floral and subtly spicy nose, with layers of stone fruit, hazelnut and flower blossom. The palate is dry and fresh, with creamy intense fruit, a fine, bright acidity and underpinned with a lovely mineral note."(90points Decanter, 2016)
Serve at 10°C with Appetizers, mild Salami, fresh cheese, shellfish, or look online for our signature pairing recipe Beans with Cream Potato Crocchette.

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Château La Croix De Queynac 2015, Ac Bordeaux Supérieur Bottle
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

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Galiga E Vetrice Chianti Rufina 2016, Docg Bottle
Galiga E Vetrice Chianti Rufina 2016, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
$11.25

Near Rufina amidst Chianti hills, covered with vineyards, olive groves and cypresses stands a 13th-century lookout tower of Villa di Vetrice, this is where superb wines are being crafted for over twenty generations.
The Villa di Vetrice estate covers 560 Ha in the hills of the Rufina area, in the Province of Florence in the Tuscany region, only 160 Ha of which are vineyards.
Cherry and red fruit interwoven with subtle mineral and herbal shadings evolving to a dry tobacco tone.
Serve at 17°C with mixed antipasti, grilled vegetables, pasta and meat dishes.

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Tbilvino Alazani Valley Red 2016, Kakheti Bottle
Tbilvino Alazani Valley Red 2016, Kakheti
Georgia
$15.95

Red, medium sweet wine produced from superior quality Eastern and Western Georgian Saperavi (70%) with an elegant touch (30%) of white Rkatsiteli from Kakheti region. This unique blend is crafted according to the ancient recipe using most advanced technology.
Wine has tender red berries aroma. In the mouth it displays a refined balance with the dominant tones of forest fruits followed by a gentle finale. It is a good companion to cherry pie, fruit jelly and traditional “churchkhela”.

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Château Des Landes Cuvée Tradition 2014, Lussac St Emilion Bottle
Château Des Landes Cuvée Tradition 2014, Lussac St Emilion
Bordeaux, France
$27.95

90p Wine Enthusiast’17.
GOLD Concours de Bordeaux.
GOLD Concours International de Lyon.
GOLD Vinalies Internationales.
GOLD Challenge International du Vin.
«Château des Landes» is family owned with 3 generations of experience, right in the heart of the Lussac-Saint-Emilion AOC, 50 km N-E of Bordeaux town. “Cuvée Prestige” is in fact Vieilles Vignes crafted from select Merlot grapes grown on the 50 y.o. vines in the best parts of our vineyard.
Decant & Serve at 16°C as a meditation wine, or pair with roast game, vegetable dishes with creamy sauces or aged cheese and nuts.

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Cavino Nemea Grande Reserve 2010, Pdo Nemea Bottle
Cavino Nemea Grande Reserve 2010, Pdo Nemea
Peloponnese, Greece
$18.95

91 points Tasted 100% Blind by Andreas Larsson 2017
GOLD Berliner Wein Trophy 2017
Produced from the indigenous Agiorgitiko (St. George) grapes grown in ancient Nemea region in Peloponnese. 750-900m altitude. Small vineyards
After ageing for 24 months in the bottle in cellars, this rare full bodied wine boasts aromas of red fruits syrup and spices wrapped in robust but well-balanced tannins supported by long aftertaste of roasted nuts.
Best served at 17°C combined with red meat stews and yellow cheese platters, including tradition Greek smoked cheeses from Metsovo or Vermio.

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Domaine De La Grenaudière Muscadet Sèvre & Maine 2016, Ac, Sur Lie Bottle
Domaine De La Grenaudière Muscadet Sèvre & Maine 2016, Ac, Sur Lie
Loire, France
$15.95

93 points, “Best Buy”, “Exceptional” World Wine Championships by Tastings.com in 2017.
Domaine de la Grenaudière is 20 miles east of the Atlantic Ocean and the estuary of the Loire River, on the left bank of the Serve River: the hearth of the Muscadet region and have been producing wines from father to son for 7 generations.
25-60 y.o. Melon de Bourgogne vines average of 45.
Low yield and natural farming enable to produce this delicacy: a fine, rich and fruity dry wine that you will definitely enjoy if you serve it at ~11°C with seafood, shellfish, poultry, and cheese or just as an aperitif.

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Peljesac Red 2014, South Dalmatia Coast Bottle
Peljesac Red 2014, South Dalmatia Coast
Croatia
$13.35

South Dalmatia Coast, Croatia
"Made from Plavac, a close relative of Zinfandel, it’s a medium-bodied red with aromas of red fruit jam and notes of plum, pomegranate and spice"..."Try it with bratwurst, chicken souvlaki or kebabs."
(LCBO Guide The Best of Summer 2016).

Decant if softer tannins are preferred. Best served chilled at 16°C with fine grilled fish, rabbit dishes or specialties made of Pelješac mouflon sheep. Perfect companion for spicy Asian dishes.

Winery: Badel 1862 is the largest and oldest wine and spirits producer in Croatia.

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