Mikhail Polienko

Irida Agiorgitiko/Syrah Rosé 2018, Greece

Irida is a goddess of rainbow and a messenger of the Greek gods connecting them to humanity. She travels across the worlds. Irida wine brings you a message of joy from us.
Select Roditis and Syrah grapes from mountainside 600 m elevation vineyards of Achaia.
Serve at 12ºC with variety of dishes including salads, cold cuts and cheese platters, white sauce pastas and light fruit desserts.

Livia Feteasca Alba 2015, Doc Cmd Cotesti

Crama Girboiu is a family 200 hectares winery started in 2005. Cotesti commune, in the south-east part of Romania.
The wines of Livia range are a delight for those seeking uniqueness and refinement. Inspired from the noble Latin name, Livia wines are powerful and refined, from the best varieties.
Feteasca Alba probably the most noble Romanian Wine variety is sustained by a velvety taste in which you can find the aromas of vineyard flowers and apricot jelly.
Perfect accompaniment to white meat dishes, poultry, fish and seafood.

Domaine De Joÿ Envie 2017, Igp Côtes De Gascogne

90p Wine Enthusiast, 2018.
Family owned for 4 generations Dom.de Joy is in the heart of Gascony, in Panjas (Gers), 170 Ha (10% for Armagnac) in Bas Armagnac terroir, clay-silica soils & rough sand (silt-silica).
Blend of Colombard, Gros Manseng and Ugni Blanc from the heart of Gascony.
Fresh and fruity, reveals notes of citrus and litchi. Round, delicate and the fruity on the palate with a very pleasant aftertaste.
Serve at 12°C. A wine to enjoy alone or with good food, to drink with friends! Enjoy as an aperitif, with seafood and shellfish, grilled fish, Comté, fresh goat's cheese.

Cavino Nemea Reserve 2011, Aoqs Nemea

Crafted from famous Agiorgitiko (St. George) grapes grown in small vineyards at ~500m in Nemea region, Peloponnese. After 14 months of French oak barrel ageing the rich fruity aroma enriches with nutty notes, echoes of vanilla and chocolate.
Decant and serve at 17⁰C with red meat, roasted and oven meals and medium ripen cheeses, especially smoked Metsovo Greek cheese. Can be cellared for over 10 years.
GOLD Medal Mundus Vini ’16

Paul Dangin & Fils Cuvée Fantaisie Champagne, Ac

Delicate, fresh and balanced with real finesse. Lovely classy aroma of red and stone fruits and white currant, subtle floral finish. Pleasant minerality and a long fruity finale.
Dangin is the largest independent family producer in champagne is known for its exceptional value and quality (exclusive producer of Maxim’s Restaurant cuvee, the only family champagne supplier of American Airlines business class, the only family champagne supplier (through J&B label) of Royal Warrant Holder of the British court).
Perfect for each time for each reason.

Cyan Prestigio 2006, Do Toro

Alazani Valley Red, Kakheti, Besini 2017, Kakheti

Semi–dry red crafted from Saperavi, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, grown in Kakheti, the most important Viticulture Region of Georgia.
“Besini” means “wine for a sacrifice” in old Georgian. Only the best 20% of lands (130 from 650 Ha) owned by the winery were selected with the help of French expert in famous Tsinandali and Teliani villages for the vineyards.
Pleasant, harmonious taste, fruity flavour. The wine is rich with blackberry and cherry notes.
Serve at 13°C as before or after meals treat or with sweet and sour souse dishes, cured spicy meats, dried fruits and cheese platters.

Koncho Winery Saperavi 2016, Kindzmarauli, Kakheti

Oldest Georgian brand in Canada.
The best qualities of the famous ancient Saperavi grape are expressed in this particular vine. Dark colour, complex aroma, tones of currants and cherry match harmoniously with the pleasant tones of oak.
Aged in Caucasian oak barrels for 12 months.
Viticultural history ~8,000 y.o. Vineyards at ~450 m altitude near the river. Biggest part of the grapes from PDO Kindzmarauli micro-zone. Carbonate alluvial soils rich in black/blue slate.
Serve at 20°C, decant if softer structure is desired. Pairs well with red meat dishes, especially lamb and cheese platters.

Alazanis Valley Semi Sweet Red 2014, Kakheti

Alazani River parts Georgia and Azerbaijan in Eastern Georgia (Black Sea region). The Valley enjoys warmer climate and rich in minerals alluvial soils. Grapes reach higher sweetness than elsewhere in Georgia, so most popular semi dry wines are crafted here.
Vineyards are located in Eastern Georgia, Internal Kakheti, Kvareli administrative district in the South Caucasus. Vineyards are mainly located at the sea level from 400-500 m altitude borders, and river. Carbonate soils rich in the river brought blue slate. Climate is moderate warm with plenty of precipitation.
Serve at 16⁰C as an aperitif

Firebird Legend Pinot Grigio 2016, Moldova (Dk Intertrade)

The heritage of winemaking in Moldova is several thousand years old and goes back as far as the birth of the Firebird Legend.
Founded in 1994, «DK-Intertrade» is part «Dionis Club» holding. DK-Intertrade includes the AURVIN winery in the Vulcanesti region in the south of Moldova, the largest and most modern in Eastern Europe.
Sharply beautiful as its name this Pinot Grigio with its peachy and tropical fruit characters and zesty acidity. Soft and rich texture with a long aftertaste. Serve at 12°C on its own as well as with snacks, white meat, fish and salads.