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Brought to you in Partnership with Louise Wilson Cormier, Master of Wine, & Owner of Wilco Fine Beverage

The Master of Wine designation is no small feat, with only 10 titleholders in Canada. We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Louise Wilson Cormier MW, bringing you the very best wines, at exceptional value with white-glove service. With every bottle cherry-picked by Louise, monthly education, and the opportunity to rebuy the wines, we have no doubt that our wine club will bring you new enjoyment and appreciation for the wonderful world of wine.

The April 2025 Bundle

Curated by Louise Wilson Cormier, Master of Wine, with delivery intent by May 15th.

Selects

Vintage: 2020
Region: Lisboa
Country: Portugal
Winery: Cabo da Roca
Grape Varietals: 100% Syrah
Style: A full-bodied, well-structured red wine.
Louise’s Notes: The 2020 Cabo da Roca Syrah is a satisfying wine with a rich inky hue and an aromatic bouquet of black fruit, licorice and violet. The palate is smooth with well-integrated tannins and layers of blackberry, plum and mint flavours. This full-bodied wine is stylistically similar to Barossa Shiraz or Mendoza Malbec and is a delicious gateway into European wines. Open today through 2028.
Louise’s Pairings: Pair this flavourful wine with venison burgers or mushroom and truffle risotto.
Vintage: 2023
Region: Calabria
Country: Italy
Winery: Dell’Aera
Grape Varietals: 100% Malvasia
Style: A medium-bodied, aromatic white wine with a dry finish.
Louise’s Notes: From the San Giacomo vineyard in the Italian region of Calabria, the 2023 Dell'Aera Kometes is a delightful expression of Malvasia – a perfect choice as the weather begins to warm. Its bouquet welcomes with aromas of peach, honey and melon which carry through to the palate. Here they are joined by tropical fruit flavours of mango and pineapple while a hint of minerality weaves throughout the long finish. Ready to enjoy now through 2026.
Louise’s Pairings: With plenty of varietal character, match this wine with flavourful dishes such as hot honey chicken or blackened fish tacos and pineapple salsa.
Vintage: 2021
Region: Lisboa
Country: Portugal
Winery: Cabo da Roca
Grape Varietals: 100% Touriga Nacional
Style: A full-bodied, well-structured red wine.
Louise’s Notes: Made from vines grown along the Atlantic coast of Portugal near Lisbon, by award-winning winemaker Hélder Cunha, Cabo da Roca is more than just great-tasting wine. The winery has become a guardian of the ocean by partnering with organizations that specialize in marine conservation. The 2021 Touriga Nacional is a generous wine with earthy black fruit, mocha and menthol aromas leading to a juicy palate of black raspberry, plum and baking spice flavours. This wine’s firm structure and ample flavour will allow it to continue developing through 2030.
Louise’s Pairings: A delightful accompaniment for a T-bone steak with blue cheese butter.

All Reds

Vintage: 2020
Region: Lisboa
Country: Portugal
Winery: Cabo da Roca
Grape Varietals: 100% Syrah
Style: A full-bodied, well-structured red wine.
Louise’s Notes: The 2020 Cabo da Roca Syrah is a satisfying wine with a rich inky hue and an aromatic bouquet of black fruit, licorice and violet. The palate is smooth with well-integrated tannins and layers of blackberry, plum and mint flavours. This full-bodied wine is stylistically similar to Barossa Shiraz or Mendoza Malbec and is a delicious gateway into European wines. Open today through 2028.
Louise’s Pairings: Pair this flavourful wine with venison burgers or mushroom and truffle risotto.
Vintage: 2023
Region: Calabria
Country: Italy
Winery: Dell’Aera
Grape Varietals: 60% Merlot 40% Nerello Calabrese
Style: A medium-bodied, aromatic white wine with a dry finish.
Louise’s Notes: The Red Wine of the Summer has arrived. Introducing the 2023 Dell'Aera Krio, a refreshing, mid-weight wine which is best enjoyed slightly chilled on warm weather evenings. This is a red wine for white wine drinkers with generous fruit, light tannin and a dry finish. It will also appeal to those who enjoy top-end Gamay from the Beaujolais crus. Aromas of mineral-kissed strawberry preserves lead to a juicy palate of strawberry, raspberry, cherry and white pepper.
Louise’s Pairings: Enjoy throughout 2026 with cedar plank salmon, charcuterie or turkey and cranberry sliders.
Vintage: 2021
Region: Lisboa
Country: Portugal
Winery: Cabo da Roca
Grape Varietals: 100% Touriga Nacional
Style: A full-bodied, well-structured red wine.
Louise’s Notes: Made from vines grown along the Atlantic coast of Portugal near Lisbon, by award-winning winemaker Hélder Cunha, Cabo da Roca is more than just great-tasting wine. The winery has become a guardian of the ocean by partnering with organizations that specialize in marine conservation. The 2021 Touriga Nacional is a generous wine with earthy black fruit, mocha and menthol aromas leading to a juicy palate of black raspberry, plum and baking spice flavours. This wine’s firm structure and ample flavour will allow it to continue developing through 2030.
Louise’s Pairings: A delightful accompaniment for a T-bone steak with blue cheese butter.

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Vintage: NV
Region: Vino Spumante di Qualita (grapes grown in Piedmont)
Country: Italy
Winery: Nizza Silvano
Grape Varietals: 100% Arneis
Style: A medium-bodied, Martinotti method, sparkling white wine.
Louise’s Notes: This delightful sparkler was crafted from one of Piedmont’s local white wine gems, Arneis. A swirl releases welcoming aromas of citrus, green apple and mineral. Refreshing flavours of honeydew melon, apple, gooseberry and lime flow on the palate, trailing off into a juicy finish with a balancing hint of sweetness. The beautiful label makes the Nizza Silvano Brut a stylish gift. Serve now through 2026.
Louise’s Pairings: A treat paired with a weightier white fish such as halibut or enjoyed with spinach arancini or polenta stuffed yellow peppers.
Vintage: 2023
Region: Calabria
Country: Italy
Winery: Dell’Aera
Grape Varietals: 100% Malvasia
Style: A medium-bodied, aromatic white wine with a dry finish.
Louise’s Notes: From the San Giacomo vineyard in the Italian region of Calabria, the 2023 Dell'Aera Kometes is a delightful expression of Malvasia – a perfect choice as the weather begins to warm. Its bouquet welcomes with aromas of peach, honey and melon which carry through to the palate. Here they are joined by tropical fruit flavours of mango and pineapple while a hint of minerality weaves throughout the long finish. Ready to enjoy now through 2026.
Louise’s Pairings: With plenty of varietal character, match this wine with flavourful dishes such as hot honey chicken or blackened fish tacos and pineapple salsa.
Vintage: 2023
Region: Four Mile Creek VQA
Country: Canada
Winery: Divergence Wines
Grape Varietals: 91% Gamay Noir, 9% Sauvignon Blanc
Style: A medium-bodied, aromatic rosé wine with a dry finish.
Louise’s Notes: Bring on patio season with winemaker Jeff Moote’s 2023 Divergence Gamay Rosé. This unique blend of 91% Gamay Noir and 9% Sauvignon Blanc is sunshine a glass with a beautiful pink hue and aromas of Meyer lemon, strawberry and violet. Its mid-weight body is packed with flavours of strawberry, raspberry, lime and green apple. Enjoy throughout this year for maximum fruity appeal.
Louise’s Pairings: Serve with goat cheese stuffed dates, wrapped in prosciutto.

The March 2025 Bundle

Curated by Louise Wilson Cormier, Master of Wine, with delivery intent by April 15th.

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Selects

Vintage: 2022
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Winery: Château La Gasqurie
Grape Varietals: Merlot (80%) Cabernet Sauvignon (20%)
Style: A full-bodied red wine with ample fruit character and plush tannins.
Louise’s Notes: Château La Gasquerie is an excellent example of the notably warm 2022 vintage in Bordeaux, which produced concentrated, fruit-forward and approachable wines. This Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend offers a deep ruby hue and a classic bouquet of earthy black currant, spice and mint. Its mouthfeel is plush and velvety, with perfectly ripe plum and smoky blackberry fruit supported by broad tannins. With fine balance and a generous length, continue to enjoy this generous wine through 2027.
Louise’s Pairings: A satisfying pairing for a mushroom and Swiss burger, a chicken shawarma with tabbouleh or a plate of spaghetti carbonara.
Vintage: 2021
Region: Chianti Colli Fiorentini
Country: Italy
Winery: Marzocco di Poppiano
Grape Varietals: 100% Sangiovese
Style: A medium to full bodied, well-structured red wine for cellaring.
Louise’s Notes: The Marzocco di Poppiano Chianti Riserva is made from 100% Sangiovese aged in French oak barriques for 18 months. In the glass, careful crafting translates into a medium to full-bodied wine, with a bouquet of cherries jubilee, raspberry, vanilla and baking spice. Well-structured tannins enclose the perfectly ripe red berry and red currant fruit of the palate with an ideal drinking window of 2026 – 2031. Decant to serve earlier.
Louise’s Pairings: A delightful match for a standing rib roast served with truffled mashed potatoes.
Vintage: 2024
Region: Marche
Country: Italy
Winery: Nino ‘55
Grape Varietals: 40% Pecorino, 20% Passerina, 20% Sauvignon Bianco and 20% Trebbiano
Style: A unoaked white wine with a dry finish.
Louise’s Notes: I’m going on record with a bold statement. In my opinion, Pecorino is the new Pinot Grigio. The demand for this indigenous Italian grape variety is growing, with delicious examples offering the refreshing, unoaked, fruity but dry style of the most popular Italian Pinot Grigios. The 2024 Nino ‘55 Irma is a blend of 4 complementary grape varieties: Pecorino, Passerina, Sauvignon Bianco and Trebbiano, named after the winery’s founders, Nino and Irma, who, in 1963, re-established the vineyard that Nino’s father originally planted. With a fragrant bouquet of peach, pear, lemon, almond and white flower aromas, Irma is charming from the start. The palate offers a balance of fruity and savoury elements with flavours of lemon, green apple, white grapefruit and peach, underpinned by an appealing minerality. Enjoy now through 2026.
Louise’s Pairings: Enjoy alongside a plate of oysters, salt and pepper squid, lemon chicken or pan-seared white fish.

All Reds

Vintage: 2022
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Winery: Château La Gasqurie
Grape Varietals: Merlot (80%) Cabernet Sauvignon (20%)
Style: A full-bodied red wine with ample fruit character and plush tannins.
Louise’s Notes: Château La Gasquerie is an excellent example of the notably warm 2022 vintage in Bordeaux, which produced concentrated, fruit-forward and approachable wines. This Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend offers a deep ruby hue and a classic bouquet of earthy black currant, spice and mint. Its mouthfeel is plush and velvety, with perfectly ripe plum and smoky blackberry fruit supported by broad tannins. With fine balance and a generous length, continue to enjoy this generous wine through 2027.
Louise’s Pairings: A satisfying pairing for a mushroom and Swiss burger, a chicken shawarma with tabbouleh or a plate of spaghetti carbonara.
Vintage: 2021
Region: Chianti Colli Fiorentini
Country: Italy
Winery: Marzocco di Poppiano
Grape Varietals: 100% Sangiovese
Style: A medium to full bodied, well-structured red wine for cellaring.
Louise’s Notes: The Marzocco di Poppiano Chianti Riserva is made from 100% Sangiovese aged in French oak barriques for 18 months. In the glass, careful crafting translates into a medium to full-bodied wine, with a bouquet of cherries jubilee, raspberry, vanilla and baking spice. Well-structured tannins enclose the perfectly ripe red berry and red currant fruit of the palate with an ideal drinking window of 2026 – 2031. Decant to serve earlier.
Louise’s Pairings: A delightful match for a standing rib roast served with truffled mashed potatoes.
Vintage: 2022
Region: Toro
Country: Spain
Winery: Viñedos de Yaso
Grape Varietals: 100% Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo)
Style: A medium-bodied, moderately oaked red wine.
Louise’s Notes: The Viñedos de Yaso Toro is made from a 5-hectare plot of Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo) vines in Spain’s Castilla y León region. It offers a deep ruby purple hue and an appealing bouquet of plum, cherry, violet and freshly turned earth. Mid-palate flavours of blackberry, Black raspberry and cherry transition into gingerbread spice on the finish. 2025 – 2029.
Louise’s Pairings: With plenty of lip-smacking flavour the Yaso Toro is a go to bottle for burger night.

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Vintage: 2022
Region: Marlborough
Country: New Zealand
Winery: Love Block
Grape Varietals: Pinot Gris
Style: A full-bodied, organic white wine made with no new oak influence.
Louise’s Notes: The Loveblock is a parcel of land purchased by Erica and Kim Crawford in 2006 in New Zealand’s Marlborough region. Its name references the care it took to grow it into the organic vineyard it is today as well as the stunning views it provides over the Awatere Valley. The 2022 Loveblock Pinot Gris is a rich, full-bodied wine with generous fruit. Look for aromas of ripe red apple, honeysuckle, peach and pear, while apple, peach and Meyer lemon flavours take center stage on the palate. Ready to pour now through 2026.
Louise’s Pairings: A delicious glass paired with a Monte Cristo sandwich or a creamy chicken pasta.
Vintage: 2022
Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Country: Italy
Winery: Scarbolo
Grape Varietals: Pinot Grigio
Style: A medium-bodied unoaked dry wine with a beautiful copper hue.
Louise’s Notes: While orange wines are currently on trend, there is a long history of crafting skin contact Pinot Grigio, a style known as ‘Ramato’, in Italy’s Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. The 2022 Scarbolo ‘il Ramato’ has spent 24 hours on its skins before fermentation in stainless steel and maturation on lees. The result is a stunning copper-coloured wine with a delicate bouquet of red apple, white peach and toasted almond. Its mid-weight body is fresh and bright with flavours of pink grapefruit, apple and lemon. Enjoy now through 2026.
Louise’s Pairings: A versatile wine that pairs well with a variety of dishes, including chicken chow mein, prosciutto flatbread or cheese fondue.
Vintage: 2024
Region: Marche
Country: Italy
Winery: Nino ‘55
Grape Varietals: 40% Pecorino, 20% Passerina, 20% Sauvignon Bianco and 20% Trebbiano
Style: A unoaked white wine with a dry finish.
Louise’s Notes: I’m going on record with a bold statement. In my opinion, Pecorino is the new Pinot Grigio. The demand for this indigenous Italian grape variety is growing, with delicious examples offering the refreshing, unoaked, fruity but dry style of the most popular Italian Pinot Grigios. The 2024 Nino ‘55 Irma is a blend of 4 complementary grape varieties: Pecorino, Passerina, Sauvignon Bianco and Trebbiano, named after the winery’s founders, Nino and Irma, who, in 1963, re-established the vineyard that Nino’s father originally planted. With a fragrant bouquet of peach, pear, lemon, almond and white flower aromas, Irma is charming from the start. The palate offers a balance of fruity and savoury elements with flavours of lemon, green apple, white grapefruit and peach, underpinned by an appealing minerality. Enjoy now through 2026.
Louise’s Pairings: Enjoy alongside a plate of oysters, salt and pepper squid, lemon chicken or pan-seared white fish.

The February 2025 Bundle

Curated by Louise Wilson Cormier, Master of Wine, with delivery intent by March 15th.

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Selects

Vintage: 2022
Region: Priorat
Country: Spain
Winery: Bodegas y Viñedos de Cal Grau
Grape Varietals: 45% Garnacha, 45% Cariñena, 7% Syrah, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: A medium-bodied red wine with a mineral-kissed, lightly oaked, fruity style.
Louise’s Notes: Carefully crafted from a blend of Garnacha, Cariñena, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2022 Petit Agnes Priorat is an elegant mid-weight wine with aromas of strawberry, raspberry, cherry and mineral. Juicy red fruit flavours align with the bouquet, with hints of dried herb and oak spice on the finish. With generous fruit intensity and light tannins, it is delicious when served slightly chilled alongside flavourful dishes. Peak drinking 2025-2027.
Louise’s Pairings: A great choice for kofta kebabs, pulled pork or garlic sesame tofu.
Vintage: 2022
Region: Ribera del Duero
Country: Spain
Winery: Viñas del Jaro
Grape Varietals: 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo)
Style: A medium-bodied, moderately oaked red wine.
Louise’s Notes: In the Pesquera de Duero, one kilometer from the Duero River on its north bank, winemaker Beatriz Arranz crafts this enticing Ribera del Duero from 100% estate-grown Tinto Fino (Tempranillo). With a deep ruby/purple hue and a generous bouquet, this classic wine offers blackberry, raspberry and plum aromas supported by hints of toasty oak spice and mocha. Notes of raspberry, strawberry and currant come to the forefront on the palate, offset by an appealing dash of dried herb. Both the judicious oak and the firm fine tannins are in harmony, creating an ideal drinking window of 2025 – 2030.
Louise’s Pairings: A treat with a bone-in rib eye topped with blue cheese butter.
Vintage: 2023
Region: Roero Arneis DOCG
Country: Italy
Winery: Nizza Silvano
Grape Varietals: 100% Arneis
Style: Medium-bodied, fresh, aromatic unoaked white wine with a dry finish
Louise’s Notes: If you enjoy a crisp and refreshing Sancerre, Chablis or Grüner Veltliner, the 2023 Nizza Silvano Roero Arneis is a wonderful alternative. Its aromatics are fresh and breezy, with highlights of citrus, honeydew melon and white flowers. On the palate, flavours of red apple, Meyer lemon, celery and white pepper ease into a generous mineral-woven finish. Enjoy now through 2026.
Louise’s Pairings: A perfect pairing for a seafood platter or a crunchy garden salad.

All Reds

Vintage: 2022
Region: Priorat
Country: Spain
Winery: Bodegas y Viñedos de Cal Grau
Grape Varietals: 45% Garnacha, 45% Cariñena, 7% Syrah, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: A medium-bodied red wine with a mineral-kissed, lightly oaked, fruity style.
Louise’s Notes: Carefully crafted from a blend of Garnacha, Cariñena, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2022 Petit Agnes Priorat is an elegant mid-weight wine with aromas of strawberry, raspberry, cherry and mineral. Juicy red fruit flavours align with the bouquet, with hints of dried herb and oak spice on the finish. With generous fruit intensity and light tannins, it is delicious when served slightly chilled alongside flavourful dishes. Peak drinking 2025-2027.
Louise’s Pairings: A great choice for kofta kebabs, pulled pork or garlic sesame tofu.
Vintage: 2022
Region: Ribera del Duero
Country: Spain
Winery: Viñas del Jaro
Grape Varietals: 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo)
Style: A medium-bodied, moderately oaked red wine.
Louise’s Notes: In the Pesquera de Duero, one kilometer from the Duero River on its north bank, winemaker Beatriz Arranz crafts this enticing Ribera del Duero from 100% estate-grown Tinto Fino (Tempranillo). With a deep ruby/purple hue and a generous bouquet, this classic wine offers blackberry, raspberry and plum aromas supported by hints of toasty oak spice and mocha. Notes of raspberry, strawberry and currant come to the forefront on the palate, offset by an appealing dash of dried herb. Both the judicious oak and the firm fine tannins are in harmony, creating an ideal drinking window of 2025 – 2030.
Louise’s Pairings: A treat with a bone-in rib eye topped with blue cheese butter.
Vintage: 2021
Region: Valpolicella Superiore
Country: Italy
Winery: Roccolo Callisto
Grape Varietals: 60% Corvina / 35% Corvinone / 5% Rondinella
Style: A medium-bodied organic red wine with moderate tannins and light oak.
Louise’s Notes: Although light in hue, the 2021 Roccolo Callisto Valpolicella Superiore offers a satisfying aroma and flavour concentration. Its nose is scented with an appealing medley of cherry, wood spice and sage. The mid-weight palate is focused on notes of cranberry, rhubarb, cherry and red currant with a hint of smokiness and spice rounding out the finish. The fruit is balanced by moderate, well-integrated tannin. Serve now through 2027.
Louise’s Pairings: With refreshing acidity this is an ideal wine for pairing. Try with baked salmon and dill, beef carpaccio and rocket or a seafood cioppino.

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Vintage: 2023
Region: Rueda
Country: Spain
Winery: Compañía de Viñedos Iberian
Grape Varietals: 100% Verdejo
Style: Unoaked white wine with a dry finish.
Louise’s Notes: Made from Verdejo vines between 40 and 120 years old, this crisp and refreshing Rueda is a great choice for those who love Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio. Its aromas are reminiscent of lemon, lime and orange zest, underpinned by hints of white flower, chalk and mineral. The body is mid-weight, brimming with lemon, orange and almond flavours with notes of lime and mineral following on the finish. Open now through 2027.
Louise’s Pairings: This unoaked, dry wine will make an excellent complement to your meal. Play off its bright acidity by matching it with ‘fish en papillote’ baked with slices of orange and lemon.
Vintage: 2023
Region: Côtes du Roussillon
Country: France
Winery: Res Fortes Wines
Grape Varietals: 60% Macabeu, 40% Grenache Gris
Style: A refreshing, medium-bodied, unoaked wine with a dry finish.
Louise’s Notes: Although made from a blend of Macabeu and Grenache Gris, the 2023 Res Fortes Blanc has a Riesling-like nose with aromas of citrus, mineral, white flowers and an appealing hint of petrol. While the nose is somewhat reserved, flavours abound on the palate with a refreshing union of pink grapefruit, orange, honeydew, and green apple notes. Enjoy now through 2027, while fresh and fruity; however, based on its parallel to Riesling, it could also be an interesting wine to age in cellar.
Louise’s Pairings: Serve alongside a Waldorf chicken salad or try with pork tenderloin and roasted apples.
Vintage: 2021
Region: Tuscany
Country: Italy
Winery: Marzocco di Poppiano
Grape Varietals: 100% Trebbiano
Style: A full-bodied, oak-aged, layered and mature white wine.
Louise’s Notes: The 2021 Marzocco di Poppiano 3BO is named after the grape it is made from Trebbiano – Tre symbolized by the number 3 and Biano shortened to BO. It is a very unique wine made from vines that are over 50 years old. A swirl of the glass releases an inviting nose of ginger, celery, white flowers and white peach. The palate is both tangy and savoury, with notes of stone fruit and citrus meeting flavours of almond and mature Parmigiano Reggiano. Serve less chilled than you would an unoaked, lighter-bodied wine, approximately 10 to 12 C in larger bowled white wine stemware. Enjoy throughout 2025.
Louise’s Pairings: This gastronomic wine has enough flavour to be matched with herb and garlic-dressed escargot or to be paired with pork and napa cabbage stir fry.

Canadian

Vintage: 2021
Region: Lincoln Lakeshore VQA
Country: Canada
Winery: Divergence Wines
Grape Varietals: 100% Pinot Gris
Style: An unoaked, medium-bodied white wine with a dry finish.
Louise’s Notes: A terroir-driven expression of Pinot Gris with aromas of citrus, flint and orange blossom. Refreshing flavours of lemon, lime and white grapefruit come forward on the mid-weight palate, leading to a mineral-dressed finish. Enjoy throughout 2025.
Louise’s Pairings: Delightful served with chicken Kiev and lemon orzo.
Vintage: 2020
Region: Niagara Peninsula VQA
Country: Canada
Winery: Fogolar Wines
Grape Varietals: Merlot (50%) Cabernet Franc (50%)
Style: A full-bodied oak aged red wine.
Louise’s Notes: A classic red blend inspired by the great wines of the right bank of Bordeaux that reflects the exceptional vintage in which it was made. Its bouquet opens to reveal aromas of plum, cherry, toasted oak, black pepper and spearmint. On the palate look for generous flavour concentration, with notes of red and blue fruit, dried herb and baking spice. Ripe, firm tannins provide structure and balance, leading to a notable length and satisfying finish. Serve now through 2029.
Louise’s Pairings: Serve with pot roast or BBQ beef ribs.
Vintage: 2018
Region: Vinemount Ridge VQA
Country: Canada
Winery: Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery
Grape Varietals: 100% Cabernet Franc
Style: A full-bodied oak aged red wine
Louise’s Notes: Made from 100% hand-harvested, estate-grown fruit grown in the Vinemount Ridge appellation, the 2018 Sue-Ann Staff Chestnut Tree is one of Niagara’s top expressions of Cabernet Franc. This award-winning wine is richly scented with notes of plum, black cherry, mocha and cedar. Sitting squarely in its ideal drinking window, the palate is juicy and mouth-filling with fruit flavours of plum and raspberry supported by hints of dried herb and toasted oak. Enjoy now through 2030.
Louise’s Pairings: An elevated pairing for lamb chops dressed with garlic mint sauce.

The January 2025 Bundle

Curated by Louise Wilson Cormier, Master of Wine, with delivery intent by February 15th.

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Selects

Vintage: 2020
Region: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Country: Italy
Winery: Il Conventino
Grape Varietals: Sangiovese (85%) with 15% Colorino and Canaiolo
Style: A medium-bodied, well-structured red wine.
Louise’s Notes: A balanced and concentrated wine made from low-yielding Sangiovese, Colorino and Canaiolo vines grown in Tuscany’s Vino Nobile di Montepulciano region. The bouquet offers aromas of cherry, rhubarb, violet and dried herb. The red fruit notes carry forward on the palate, complemented by hints of leather and spice. With a framework of firm, fine-grained tannins, this age-worth wine is ready to drink but also has the capacity to mature in the cellar for the next decade.
Louise’s Pairings: An excellent choice for a plate of beef carpaccio dressed with capers and parmesan cheese.
Vintage: 2019
Region: Côteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOC
Country: France
Winery: Château de la Gaude
Grape Varietals: Grenache (60%), Syrah (25%), Cabernet Sauvignon (15%)
Style: A full-bodied fruit led organic red wine.
Louise’s Notes: Rich in colour and packed with flavour, the 2019 Cuvee Hortense will appeal to those who enjoy Amarone or California Zinfandel. This blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon is scented with aromas of ripe blackberry, spiced plum, mint and violet. Notes of red fruit – cherry and raspberry – join the plum and black currant flavours on the palate, while a dash of dried thyme heightens its complexity. A full-bodied wine with moderate, mouth-coating tannins that build with each sip, at its peak now through 2030.
Louise’s Pairings: This generous wine is a great match for hearty meals such as pot roast, beef stew or Steak Diane.
Vintage: 2021
Region: Côtes du Rousillon AOC
Country: France
Winery: Res Fortes Wines
Grape Varietals: 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah
Style: A full-bodied, fruit-forward, unoaked red wine.
Louise’s Notes: The 2021 Res Fortes GMS (Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah) is a fruit-led, unoaked red wine with aromas of raspberry, plum, cherry and a hint of earthiness. The red berry and plum notes are mirrored on the palate, trailing to a dash of fresh basil on the finish. Light tannins and fresh fruity appeal make for an approachable wine to be enjoyed over the next two years.
Louise’s Pairings: With an abundance of fruit flavour, this wine is a great match for grilled pork ribs in tangy BBQ sauce.

All Reds

Vintage: 2020
Region: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Country: Italy
Winery: Il Conventino
Grape Varietals: Sangiovese (85%) with 15% Colorino and Canaiolo
Style: A medium-bodied, well-structured red wine.
Louise’s Notes: A balanced and concentrated wine made from low-yielding Sangiovese, Colorino and Canaiolo vines grown in Tuscany’s Vino Nobile di Montepulciano region. The bouquet offers aromas of cherry, rhubarb, violet and dried herb. The red fruit notes carry forward on the palate, complemented by hints of leather and spice. With a framework of firm, fine-grained tannins, this age-worth wine is ready to drink but also has the capacity to mature in the cellar for the next decade.
Louise’s Pairings: An excellent choice for a plate of beef carpaccio dressed with capers and parmesan cheese.
Vintage: 2019
Region: Côteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOC
Country: France
Winery: Château de la Gaude
Grape Varietals: Grenache (60%), Syrah (25%), Cabernet Sauvignon (15%)
Style: A full-bodied fruit led organic red wine.
Louise’s Notes: Rich in colour and packed with flavour, the 2019 Cuvee Hortense will appeal to those who enjoy Amarone or California Zinfandel. This blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon is scented with aromas of ripe blackberry, spiced plum, mint and violet. Notes of red fruit – cherry and raspberry – join the plum and black currant flavours on the palate, while a dash of dried thyme heightens its complexity. A full-bodied wine with moderate, mouth-coating tannins that build with each sip, at its peak now through 2030.
Louise’s Pairings: This generous wine is a great match for hearty meals such as pot roast, beef stew or Steak Diane.
Vintage: 2020
Region: Haut-Médoc AOC, Bordeaux
Country: France
Winery: Château Mille Roses
Grape Varietals: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 20% Petit Verdot
Style: A full-bodied organic red wine.
Louise’s Notes: This refined left-bank Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot offers a classic bouquet of blackcurrant red plum, violet, mint and nutmeg. Ample red and black fruit flavours carry through the palate, joined by highlights of capsicum and oak spice. The 2020 Château Mille Roses Haut-Médoc is a well-made wine from a very good vintage, displaying fine balance and a notable length. Decant if opening today or mature in the cellar for up to 10 years.
Louise’s Pairings: An elevated wine for a special meal such as Chateaubriand for two.

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Vintage: 2021
Region: Tarragona
Country: Spain
Winery: Autòcton Celler
Grape Varietals: 100% Xarel-lo
Style: A full-bodied, lightly oaked white wine with a dry finish.
Louise’s Notes: Enjoy a full-bodied Chardonnay, but looking to try something different? Made from old vine Xarel-lo, a native Spanish grape variety, this full-bodied, lightly oaked wine offers an appealing bouquet of red apple, lemon, beeswax and nutmeg. With generous weight and flavour concentration, the palate is layered with notes of red and green apple, nutmeg and pastry. A hint of lime zest adds freshness to the finish. It is delicious today, but it has the structure and balance to continue to evolve through 2032.
Louise’s Pairings: Lovely alongside lemon chicken or an apple and herb pork roulade.
Vintage: 2022
Region: Saumur AOC, Loire
Country: France
Winery: Domaine de l’Enchantoir
Grape Varietals: 100% Chenin Blanc
Style: An organic, unoaked white wine with a dry finish.
Louise’s Notes: A mouth-watering wine that opens to reveal aromas of mango, ginger, cantaloupe, and beeswax. With a sip, citrus flavours come to the forefront with notes of mineral-kissed lemon and lime. Its bright acidity makes this an excellent food wine, refreshing the palate with each sip. Drink now through 2026.
Louise’s Pairings: A great choice for a chicken and pineapple stir fry.
Vintage: 2021
Region: Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara
Country: Canada
Winery: Divergence
Grape Varietals: 100% Pinot Noir
Style: A medium-bodied traditional method sparkling rosé wine with a dry finish.
Louise’s Notes: Winemaker Jeff Moote's passion for traditional method sparkling wine is clearly reflected in the 2021 Divergence Rosé Brut. This single vineyard wine is made from 100% Pinot Noir harvested from Hughes Vineyard in Lincoln Lakeshore. The bouquet offers scents of red berry fruit, citrus and orange peel. Strawberry and cherry notes shine on the palate, offset by a hint of brioche and toast. A well-balanced wine with a generous length and dry finish. Enjoy through to 2027.
Louise’s Pairings: Start a evening with a glass of Divergence Rosé Brut paired with a smoked salmon mousse crostini.

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