Friday Finds

Micro Cosme Blanc

Château de Saint Cosme is a leading estate in the southern Rhone appellation of Gigondas and their wines are considered by many to be the best of the appellation. The property has been in the hands of the Barruol family since the 1490s.  In 1992 Louis Barruol took the estate over from his father and shifted the viticulture practices with strict focus on quality and converted to biodynamics in 2010.

• Wine Type

  White Wine

• Size

  750ml

• Country

  France

• Vintage

  —-

• Region

  Rhone

• Sub-Region

  Southern Rhone

• Grape

  Sauvignon BlancViognier

• Farming Method

  BiodynamicAll of our products that are tagged with the term Biodynamic are either biodynamic certified or biodynamic practicing. Learn More

• ABV

  12.5%

• Food Pairing

  SaladsSeafoodWhite Meat

Micro Cosme Rouge

Château de Saint Cosme is a leading estate in the southern Rhone appellation of Gigondas and their wines are considered by many to be the best of the appellation. The property has been in the hands of the Barruol family since the 1490s.  In 1992 Louis Barruol took the estate over from his father and shifted the viticulture practices with strict focus on quality and converted to biodynamics in 2010.

• Wine Type

  Red Wine

• Size

  750ml

• Vintage

  —-

• Country

  France

• Region

  Rhone

• Sub-Region

  Southern Rhone

• Grape

  GrenachePinot Noir

Saint Cosme Gigondas

In the heart of the appellation Gigondas, the Château de Saint Cosme is an exceptional estate, with its Gallo-Roman fermentation vats perfectly preserved.  The property has been in the Barruol family since 1490 and they have been vignerons for 14 generations.  Louis Barruol has been in charge of Domaine Saint Cosme since 1992.  They have 15 has of old vines (average 60 years old) with a yield of around 27Hos/Ha and also are negociants-vignerons where they work closely with growers and purchase fruit before harvest.   Saint Cosme is exceptionally located at the crossing of two geological faults, which is very rare; this gives the site an extraordinary diversity of soils. The microclimate is cool and late ripening.  The Saint Cosme’s Chapel, located in the heart of their estate vineyard in Gigondas is a pure example of roman art; built at the XI and XII century it exemplifies purity, balance and beauty and gives an intense and special atmosphere to the vineyard.  Louis Barruol carries out the work “à la main”.  They practice organic viticulture and strive to make wines which express their terroir with purity and personality; they are balanced wines with a great ability to age.

• Wine Type

  Red Wine

• Size

  750ml

• Vintage

  2022

• Country

  France

• Region

  Rhone

• Sub-Region

  Gigondas

• Grape

  CinsaultGrenacheMourvedreSyrah

• Farming Method

  OrganicAll of our products that are tagged with the term Organic are either organic certified or organic practicing. Learn More

• ABV

  15%

• Food Pairing

  BBQGamePork

• Vegan Friendly

  Yes

Nikka Whisky Coffey Grain Whisky

Nikka Whisky was founded by Masataka Taketsuru, the Father of Japanese whisky. Aspiring to create “genuine” whisky in Japan, Masataka set off alone to Scotland in 1918 to gain the knowledge needed to achieve his goal. Arriving in Scotland, he enrolled at The University of Glasgow and studied chemistry, before landing an apprenticeship at three different Scotch distilleries. Filling his notebook with the wealth of information he had learned, Masataka headed back home to Japan with his wife Rita. He was immediately hired and helped build Yamazaka distillery, where he stayed for 10 years. He branched out on his own, heading north to Yoichi and building Yoichi Distillery in 1934. 

The Coffey still was created in 1830 by Aeneas Coffey and was the world’s first patented continuous still. Masataka Taketsuru had the opportunity to distill grain in a Coffey still while studying whisky-making in Scotland. Although the stills are not the most efficient, he saw the value in them in the spirit created by using them. Coffey stills retain flavour from the ingredients used as well as having a signature creamy texture. 

• Spirit Type

  Whisk(e)y Learn More

• Spirit Category

  Japanese Whisky

• Size

  700ml

• Country

  Japan

• Region

  Miyagi

• Sub-Region

  Sendai

• Tasting Notes

  CaramelCitrushoney

• Cocktail

  Manhattan

• Glassware

  Martini Glass

• ABV

  45%

Dillon's - Vodka Watermelon Mint

Established in 2012, Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers has quickly cemented themselves as one of Canada’s premier craft distilleries. Producing a wide range of products from Gin, Vodka, Rye Whiskey, Pre-made Cocktails, canned Seltzers, and even bitters. Dillon’s sources much of their raw ingredients directly from Ontario and the Niagara region as much as possible, supporting local farmers and fruit growers from around the region. Winning national and international awards, it’s no wonder they are one of the hottest distilleries in Canada.

• Country

  Canada

• Region

  Ontario

• Sub-Region

  Beamsville Bench

• Size

  473ml

• ABV

  5.0%

• Tasting Notes

  Freshzestywatermelon