New + Back in Stock: February 24th, 2023

Chimay - Red (Dubbel)

Chimay is the name of the Trappist brewery* that produces beer within the Scourmont abbey, 1km from the French border, and they have been brewing beer since 1862. Losing their copper brewing kettles to the Nazis during the war, the brewery had to restart over, but have since become arguably the most well-known Trappist brewery in the world. Like most Trappist breweries, Chimay has a house yeast culture, some may call a “super-yeast” that can produce exceptionally complex, and elegant styles of beer. 

*The term Trappist Brewery relates to beer made within the walls of a Trappist abbey, where the brewing is performed by, or under the supervision of Cistercian monks. There are only a handful of legally defined Trappist breweries in the world.

• Beer Type

  Ale

• Beer Category

  Amber BeerTrappist/Abbey

• Beer Style

  Belgian Dubbel“Dubbel” meaning “double,” this beer is still not so big in intensity as to surpass the Belgian-style quadrupel that is often considered its sibling. Learn More

• Country

  Belgium

• Region

  Hainaut

• Sub-Region

  Chimay

• Size

  330ml

• ABV

  7.0%

• Tasting Notes

  ComplexMaltySmooth

Chimay - Blue (Strong Dark)

Chimay is the name of the Trappist brewery* that produces beer within the Scourmont abbey, 1km from the French border, and they have been brewing beer since 1862. Losing their copper brewing kettles to the Nazis during the war, the brewery had to restart over, but have since become arguably the most well-known Trappist brewery in the world. Like most Trappist breweries, Chimay has a house yeast culture, some may call a “super-yeast” that can produce exceptionally complex, and elegant styles of beer. 

*The term Trappist Brewery relates to beer made within the walls of a Trappist abbey, where the brewing is performed by, or under the supervision of Cistercian monks. There are only a handful of legally defined Trappist breweries in the world.

• Beer Type

  Ale

• Beer Category

  Dark BeerTrappist/Abbey

• Beer Style

  Belgian QuadrupelSometimes referred to as Belgian strong dark, Quads have a relatively light body compared to their alcoholic strength, with medium-low to medium-high hop bitterness. Learn More

• Country

  Belgium

• Region

  Hainaut

• Sub-Region

  Chimay

• Size

  330ml

• ABV

  9.0%

• Tasting Notes

  ComplexrichSmooth

Pre Semele Sancerre

Domaine du Pré Semelé is located in a tiny valley a few miles northwest of the hilltop town of Sancerre.  Three generations of the family Raimbault have grown grapes and made wine.  Grandfather Maurice worked the vineyards, 3ha, with his brother Camille. Maurice’s sons Claude and Rémy followed suit in 1988 expanding the holdings to 12ha. In 2001 Rémy’s son Julien stepped in as vigneron and the three created a new name, Domaine du Pré Semelé (pronounced pray sem-ill-ay, it is the name of the plot of land on which the winery sits.) Claude retired in 2009 and Remy’s son Clément became the winemaker.   Rémy still helps out at the domaine, but it is the new generation that is taking the estate and its wines to the next level .  Today Julien and Clément manage the 18 hectares of vines across 45 different parcels, three quarters Sauvignon Blanc and the rest Pinot Noir.  Their farming practices are “lutte raisonée” though most would call their methods practicing organic, or non certified organic. He uses no insecticides or pesticides in the vineyards. 90% of the vineyard rows are grassed to encourage a natural and healthy environment for the vines. 

• Wine Type

  White Wine

• Size

  750ml

• Vintage

  2023

• Country

  France

• Region

  Loire Valley

• Sub-Region

  Sancerre

• Grape

  Sauvignon Blanc

• Farming Method

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

• ABV

  13%

• Food Pairing

  Green VegetablesGoat cheeseSeafood

Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella 375ml

Zenato is a historic and well respected name in Northern Italy’s Veneto region. Sergio Zenato started the winery in 1960 and today the family tradition in winemaking is carried on by his children Alberto and Nadia. The estate produces a range of white and red wines.

• Wine Type

  Red Wine

• Size

  375ml

• Vintage

  2017

• Country

  Italy

• Region

  Veneto

• Sub-Region

  Valpolicella

• Grape

  CorvinaRondinella

• Farming Method

  ConventionalMost products with this label come from producers who do their best to avoid any intervention at all but it’s possible that some of the aforementioned preventative measures and additions are deemed necessary.

• ABV

  16.5%

• Food Pairing

  CheeseGameRed Meat

• Vegan Friendly

  Yes

Carmen Gran Reserva Carmenere

Viña Carmen was founded by Christian Lanz in 1850 and named in honor of his beloved wife.  The winery now has more than 160 years of history marked by milestones and successes earned through its experience, enological heritage, and tireless search for quality and excellence.  

• Wine Type

  Red Wine

• Size

  750ml

• Vintage

  2022

• Country

  Chile

• Region

  Central Valley

• Sub-Region

  Maipo

• Grape

  Carmenere

• Farming Method

  ConventionalMost products with this label come from producers who do their best to avoid any intervention at all but it’s possible that some of the aforementioned preventative measures and additions are deemed necessary.

• ABV

  14%

• Food Pairing

  SteakBurgersRed Meat

Brancaia Ilatraia

Purchased in 1981 by Swiss couple Brigitte and Bruno Widmer, the original estate sitting atop the Brancaia hill, it was initially a place for their family to visit on holiday. The 20 ha site sported a house in desperate need of renovations and 4 ha of vineyards; a well-protected plot surrounding by deep woods, free from any neighbouring vineyards that have been sprayed with chemicals.

After their Chianti Classico (1983) won a blind tasting in 1986, it wasn’t soon after that the Widmer’s bought 53 ha more, located in Radda. During that time, their famous Il Blu was produced- a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. This blend didn’t meet the requirements and/or guidelines to be classified as Chianti Classico and the Widmer family found themselves part of the Super Tuscan movement, a label eventually granted by the Italian government in 1992 known as: Toscana IGT.

• Wine Type

  Red Wine

• Size

  750ml

• Vintage

  2017

• Country

  Italy

• Region

  Tuscany

• Sub-Region

  La Maremma

• Grape

  Cabernet FrancCabernet SauvignonPetit Verdot

• Food Pairing

  GamePasta DishesRoast meats

• Farming Method

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

• ABV

  14.5%

• Vegan Friendly

  Yes