Thistledown Gorgeous Grenache
I’m sure you’ve heard that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but in this case, the outside reflects exactly what is on the inside and it is just gorgeous.
Grenache is Australia’s signature grape and it has found a home on our shelve just in time for Autumn, the perfect season for its debut. This Gorgeous Grenache has aromas of red liqourice and berries, with figs and a sweet-spice backbone- almost like a gingersnap. The presence of fruit and the playful tannins will complement anything you decide to roast this fall, especially meats and harvest vegetables. The higher alcohol level, typical of this grape, will cleanse away the more intense spices we enjoy this time of year. The warming effect will make enjoying this season change that much more… gorgeous!
Ostertag Riesling Clos Mathis
If you need a seriously punchy Riesling to send off summer with style, look no further. This trocken style Alsatian beauty is packed full of aromas of quince and chamomile, with a granite mineral undertone topped off with classic Riesling phenolics. Delightful on its own, this wine also pairs flawlessly with a wide variety of foods.
Maison des Bulliats Regnie
This 100% Gamay is the perfect red to complement your thanksgiving turkey and the changing of seasons. This lighter style of wine is filled with cranberry, cherry and herbaceous notes with pretty floral hints of violet. The same flavours show through on the palate of this delicious fall sipper. Pair with turkey and cranberry sauce, grilled vegetables, or salmon.
Little James' Basket Press Red
Taking the oh-so-lovely Grenache grape and blending the current vintage with several past vintages, this winery has created a non-vintage blend. The Little James is a reliable wine with ripe notes of cherry, sweet spice, and a subtle, earthy character leading into a palate that’s balanced, smooth, and ready to take on an assortment of rustic fare. Who said vintage isn’t cool?
Casajus Vendimia Seleccionada
Medium to full bodied with plenty of cherry, vanilla, and smoke; this is a great example of the Crianza style. It’s a steal for the wine cellar at $35.
Mayu Carmenere Syrah Reserva
Mayu’s winery is located in the northernmost viticulture region of Chile, in the Elqui Valley. Italian winemaker Giorgio Flessati uses traditional Italian methods on his Chilean grapes. This unique blend of 55 % Carmenere and 45 % Syrah is a robust, herbaceous wine with a leathery nose, silky concentrated fruit and chocolate on the palate with a spicy finish that will linger with you well after the wine is gone. Consistently one of my favourites in over 15 years of selling wine.
Alpha Loire Domaines Enclos Petit Chien Cheverny Rose
Cheverny AOC is located in the Touraine region of the Loire Valley. Cheverny Rouge is a blend of mainly Pinot Noir and Gamay (with up to 15% of Cabernet Franc and Cot; this one has Cot, no Cab Franc). Lots of red fruit and plums on the nose with some earthiness like forrest floor and fall leaves. Flavours of red berries and woodsy leafy notes. The palate is medium bodied with well balanced acidity and supple tannins that make this a wonderful wine with seasonal fall foods like earthy sweet roasted root veggies, mushrooms and roasted chicken.
Deux Rocs Cabrieres Rose "Premices"
It is no secret that dry, fresh rose is having a moment and why not? This wine style is endlessly drinkable, incredibly food friendly and perfectly Instagrammable to boot. After a full summer of uncorking bottles of pink wines at Bishop’s Cellar events, you may be surprised to find it still on the top of my list as we move into fall.
Honestly though, this dry, crisp and downright elegant wine is exactly what I want to drink as I figure out what to do with the abundance of autumn veggies in my CSA box or as a fresh-yet-flavourful pairing for Thanksgiving dinner next month.
Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico
This is one of my favorite Italian wines and the first wine I tend to reach for each Autumn when the nights cool off. Made with 100% Sangiovese in the Classico region of Chianti this wine shows expressive aromas of cherry, blackberry and florality. There is a lot of structure in this wine and it carries the fruit flavours well. The tannins is this wine are plentiful yet very fine and velvety. This wine is perfect when paired with a simple homemade pizza and a good book.
Maxime Magnon Corbieres Rouge Rozeta
