Staff Pick
Lucas Mader
Category Manager for Beer and Spirits, Cicerone
š«š· š„ French Favourites
The sun is out, and that can only mean one thing; Vermouth Spritz.
Comoz Vermouth is one of my favourite aperitifs that we sell. Itās a 200 year old recipe from a vermouthier that closed in the 80ās, only to be brought back to life by Dolin. Made in the French Alps, and packed with aromatic notes of cherry, vanilla, orchard fruits, and wormwood. The palate is smooth, creamy, and full of flavour that finishes with a touch of sweetness. Itās the perfect companion to sip on while making dinner, over ice with a lemon twist or with soda water for a spritz. Vermouth is cool again, kids, so pick up a bottle and drink with gusto.
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Kathryn Harding
Director of Customer Experience, Sommelier
š Indoor Winter Hobbies
With a new jigsaw puzzle in front of me, I can shut out the noise and settle into that perfect state of focus. Itās one of my favourite pastimes. To accompany this peaceful productivity, I usually sip on an easy, delicious glass of red, and the Rocca Castagnoli Chianti fits this perfectly. It offers just the right balance of red fruit, freshness, and a lovely mouthfeel. Approachable without being boring, itās the ideal companion for an evening of puzzling.
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Alanna McIntyre
Product Specialist, Sommelier
š«š· š„ French Favourites
This wine suggests warmer, good times and fun in the sun. The label design puts a smile on my face and the wineās vibrant orange colour greets you like a bright ray of sunshine. But the real treat is when you stick your nose in the glass; aromas of orange blossom water, wild rose, lychee, and ginger abound. If you love scent and love Muscat (a crisp, fresh and DRY Muscat that is), this is a wine for you. Please note that the wine gets its gorgeous orange colour and subtle pleasing astringency from a short period of contact between the grape skins with the juice. Enjoy this as an aperitif, with sushi or pair with fragrant dishes like Thai food and curries.
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Ryan Almeida
eCommerce Manager
šš¦ Local Products
Weāre celebrating local this month and what better choice than a local sparkling wine; something we do here in Nova Scotia at such a high level. Iām choosing the Benjamin Bridge Brut RosĆ© which has been something Iāve reached for year after year. All at once, this wine packs punchy acidity, some creaminess, rounded edges, delicate cherry and strawberry falvours. Itāll show best alongside local dishes like boiled lobster dipped in warm butter, steamed mussels with crunchy sourdough bread, and freshly-shucked Maritime oysters all on their own. Yes, I said it. Oysters in their purest form.
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Kate Fraser
Retail Manager, Spirits Specialist
š«š· š„ French Favourites
With the sun finally making its long-awaited return, Iām more than ready to fully unwind on my back deck and savor every bit of it. As soon as the weather turns for the better, my kitchen practically moves outdoors and most meals end up on the grill. Famille Fourels Rose is perfect for pairing with sunshine and grilled foods. Itās light and vibrant, yet packed with generous fruit and character. This isnāt a delicate, wimpy kind of rosĆ©, it has enough depth and structure to hold its own with a grilled meal, making it the perfect companion for laid-back, sun-soaked evenings.
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Stefan Nielsen
Retail Supervisor, Sommelier
š«š· š„ French Favourites
If you sat me down and made me choose a favourite wine in the store, Iām picking this wine, no question. This is a prime example of what makes white burgundy so amazing. This is a wine of contrasting tasting notes, in the best way. Itās simultaneously bright but deep, fresh but rich, steely but creamy, buttery and nutty but saltyā¦all of this in the best way. Its bouquet is singing of citrus, golden apple, apple blossoms, ripe pear, and sea salt. The palate is mouthcoating, cleansing, zesty and offers a long, complex finish.
Think of this wine as an athlete in a tailored suit – structured and solid, not necessarily super flashy but undeniably high-performance, precise, disciplined and refined.
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Matt Hodgson
Store Operations Manager
š«š· š„ French Favourites
When I think of RhĆ“ne Valley, my mind goes straight to Syrah. Saint Cosme CĆ“tes du RhĆ“ne has long been a staple on our shelvesāand a personal favourite for good reason.
May weather can be unpredictableāstill a little cool, but those bright, sunny days start calling for the BBQ. That mix of crisp evenings and smoky grills is exactly where this wine shines.
With its deep dark fruit and signature peppery spice, itās built for everything coming off the grillāburgers, ribs, even a perfectly cooked filet mignon. This is RhĆ“ne Syrah doing what it does best: simple, versatile, and incredibly satisfying.
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David
Customer Service Sales Associate
š«š· š„ French Favourites
Jean-Paul Brunās low-intervention philosophy includes the use of indigenous yeast, minimal S02, and minimal filtration to best express the grape and terroir. Domaine des Terres DorĆ©es was established in 1979 in Brunās native Charnay, and has grown to include classic Beaujolais Crus such as Morgon, Fleurie, and Saint Amour. In the glass, white flowers, honey, and peach are grounded by the regionās signature minerality. sourced from 35 year old vines in sandy clay and limestone soils, this Beaujolais Blanc sees stainless steel fermentation and lees aging, crafting a pleasing counterbalance of bright, racy freshness alongside a satisfyingly creamy weight.
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Michael Kamras
Customer Service Sales Associate
š«š· š„ French Favourites
French wine to me is all about elegance and restraint; it knows exactly what it wants to do, and it does so with a deft hand. That is why I love this Cheverny Rouge. A blend of Gamay and Pinot Noir makes this an incredible wine for food pairing or sipping. Think fresh acids and red fruit; think lean body with soft tannins; think a pinch of minerality. Just lovely!
