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February 2021 Releases

LCBO Vintages Releases February 2021

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February 4th: Guarachi Wine Partners Beckstoffer to Kalon 2016

February 6th: Durant & Booth Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Ropiteau Chablis 2018

February 20th: LangeTwins Old Vine Zinfandel 2017, Sacred Hill Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Reserve 2018, Henry of Pelham Estate Pinot Noir 2019

January 2021 Releases

January 2021 FWM Vintages Releases

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January 9th: Buena Vista North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Gérard Bertrand Réserve Spéciale Viognier 2018


December Releases

FWM Shopping List LCBO VINTAGES December 2020

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December 3rd: Camigliano Gualto Riserva Brunello di Montalcino 2013

December 12th: Speck Bros. Wine Family Tree ‘The Padré’ Cabernet/Merlot, Alvear Pedro Ximenez de Anada 2015, Rombauer Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Plume Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

NEW to LCBO VINTAGES: Chombart & Speck Cave Mystère Merlot 2018

Since prehistoric times, the caves below the vineyards of Cave Mystère have provided shelter. In the early 1700’s, the precious limestone was mined, expanding the caves by many miles. This stone was used to build the great city of Bordeaux at the heart of wine country. Today two wine families, the Chombart’s of Chateau de Lamothe Haux and the Speck’s of Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery, collaborate on this fine wine, aged in barriques within the limestone caves.

Sourced from Merlot vineyards in the relatively undiscovered Cadillac region of Bordeaux, planted on a limestone escarpment, the wine barrels were aged underneath in 10 miles of caves once inhabited by prehistoric people. The caves were later mined for the very stone blocks that built the city and region of Bordeaux. Centred on Merlot, the hidden source of Bordeaux’s most opulent wines, the region of Cadillac offers a unique opportunity to make decadent, rich wines to rival those of warm climate New World regions, while maintaining the elegance of continental Europe.

Merlot also holds a special place with the Speck Brothers as it is the source of the generosity of fruit in their own Cabernet-Merlot ‘Bordeaux’ blends grown in the Niagara Peninsula’s ‘Short Hills Bench’ appellation.

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November Releases

FWM LCBO Vintages Shopping List November 2020

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November 14th: Chombart & Speck Cave Mystère Merlot 2018; Domaine Carneros Brut Cuvée Sparkling 2016; Fess Parker Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2018; J.Bookwalter Readers Chardonnay 2018; Quails’ Gate Pinot Noir 2018

November 28th: Alvear Palacio Quemado Vendimia Seleccionada 2018; Gerard Bertrand Grand Terroir Les Aspres 2017; Jim Barry The Barry Bros Shiraz 2017; Pencarrow Chardonnay 2018; Tarot Napa Valley Cabernet 2016

October Releases

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October 3rd: AIX Rose 2019; Rombauer Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay; Ferraton Père & Fils Chateauneuf du Pape Le Parvis 2017; Gérard Bertrand Villemajou Grand Vin 2016; Jim Barry Wines The Cover Drive Cabernet Sauvignon 2017; Best’s Wines – Great Western Riesling 2019

September Releases

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September 1st: Lemon Hart Blackpool Spiced Rum

September 3rd: Gerard Bertrand Chateau L’Hospitalet Reserve 2018

September 5th: Cotes-du-Rhone Samorens Red 2018; Ashley’s Chardonnay 2017; Sartori Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Superiore DOC 120th 2015

September 19th: Chateau Mont-Redon Chateauneuf du Pape 2016; Passo Del Cardinale Primitivo Di Manduria DOC 2017; Waterkloof Circle of Life White 2016

September 26th: The Ugly Mulled Wine

August Releases

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August 8th: AIX Rosé Magnum 2019; Ivory & Burt Old Vine Zinfandel 2017; Luigi Bosca Malbec Terroirs Los Miradores 2017; Sartori Valpolicella Superiore DOC 120th Anniversary

August 22nd: Gérard Bertrand Terroir Tautavel 2018; Luigi Bosca Rosé 2019

July Releases

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July 2nd: Miller-Cyrot Volnay 2017 (not shown); Cusumano Alta Mora Guardiola 2015

July 9th: Quails’ Gate Reserve Chardonnay, Gérard Bertrand Domaine de l’Aigle Chardonnay 2018; Gérard Bertrand Aigle Royal Chardonnay 2018; Gérard Bertrand Aigle Pinot Noir 2017; Palliser Chardonnay 2019; Palliser Estate Pinot Noir 2019; Palliser Pencarrow Chardonnay 2019; Santa Ema Amplus Chardonnay 2018

July 11th: Baron de Hoen Réserve Gewürztraminer 2018; Troupis Fteri Agiorgitko-Moschofilero 2018; Waterkloof Circle of Life Red 2017; Waterkloof Seriously Cool Cinsault

July 24th: Gérard Bertrand Hampton Water Rosé 2019; Gérard Bertrand Réserve Spéciale Viognier 2018

June Releases

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June 4th: Cusumano NOA 2015; Gérard Bertrand Le Viala 2017; Gérard Bertrand Aigle Royal Chardonnay 2018; Gérard Bertrand Clos d’Ora 2017; Gérard Bertrand Hospitalitas 2017; Gérard Bertrand La Forge 2017; Gérard Bertrand Aigle Royal Pinot Noir 2017; Montevertine Le Pergole Torte Toscana IGT 2016; Montevertine Toscana IGT 2016

June 13th: AIX Rosé 2019; Buena Vista Legendary Badge Petite Syrah 2018;
Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir La Clape 2016

June 14th: Ropiteau Chassagne Montrachet 2017;

June 27th: Quails’ Gate Rosé 2019; Drappier Brut Nature Zero Dossage NV; Capuano-Ferreiri Santenay Vieiles Vignes 2017

June 28th: Ropiteau Puligny Montrachet

Henry of Pelham 2018 Speck Family Reserve Riesling

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Baron de Hoen 2018 Réserve Riesling

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Cusumano Insolia 2018

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April Releases

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April 1: Botica London Dry Gin; Botica Valencia Orange Gin

April 4: Luigi Bosca Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

April 18: Buena Vista Chateau Buena Vista 2016; Cusumano Insolia Terre Siciliane IGT; Gérard Bertrand Perle de Grenache Rosé 2018

April 27: Podere Brizio Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG 2015; Poggio Landi Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG 2015

April 29: Pommies Mimosa Cider

SOMMELIER’S CHOICE

In these uncertain times, you can always rely on family. That’s why our team of Sommelier’s have curated a special selection of wines paired with recipes from around the world to enjoy with those you love. Order your exclusive case and enjoy complimentary shipping to your door here.

WINES (1 bottle of each):

Mont’Albano Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso

Lake Sonoma Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

Luigi Bosca Tabu Malbec

Cusumano Disueri Sicilia DOC Nero D’Avola

Fog Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

Alta Mora DOC Etna Bianco

Sartori di Verona Arco Dei Giovi Pinot Grigio

Cusumano Shamaris DOC Sicilia Grillo

Quails Gate Chenin Blanc

Sartori Marani Bianco Veronese

Gerard Bertrand JOA Rose

Sartori Erfo DOC Brut Prosecco

The Hourglass Collection Wine Bar Pop-Up and Portfolio Tasting

UPDATE: Due to the uncertainty around COVID-19, we are postponing the Hourglass Portfolio Tasting and Masterclasses. Once a new date has been confirmed, we will announce it here and on social media.

We appreciate your understanding.

Featuring Masterclass sessions from Alvear, Bonny Doon, Fonseca, Gérard Bertrand, Henry of Pelham, Lange Twins, Sartori, and Troupis, enjoy special pricing on case orders. Please RSVP to [email protected].

🇪🇸 Alvear x Fonseca 🇵🇹 Fortified Cocktail Competition

UPDATE: Due to the uncertainty around COVID-19, we are postponing the Fortified Cocktail Competition. Once a new date has been confirmed, we will announce it here and on social media.

We appreciate your understanding.

Join us on March 29th at Civil Liberties in Toronto for a fortified cocktail competition. 10 selected Bartenders and Mixologists go head-to-head with their cocktails using Alvear and Fonseca products to determine two winners.

March Releases

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March 5: Pierre Brisset Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs Gains

March 7: Gérard Bertrand Terroir Fitou 2018; Quilina Gran Reserva Carmenere 2018

March 19: Fonseca Vintage Port 2017 (750ml, 375ml, 1500ml)

March 21: Erasmus Shiraz 2017; Curvos Loureiro 2019; Gérard Bertrand Réserve Spéciale Viognier 2018

March 26: Geantet-Pansiot Gevrey-Chambertin Domaine 2017; Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Feux 2017 (not pictured); Geantet-Pansiot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Le Poissenot 2018; Geantet-Pansiot Chambertin Grand Cru 2017 (not pictured)