CELLAR UP

WINES TO SHAPE YOUR CELLAR

As the Canadian winter descends on us all, we are more willing to hunker down and stay in for dinner and the evening. There is no better time to reach for your favourite bottle of wine from your own collection. Be sure to have a look at the wines and spirits on this page and consider adding them to your Cellar and bar.

Carefully chosen from the many exceptional wines in this offering, they will provide a choice for almost any drinking occasion. Remember that all of the wines are exclusive to Opimian Members in Canada so when you pop the cork (or twist the cap - these are from down under after all), you are one of the lucky few to taste and share these wines.

Organizing and cataloging your wines can also be a worthwhile winter pursuit. Whether you sort them by region, colour, age or a combination of them all, being able to find them easily just adds to the joy of wine.

MOILLARD-GRIVOT CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE BLANC BRUT MILLÉSIMÉ, AOP CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE, 2020, LOT 3821, P43

An every day sparkler from France? This is the one. You won't have to think twice about opening a second bottle when the occasion dictates.

MEDIUM WHITE

ATTICUS CHARDONNAY, PREMIUM MUSEUM, ESTATE GROWN, MARGARET RIVER, 2009, LOT 3771, P27

You'll be the only one in your circle with this incredible wine. Already 13 years old, you can drink some of them now and still keep a few for another few years. The wood case makes it even more impressive.

ROSÉ

ZEPHYR MKI ROSÉ, MARLBOROUGH, ORGANIC, 2022, LOT 3789, P13

The star of rosé continues to rise as wine lovers around the world drink more and more of it. This organic, vegan version from Glover is drinkable throughout the year with its fruit on the palate and crisp, dry finish.

MEDIUM RED

DOMAINE DÉSERTAUX-FERRAND NUITSSAINT-GEORGES PREMIER CRU LES SAINTSGEORGES, AOP, 2020, LOT 3834, P47

A well-made Pinot Noir is a must in every cellar. Why not have the best? To quote our Master of Wine, Michael Palij, MW, "If you must drink it now, it delivers, but also holds much promise for the cellar."

FOR YOUR BAR

GRAND MONTAND BRANDY CASE, LOT 3844, P56

If you ask your friends after dinner if they would like a snifter of brandy, you may be surprised at how many take you up on it. Once they've tasted these, they'll be saying yes every time. Complex both on the nose and the palate, you'll be drawn to them as well.

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Darling River Chardonnay, South Eastern Australia, 2022 LOT 3846

Chardonnay

$XXX $ 20 $XXX $ 240

A fruit-forward wine with flavours of melon and peach.

Darling River Shiraz, South Eastern Australia, 2022 LOT 3847

Shiraz

$XXX $ 19 $XXX $ 228

A perfect match for grilled cheeseburgers or hearty lamb stew!

Bec Hardy Chardonnay, South Australia, 2022 LOT 3810

Chardonnay

$XXX $ 29 $XXX $ 174

A medium-bodied unoaked Chardonnay with a lemon green hue and a perfume of floral, citrus, melon and peach. K1 Single Vineyard Tempranillo, Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Montepulciano and Teroldego LOT 3781 - Geoff Hardy Mixed Case

$XXX $ 40 $XXXX $ 240

Italian grape varieties grown in sunny Australia. A treat for your taste buds! K1 Single Vineyard Grüner Veltliner, Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Verdelho and Pinot Grigio LOT 3782 - Geoff Hardy Mixed Case

$XX $ 35 $XXX $ 210

Calling all white wine lovers! This mixed case is for you.