MIXED CASE

This mixed case includes two premium small-batch craft vodkas. The first is infused with enticing citrus notes, while the second is classically styled – pure and smooth.

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97 $ 194

Vodka

The Tronk Voël Naartjie vodka from West Coast Distillers is infused with the local naartjie fruit: these orange-skinned citrus fruits are reminiscent of mandarins. This is a smooth, rounded style of vodka with fragrant citrus flavours and a fresh, fruity finish. According to the distillery, Naartjie Vodka is great in a Vodka Rock Shandy (lemonade, soda, bitters) and makes a very refreshing Cosmopolitan.

Vodka

Tronk Voël is the term for “jail bird” in the Afrikaans language. The name refers to the extended prohibition that South Africa underwent during the Covid-19 pandemic. The distillers at West Coast spent this time perfecting their premium vodka recipe. Clearly it was time well spent! This classic, slow-distilled vodka is very easy drinking with its clean, pure, ultra-smooth taste. You’ll also love the whimsical packaging that perfectly captures the jail bird spirit.

Clean, fresh, pure

Smooth, focused, pure

Finish Pure and smooth

43%

The Toro appellation lies to the west of Ribera del Duero, along the Duero River. This small vineyard region is known for its particularly bold, dense red wines. The star grape is Tempranillo, though it is referred to by its local name, Tinta de Toro. The Alma de Gildo 2020 Toro is made from venerable old vines, between 40 and 90 years in age. The high-altitude vineyards, perched at 700 to 800 metres, boast diverse soils of sandy loam and calcareous clay. The result is a powerful, tannic red wine with intense dark fruit and cedar and spice notes from wellexecuted ageing in French oak barrels. The palate has excellent depth of flavour and bright, lifted acidity. Decant an hour before serving. 2025-2040– jb

14.5%

Cherry, violet, cassis, cedar

Dark fruit, dark chocolate, dried herbs, savoury

Lamb burgers with garam masala

From Spanish Palate

Priorat is one of only two Spanish wine regions to hold a DOCa appellation status, alongside Rioja. This is the highest quality ranking for the country. While Tempranillo is the major grape in many of Spain’s best red wine regions, Priorat’s fine wines are produced from Garnacha (a.k.a. Grenache) and Samsó, the local name for Carignan. Located inland from the Catalan city of Tarragona, Priorat boasts a hot, dry climate with high-altitude vineyards and signature llicorella soils (a mixture of decomposed slate and quartz). Olim’s Trosset de Porrera 2018 is a fine example with its weighty, dense character and heady notes of ripe fruit over complex spiced, floral and savoury nuances. Brisk acidity and high, angular tannins bookend the lengthy palate. 2023-2035– jb

COLLECTOR’S CORNER

RARE WINES TO ENHANCE YOUR CELLAR

$ 125 $ 375

14.5%

Black berry, cherry, barnyard notes, nutmeg

Cherry, plum, tobacco, savoury

Hoisin-braised pork belly

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SPANISH GRAPE VARIETIES TO BUILD UP YOUR CELLAR

Tempranillo

$ WEB

The Bodegas Vallobera Javier San Pedro Randez Rioja Crianza 2020 is made exclusively from Tempranillo grapes, grown at 600 metres. The resulting red is brisk, medium bodied and firm in structure. Dark fruit, licorice and herbal notes perfume the nose. The palate offers lovely depth of flavour. 2023-2028– jb

13.5%

Dried thyme, cassis, blackberry, licorice

Plum, cassis, sweet tobacco, mocha

Venison Bourguignon

Tempranillo

$ WEB

Made from the fruit of 100% Tinta del País (Tempranillo) vines that have been greenpruned to allow for optimal ripening. This wine is scented with notes of violet, plum, mint, black licorice, brown sugar and cinnamon. Its palate is very juicy, ripe with flavours of plum, black raspberry, black cherry and licorice. Great value! 2023-2026–lw

14%

Violet, plum, mint, black licorice, brown

Plum, black raspberry, black cherry, licorice

Chorizo and mushroom pizza

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An expressive wine made from a regional specialty Prieto Picudo. The 2021 El Aprendiz Red has aromas of blueberry, black cherry, cranberry, raspberry and spice. It is a fullbodied wine with juicy blue and black fruit character balanced by ripe well-integrated tannins and light oak. 2023-2025– lw

14%

Blueberry, black cherry, cranberry, raspberry, spice

Blueberry, blackberry, plum, blackcurrant toast

Braised venison with polenta

$ WEB

The La Granja 360 from Castelo de Pedregosa is a light-bodied, crisp style of Cava with vigorous bubbles and a sleek, linear profile. Discreet notes of green apple, citrus, and white blossoms emerge with aeration and echo on the palate. Finishes with a subtly fruit, brut dosage. 2023-2026–jb

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The Bodega Pagos del Moncayo Prados Fusión is a blend of Garnacha and Syrah. The Campo de Borja appellation is located in Aragon, southeast of Rioja. Garnacha is the major grape here, grown on limestone-rich slopes. The 2022 cuvée is weighty and firm, with an interesting transition from vibrant red fruit and spice notes on the nose, to headier dark fruit, herbal, mocha tones on the palate. Finishes firm and fresh. 2024-2034– jb

11.5%

Lemon, apple, lime blossom

Lemon, lime, apple, [8.50]

Red berry mousse

14%

Pomegranate, raspberry, floral, exotic spice

Cassis, plum, herbal, mocha

Root vegetable stew

Interesting Spanish Whites

Spain may be best known for its red wines from classic regions such as Rioja and Priorat; however, with such a wide range of interesting and delicious white wines, it can also be a white wine lover’s happy place.

Verdejo

$ WEB

This Rueda was carefully crafted from a blend of 50% mature bush-vine fruit and 50% grapes of younger cordon-trained vines. The grapes harvested from the bush vines were fermented in oak and then matured sur lie in French and American barrels for four months. The fruit of the cordon-trained vines was fermented at a cool temperature before resting on its lees for four months in stainless steel. The result is a wine nuanced with layers of flavour and texture. 2023-2026– lw

12.5%

Apple, melon, lemon meringue, hay, lees

Melon, ripe apple, cinnamon, clove, [2.00]

Fish tacos

The El Aprendiz Blanco from Leyenda del Páramo is made from the rare Albarín Blanco grape. This indigenous grape had almost disappeared from the Castilla y Léon area but is slowly making a comeback. Aromas of pineapple and citrus fruit intertwine with tangy gooseberry notes on the nose. This is a light, lively white for everyday drinking. 2023-2025– jb

Albariño $ WEB

The 2021 Pekado Mortal has all the classic markers of good Rías Baixas Albariño: zesty acidity, fragrant aromatics and subtle, refreshing bitters. Tangy citrus and stonefruit flavours abound on this medium-bodied, unoaked white wine. Smooth and easy drinking; a guaranteed crowd pleaser. 2023-2026– jb

13.5%

Pineapple, lemon, grapefruit, gooseberry

Lemon, lime, gooseberry, [2.00]

Seafood stew

14.5%

Nectarine, white blossoms, lemon, basil

Lemon, lime, yellow apple, nectarine, [2.00]

Bacalhau