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- of Eric P.November 4, 2024(Automatically translated) You're looking for your red wine for your holiday table... Look no further... There it is... Italy as we like it (Sangioveto 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Merlot 20%, Syrah 20%). Black fruits, plum, cherry. A touch of tobacco and leather. It's almost fatty, refined and silky. At this price, it will disappear.
- of Eric P.October 4, 2024(Automatically translated) You know my passion for brunello. So here is a 100% Sangiovese from the same region and which comes dangerously close to it but without the acidity and the price. Cherry notes, beautiful fruitiness, beautiful length. It's going to please without a doubt. We eat Italian, we drink Italian. To sleep for a few years.
- of Eric P.October 4, 2024(Automatically translated) Are you interested in a Spanish single-varietal white wine that looks good? De l'albarino por favor. It's good, fresh, with notes of white-fleshed fruit. As a bonus, a mineral touch and a saline touch. Oysters, lobster, crab, sushi Really a beautiful white that is worth the detour.
- of Eric P.October 4, 2024(Automatically translated) A tasty Italian single variety, anyone? We are talking about Grechetto, one of the most widely grown white grape varieties in central Italy. A delicate wine with an almost fatty texture. It's easy and refreshing. Aperitif, sushi, lemony pasta or pesto You're going to come back for more.
- Available Online Available In storeof Eric P.September 20, 2024(Automatically translated) After several years, I have just rediscovered this Italian red from the Marche region. It is fruity with notes of plum, cherry, violet and with a hint of spice. The palate is almost oily with slightly vanilla nuances. Burger, pasta with tomato sauce, skewers.
- $14.85Available Online Available In storeof Eric P.September 18, 2024(Automatically translated) A dry white with delicately lemony notes. It's fresh, it's good and perfect for the Wednesday aperitif. To be bought with your eyes closed, but it's also good with your eyes open. And solid under the $15 mark
- of Eric P.September 9, 2024(Automatically translated) Beautiful bubbles from here. Discreet notes of exotic fruits (citrus, pineapple) accompanied by a beautiful acidity. The sugar level is average (12gr/L). The bubbles are fine and in good quantity. It's good, refreshing, and goes with just about everything. Cheer!
- of Eric P.September 3, 2024(Automatically translated) Really a good limoncello in the Italian tradition. Far from the sweet candy, we give it more in the lemon zest. As a digestif on ice or in a cocktail: 1oz limoncello, 1oz gin, 4oz pink lemonade. It's really very very good. Wow
- Not available Online Available In storeof Eric P.August 22, 2024(Automatically translated) Inflation obliges: a beautiful, good, inexpensive white. Coming from a cooperative in the heart of Portugal, this is a surprising white wine. Local grape varieties (Arinto & Roupeiro), it is a bit fruity, dry, with a nice refreshing acidity. It's not bad at all for this price. Aperitif, grilled fish Go!
- of Eric P.August 22, 2024(Automatically translated) A white at an interesting low price. It's delicate, with a clean and vibrant expression. The acidity is typical of this grape variety with a touch of citrus. It's unpretentious, perfect for the patio and a few bites. Bottled in QC and a must-try.
- of Eric P.August 15, 2024(Automatically translated) A Spanish red with notes of freshness. 100% trempanillo, powerful but not in the heaviness. Notes of sandalwood, plum with a wood well integrated into the fruit. Decanter 30 min. Marinated skewers, filet mignon turned on the grill. Really interesting for $21. Stock up, it's going to go fast.
- of Eric P.August 15, 2024(Automatically translated) An Italian red at a sweet and good price (surprising for $16.) 100% Sangiovese, perfect for your spag while camping. But it's also good on your patio burgers. A forgotten 30 minutes in a carafe gives it character. Notes of cherry, leather with a hint of spices. It's plain and under $20. Without hesitation.
- of Eric P.August 15, 2024(Automatically translated) Very beautiful white that comes out once again from Jeff Carrel's cellars 100% Chardonnay, it gives freshness with a touch of hazelnut. All-purpose dining wine, perfect for the end of the day on the terrace. It's French, organic, a bit textured (not too much) and very good. Plus at $20, you'll like it.
- $17.40Not available Online Available In storeof Eric P.July 15, 2024(Automatically translated) Think again... Muscadet can be very good. Delicate, lively, with slightly vegetal notes It's perfect for an aperitif and the summer heat. It's going to go very quickly. Cheers!
- of Eric P.April 22, 2024(Automatically translated) Superb Rosé to start the terrace and spring. It's elegant, fresh, with a nice finish on floral notes. Aperitif, salad, crab. A solid collaboration between the estates of Patrick Bruel (Leos) and Nicolas Jaboulet (Les Alexandrins). It's going to go fast
- of Eric P.February 17, 2024(Automatically translated) Here is a great discovery in the "Low Prices" bracket. Spanish 50% Chardonnay and 50% Viura. Light citrus notes (lemon), nice acidity, delicate. Aperitif, fish, or to accompany Tuesday evening homework. Nothing complicated, but surprising for the price.
- $30.25Available Online Available In storeof Eric P.February 17, 2024(Automatically translated) Superb French blend from the Languedoc. Carignan, Grenache, Mourvèdre. It's on the fruit, fresh, almost greasy and organic. Your "tourtière du Lac" or your mother's meat pie and it's perfect.
- Not available Online Available In storeof Eric P.September 25, 2023(Automatically translated) A refreshing white! It is beautiful, straight, lively, a bit mineral and with a saline tip. Aperitif, fish, sushi... chicken skewers. It can be drunk by itself, but with two it is excellent, as the other would say;)
- Not available Online Not available In storeof Eric P.September 19, 2023(Automatically translated) Italy of tradition at its best and at a low price. Since 1900, this house has been offering us straight wines. Here, we are in a beautiful suppleness on notes of cedar, cherry and spices. A homemade pizza or a raclette. Perfect to accompany the autumn that rings at our doors.
- Available Online Available In storeof Eric P.September 19, 2023(Automatically translated) A Spanish Grenache as we like them (solid, silky and gustatory at will). A stay of 14 months in barrels brings us a deep red on notes of black fruit, a touch of spices and enveloping tannins. It's good, tasty and almost greasy Turn on the BBQ And it's going to go away quickly