red wines
Red wines are made from grapes fermented with the grape skins (which is where the red colour of the wine comes from), seeds, and stems. Red wine is high in tannins, which causes that bitter, dry taste in your mouth after you take a sip.
We offer: Pinot Noir, Merlot, Shiraz, Syrahs, Petit Syrahs, Blends, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Zinfadel, Riojas, Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Grenache, Lambrusco, Barbera and much much more.
Best food pairings: Pair red wine with hearty dishes containing red meat, such as BBQ ribs, burgers and steak, pasta, and pizza.
white wines
White wines are made from both white grapes and black grapes. But while red wines are fermented with grape skins, white wines are not. Instead, the skins are separated so only the clear grape juice is used. White wine has few tannins; its acidic nature is what outlines its fresh, crisp and tart flavors.
We offer: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Moscato, Viognier, Chenin Blanc, Albariño and much more.
Best food pairings: White wine goes best with lighter dishes, such as poultry, fish and other seafood, curries, tacos, cheese, salad, popcorn, and chips.
Rosé Wines
Rosé is a wine known by its blush or pink colour. This pretty colour is created when the juice of black grapes is fermented with the skins for a very short period of time, from a few hours to a few days until the juice turns colour. Like white wine, it is also low in tannins, though some rosés are dry. Rosé is a popular crowd-pleaser, especially for summertime parties, and a great choice as a starter wine because of its light, sweet flavour.
We offer: Grenache Rosé, Sangiovese Rosé, Tempranillo Rosé, Syrah Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé, Tavel Rosé, White Zinfadel, Provence Rosé, Mourvèdre Rosé, Pinot Noir Rosé and much more.
Best food pairings: Rosé goes well with light dishes and snacks, including poultry, fish, fruit, chips and salsa, and cheese.
Sparkling Wines
Sparkling wines are carbonated wines, hence the nickname “bubbly.” Sparkling wines are made from black and white grapes, and carbon dioxide is a naturally occurring byproduct of fermentation. The most well-known sparkling wine is champagne, which is often used in celebrations like New Year’s and weddings.
We offer: Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, Crémant, Sekt, Rosé and much more
Best food pairings: Light foods, such as soft cheeses, seafood, including smoked salmon and shrimp, salad, fresh fruit, and popcorn.
dessert wines
As the name suggests, dessert wines are very sweet wines that are drunk after a meal with (and sometimes as) dessert.
We offer: Ice wine, Moscato, Madeira, Sherry, Port, Marsala and much more.
Best food pairings: Soft cheeses, cake, vanilla pudding, biscotti, chocolate, and crème brûlée.