Stile Brands Fall 2012 Catalog

Established 1991

BRITISH COLUMBIA PORTFOLIO FALL 2012

Foreword In September 1967, my father Carmine D’Onofrio opened the family shoe import business in earnest with the signature location on Vancouver’s Commercial Drive, the focal point of the city’s Italian community. With an unwavering dedication to quality, value and service, Kalena’s Shoes thrived. Over the years, many in the Italian community voiced their opinion that with the containers of shoes already coming over from Italy, perhaps the family business should expand to include wines from the homeland. After all, the selection of Italian wines in the market at the time did leave room for improvement. In 1991, Stile Wines was born.

The name ‘Stile’ (pronounced ‘Stee-lay’ in Italian), corresponding to its English counterpart ‘style’, was chosen not only to represent the stylish wines that became part of the portfolio, but also to reflect the culture of incorporating wine stylishly as part of enjoying life to the fullest.

Over time, the list of highly regarded Italian producers working with Stile grew, to the extent that Stile Wines became synonymous with Italian wine. To this day, we are proud to say that we offer one of the very finest portfolios of Italian wine in Canada.

Along the way, we have strived to add products from reputable producers from all over the world, always keeping in mind our goal of offering the absolute best possible quality and value. While we will undoubtedly always be viewed as an Italian specialist, we can now lay claim to being a truly diversified, international importer. In fact, to better reflect our broadened product mix of wine, spirits, beer and refreshment beverages, we have reintroduced ourselves as ‘Stile Brands’. Our goal is to efficiently represent these brands, and to best market them to achieve broad public awareness, as we feel that brands of such quality deserve to be as well known and enjoyed as possible.

My father passed away in 2005, but his spirit remains very much alive in all that we do.

We are happy to know that the fine products that we bring to this special part of the world have brought joy and a real appreciation for the finer things in life to so many.

With this in mind, we invite you to peruse the latest catalogue of fine offerings from our agency.

Grazie e buon santé,

Carmen D’Onofrio Jr. Managing Director

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1528 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia V5L 3Y2 T 604.255.2518 F 604.255.7750 E info@stilebrands.com W stilebrands.com

British Columbia - Vancouver/Lower Mainland Carmen D’Onofrio Jr., Managing Partner Cell 604.612.0329 carmenjr@stilebrands.com

Paul Jordan, Sales & Marketing Manager Jim Rodgers, Account Executive Vancouver, Whistler Cell 604.789.5896 paul@stilebrands.com

Lower Mainland, Southern Interior Cell 604.312.4169 jim@stilebrands.com

Donne DiPasquale, Sales

Frank Valente, GLS Sales

Vancouver, North Shore, Burnaby Cell 604.341.6000 donne@stilebrands.com

Lower Mainland Cell 604.763.3160 frank@stilebrands.com

Dorothy Budden, Media Relations Cell 604.780.4800 dorothy@stilebrands.com

Administration - Head Office Elio Maurizio Masci

Melissa McMurdo

Tel. 604.255.2518 Fax 604.255.7750 office@stilebrands.com

Tel. 604.255.2518 Fax 604.255.7750 info@stilebrands.com

British Columbia - Vancouver Island Benjamin Philip, Sales Cell 250.812.2781 ben@stilebrands.com

Alberta United Distributors Rick Anand, General Manager

Gloria Hrynuik, Sales Manager

Tel. 403.313.5550 Fax 403.313.3352

Cell 403.680.3428 ghrynuik@platinum.ca

Manitoba Aqua Vitae, Rod Biebrich Tel. 204.955.2238

Fax 204.256.5178

aquavitaefilia@shaw.ca

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Useful Ordering Information Please bear in mind the following information when it comes to ordering product through the BCLDB: Order product using the CSPC sku number, and specify your order in terms of the number of bottles (rather than cases) of a particular product, being specific that the units are bottles, so that there is no confusion about quantity. Order at the local government liquor store (GLS) that you have been set up to order through, or through Store 100, which is the Wholesale Customer Service Centre. This can be reached as follows: Telephone: Fax:

(604) 775-0681 (604) 252-3470

If the GLS sales associate indicates that there is zero stock, or no stock available, then ask them to click on their next screen page for the Container World warehouse inventory. Please note that ALL spec/restricted listings will show on the first screen as out of stock, or no stock available at the BCLDB warehouse, because it is a listing that is not usually warehoused by the BCLDB. It is only ordered as per client request. If the BCLDB sales associate informs you that there still is no stock, please contact your Stile sales representative to investigate further.

The BCLDB will give you an order/invoice number with every order. Please keep this handy in case there are any difficulties with the order, as it will help us to assist. Products that are general or specialty listed should be available within two business days (or possibly immediately, if ordering through a GLS location that stocks it regularly). Products that are spec/ restricted listed should be available within 7—10 business days. If these products have not arrived over this time, please contact your Stile representative to investigate further.

It is important to keep your Stile representative abreast of any difficulties that arise with ordering, as we are happy to assist and manage these through. It may alert us to a problem in the order process that we would otherwise not be aware of. Your diligence is very much appreciated.

CATALOGUE LEGEND G S Spec Spec (W) SO S (CD)

General listing Retail Price BCLDB retail price Specialty listing LTO Limited Time Offer Speculative listing, available by the case Warehoused Wholesale Product—speculative listed, available by the case, product in BCLDB warehouse for faster turnaround Special Order Specialty listing, where all stock has been CROSS-DOCKED and is only available only through selected BCLDB store locations, and NOT through store 100. Current inventory and locations can be located through the ‘Product Search’ function on the top right corner of the BCLDB website at www.bcliquorstores.com. If stock is not already in your local BCLDB location, then individual bottles can be inter-store transferred there from a location that does have stock.

If you need assistance, please contact your Stile Wines representative.

Prices subject to change without notice.

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Table of Contents Wines Argentina Australia France Italy Abruzzo, Campania Emilia Romagna, Friuli The Marches Molise Piedmont Sardinia Sicily Tuscany Umbria The Veneto New Zealand Portugal South Africa U.S.A.

7-8 8-10 10-11 12-25 12 13 14 15 15-16 17 18-19 19-21 21 22-25 25 26 26-27 28-30

Spirits Italy United Kingdom Antigua, Jamaica Canada, United States Brazil

31-32 32-34 35 36 37

Beer and Refreshment United States, Italy Thailand,Argentina Jamaica, Sweden

38 39 40

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Supplier Alphabetical Index

ALTESINO ALTOS LAS HORMIGAS AMARO MONTENEGRO ANCHOR BREWING ANCHOR DISTILLING ANTIGUA DISTILLERY ARGIOLAS BENTON-LANE BODEGA FRANCOIS LURTON BOOKWALTER BOTTEGA B.R. COHN CACHAÇA 61 CANTINE SGARZI LUIGI CANTINA TOLLO CA’ RUGATE CARPENE MALVOLTI CHANG CHATEAU DE CARAGUILHES CITRUSDAL ‘SIX HATS’ CUSUMANO DAMILANO DEAKIN ESTATE DELICATO FAMILY VINEYARDS DI LENARDO DI MAJO NORANTE DOMAINE GAYDA EXCELSIOR FATTORIA VITICCIO FIRRIATO FRANKLIN TATE ESTATES

20 7 32 38 36 35 17 30 7 30 23 & 31 29 37 13 12 23 25 39 10 27 19 16 8 28 13 15 11 26 19 18 10

GLORIA FERRER 29 GOLDEN KAAN 27 HUMBERTO CANALE 8 IL BRANDS (MIONETTO) 22 KATNOOK ESTATE 9 KILKERRAN (GLENGYLE) 33 KONRAD 25 KOPPARBERG 40 McLOUGHLIN & STEELE 36 MENABREA 38 MIONETTO 22 OLD ST. ANDREW’S 34 PIANIROSSI 21 PIERRE-HENRI MOREL 11 PINK 47 (OLD ST. ANDREWS) 32 QUILMES 39 ROYAL JAMAICAN 35 & 40 SPINATO 25 SPORTOLETTI 21 SPRINGBANK 33 STEFANO FARINA 15 TEDESCHI 24 TENUTA VALDIPIATTA 20 TWO HANDS 9 UMANI RONCHI 14 VELENOSI 14 VECCHIA ROMAGNA (MONTENEGRO) 32 VINHOS BORGES 26 VIVI 12 WM CADENHEAD 34

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MENDOZA, ARGENTINA

BODEGA FRANÇOIS LURTON

www.francoislurton.com

The Lurton family is well known from their Bordeaux properties, which include Chateau Bonnet, Chateau Dauzac, Chateau La Louviere, and several others. As patriarch Andre Lurton had little interest in winemaking in regions outside Bordeaux, sons Jacques and François grew their own enterprise through estates in Spain, southern France, Portugal, Chile, Uruguay and Argentina. Eventually François bought out his brother and took over full control of the company. Its Argentina operations cover over 250 hA of prime winemaking real estate in Mendoza.

Bodega François Lurton now enjoys international success based on the production of high quality, high value wines. Its mid-1990s vine plantings are now in full production, and it continues its work with contract growers to ensure supply to meet the ever growing demand.

White Wine

Size

Pinot Gris 2012

750 ml

Retail Price $ 13.99

Listing S

CSPC 556746

*88 Points—Anthony Gismondi, The Vancouver Sun (2011 vintage. 2012 not yet rated)

ALTOS LAS HORMIGAS

www.altoslashormigas.com

In 1995, Alberto Antonini, a well known Tuscan wine maker, and Antonio Morescalchi, a young entrepreneur, took a trip to visit the major viticultural areas of Argentina.

They returned powerfully impressed by the potential of Malbec in the Mendoza appellation, and felt certain that they had found what they were looking for. Later that year, 216 hectares were bought in the township of Lujàn de Cuyo.

Shortly after this, some other old time friends, enthused by the idea, joined the enterprise: Attilio Pagli, another well known Tuscan wine maker; Alan Scerbanenko, a ItaloSwiss management counselor; and last, but not least, Antonio Terni, Italo-Argentine Bob Dylan aficionado, who produces top quality wines in the Marche region of Italy.

Altos Las Hormigas devotes its energies to the production of Malbec only, refining their methods to bring out the most in this exciting varietal. At the heart of the property stands the 2,000 square meter cellar with capacity for 16,000 hectoliters, plus 900 hectoliter capacity in small oak. Completed in 2001, the cellar was designed to have minimal impact on the territory, respecting the local traditional architecture.

Red Wine Malbec Clasico 2011

Size 750 ml

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC

$ 15.99

S

522888

$ 33.99

S

522870

*88 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Malbec Reserva 2009

750 ml

*90+ Points—Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar

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PATAGONIA, ARGENTINA

HUMBERTO CANALE

www.bodegahcanale.com

At 39.2˚ South, in Argentine Patagonia, wines coming from one of the world's most southern regions are made. This is the High Valley of the Río Negro, whose special climate, with cold nights and intensely sunny days, is ideal for the development of fine grape varieties. The province of Río Negro is located in the northern part of Patagonia. The Negro River, with origins in the Andes Mountains, flows across Patagonia and into the Atlantic Ocean. Along its course, it gives birth to fertile valleys that are a real oasis in the middle of these wasted lands. In 1909, the Humberto Canale Winery was founded by the engineer who gave it his name. He played an important role in the development of the Upper Valley’s industry of small, individual wineries.

His professional know-how promoted investigation and creativity, thus allowing the world to see that the region possessed a special terroir that gave birth to different, very characteristic, and undeniably excellent wines.

Red Wine

Size

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC

Diego Murillo Malbec 2011

750 ml

$ 9.99

S

527176

Diego Murillo Merlot 2011

750 ml

$ 9.99

S

590851

Estate Malbec 2008

750 ml

$ 17.99

Spec

688390

Estate Pinot Noir 2010

750 ml

$ 17.99

Spec

157123

MILDURA, AUSTRALIA

DEAKIN ESTATE

www.deakinestate.com.au Southeastern Australia’s Mildura region was transformed from an arid, scrubby, no man’s land, to an agricultural oasis in the 1880s. A man named Alfred Deakin, a former Prime Minister of Australia, encouraged California’s Chaffey Brothers to bring their irrigation expertise to the vast inland of the Murray River. Since then, the region has become one of Australia’s most productive and prosperous sources of high quality produce, including citrus, olives, almonds and grapes.

The Deakin Estate property and its wines are named in honour of Alfred Deakin, as visionary for the region.

Purchased in 1967, Deakin Estate was planted to premium wine grapes which were sold as fruit until 1980, when a winery facility was built. By the time the Deakin Estate range was launched in 1994, some vines had achieved considerable age, while newer vines were being planted. The efforts are focused on producing fruit of the highest quality, and expressive wines brimming with flavour and varietal character. With exports to over 30 countries around the world, these efforts have succeeded in spades.

Red Wine

Size

Shiraz 2010

750 ml

Retail Price

Listing

$ 13.99

S

CSPC 560821

*90 Points, ‘Top 100 Best Reds Under $20—James Halliday 8

COONAWARRA, AUSTRALIA

KATNOOK ESTATE

www.katnookestate.com.au

Katnook Estate is located on the Riddoch Highway, just north of Penola, in the heart of Coonawarra. Katnook is an aboriginal word meaning ‘Fat Land’, referring to Coonawarra’s red fertile soil, known today as ‘terra rossa’. Coonawarra is well known for producing some of Australia’s great Cabernet Sauvignon.

Katnook was the site of Coonawarra’s second vintage made by John Riddoch in 1896. In 1980, the second chapter of Katnook Estate began when wines were again produced from the property by Senior Winemaker Wayne Stehbens, who still makes Katnook Estate wines today. He boasts an extraordinary track record, having won two Jimmy Watson Trophies, a double trophy at the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition in 2003 for the flagship Odyssey Cabernet Sauvignon 1998, and other international trophies.

Red Wine

Katnook Estate quality begins with growing grapes which capture classic Coonawarra flavour, while minimizing environmental impact. Wayne describes his winemaking style as ‘making wines which show subtlety, intrigue and complexity. Reflecting the essence of Coonawarra’s terroir is integral to my winemaking approach.’

Size Retail Price Listing CSPC

Founder’s Block Coonawarra Shiraz 2009

750 ml

$ 19.99

S

274464

Founder’s Block Coonawarra Cabernet/Shiraz 2008 750 ml

$ 19.99

S

263830

*91 Points, 5 Stars—James Halliday, Wine Companion

BAROSSA VALLEY, AUSTRALIA

TWO HANDS

www.twohandswines.com, www.theluckycountry.com

Two Hands is one of Australia’s most decorated wineries, making its most sought after wines. The ‘two hands’ are Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz, who formed the company in 1999 with the clear objective of making the best possible Shiraz wines from prized Shiraz producing regions within Australia.

Michael Twelftree’s background includes years of exporting Australian wine to USA and Asia, while Richard Mintz is a former CEO of one of Australia’s leading cooperages in the Barossa Valley. The two old friends set out in 2000 with just 17 tonnes of fruit from the McLaren Vale and Padthaway wine regions. From the start, the wines were well received with a healthy stream of reviews, culminating with Robert Parker’s 2004 declaration of Two Hands as ‘the finest negociant operation south of the equator’.

Two Hands concentrates its efforts on sourcing the best fruit from the best Shiraz vineyards in Australia, working with its growers on achieving the full potential from each individual site.

A complete list of the premium offerings from Two Hands is found in the ‘Stile Prestige Estates—Limited Availability’ list, available through your Stile Brands representative.

Red Wine

Size

Retail Price

Listing

The Lucky Country Shiraz Barossa Valley 2010

750 ml

CSPC

$ 19.99

S

170555

The Lucky Country Shiraz/Grenache Barossa Valley 2009 750 ml

$ 19.99

S

136507

Gnarly Dudes Barossa Valley Shiraz 2009

750 ml

$ 29.99

S

018614

750 ml

$ 37.99

S

057752

$ 74.99

S

232736

*93 Points—Wine Spectator Angel’s Share Shiraz McLaren Vale 2008

*90 Points—Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar Bella’s Garden Shiraz Barossa Valley 2009

*94 Points—Wine Spectator

750 ml (6 per case)

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MARGARET RIVER, AUSTRALIA

FRANKLIN TATE ESTATES The Tate family has been making award winning wines since 1969, when patriarch John Tate founded Evans & Tate, which went on to become arguably Margaret River’s most well known winery. During John and son Franklin’s involvement, they were twice awarded ’Most Outstanding Red Wine in the World’ at the Wine magazine challenge.

Franklin Tate Estates marks a return by the Tate family to their roots with unique, hand-crafted wines from the world renowned Margaret River region of Australia. Internationally recognized as one of Australia’s top growing regions for savoury but supple reds and crisp whites of character and flavour, Margaret River is situated in a unique spot on the western tip of the country.

Franklin spent several years looking for outstanding sites, and within these, the best micro terroirs, to find a balance and diversity of soils capable of reducing yield and concentrating flavours. Only the finest grapes make the grade. By committing to producing only a small amount of wine from varietals that the region does best means coaxing the very best from the vineyard.

White Wine

Size

Retail Price

Sauvignon Blanc 2011

750 ml

$ 19.99

Spec

196279

Chardonnay 2011

750 ml

$ 19.99

Spec

196253

Red Wine

Size

Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

750 ml

$ 19.99

Spec

196402

Shiraz 2010

750 ml

$ 19.99

Spec

196337

Retail Price

Listing

Listing

CSPC

CSPC

LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON, FRANCE

CHATEAU DE CARAGUILHES

www.caraguilhes.fr

Historically, the Corbières region has been connected with vinegrowers and the making of wine. By the 12th century, the Abbey of Fontfroide was taken over by the monks of the Cistercian Order, highly skilled vinegrowers who undertook to restore the art of the vine in the Corbieres, once started by the Phoenicians and furthered by the Romans.

So began the history of the domaine known as Caraguilhes. The famous chateau that one sees today was constructed in the early 17th century. The vines still grow in an ideal location known for its exceptional soil quality, with a mixture of clay and limestone.

In 1935, the winery’s new owner became the only grower to refuse to use insecticides and weed killers or chemical fertilizers—well ahead of his time. Inspired by the same precision and philosophy, the same love of the soil and of authenticity, current owner Laurent Max continues this practice. Since 1990, the organic status of the wines of Caraguilhes are formally guaranteed by ECOCERT. Red Wine

Size

Domaine de l’Olivette Rouge VDP 2008 (Syrah/Grenache/Merlot)

750 ml

Retail Price $ 15.99

Listing S

CSPC 626242

*100% Certified Organic 10

LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON, FRANCE

DOMAINE GAYDA

www.gaydavineyards.com

Situated in the foothills of the Pyrenees, surrounded by its vineyards, Domaine Gayda is a Languedoc destination 25 km southwest of Carcassonne, in the village of Brugairolles.

Known traditionally for its large area of vineyards producing volume table wines, things have changed rapidly in the Languedoc over the last ten years, and Domaine Gayda has been at the centre of it. The area is blessed with many exciting ‘terroirs’, diverse in soil types and climate.

This diversity is Gayda’s opportunity to not only grow grapes of outstanding quality in its own vineyards, but to work with partner growers throughout this beautiful, diverse region of France.

Domaine Gayda has a passion for the traditional ‘cepages’ grown across the many diverse soils and climates of their vineyards. While the grapes are rooted in tradition, the winery itself is all about the ‘new’, with investments in state-of-the-art equipment and technology, with wines that are full and flavourful to appeal to today’s consumers.

White Wine

Size

Three Winds Viognier 2011

750 ml

Retail Price $ 13.99

Listing S

CSPC 154609

*87 Points—Gismondi on Wine

Red Wine

Size

Three Winds Syrah 2011

750 ml

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC

$ 13.99

S

847608

$ 13.99

Spec

154799

*87 Points—Gismondi on Wine (2010 vintage. 2011 not yet rated) Three Winds Grenache 2009

750 ml

RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE

PIERRE-HENRI MOREL

www.imperatrice.com.hk/pierre-henri-morel.html

Domaine Pierre-Henri Morel, one of the most promising and exciting estates of the Rhone Valley, was created in 2008 by Mr. Morel, who has worked with globally acclaimed winemaker Michel Chapoutier since 2000. In 2007, the two completed a joint venture purchase of vineyards in the prestigious ‘Pignan’ area in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, an area with outstanding terroir, producing truly refined Chateauneuf-du-Pape wines.

To take advantage of the amazing variety of soils in the southern Rhone, other plots were added—Cotes du Rhone Villages ‘Laudun’ and ‘Signargues’, from the right bank of the Rhone facing Chateauneuf-du-Pape, are outstanding values, and Gigondas, made from plots located on medium height terraces on alluvial soils. No more than about 250 cases of each of these wines are produced each year.

White Wine

Size

Retail Price

Cotes du Rhone Villages Laudun 2010 *90 Points—Wine Spectator

750 ml

Red Wine

Size

Cotes du Rhone Signargues 2010 *90 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

750 ml

$ 22.99

S

193730

Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2010 *90 Points—Wine Spectator

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 54.99

Spec

193953

Chateauneuf-du-Pape Lieu Dit Pignan 2009 *94 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 84.99

Spec

272500

$ 22.99

Retail Price

Listing Spec

Listing

CSPC 123711

CSPC

11

ABRUZZO, ITALY

CANTINA TOLLO

www.cantinatollo.it

*** WINNER GRAN VINITALY AWARD *** Abruzzo is a land where great wine has been made for many centuries. Writers and poets have sung its praise since the times of ancient Rome. Natural splendour thrives in Abruzzo, a region which stretches from the mountains to the sea, and the only in Europe to devote 1/3 of its territory to nature reserves. In this paradise, Cantina Tollo was founded over 40 years ago with a passion for producing quality wines that embody the culture of Abruzzo.

The gentle breeze from the Adriatic creates a wonderfully mild climate over the hills of Cantina Tollo, as the perfect amount of rain and sun helps to produce their signature Montepulciano, Trebbiano and Cerasuolo wines. Tollo is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through a promise that they have always kept—that its wines tell a story, through aroma, emotion and White Wine

Size

Tollo Bianco DOC 2011 (Trebbiano)

1L

Tollo Pinot Grigio IGT 2011

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC

$ 9.99

Spec (W)

019315

1L

$ 10.99

Spec (W)

623801

Rocca Ventosa Pinot Grigio IGT 2011

750 ml

$ 12.99

Spec

563718

Aldiano Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC 2011

750 ml

$ 21.99

Spec

053363

750 ml

$ 34.99

Spec

329342

Retail Price

Listing

*Two Red Glasses—Gambero Rosso Cretico Chardonnay IGT Terre di Chieti 2010

*Two Glasses—Gambero Rosso

Red Wine

Size

CSPC

Tollo Rosso Terre Di Chieti IGT 2011 (Montepulciano)

1L

$ 9.99

Spec (W)

007799

Tollo Sangiovese IGT 2011

1L

$ 10.99

Spec (W)

652263

Valle d’Oro Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2009

750 ml

$ 13.99

Spec

328286

Colle Secco Rubino Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2008

750 ml

$ 16.99

G

331652

$ 97.99

Spec

571240

Colle Secco Riserva Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2008 750 ml

$ 21.99

Spec

135822

Aldiano Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2008

750 ml

$ 24.99

Spec

055830

Cagiolo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2008

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 34.99

Spec

351643

Cagiolo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2005

1.5 L

$ 114.99

Spec

143628

*88 Points—’World’s Greatest Wine Values’, Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate 3L

VIVI

CAMPANIA, ITALY www.viviwine.com In Italian, ‘vivi’ means ‘to live’. This name was chosen as a reflection of the belief that the Italian lifestyle is synonymous with the art of living well. Vivi Falanghina is a perfect representation of this. Cultivated in Italy for 8000 years, Falanghina grapes are real Italian wine. Ideal growing conditions along the Amalfi Coast, in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius, produce grapes of superior quality and flavour. Crisp, clean apple highlights are warmed by vanilla and spice tones.

White Wine

Size

Vivi Falanghina 2011

750 ml

*Complete with screwcap cloasure!

Retail Price

Listing

$ 14.99

S

CSPC 144592 12

EMILIA ROMAGNA, ITALY

CANTINE SGARZI LUIGI

www.cantinesgarzi.com

The family Sgarzi has been growing vines and producing wines for many generations in Castel S. Pietro Terme, a city located on the ‘Wine Route’, situated between the best Italian gastronomical itineraries. It borders both plains and hill country at the point where Emilia becomes Romagna, where vines have been cultivated since ancient times. The first recognition of the winery dates back to 1933. Since this time, Cantine Sgarzi Luigi has ensured continued success by combining traditional viniculture with modern technologies, evolving into a sizable company with its own international trading network, supplying more than 40 countries around the world.

White Wine

Size

‘Ciao’ Organic Chardonnay Tetra Pak N/V

1 Lt

Retail Price $ 13.99

Listing S

CSPC 004945

*100% certified organic—the only organic tetra pack product available in BC

Red Wine

Size

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC

‘Ciao’ Primitivo/Merlot Tetra Pak N/V

1 Lt

$ 12.99

Spec

932459

Luigi Leonardo Chianti 2010

750 ml

$ 13.99

Spec

850644

Luigi Leonardo Montepulciano 2006

750 ml

$ 13.99

Spec

648501

Luigi Leonardo Primitivo 2005

750 ml

$ 13.99

Spec

648501

‘Ciao’ Organic Sangiovese Tetra Pak N/V

1 Lt

$ 14.99

S

340711

*100% certified organic—the only organic tetra pack product available in BC IL Romano Sangiovese 2010

750 ml

$ 14.99

S

575407

Luigi Leonardo Valpolicella 2008

750 ml

$ 18.99

Spec

442715

FRIULI, ITALY

DI LENARDO

www.dilenardo.it The estate of Massimo di Lenardo, located in the famous DOC areas of Friuli DOC Grave and Friuli DOC Aquileia, dates back to the early 1800s. However, it was only from the 1987 vintage that quality took a real leap forward, with the introduction of new techniques including the hand picking of grapes and the use of refined methods of vinification based on physical principles and electronically controlled temperature during fermentation.

White Wine

With his pool of respected wine consultants, Massimo di Lenardo personally oversees production, ensuring consistency for all wines, bringing recognition for di Lenardo Vineyards as one of the best brands in the Friuli-Grave area.

Size Retail Price Listing CSPC

Pinot Grigio IGT Venezia-Giulia 2010

750 ml

$ 17.99

S

125658

750 ml

$ 24.99

Spec

769679

*87 Points—Wine Spectator ‘Toh!’ Friulano Friuli DOC Grave 2009 (Tocai)

*88 Points—Wine Spectator

Red Wine

Size

‘Ronco Nolè’ 2008 (Merlot/Refosco/Cabernet Sauvignon)

750 ml

*87 Points—Wine Spectator

Retail Price $ 24.99

Listing Spec

CSPC 632190 13

THE MARCHES, ITALY

UMANI RONCHI

www.umanironchi.it

The foundation of the winery in Cupramontana by Dr Gino Umani Ronchi dates back to the 1950s. Later, Eng. Bianchi entered into partnership and the production and marketing of ‘Umani Ronchi’ wines increased notably. Today, Umani Ronchi owns 110 hectares in the Verdicchio Classico area, 60 hectares in the Rosso Conero, and 30 in Abruzzi. Though the winery is a leading exponent of two native Marches wines—Verdicchio and Rosso Conero—wines from foreign grape varieties, notably Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, have resulted in wines that have achieved international acclaim.

White Wine

Size

‘Exclamation’ Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi 2010

750 ml

Retail Price

Listing

$ 14.99

Spec

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC 270777

*First Italian 750 ml screw cap product!

Red Wine

Size

CSPC

‘Exclamation’ Sangiovese 2010

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 14.99

Spec

345769

*First Italian 750 ml screw cap product!

San Lorenzo Rosso Conero DOC 2007

750 ml

$ 20.99

Spec

158725

Cumaro Rosso Conero Riserva 2004 (Montepulciano)

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 44.99

Spec

007609

Pelago Marche Rosso IGT 2001 (Cabernet Sauvignon/Montepulciano/Merlot)

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 79.99

Spec

019919

*90 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

*88 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

VELENOSI

www.velenosivini.com Ercole Velenosi is an award winning winery founded in 1984 in the Ascoli Piceno province of the Marches region. It is well known for producing the best wines in the region. The vineyards are hillside clay soil with excellent exposure. The respect for tradition is apparent in the vineyard management and winemaking techniques of consulting winemaker Attilio Pagli.

The wines of Velenosi combine a bright freshness with lovely structure, elegance and finesse.

White Wine

Size

Villa Angela Pecorino Offida DOC 2009

750 ml

Red Wine

Size

Lacrima di Morro d’Alba Classico DOC 2010

750 ml

Listing

CSPC

Spec

741751

Listing

CSPC

$ 19.99

Spec

291849

Roggio del Filare Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC 2006 750 ml (Montepulciano/Sangiovese)

$ 47.99

Spec

098590

Ludi Marche IGT 2007 (Montepulciano/Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot)

$ 57.99

Spec

094243

750 ml (6 per case)

Retail Price $ 19.99

Retail Price

14

MOLISE, ITALY

DI MAJO NORANTE

www.dimajonorante.it

Azienda Agricola Di Majo Norante is located to the north of the Gargano in Molise on the estate of the Marquees Norante of Santa Cristina. Since the 1800’s, its ancestors have dedicated themselves to vine cultivation (ancient wine cellars are located under the main town square and the old palace in Campomarino). In 1968, a modern canteen was constructed, along with the first replanted vines in the Ramitello zone. This zone has northeastern exposure, constant summer breezes, a light limestone soil, and a slope toward the Scabolone and Madonna Grande valleys, combining to create a very favorable grape growing environment.

Red Wine

Di Majo Norante uses only estate grown grapes, cultivated without the use of chemical or synthetic additives, yielding a product that can be considered “biological”. Passion and love for the grapes are combined with the most advanced technology in farming methods and production facilities.

Size Retail Price Listing CSPC

Sangiovese ‘Terre degli Osci’ IGT 2011

750 ml

$ 14.99

G

607325

Prugnolo Del Molise IGT 2008

750 ml

$ 21.99

Spec

535740

Ramitello Rosso DOCG 2008 (Montepulciano/Aglianico)

750 ml

$ 21.99

Spec

420547

*92 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

3L

$ 104.99

Spec

069211

Contado Aglianico del Molise DOC 2007

750 ml

$ 23.99

Spec

535732

Tintilia Molise DOCG 2007

750 ml

$ 37.99

Spec

172775

Don Luigi DOC 2007 (Montepulciano/Aglianico)

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 59.99

Spec

634790

*90 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

*90 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

PIEDMONT, ITALY

STEFANO FARINA

Stefano Farina

www.stefanofarinavini.it

Giancarlo, Bruno and Gino Farina, sons of the founder, manage this family winery, located in Diano d'Alba, in the heart of Dolcetto country. Using grapes from 16 acres of their own vineyards, Stefano Farina creates modern styled wines with berry and cedar character. Consistency and the constant search for quality with respect to value are the hallmarks of this pioneering family.

White Wine

Size

Gavi DOCG 2011

750 ml

Red Wine

Size

Chianti La Ginestra DOCG 2009

750 ml

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC

Spec

869032

Listing

CSPC

$ 19.99

S

698308

750 ml

$ 24.99

Spec

631184

750 ml

$ 47.99

Spec

056044

750 ml

$ 49.99

S

476077

$ 24.99

Retail Price

*90 Points—Wine Spectator Chianti Classico Le Bocce DOCG 2009

*90 Points—Wine Spectator Barbaresco DOCG 2005

*91 Points—Wine Spectator Barolo DOCG 2007

15

PIEDMONT, ITALY

DAMILANO

www.cantinedamilano.it Damilano is one of the historical Barolo producing farms, founded over a century ago by Guiseppe Borgogno, The tradition was kept up by his son -in-law Giacomo Damilano and with his children, until it was passed on to his four grandchildren, who very attentively manage their forefathers’ land today. The wines are renowned for their upright style and the estate is widely appreciated due to the strictness and passion that accompany all of the company’s activities. The vineyards are situated in the most famous crus of the Langa region: Cannubi, Liste, Fossati and Brunate, which are almost entirely cultivated with Nebbiolo da Barolo.

White Wine

Size

Retail Price $ 21.99

Listing

CSPC

Spec

362616

Listing

CSPC

Spec

174003

Listing

CSPC

Langhe Arneis DOCG 2010

750 ml

Sparkling Wine

Size

Moscato d’Asti 2011

750 ml (6 per case)

Red Wine

Size

Nebbiolo d’Alba 2008

750 ml

$ 27.99

Spec

009456

750 ml

$ 49.99

S

854620

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 99.99

Spec

552729

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 94.99

Spec

382499

Retail Price $ 24.99

Retail Price

*87 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Barolo ‘Lecinquevigne’ DOCG 2007

*91 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Barolo Liste DOCG 2006

*92 Points—Wine Spectator Limited cases available.

Barolo Brunate Cannubi DOCG 2005

*93 Points—Wine Spectator

16

SARDINIA, ITALY

ARGIOLAS

www.argiolas.it Argiolas has firmly established itself as one of the very top producers from Sardinia, the newest critics’ darling region of Italy. Sardinia has followed in the footsteps of Sicily in making a name for itself through producing fabulously aromatic wines from indigenous grape varietals— at very fair prices.

Argiolas’ history began in 1918, when Francesco Argiolas planted the first vineyard with the assistance of some returning Italian POWs. But it was Antonio Argiolas, whose great enthusiasm and experience in viticulture set the stage for greatness, buying new estates and setting up a modern farm. In the late 1970's, Antonio’s sons Franco and Giuseppe reorganized the business in all aspects, from vineyards to cellars. They chose one of Italy's leading oenologists, Giacomo Tachis, who joined forces with oenologist Mariano Murru. Now three generations of the Argiolas family are together: patriarch Antonio (now 97 years old), his two sons and his grandchildren.

White Wine

Size

Costamolino Vermentino di Sardegna 2011

750 ml

Red Wine

Size

Perdera Monica di Sardegna 2009

750 ml

Retail Price $ 21.99

Retail Price

Listing S

Listing

CSPC 457945

CSPC

$ 22.99

Spec

457937

$ 25.99

S

457911

$ 14.99

Spec

413955

$ 59.99

Spec

457903

*90 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (6 per case) Costera Cannonau di Sardegna 2009

750 ml

*91 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (6 per case) Costera Cannonau di Sardegna 2006

375 ml

*90 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (12 per case) Korem Isola dei Nuraghi IGT 2008 (Bovalesardo, Carignano, Cannonau)

750 ml (6 per case)

*91 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

17

SICILY, ITALY

FIRRIATO

www.firriato.it The Firriato winery near Trapani in the northwest of the island was founded in 1985 by the Di Gaetano family and is the personification of the "New Sicily".

Starting with the 1994 vintage, scrupulously selected, ripe grapes from lowyielding, hillside vineyards have been vinified by a team of local and antipodean winemakers. The only aim was quality, using indigenous Sicilian and international grape varieties. Seven years with continuous growth, global distribution, and many medals and awards under their belt (including ‘Best Italian Winery’ by Luca Maroni in 2007), Firriato truly is putting Sicily on the map!

Red Wine

Size

Branciforti Nero d’Avola IGT 2010

750 ml

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC

$ 13.99

S

143818

$ 31.99

S

175943

*Top 100 Wines of the Year—Vancouver Magazine Santagostino Baglio Soria IGT 2007 (Nero d’Avola/Syrah]

750 ml (6 per case)

*2006 vintage: 91 Points, ‘Top 100 Wines of the Year’ —Wine Spectator. 2007 vintage not yet rated.

Quater Rosso IGT 2008 750 ml $ 39.99 (Nero d’Avola/Perricone/Frappato/Nerello Capuccio] (6 per case)

Spec

613182

*’Best Red Wine of Italy’ —Luca Maroni Harmonium IGT 2008 (Nero d’Avola]

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 49.99

Spec

073197

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 54.99

Spec

029314

$ 54.99

Spec

670455

*Three Glasses—Gambero Rosso Camelot IGT 2006 (Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot]

*5 Grapes—Duemilavini Guide (Association of Italian Sommeliers) Ribeca IGT 2006 (Perricone]

750 ml (6 per case)

*89 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

18

SICILY, ITALY

CUSUMANO

www.cusumano.it The main assets of Cusumano include 140 hectares of family vineyards set in specific, diverse areas according to microclimatic conditions throughout Sicily; the constant study of the soil aimed at finding the best varieties to be chosen for their specific features; and the continuous research from grape growing to winemaking area. Knowledge of the soils, the constant monitoring of the vines, and the appropriate balance between production and cultivation are always taken into account. Alberto and Diego Cusumano have spearheaded a renaissance in Sicilian wines, garnering international interest in the unique wines from this region.

Red Wine

Size

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC

Syrah IGT 2010

750 ml

$ 17.99

S

015479

Nero d’Avola IGT 2010

750 ml

$ 17.99

S

143610

*Judges Choice—Wine Access International Value Wine Awards 2010 *88 Points—Wine Access Merlot IGT 2008

750 ml

$ 17.99

Spec

121822

Benuara IGT 2004 (Nero d’Avola/Syrah)

750 ml

$ 29.99

Spec

015289

*Two Glasses & Oscar Award (Quality/Price) - Gambero Rosso Pinot Nero IGT 2007

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 37.99

Spec

049270

*90 Points—Wine Spectator Noa IGT 2006

750 ml

$ 54.99

Spec

645911

*90 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Limited cases available.

TUSCANY, ITALY

FATTORIA VITICCIO

www.fattorioviticcio.com

The Viticcio Estate stands amidst a rustic complex, charmingly situated on the gentle hillside overlooking sloping vineyards above the picturesque ancient town of Greve in Chianti, lying midway between Florence and Siena in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. Its founder, Lucio Landini, was a man deeply attached to Tuscan tradition. He and his wife Franca decided to aim high and count primarily on export. From modest beginnings, the focus remains the same today—the production of high quality wines worthy of an expert international clientele.

Viticcio is now owned and operated by Alessandro Landini who, by following in his father’s footsteps, is the epitome of a new class of wine entrepreneurs—passionate, competent and professional—blending tradition with state-of-the-art technology.

Red Wine

Size

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC

Bere Toscana IGT 2009

750 ml

$ 19.99

S

206490

750 ml

$ 34.99

S

156372

750 ml

$ 44.99

S

852517

*90 Points —Wine Spectator I Greppi Bolgheri Greppicante DOC 2008

*90 Points —Wine Spectator Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2007

*93 Points, ‘Top 100 Wines of the Year’ —Wine Spectator 19

TUSCANY, ITALY

ALTESINO

www.altesino.it Altesino is a highly regarded, world class winery situated northeast of Montalcino and covering an area of approximately 64 hectares. The vineyards cover an area of approximately 27 hectares, divided into three different sub zones called Altesino, La Velona and Montosoli. The grape variety Sangiovese di Montalcino makes up the largest part of the vineyards, as it is used for Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino and Palazzo Altesi. Altesino has always been determined to produce wines of the highest quality possible; thus, the aging requirements for Brunello di Montalcino are even more stressed in the Altesino cellars.

Red Wine

Size

Rosso di Toscana IGT 2009 (Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot)

750 ml

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC

$ 22.99

S

553933

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 59.99

S

139220

375 ml (12 per case)

$ 34.99

Spec

658468

500 ml (6 per case)

$ 69.99

Spec

161539

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 149.99

S

082974

*92+ Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Brunello di Montalcino ‘Montosoli’ DOCG 2004

1.5L

$ 325.00

Spec

144907

3L

$ 650.00

Spec

144915

1.5 L

$ 325.00

Spec

012609

3L

$ 650.00

Spec

434050

5L

$ 995.00

Spec

782144

*89 Points—Anthony Gismondi, The Vancouver Sun Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2007

*92 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2006

*91 Points—Wine Spectator Grappa di Brunello

Limited cases available.

Brunello di Montalcino ‘Montosoli’ DOCG 2006

*95 Points, ‘Top 100 Wines of the Year’ —Wine Spectator Brunello di Montalcino ‘Montosoli’ DOCG 2003

*90 Points—Wine Spectator

TENUTA VALDIPIATTA

Red Wine

www.valdipiatta.it

Giulio Caporali, Valdipiatta’s owner and founder, purchased the estate in the late 1980s to pursue his dream of creating a great wine. What began as an old farmhouse and a few hectares of vineyards on the hills which slope from Montepulciano down towards the Valdichiana became a solid vine growing and wine business. With a strong, innovative approach and profound respect for the land, Giulio has been able to elevate Valdipiatta to one of the top producers in the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano appellation. “It is my Shangri-La”, is how Giulio describes Valdipiatta. In 2002, he turned over management of the estate and winery to his daughter Miriam, who happens to possess the same enthusiasm as her father. Giulio continues to run the agricultural side of the business, whereas Miriam has chosen to concentrate on the activities of the cellar and on the marketing of the company products.

Size Retail Price Listing CSPC

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2007 (Sangiovese/Canaiolo Nero)

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 34.99

Spec

173245

*91 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate 20

TUSCANY, ITALY

PIANIROSSI The Pianirossi estate is a result of the vision and efforts of owner Stefano Sincini, originally a respected fashion entrepreneur, born and raised in the culture of wine.

Sincini discovered the magnificent location just a stone’s throw away from Castello Banfi and the first slopes of Montalcino. He gathered a highly competent team, with consultation from acclaimed oenologists Carolo Ferrini and Gioia Cresti, and set about creating a wine unique to the terroir, deciding to bring from his native Marches the cuttings of Montepulciano to complement the traditional Tuscan Sangiovese and the Alicante and Petit Verdot.

By slightly veering off the path of traditional Tuscan offerings, Pianirossi has established itself as a rising star of a new generation of Maremma estates.

Red Wine

Size

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC

Solus Maremma Toscana IGT 2006 (Sangiovese/Montepulciano/Alicante)

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 39.99

Spec

143651

Pianirossi Maremma Toscana IGT 2007 (Petit Verdot/Montepulciano/Cabernet Sauvignon)

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 59.99

Spec

292060

UMBRIA, ITALY

SPORTOLETTI

www.sportoletti.com

Sportoletti’s winery is located near Spello and Assisi, two ancient medieval towns in the region of Umbria in central Italy. It is the hilliest region in Italy, and an extremely green and pristine area, where nature and history blend together. Winemaking traditions in this region reach back to the Etruscans and Romans, but as in Burgundy, grape growing and winemaking were developed and enriched by the monks during Medieval times.

The Sportoletti family has been in agriculture for generations and have always been dedicated to the production of fine wine in Umbria. Brothers Ernesto and Remo have followed their father Vittorio’s teachings on high quality productions. The family owns 50 acres of vineyards and produces two whites and two reds. Thanks to the impressive success of their wines, overall production has soared to 200,000 bottles. Their notable Merlot is produced from old vines planted at Sportoletti more than 50 years ago.

The soil richness, together with innovative methods of production, give Sportoletti’s wines their unique identity and make them among the best expressions of Umbrian winemaking. In 1998, the Sportolettis hired the esteemed world renowned enologist Riccardo Cotarella, marking the start of a highly successful professional relationship.

White Wine

Size

Assisi Grechetto DOC 2010

750 ml

Retail Price $ 23.99

Listing Spec

CSPC 438259

*87 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

Red Wine

Size

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC

Assisi Rosso DOC 2009 (Sangiovese/Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon)

750 ml

$ 23.99

Spec

128405

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 54.99

Spec

385674

*89 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Villa Fidelia Rosso DOC 2006 (Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc)

21

THE VENETO, ITALY

MIONETTO www.mionetto.it www.mionettousa.com Few lands identify themselves like Valdobbiadene so totally and directly with a completely special "drinking philosophy". Try, for example, tasting a glass of Prosecco - the most renowned "offspring" of these hills. You will feel that you have been projected into a world which you believed lost forever, where life still proceeds at a liveable pace and where values remain unchanged: equilibrium and lightness, elegance and genuineness, delight in getting together and enjoying life.

From Prosecco to Cartizze and many other straightforward, generous wines the fascinating history of the vines and wines of Valdobbiadene has trodden a long path, but it has always been true to itself. You only need to travel along the Prosecco Road - the first enological route to have been created in Italy - to be aware of it all. In these places, the savours, nature, everything is still authentic and incomparable. It is in this land and with this singular tradition that an equally unique entrepreneurial story has become associated - that of the Mionetto family.

Sparkling White Wine

Size

Pergolo Prosecco Spumante IGT N/V

750 ml

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC

$ 14.99

S

591933

750 ml

$ 17.99

S

378638

375 ml (24 per case)

$ 10.99

Spec (W)

463968

750 ml

$ 17.99

S

073932

375 ml (24 per case)

$ 10.99

Spec

859413

750 ml

$ 19.99

S

086256

200 ml (24 per case)

$ 5.99

Spec

127043

*90 Points—Wine Enthusiast Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Frizzante DOCG N/V

750 ml

$ 21.99

G

432369

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 27.99

Spec

515551

*87 Points—Wine Enthusiast *’Killer Value’ —Wine Access International Value Wine Awards 2009 IL Prosecco Frizzante DOC N/V

*90 Points—The Wine Report *Top 100 Wine of the Year—Vancouver Magazine

IL Moscato Frizzante IGT N/V

*90 Points—The Wine Report

Prosecco Brut Spumante DOCG N/V

*90 Points—Wine Enthusiast Prosecco Brut Spumante DOCG N/V ‘Mini’

*92 Points—Wine Enthusiast Sergio Mionetto ‘MO’ Extra Dry Spumante N/V (Prosecco)

*92 Points—Wine Enthusiast ‘Best Buy’

Sparkling Rosé Wine

Size

IL Rosé Frizzante IGT N/V

750 ml

Retail Price $ 17.99

Listing Spec

CSPC 231803

*Crown cap closure

22

THE VENETO, ITALY

BOTTEGA - La Cantina dei Poeti

www.alexander.it

Originality, creativity and quality have elevated this winery to the next level. In 1992, Bottega diversified to create its Cantina dei Poeti sparkling line, which took Bottega in a new direction.

The Petalo Moscato is a stunning wine that amazingly captures the essence of the naturally sweet Moscato grapes from which it is made. It has an aroma of flowers and fruits, and balances crisp acidity with peach and rose flavours. It truly is ‘The Wine of Love’. Its counterpart, the Prosecco ‘IL Vino dei Poeti’ (‘The Wine of Poets’), is fresh, crisp and elegant, with a delicate fragrance of acacia blossoms. It is dry, refined and well balanced, with a persistent effervescence. It is well worthy of the line in which it is found.

White Wine

Size

Retail Price

Pinot Grigio IGT 2009

750 ml

Sparkling Wine

Size

Petalo Moscato ‘IL Vino Del Amore’ IGT N/V

750 ml

$ 17.99

S

580993

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 17.99

S

095711

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 24.99

S

223669

$ 17.99

Retail Price

Listing Spec

Listing

CSPC 813121

CSPC

*Silver Medal—International Wine Challenge (London) *Top 100 Wine of the Year —Vancouver Magazine Prosecco ‘IL Vino dei Poeti’ Spumante DOC N/V

*90 Points—Wine & Spirits ‘Bottega Pink’ Rose Spumante N/V

CA’ RUGATE

www.carugate.it

Ca’ Rugate, established by the Tessari family in 1986, takes its name from the volcanic hills where most of the vineyards are to be found. The Ca’ Rugate vineyards cover 40 hectares, 30 of which are located within the commune of Monteforte d’Alpone in the rugged heart of Soave Classico, with 10 ha in the commune of Montecchia di Crosara in nearby Valpolicella. Ca’ Rugate uses only indigenous grape varieties such as Garganega, and Trebbiano di Soave for white wines; and Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinone for reds.

White Wine

The Soave wines of Ca Rugate are unique, produced from 100% Garganega grapes, without blending in Trebbiano or other inexpensive grapes, as is done for most Soave wines. They also utilize single vineyard production, resulting in wines that are among the best of their kind, with full, fresh fruit and hints of almonds.

Size Retail Price Listing CSPC

San Michele Soave Classico DOC 2010

750 ml

$ 19.99

Spec

180653

Monte Fiorentine Soave Classico DOC 2009

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 25.99

Spec

180273

Monte Alto Soave Classico DOC 2007

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 27.99

Spec

180182

*Three Glasses—Gambero Rosso

Red Wine

Size

Rio Albo Valpolicella DOC 2010

750 ml

$ 21.99

Spec

422899

La Perlara Recioto di Soave DOCG 2007

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 49.99

Spec

810978

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 69.99

Spec

278291

*91 Points—Wine & Spirits Amarone della Valpolicella DOC 2006

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC

23

THE VENETO, ITALY

TEDESCHI

www.tedeschiwines.com

Numerous generations of the Tedeschi family have dedicated love and devotion to viticulture in the Valpolicella, giving them an enviable wealth of experience, tradition, and nobility, all of which are used to achieve the highest level of quality.

The first purchase of vineyards was drawn up in 1630. The descendents followed suit, bringing prestige, respect and esteem to the family, to the extent that they were called upon to carry out important political and religious duties.

In 1824, Nicolò Tedeschi purchased more vineyards, and with his skill and personality, brought the family business many steps forward, to the extent that all successors would dedicate their lives to upholding the good name of the family and its wines. The present generation—Antonietta, Sabrina and Riccardo—work together to maintain the spirit of the Tedeschi family as upholders of the finest wines that The Veneto region can produce, and as purveyors of these wines to an audience of buyers and consumers around the world.

White Wine

Size

Retail Price

Soave Classico DOC 2011

750 ml

Red Wine

Size

Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC 2008

750 ml

$ 19.99

Spec

132019

Valpolicella Classico ’Capitel Del Nicalo’ DOC 2008 750 ml

$ 25.99

Spec

132662

‘Capitel San Rocco’ Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso IGT Veneto 2009 *89 Points—Wine Spectator 750 ml

$ 29.99

Spec

299271

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC 2007

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 54.99

S

110312

375 ml (12 per case)

$ 31.99

Spec

110320

3L

$ 274.99

Spec

137927

700 ml (6 per case)

$ 84.99

Spec

137802

$ 98.99

Spec

308957

$ 19.99

Retail Price

Listing Spec

Listing

CSPC 132001

CSPC

*89 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

*93 Points—Wine Spectator

Grappa di Amarone ‘Capitel Monte Olmi’

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC ‘Capitel Monte Olmi’ 2007 750 ml (6 per case)

24

THE VENETO, ITALY

SPINATO

www.spinato.it The land on which Anna Spinato’s grapes are grown has been used for that same purpose since the 12th century. Wine was first produced there, on the banks of the Piave River, by the monks of the Sant’ Andrea Abbey. Even the Spinato logo tells of the family’s “passion and love for our culture and the tradition of winemaking.”

Today, the wines reflect all the elegance and unpretentious sophistication that Anna Spinato herself is so well known for. Anna Spinato wines have been awarded medals at such events as Vinitaly, the Japan Wine Challenge, and MIWine of Milan. Indeed, the popularity of Anna Spinato’s wines is such that Spinato corks are embedded with a special microchip that guarantees the authenticity of every bottle.

Sparkling Wine

Size

Retail Price

Prosecco ‘Mini’ N/V DOC

200 ml (24 per case)

Organic Prosecco N/V DOC

750 ml

Red Wine

Size

Merlot Piave DOC 2005

750 ml

Listing

CSPC

$ 4.99

Spec (W)

030445

$ 14.99

S

374769

Retail Price $ 17.99

Listing Spec

CSPC 410142

MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND

KONRAD

www.konradwines.co.nz, www.mountfishtailwines.co.nz Konrad & Co. Winery is fully owned by the Hengstler family—Konrad, Sigrun and their two sons, Conrad and Carlo. The Hengstlers originally emigrated from Germany to Melbourne in Australia, where they settled for over twenty years. While travelling through New Zealand, Konrad discovered Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, and was immediately attracted to this outstanding wine. From that point, the decision to move to Marlborough and become involved in the wine industry was easy.

The family planted their first vines in 1996, producing a range of wines from their two vineyards in the Wairua and Waihopai Valleys, totaling 40 hectares. Each year after fermentation, wines from the two distinct sites are used for the Mount Fishtail label, ensuring the same high quality and consistent flavours every year.

White Wine

Size

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC

Mount Fishtail Sauvignon Blanc 2011

750 ml

$ 14.99

S

843615

Ketu Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2011

750 ml

$ 14.99

Spec (W)

112607

Konrad Riesling 2009

750 ml

$ 19.99

Spec

213009

25

DÄO, PORTUGAL

VINHOS BORGES

www.vinhosborges.pt

Sociedade dos Vinhos Borges was established in 1884 by the brothers Antonio and Francisco Borges. Since 1998, it has been a part of José Maria Vieira, a Portuguese family group, which is also the most important distributor of Borges wines in Portugal.

Borges has a complete portfolio of DOC wines from the most traditional and old wine producing regions in Portugal, incluuding Port wines, Douro wines, Dao wines, Vinho Verde, rosé wine from Trás-os-Montes region, and sparkling wines. The company has two vinification centres: one at Lixa, the heart of the Vinho Verde region, and the other at Vila Real, in the Trás-os-Montes region, with a global production capacity of about 5.8 million litres. It is a force in the production and marketing of fine wines from around the country of Portugal, with exports to countries all over the world.

White Wine

Size

Vinho Verde Gatao N/V

750 ml

Retail Price $ 10.99

Listing

CSPC

S

796201

Listing

CSPC

S

399832

Listing

CSPC

S

489344

*Top 100 Wine of the Year—Vancouver Magazine

Rose Wine

Size

Gatao Rose N/V

750 ml

Red Wine

Size

Quinta de São Simão da Aguieira 2007

750 ml (6 per case)

*87 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate *87 Points—Wine Enthusiast

Retail Price $ 10.99

Retail Price $ 17.99

ROBERTSON VALLEY, SOUTH AFRICA

EXCELSIOR

www.excelsior.co.za Excelsior Estate Winery has been under the ownership of the de Wet family since 1870. The current owners are the fourth generation of De Wets to farm the fertile land of the Robertson Valley in the Western Cape. Excelsior is one of the largest private wine estates in South Africa, with over 200 hectares planted to vineyards. The philosophy of the De Wet family is to produce wines that are immediately appealing, with opulent fruit in good balance, and elegant lengthy finishes. The wines are made available at prices that offer incredible value.

White Wine

Size

Chardonnay 2008

750 ml

Red Wine

Size

Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

750 ml

Retail Price $ 14.99

Retail Price $ 14.99

Listing

CSPC

Spec

184028

Listing

CSPC

S

183970

*Judges Choice—Wine Access International Value Wine Awards 2010 26

WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA

CITRUSDAL ‘SIX HATS’

www.citrusdalwines.co.za

The Citrusdal Wines cellar is located 170 km from Cape Town, in the heart of the town of the same name, so given due to its status as the Western Cape’s leading producer of citrus fruits. In 2007, the winery was restructured under the guidance of Charles Back, renowned through his Fairview, Goats do Roam and Spice Route brands. The company is now a collaborative partnership including Charles Back, Mike Paul (a leading UK wine marketer), and a number of Fairtrade farmers, the incorporation of which has seen a large number of farm workers from the community becoming partners in the business, as the funds generated through the Fairtrade levies go directly into the community.

Fairtrade is a system of product certification and regulation that aims to ensure that workers throughout the chain of production receive fair treatment with respect to wages, working conditions and participation. Fairtrade operates through a range of stringent controls and requirements, resulting in certification for the producer. Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms for farmers and workers in the developing world.

The ‘Six Hats’ range of Fairtrade wines was launched in 2009. The ‘six hats’ are worn by both the farmer and the community, with the various roles signified on the label by six elegantly illustrated hats, representing the principles of PARTNERSHIP, CHANGE, POTENTIAL, EQUITY, DIGNITY and SUSTAINABILITY. Red Wine

Size

‘Six Hats’ Fairtrade Shiraz 2010

750 ml

Retail Price $ 13.99

Listing S

CSPC 020255

*New Product!

GOLDEN KAAN

www.goldenkaan.com

Golden Kaan wines originate from selected vineyards at the southernmost tip of Africa – the fertile, lush Western Cape centered on Cape Town. Here, the Golden Kaan varietals flourish in the rich soils of the Table Mountain sandstone along with the Malmesbury shale, and profit from the ideal terrain of the Western Cape, which resembles a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and good winter rainfall, ensuring the minimum amount of irrigation. These weather and terroir conditions ensure sun-ripened varietal grapes of the highest quality, which are then used to produce the full-bodied and unique wines of Golden Kaan.

Golden Kaan remains committed to environmentally friendly vineyard practices and wine sourcing. All the wines and grapes sourced for Golden Kaan derive from vineyards that are fully IPW (Integrated Production of Wine) certified.

White Wine

Size

Sauvignon Blanc 2010

750 ml

Red Wine

Size

Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

750 ml

Retail Price $ 13.99

Retail Price $ 13.99

Listing

CSPC

Spec

147710

Listing

CSPC

Spec

149658 27

U.S.A. LODI, CALIFORNIA

DELICATO FAMILY VINEYARDS

www.dfvwines.com

When Gasparé Indelicato emigrated to California from Italy, it was only natural that he would do the one thing he knew he could do better than anything else—grow wine grapes, like his family, generations before him. He planted the first grapes for Delicato Family Vineyards in the spring of 1924. Within a few years, winemakers across the country knew of the quality of Gasparé’s California grapes.

His hard work was rewarded with more orders than he could fill. During Prohibition, Gasparé’s grapes were sought after by home winemakers seeking quality grapes for home winemaking. But success turned into hard times—sales declined during the Depression.

In 1935, with Prohibition repealed, Gasparé made the decision to turn a portion of his grapes into wine, using techniques his father had taught him. In the old hay barn by the vineyard, Gasparé, his brother-in-law, and their twin wives took turns with a hand driven press to produce their first vintage consisting of just under 1,500 cases of wine.

Gasparé established a reputation for great winemaking, and other producers in the budding California wine industry approached Gaspare and his family for custom-made wines.

To meet the demand, the family acquired additional vineyard land. Gasparé’s three sons, Vincent, Frank and Anthony, joined the family winery as the business grew. Today, Chris and Jay Indelicato, third generation family members and Anthony’s sons, are leading the business into the future under the name of DFV Wines, now the fifth largest winery operation in the United States.

White Wine

Size

Woodhaven Chardonnay 2010

750 ml

Delicato Pinot Grigio 2010

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC

$ 12.99

Spec

292805

750 ml

$ 14.99

Spec

408120

First Press Napa Valley Chardonnay 2008

750 ml

$ 24.99

Spec

112342

Red Wine

Size

Listing

CSPC

Woodhaven Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

750 ml

$ 12.99

Spec

292813

Delicato Old Vine Zinfandel 2010

750 ml

$ 14.99

Spec

346908

First Press Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 750 ml

$ 24.99

Spec

112276

Retail Price

28

U.S.A. SONOMA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA

GLORIA FERRER

www.gloriaferrer.com

In 1982, the Ferrer family, proprietors of the world’s largest producer of sparkling wine, Freixenet USA, purchased 250 acres of land in Sonoma’s Carneros wine district, where they planted vineyards with the traditional sparkling wine grapes of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

In 1986, their state-of-the-winery, with Spanish-style architecture and breathtaking vista terrace, overlooking the estate vineyards and the rolling Carneros hills, opened to the public.

The winery was named after José Ferrer’s beloved wife.

The winery now cultivates 385 acres in Carneros and produces a range of sparkling and still wines. Gloria Ferrer is dedicated to the production of wines that reflect the artistry of the winemaker and the marriage of vine to place in the vineyard. Gloria Ferrer’s still wines complement the sparkling wines that will always remain the first love of the Ferrer family.

White Wine

Size

Carneros Chardonnay 2007

750 ml

Retail Price $ 34.99

Listing Spec

CSPC 000109

*90 Points—Wine Enthusiast

Sparkling Wine

Size

Sonoma Brut N/V

750 ml

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC

$ 29.99

S

192898

750 ml

$ 29.99

Spec

244392

Blanc de Blancs 2006

750 ml

$ 37.99

Spec

244376

Royal Cuvee 1996

750 ml

$ 43.99

Spec

244418

*90 Points, ‘Top 100 Wines of the Year’—Wine Spectator (6 per case) Blanc de Noirs N/V

*88 Points—Gismondi on Wine

*88 Points—Gismondi on Wine

Red Wine

Size

Carneros Pinot Noir 2005

750 ml

Retail Price $ 38.99

Listing Spec

CSPC 638361

*Double Gold—Taster’s Guild Annual Consumer’s Wine Judging 2006

B.R. COHN

White Wine

www.brcohn.com Founded by Bruce Cohn in 1984, B.R. Cohn Winery is located in the heart of Sonoma Valley. Bruce Cohn bought the land now known as Olive Hill Estate Vineyards in 1974. The small family operated winery is surrounded by the 90-acre Olive Hill Estate Vineyards, where soils warmed by underground natural hot springs and gentle ocean breezes create a unique microclimate resulting in ideal growing conditions for ultrapremium Cabernet Sauvignon. B.R. Cohn also produces Merlot, Pinot Noir, SyrCab (a unique blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon), Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Port, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. These award-winning wines have placed B.R. Cohn among the leaders of great California wine producers.

Size Retail Price Listing CSPC

Sonoma County Chardonnay 2008

750 ml

$ 36.99

Red Wine

Size

Silver Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

750 ml

$ 34.99

Spec

351866

Sonoma Valley Zinfandel 2007

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 49.99

Spec

858241

Olive Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 76.99

Spec

569541 29

Retail Price

Spec

Listing

771006

CSPC

U.S.A. WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON

BENTON-LANE

www.benton-lane.com

Steve and Carol Girard have been owners of Benton-Lane since 1988. They headed north from their home state California, feeling that Oregon’s cooler climate offered the possibility of producing Pinot Noir with better balance, structure, and more interesting flavours. They settled on a property called ‘Sunnymount’ in southern Willamette Valley, named for its rain shadow position due east of the highest peaks in the coastal range. Sunnymount straddles the border between Benton and Lane counties.

The vineyard has grown to 138 acres, planted mostly to Pinot Noir, with 7 distinct clones of rootstocks carefully matched to the planting location. In 2004, the winery began full production of Pinot Gris. Benton-Lane is distributed throughout the U.S. and various international markets, and continues to be highly regarded for its exceptional crafted wines, showing off the amazing capabilities of the Willamette Valley.

White Wine

Size

Pinot Gris 2009

750 ml

Retail Price

Listing

$ 27.99

Spec

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC 137265

*89 Points—Wine Spectator

Red Wine

Size

CSPC

Estate Pinot Noir 2009

750 ml

$ 34.99

Spec

098749

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 74.99

Spec

207647

*90 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate First Class Pinot Noir 2009

*91 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

COLUMBIA VALLEY, WASHINGTON

BOOKWALTER

www.bookwalterwines.com

The Bookwalter family roots are deep in agriculture and the Washington wine and viticulture industry. With several of the top vineyard sources in the state and a commitment to excellence in winemaking, Bookwalter Winery continues to fulfill the growing demand for ultra premium wines from Washington State.

In 1997, John Bookwalter joined the family winery, established by parents Jerrold and Jean, as the 10th generation of Bookwalters to be involved in agriculture, focusing on producing ultra premium red wines. To do so, he joined with world-class winemaker/vineyard consultant Zelma Long, who had just retired from her illustrious 30 year wine industry career. Success was immediate, as both the 2000 vintage Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon wines were released to rave reviews. The next two vintages brought two top 100 wines of the year rankings, several 90 point-plus Parker ratings and another Wine Spectator "Wine of the Week" acknowledgement.

Red Wine

Size

Retail Price

Listing

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

CSPC

750 ml

$ 59.99

Spec

611871

Foreshadow Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 *93 Points—Wine Enthusiast 750 ml

$ 59.99

Spec

114579

30

SPIRITS THE VENETO, ITALY

DISTILLERIA BOTTEGA

www.alexander.it

Distilleria Bottega was set up in 1977 by Aldo Bottega, a master distiller with over 30 years of experience. The distillery began modestly, operating in the local grappa market. In 1983, with the death of its founder, son Sandro took on the management of the company with the assistance of siblings Barbara and Stefano. In a few years, Distilleria Bottega left its anonymity, thanks to an innovative distillation system that makes grappa mellower and more delicate. In 1987, the Alexander brand joined Bottega; this new brand is intended for those consumers who have developed a much more educated and refined palate.

All Alexander Grappa has its origin from very fresh and vinous marcs that are distilled in copper stills following the steam distillation in order to guarantee the highest quality. The Venetian blown glass bottles, designed by Sandro Bottega, are the ideal container to view the clarity and transparency of the Alexander Grappa.

They were also the object of a prestigious international exhibition called “Art in Grappa”.

Spirits

Size

Retail Price

Listing

Bottega Sambuca

700 ml (6 per case)

$ 29.99

S

758862

700 ml (6 per case)

$ 39.99

S

432468

500 ml (2 per case)

$ 75.99

Spec

062927

Alexander Top Five Grappa Set (Prosecco, Falanghina, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Cabernet Sauvignon)

5 x 200 ml (3 per case)

$ 88.99

Spec

062505

Bottega Grappa Pesca (Peach)

500 ml (6 per case)

$ 29.99

Spec

131151

Bottega Grappa Gianduia (Hazelnut/Chocolate)

500 ml (6 per case)

$ 34.99

Spec

134635

Bottega Grappa Flor di Latte (White Chocolate)

500 ml (6 per case)

$ 34.99

Spec

822817

Bottega Grappa Limoncino (Lemon)

500 ml (6 per case)

$ 29.99

Spec

176016

Alexander Grappa ‘Discovery’

500 ml (2 per case)

$ 89.99

Spec

111716

500 ml (2 per case)

$ 89.99

Spec

867382

*5 Stars—F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal Alexander Grappa

*Food & Wine Grappa of the Year 2006 *90—95 Points—The Wine Enthusiast Alexander Grappa Platinum (Amarone)

CSPC

*95 Points—The Wine Enthusiast

*Blown Glass Bottle Package Alexander Grappa ‘Moby Dick’

*Blown Glass Bottle Package

31

SPIRITS ITALY

VECCHIA ROMAGNA/MONTENEGRO

www.vecchiaromagna.it www.montenegro.it

Vecchia Romagna comes from a great company tradition that dates back to 1820, when the refined French distiller Jean Bouton, the founder of the first steam distillery, arrived in Italy. Distilled from prized Trebbiano grapes, Vecchia Romagna Black Label is an unmistakable brandy. An exceptional recipe, advanced distillation techniques, and aging for a minimum of three years in small oak casks give it a warm intense colour, an aromatic, harmonious, complex fragrance, and a smooth dry taste. For these reasons, it has become the default Italian brandy in the marketplace.

Amaro Montenegro is a traditional amaro distilled using 40 herbs obtained from around the world, including vanilla and orange peels. It uses a unique soaking and distillation process, resulting in a liquor that is sweet in taste, with a slightly bitter finish.

It was first produced by famous Italian spirits manufacturer Stanislao Cobianchi in the late 19th century and is named after the second queen of Italy, Princess Elena of Montenegro. It is extremely popular as an after-coffee drink (‘ammazzacaffe’ in Italian).

Brandy

Size

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC

Vecchia Romagna Black Label

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 27.99

S

286807

Vecchia Romagna Riserva 10 Year Old

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 44.99

Spec

132340

Amaro Montenegro

750 ml (8 per case)

$ 34.99

Spec

601484

UNITED KINGDOM

PINK 47

www.osawhisky.com Multi-award winning Pink 47 Gin was launched in the spring of 2007, to immediate critical acclaim. It is distilled by the UK’s second largest distiller, which produces a staggering 6.5 million 9L cases of spirits every year. Their roots trace back 250 years and today specialize in the distillation of traditional London Dry Gin. In 2007, they won no less than 18 awards for this new product.

While the process of distillation of London Dry Gin is widely understood, Pink 47 Gin certainly follows its own production path. Specifically, it is the use of the twelve carefully selected botanicals used in the recipe, including almonds, cassis and nutmeg, that helps to give the gin such a distinct sensory profile.

The remarkable Pink 47 Gin bottle takes its shape from the legendary Khavaraya Pink Diamond, which has been missing for over 400 years, and was reputably shaped “like a sublime teardrop of spiritual joy”. The search for the Khavaraya symbolizes the company’s struggle to craft a perfect gin to make definitive cocktails. Facets flash the pink tones of the label through the crystal clear liquid to create a distinctive ‘pink’ package.

Gin

Size

Pink 47 Gin

700 ml

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC

$ 34.99

S

500421

*Best UK Spirit—Tesco Drinks Awards 2008 (6 per case) *Charles Hosie GmbH ‘Aromatic Spirit of the Year 2008’ 32

SPIRITS UNITED KINGDOM

SPRINGBANK DISTILLERY

www.springbankdistillers.com

Springbank Distillery is a true original in many regards. It is the oldest distillery in Scotland that survives in the ownership of its founders, the Mitchells, Scotland’s senior distilling family. The present distillery was built in 1828 on the site of the previous illicit distillery of Archibald Mitchell. Springbank is the signature producer of Campbeltown, one of the five recognized production regions of scotch. It has its own unique and delightful nuances which make it among the world's best single malt producers.

Springbank is unique amongst Scotland’s distilleries in that all parts of the production process, from traditional malting to bottling, are carried out at the one location. Of note, it is the only distillery that has never used chill filtering and the addition of caramel to add back colour in the production of its fine malts, ensuring that the essential oils, esthers and proteins are maintained in the product, guaranteeing whiskies of the finest pure aroma and flavour.

Scotch Whisky

Size

Springbank 10 Year Old

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 84.99

S

086454

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 84.99

Spec

896019

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 89.99

Spec

182121

750 ml (6 per case)

$ 114.99

Spec

842906

750 ml (2 per case)

$ 124.99

Spec

643908

750 ml (2 per case)

$ 129.99

Spec

089730

750 ml (2 per case)

$ 159.99

Spec

755967

*”A highly complex malt” - Michael Jackson Springbank Longrow CV

Limited cases available.

Springbank Hazelburn 8 Year Old Limited Release

Limited cases available.

Springbank Hazelburn 12 Year Old

Limited cases available.

Springbank 15 Year Old

*”A true water of life” - Michael Jackson Springbank Longrow Burgundy Wood

*The latest limited release!

Springbank 18 Year Old

*New to the BC market!

Retail Price

GLENGLYLE DISTILLERY

Listing

CSPC

www.kilkerran.com

Brand new distillery. Same old family.

Officially opened on March 25, 2004 by Dr Winnifred Ewing MP, and Mr Hedley Wright, Chairman of J & A Mtchell and Co Ltd, the Mitchell's Glengyle Distillery is the first distillery to open in Campbeltown in over 125 years, and the first new distillery in Scotland this millennium.

The whisky produced at the Mitchell's Glengyle Distillery is called Kilkerran Single Malt.

On May 21, 2009 at an open day held at the distillery, the global launch of Kilkerran 'Work in Progress" Single Malt took place. This first release of 12,000 bottles will be part of the "Work in Progress" series, allowing scotch lovers to follow Kilkerran Single Malt as it matures from 5 years old towards it full release age of 12 year old.

Scotch Whisky

Size

Kilkerran Single Malt

700 ml (2 per case)

Retail Price $ 94.99

Listing Spec

CSPC 124271 33

SPIRITS UNITED KINGDOM

CADENHEAD’S

www.wmcadenhead.com The firm of William Cadenhead Ltd, Wine & Spirit Merchants was founded in 1842, and is Scotland's oldest independent bottler. The company remained in the same family ownership until taken over in 1972 by J & A Mitchell & Co. Ltd, the proprietors of Springbank distillery.

In 1852, William Cadenhead joined the firm established by his brother-in-law George Duncan. In 1858, Duncan’s death led to Cadenhead’s acquisition of the business and a change in trading name to reflect his own. Ironically, it was not as a distiller that William Cadenhead had originally built a name for himself, but rather as a local poet.

Upon Cadenhead’s death in 1904, his nephew Robert W. Duthie succeeded him, and set about developing what the firm became famous for—single malt scotch whisky and Demerara rum.

During the Depression, the business fell on hard times, including the untimely death of Mr. Duthie, After a period of unsteady management, the company was sold to the Mitchell family, who set about to ensure the long term reputation and success of the Cadenhead brands. ‘Cadenhead’ is now a household name in the whisky world, and the present owners have expanded its business while keeping the goals and traditional methods the firm began with in 1842.

Gin

Size

Cadenhead’s Old Raj Gin

750 ml (2 per case)

Retail Price $ 79.99

OLD ST. ANDREW’S

Listing Spec

CSPC 148494

www.osawhisky.com

Old St. Andrew’s Clubhouse Scotch Whisky is crafted in Scotland from carefully selected grain and malt whiskies. Clubhouse shows off rich fruit flavours balanced with an undertone of sweet spiciness that leaves a fresh, mouth-watering finish. It is class and quality in a bottle.

And oh what a bottle it is! Old St. Andrew’s Clubhouse Scotch Whisky is packaged in a ’must-have-it’ golf-ball shaped bottle, right down to the tiny surface grooves. Put this in a clear cover/carry package, and it’s all over.

The golf-and-scotch enthusiast’s dream.

What’s more, Clubhouse is also packaged in a 50 ml bottle, in what is essentially a real golf ball size. These are placed in small boxes and done up in a clever, stand-up counter display. It’s the perfect impulse buy, particularly as a gift. The retailer’s dream.

Scotch Whisky

Size

Retail Price

Old St. Andrew’s Whisky ‘Clubhouse’ Mini

50 ml (36 per case)

$

Old St. Andrew’s Whisky ‘Clubhouse’

700 ml (6 per case)

$ 39.99

6.99

Listing

CSPC

Spec

192021

S

106922

34

SPIRITS ANTIGUA

ANTIGUA DISTILLERY

www.antiguadistillery.com

The Antigua Distillery has long been the premium distiller of fine rums in The Leeward islands. They are committed to maintaining the high standards of production and packaging that have been developed over recent decades. The company produces high quality rums with the finest allnatural ingredients, using a skillful combination of traditional methods and modern technology. They continue the tradition of using copper pipes for their five column continuous copper still that can produce 1.5 million litres a year. Ageing is done in 220 litre American oak casks that were previously used for ageing bourbon, covering a time frame of a minimum 2-3 years, with no top-ups to replace evaporation, allowing the "angels" to take their share.

English Harbour Five Year Old Antigua Rum is smooth, lush, and not overly stickly sweet, with a lovely vanilla profile, making it versatile for cocktails or as a fine sipping rum all on its own. It is a premium rum that offers tremendous value.

Rum

Size

English Harbour Five Year Old Antigua Rum

750 ml

Retail Price $ 33.99

Listing

CSPC

S

391078

*95 Points, ’Highly Recommended’—Chicago Beverage Testing Institute *Double Gold Award Winner, 2004 & 2005—San Francisco World Spirits Competition

JAMAICA

ROYAL JAMAICAN

www.royaljamaican.com

Royal Jamaican is responsible for the production of Jamaican Gold at its small, exclusive private estate. Though a relative newcomer to the market, it has already created quite a stir for the quality of its rum and its unique, attractive packaging.

Jamaican Gold is a premium amber rum distilled from 100% Jamaican molasses. Great care and attention is made to ensure the highest quality possible throughout all stages in the production process. The product is hand-filled and bottled in small batches.

The rum itself shows off a wonderfully smooth, round, rich, textured taste, with hints of chocolate, vanilla and other pleasant spices. It is a rum that is truly worthy of the fine reputation that Jamaica has carved out for itself in the production of world class rum, one that dates all the way back to the 16th century.

Rum

Size

Jamaican Gold Amber Rum

750 ml (6 per case)

Retail Price $ 29.99

Listing

CSPC

S

111500

35

SPIRITS CANADA

McLOUGHLIN & STEELE McLoughlin & Steele is a premium rye whisky produced in Vernon, BC at the north end of the beautiful Okanagan Valley. Proudly named for two pioneers of the rugged BC wilderness from the mid 1800s – Dr. John McLoughlin and James Steele – this special spirit is a tribute to the grit and determination that were required to survive in such an unforgiving place.

Its producer is the acclaimed distiller Okanagan Spirits, Western Canada’s premium craft distillery. Its products contain no additives, no chemicals, no artificial flavours, and are made from 100% natural source materials. It uses state-of-the-art fermentation and filtering processes, and carefully distills in a traditional copper pot still, ensuring that its products are made to the highest quality standards.

Okanagan Spirits presents its high quality rye whisky, using the finest Canadian grains and rye in the process. Its production is small batch, with no sugars added. The whisky is aged a minimum of three years in American white oak, and experiences the seasonal temperature fluctuations of the valley to positive effect, as the expanding and contracting barrels enhance the ageing process of the liquid.

The result is a delightfully smooth, smoky, rich and flavourful whisky that leaves a long, pleasant aftertaste, ideal for sipping slowly on its own – as McLoughlin and Steele would have done in their day – or as a solid quality base for a variety of fabulous cocktail creations.

Rye Whisky

Size

McLoughlin & Steele Rye Whisky

750 ml (6 per case)

*British Columbia’s premium rye whisky!

Retail Price $ 44.25

Listing

CSPC

S

772814

UNITED STATES

ANCHOR DISTILLING

www.anchordistilling.com

Established by the world famous Anchor Brewing Company of San Francisco in 1993, the Anchor Distilling Company is dedicated to creating very small batches of traditionally distilled spirits of many types and styles. The little distillery located on Potrero Hill also undertakes to experiment with completely new styles from time to time.

Since 2004, Anchor Distilling has won a total of 17 medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, including Double Golds for both Junipero Gin and Old Potrero Whiskey. Both of these products have also won Double Golds for packaging design.

Junipero Gin is made by hand in the classic ‘distilled dry gin’ tradition, utilizing more than a dozen botanicals in their natural state, in a small copper pot still.

The result is a gin that has distinctive, intriguing complexity—light and crisp and clean, combining a deep and mysterious spiciness with subtle delicacy. It is a world class gin that is worthy of any serious gin aficionado’s collection.

Gin

Size

Anchor Junipero Gin

750 ml (6 per case)

*Premium small batch distilled dry gin!

Retail Price $ 79.99

Listing

CSPC

Spec

625525

36

SPIRITS BRAZIL

CACHAÇA 61

www.missiato.com.br

Even before ‘The Girl From Ipanema’, the world has long been fascinated with Brazilian culture, flavour and style. But until recently, Brazil has been quietly keeping a very tantalizing and delicious secret, a secret about its national drink of choice—Cachaça!

Cachaça (pronounced ‘kah-shah-sa’) is a distant relative of rum, but while rum’s base is produced from sugar cane molasses, cachaca is produced from the actual sugar cane itself. It is an incredible drink consumed straight, but it really shines as a cocktail base.

Cachaça 61 first appeared in Brazil in 1961—hence its name. It has become one of Brazil’s top selling brands, and its popularity has increased along with its sales. In fact, with global case volume up over 20% in the past year alone, the Cachaça 61 brand is one of the fastest growing in the world.

The signature drink of Cachaça 61 is, of course, the Caipirinha. Made with fresh limes, ice, sugar and Cachaça, it is a deliciously refreshing cocktail. In fact, the majority of cocktails made with Cachaça 61 are fresh-ingredient focused. All of the drinks are refreshingly pleasing and food-friendly, making it a natural fit for any occasion. It’s a bartender’s dream because of its versatility. It can be used to make hundreds of delicious, easy-to-make drinks that will have taste buds dancing like Carnival in Rio! Cachaça

Size

Cachaça 61

700 ml (6 per case)

*The number one selling Cachaça brand in BC!

Retail Price $ 30.98

Listing

CSPC

S

107029

37

BEER UNITED STATES

ANCHOR BREWING

www.anchorbrewing.com

San Francisco’s famous Anchor Steam, the classic of American brewing tradition since 1896, is virtually handmade, with an exceptional respect for the ancient art of brewing. The deep amber color, thick creamy head, and rich flavour all testify to its traditional brewing methods. Anchor Steam is unique, for its brewing process has evolved over many decades and is like no other in the world.

The ‘steam’ reference comes from the fact that the brewery started with no way to chill the boiling wort, so they pumped it to large open-top bins on the roof for it to be chilled by the cool air blowing in off the Pacific Ocean. Thus while brewing, the brewery had a distinct cloud of steam around the roof let off by the wort as it cooled.

Anchor Brewing continues this tradition with the other fine beers that it produces, each one a distinctive, premium, hand-crafted beer of the finest quality.

Beer

Size

Anchor Steam

*San Francisco’s iconic, full flavoured lager.

Anchor Liberty Ale

*The essential citrusy summertime ale.

Anchor Porter

*One of North America’s finest porters.

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC

6 x 355 ml (4 per case)

$ 13.69

S

576009

6 x 355 ml (4 per case)

$ 13.69

S

866210

6 x 355 ml (4 per case)

$ 13.69

Spec

101915

ITALY

BIRRA MENABREA

www.birramenabrea.com

The historic Menabrea brewery – the oldest in Italy – was built in 1846 in the town of Biella at the foot of the Italian Alps. Still run by the founding family, it is now the country's only fully Italian-owned brewery. Menabrea 1846 is still brewed in the original building, which boasts an extensive network of underground cellars where the beer is fermented and aged.

Menabrea 1846 is a premium prestige lager beer. Additive free, it is the only Italian lager still brewed by bottom fermentation, a completely natural ‘slow fermentation’ process using spring water from the Alps and brewed with malt, maize, hops and yeast. Unlike mass produced beer, no water is later added to standardize the alcohol content. The results are a testament to eight generations of brewing expertise by the Menabrea family - a full bodied beer with a light colour and optimum flavour.

Menabrea 1846 has won numerous international awards, the first being the Gold Medal Award at the London International Exhibition in 1925, and the most recent being the top prize for two years running at the Chicago International Beer Championships in 1997, 1998, and then again in 2000.

Beer

Size

Birra Menabrea 1846

6 x 330 ml

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC

$ 13.99

Spec (W)

609529

$ 14.99

Spec

009506

*Piedmont’s multi-award winning premium lager . (4 per case) Birra Menabrea Ambrata

*Menabrea’s exceptional amber.

6 x 330 ml (4 per case)

38

BEER THAILAND

THAI BEV

www.changbeer.com Chang Beer has captured the imagination of the Thai people due to the brand’s commitment to quality, harmony, balance and complete authenticity. Within four years of its launch in 1995, Chang became Thailand’s number 1 selling beer. Today, its share in the domestic Thailand market sits at 50%. The brand has rode this domestic success into the international market, where it has truly become an iconic brand. Recently, Chang Beer was awarded the Gold Medallion at the International Beer Competition in Australia.

The word ‘chang’ translates as ‘elephant’ - an animal that has played a major part in Thailand’s rich history. It is revered in religion and among royalty and has helped cultivate the land that now produces Chang’s unique flavour.

Chang is produced in three state-of-the-art breweries employing the very latest technology to ensure that consumers are getting the highest quality product available, and that Chang’s environmental footprint is kept to an absolute minimum.

Beer

Size

Beer Chang

6 x 330 ml

Retail Price $ 11.80

Listing

CSPC

Spec (W)

862813

*Thailand’s #1 selling beer and a truly global brand. (4 per case)

ARGENTINA

QUILMES

www.quilmes.com.ar Say Quilmes in Argentina, and you mean “beer.” The name has been synonymous to the beverage, and this could be traced way back to 1888, when the Quilmes brewery was founded by German immigrant Otto Bemberg, in cooperation with the Quilmes province of Buenos Aires. It has since contributed to the development of what is known as the Quilmes zone in Buenos Aires.

Quilmes, an ancient Indian name, was actually first brewed in 1890. It started as a family business with strict focus on quality, distribution and solid communication with clients and customers. It has become somewhat of a national symbol, owning 75% of the domestic beer market share in Argentina. It sponsors the beloved national football team, and its colours are those of the national flag of Argentina.

Quilmes is golden in colour and rich in texture, delivering a refreshing, light hoppy taste with a crisp dry finish. This is achieved through utilizing only the finest premium ingredients sourced from the rich lands of the Pampas and Patagonia regions.

Beer Quilmes Lager

*Argentina’s best selling beer!

Size 6 x 330 ml (4 per case)

Retail Price

Listing

$ 11.99

Spec

CSPC 116061

39

GINGER BEER JAMAICA

ROYAL JAMAICAN

www.rjsgingerbeer.com

Dating back to early 2000 B.C., ginger was originally grown in both China and India. The spice traders eventually introduced ginger to Europe, where it was enjoyed for its culinary and medical properties. It was brought to the New World by the Spanish Conquistadors in the late 1500s, and then to Jamaica, where the tropical climate is perfectly suited for growing ginger.

Jamaican ginger has traditionally been recognized as premier among gingers for the quality of its flavour, oil content and appearance, providing the basis upon which the standards of other gingers are assessed.

Royal Jamaican Ginger Beer is authentically brewed with locally grown Jamaican ginger—the world’s finest. The time-honoured Jamaican recipe creates a unique, crisp, refreshing, full-bodied taste. Brewed with conviction and steeped in tradition, Royal Jamaican Ginger is proudly brewed and bottled in Jamaica.

Ginger Beer

Size

Royal Jamaican Ginger Beer

*Authentic recipe and ingredients from Jamaica!

355 ml (24 per case)

Retail Price $ 1.99

Listing Spec

CSPC 166470

CIDER SWEDEN

KOPPARBERG

www.findkopparberg.com

Cider is a way of life in Sweden. In fact, it is believed Scandinavia is the original home of cider.

Kopparberg, a range of semi-sweet ciders, is fermented according to an original recipe in the family owned brewery in the small town of Kopparberg in central Sweden. The key ingredient integral to all Kopparberg ciders is the unique ‘soft water’, sourced locally from the Kopparberg lakes and waters, which have a low mineral content, allowing the natural pure taste of the fruit to come through unaltered.

Kopparberg Breweries AB was originally formed in 1882 through an amalgamation of the town’s 36 local brewers. Today, the company is the main employer in the town of 4,000 people. It is led by the brothers Peter and Dan-Anders Bronsman, while production itself takes place under the strict supervision of Brew Master Wolfgang and his apprentices—sons Raynhardt and Rickhard. Like all Swedes, they believe in the virtues of simplicity and uncomplicatedness, and this is reflected in the cider of which they’re so proud. Kopparberg is now sold in more than 40 countries, and is the world’s best-selling pear cider.

Cider Pear Cider

*The world’s best selling pear cider!

Strawberry & Lime Cider

*Bright, refreshing and delicious!

Size

Retail Price

Listing

CSPC

500 ml can (24 per case)

$ 2.99

Spec

075788

500 ml can (24 per case)

$ 3.25

Spec

223776

40