Sweet red stone fruits, flowers and spices inform the pretty, nuanced finish. The Bourgogne emerges from parcels in Gevrey and Brochon. -Reviewed by Renny Pacheco, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Pinot Noir Producer: Louis Boillot Vintage: 2011 Country: France Region: Burgundy (Bourgogne Rouge) Price: $37.01 (inc tax) Buy here!
My desert island wine will always be Champagne; great with seafood and perfect for celebrating one’s rescue. This delightful Grower Champagne is a blend of 65% Pinot Noir and 35% Chardonnay. The NV Brut Rosé Grand Cru has aromas of freshly cut roses, red fruits with good length. The wine’s balance and overall sense of harmony are first-class all the way. Enjoy any time with or without food.12 -Reviewed by Kevin McKinnon, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Sparkling Rose Producer: Godme Vintage: NV Country: France Region: Champagne Price: $70.00 (inc tax) Buy here!
Herbal nose with a bit of leather, red fruit and earth on the palate. Great with wild mushroom risotto. -Reviewed by Sarah Thurston, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Pinot Noir Producer: Domaine Denis Bachelet Vintage: 2011 Country: France Region: Burgundy (Cote de Nuits-Villages) Price: $60.01 (inc tax) Buy here!
This number starts soft on the nose, opening to reveal a combination of melon, pear, nuttiness, toast, and yeast. Creamy and rich on the palate, with intense flavours of ripe melon and white orchard fruits. Pair this complex and well-balanced wine with seafood (salmon, oysters, shellfish), a lamb curry or a creamy pasta. -Reviewed by Marjan Navab-Tehrani, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Chardonnay Producer: Joubert-Tradauw Vintage: 2008 Country: South Africa Region: Barrydale Price: $35.57 (inc tax) Buy here!
Miguel Merino is the eponymously named winery in Rioja for both father and son. They are experienced, congenial, warm, quality-focused and make terrific wines. This wine has pure and high toned fruit aromas and flavours displaying admirable minerality. A little less oaky and a little more fruit forward than many Crianzas, but generally more lively and transparent than ones made in traditional styles. Delicious! Pair with lamb or game and enjoy! -Tasted by Kevin McKinnon, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Tempranillo Producer: Miguel Merino Vintage: 2012 Country: Spain Region: Rioja Price: $18.00 (inc tax) Buy here!
On the nose, this Austrian beauty shows notes of apple blossom and fresh herbs. On the palate, juicy notes of green apple with great texture and notes of hazelnut. It finishes with lip-smacking generosity and a stimulating hint of apple skin. Incredibly delicate and tasty. -Tasted by Marquis Wine Cellars Team Wine: Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) Producer: Pfaffl Vintage: 2011 Country: Austria Region: Vienna Price: $29.90 (inc tax) Buy here!
You can be certain that the wines of Domaine Pierre-Papin respect the terroir and the vintage. The 2012 has salty and peachy notes on the nose, with light, fresh, floral and fruity qualities on the palate. Enjoy with seafood, especially shellfish. -Tasted by Chrystala Georgiou, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Melon de Bourgogne Producer: Domaine Pierre-Papin Vintage: 2012 Country: France Region: Loire (Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine) Price: $33.01 (inc tax) Buy here!
Crisp and fresh aromas with pear and light white floral notes. Mouth-watering acidity with pleasing minerality and beautiful balance. Enjoyable. -Tasted by Margaret Kim, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Chenin Blanc Producer: Leo Steen Vintage: 2012 Country: USA Region: California Appellation: Sonoma Price: $32.90 (inc tax) Buy here!
Fascinating complex wine! Traditionally made, bone dry Muscat from certified organic and dry-farmed grapes. Take your time and savour, allowing the aromas and flavours to unwind in the glass. Gloriously floral nose with mandarin oranges, pineapple and the sweet pepperiness of fresh basil. Taste is minerally and citrus with great depth and texture – 6 months spent on skins will do that. Fermented and aged in large clay amphoras with minimal intervention. A singular wine that deserves attention. –Tasted by Christopher C., Marquis Wine Cellars Name: Viejas Tinajas Muscat Producer: De Martino Vintage: 2013 Country: Chile Region: Itata Valley View this wine on Marquis-Wines.com here
Vibrant acidity and black fruit combined with spice, leather and mineral accents. This wine has layers of complexity, long length and a mouthwatering finish. Drink now or tuck it away for 8-10 years. -Renny P., Marquis Wine Cellars Name: Il Carnasciale Toscana Producer: Podere Il Carnasciale Vintage: 2010 Country: Italy Region: Tuscany Appellation: Toscana IGT View this wine on Marquis-Wines.com