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“Miles from Nowhere” Semillon 2010, Margaret River, Australia

Located in Margaret River on the Western Coast of Australia, this winery is aptly named. The Margaret River is known for producing high quality wines and specializes in Bordeaux varietals. The 2010 Semillon is partially fermented in French oak and displays flavours of fresh citrus and fruit, layered with a wonderfully textured mouth-feel.

94 Points – James Halladay

$34 per bottle / $408 per case

Vancouver Club ’la Fleur du Roi’ Bordeaux Blanc 2008

As fresh as ever offering incredible fresh fruit with a crisp finish. A classic compliment to shellfish and salmon.

$21 per bottle / $252 per case

VC Private Collection elderton Un-oaked Chardonnay 2009

This wine is 100% Chardonnay from vineyards in the Barossa Valley. It offers pristine melon and pear characteristics balanced with a delicious crisp finish. Without the presence of oak, the true and pure characteristics of Chardonnay are left to shine, and the wine is bottled soon after fermentation to ensure that the clean, primary fruit flavours are retained.

$25 per bottle / $300 per case

RED

“Spy Valley” Pinot Noir 2010, Marlborough, New Zealand

Bryan and Jan Johnson established the vineyards in 1993. Since 2000, the wine is produced and sold under the Spy Valley label. The name is derived from the presence of a nearby satellite communications monitoring station (spy base). The winery has just won awards for its architectural and environmental designs. The wine itself, is a great example of Marlborough Pinot Noir, elegant in structure, with nice balanced fruit flavours.

92 Points – Wine Spectator

$36 per bottle / $432 per case

Michele Chiarlo Barbera, Piedmont, Italy

Michele Chiarlo’s roots are firmly planted in Piedmont, with 7 generations of wine growers prior to starting this winery in 1956, which is still family-owned. Wine Spectator has recently named Chiarlo one of Italy’s “Top 100 Great Producers”. His Barbera shows sweet blackberry, plum and pomegranate fruit and, as it unfolds across the palate, it expresses fresh, vibrant floral with a top note of intermingled spice.

90 Points – Wine Spectator

$30 per bottle / $360 per case

“Casa de Casal de Loivos” Lemos & Van Zeller 2009, Portugal

The Van Zeller name is one of the most important and prominent in Portugal. Cristiano van Zeller was previously the owner of Quinta do Noval, which he sold in 1993 prior to starting his own winery, Quinta do Vale Dona Maria. Focusing on small production wines from old, top vineyards, the Casa de Casal de Loivos estate has been in Cristiano’s wife’s family (Joana Lemos) for over 150 years. The 2009 vintage is of special character with bright, rich flavours of dark fruits, spice and smoky notes. The complexity of the wine shows right through the long finish. This is the first time the wine has been offered for sale in British Columbia.

Limited quantity.​93 Points – Wine Spectator

$58 per bottle / $696 per case

Vancouver Club ‘La Fleur du Roi’ Bordeaux Rouge

Wonderful with anything braised or roasted. It drinks well now and will improve with a few years in your cellar.

$21 per bottle / $252 per case

VC Private Collection Elderton Shiraz Cabernet 2009

This wine is a blend of 64% Shiraz and 36% Cabernet Sauvignon. It offers luscious spice and cassis primary fruit characteristics with lashings of vanilla from spending six months in American barrels. This is the classic balanced Australia blend – and a very food friendly wine.

$25 per bottle / $300 per case

Sparkling

Segura Viudas Lavit Brut Rosado, Spain

This is a tasty bubble from Spain’s most recognized Cava producer. The Lavit Brut Rosado is a dry sparkling wine produced in the traditional Champagne method. Its beautiful colour matches the pretty wild strawberry and berry flavours.

Limited quantity.

$25 per bottle / $300 per case

Port and Scotch

Graham’s Vancouver Club Reserve Port

A Club exclusive, from the fine Graham’s port house. This Reserve Port offers delicious rich fruit flavours with spicy overtones, well balanced by a smooth finish acquired through maturing in oak casks.

$32 per bottle / $384 per case