Aurelio Montes & Douglas Murray founded Viña Montes to pursue the making of premium wines in Chile. Barrel fermented using a mixture of Burgundian & native yeasts this Chardonnay is matured in French oak for 12 months. Aromas of banana & pineapple on the nose, with upfront mango & passionfruit on the palate, complemented by a buttery, creamy character to the palate. Hints of toffee on the after taste. Rich & fruity Chardonnays like this can work quite well with spicy dishes, & are classic partners to poultry in creamy sauces. ...

The Conquistadors of Spain brought wine to Chile, but France has dominated the vinous influences. A premium wine from the Aurelio Montes has matured this Merlot in French oak for 12 months to impart extra complexities & structure. Deep ruby. Aromas of black cherry & strawberries on the nose, with floral hints. Black fruits & plums, with coffee & tobacco notes on the palate. A full-bodied wine of with a long, smooth finish. Decant for an hour before serving. Drink with rich meat casseroles. ...

Chile's first super-premium Syrah, Folly is grown in the Finca de Apalta vineyard, which lies on a slope exceeding 45º. The difficult terrain & mature vines keep yields low, while the altitude & sun exposure produce a quality of fruit rarely achievable elsewhere, further boosted by intensive h&-sorting. Showing a deep & vivid violet colour, the wine offers a velvety backdrop of dense black fruit, overlayed with chocolate, toast, vanilla & tobacco leaf. ...

This wine comes from some of Chile's oldest plantings of the Malbec grape, some of which are around 100 years old, in Colchagua Valley. It has been matured for just 6 months in French oak barrels, to add complexity & softness while maintaining the fruit character. A dark & intense ruby red, this wine brims with blueberry & raspberry fruit, with a subtle layer of vanilla, butterscotch & pudding spice aromas. Smooth & lightly savoury. Great with spaghetti bolognese. ...

The grapes use to produce this wine come from the cool climate Casablanca Valley which produces low yields of exceptionally healthy grapes with an abundance of fruit flavours. Malolactic fermentation adds & oak ageing adds buttery complexity. Fresh citrus flavours are augmented by a hint of asparagus typical of the Casablanca Valley are layered over toast, butter & vanilla notes. This will be a fine accompaniment for a roast chicken. ...

Montes Twins is a ripe, velvety red hailing from Chile's Colchagua Valley. With a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Carmenère & Tempranillo
- there's a lot going on! Montes take pride in a substainable culture & high level wine-making, making for a finest top quality wine that can be enjoyed now or in years to come. Decant at least 30 minutes before serving. At its best with rare sirloin steak.
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The Day One wines are a celebration of the first day of harvest in each vineyard. The dates are even printed on the labels. Their head winemaker Adolfo Hurtado – a Chilean legend with plenty of experience as former chief winemaker at the famous Cono Sur Vineyards. He produces sustainable wines at Mont Gras’ winery in Leyda Valley, Chile’s newest winemaking area. Its cool ocean breezes & morning fog relieve the grapes from the warm sunshine making it perfect for great quality white wines. Expect flavours of citrus, blossom, pineapple & tropical fruit. Its creamy texture & refreshing acidity make it a brilliant pairing with salmon ceviche. In 2022, this wine won an IWC award for the 2021 vintage. ...

"A very pinot nose of high-toned red berry fruit aromas with soft earth scents that introduce nicely rich, round & delicious middle weight flavors that culminate in a touch of austerity as well as warmth." 87-89 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound. ...

From a 1ha plot adjoining Volnays Clos de Chênes, owned by Anne-Claude Leflaives cousin, Eric de Suremain. Biodynamically farmed under Leflaives supervision, the vineyard offers quality on a par with many of Leflaives own domaine wines. This wine offers bright, fresh ruby red fruit & a light perfume. Generous & rich, with a pleasing plumpness & length. ...

This premium lager has been a Canadian staple since the 19th century. Moosehead Breweries was founded in 1867 – the same year Canada became a country – & has remained fiercely independent ever since. To this day Moosehead is only made with like 100% Canadian barley malt & naturally pure water. Refreshing & light-bodied, the golden lager has a delicately balanced malt sweetness & hoppy bitterness. It can take on food expertly, including Canadian poutine (chips, cheese & gravy), or try it with something heartier, like barbecue ribs. ...