Mediterranean Mezes Mix

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The Languedoc-Roussillon has for long been a Mediterranean cultural crossroads that ensures a dynamic exchange of ideas, people and grape varieties.


This 2019 Blanc is an organic blend of Viognier and Marsanne grown south of Carcassone in Languedoc. A long time proponent of organic viticulture in Languedoc, Chateau de Caraguilhes has been making wine for more than two centuries, and growing organic since 1987. 


It’s crisp, fresh, and clear. Makes me think of the Mediterranean islands because this would be an idea sipper whilst enjoying light mezes.


PAYS D’OC VIOGNIER MARSANNE – L’OLIVETTE ORGANIC 2019

$15.49 regularly $16.99

12.5% Alcohol

UPC: 00626990305903

Uncomplicated

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The climate of the Rueda, Central Spain, is ideal for Verdejo (originating in North Africa).  Full bodied, and aromatic.  Think a really nice Sauvignon Blanc.


Night time harvest controls the temp.  After fermenting in steel, the rounded, and slightly complex juice brings forth a light, dry, andsoft, medium acidity wine.  

Serve it slightly more chilled that you usually would for whites.

Marques de Caceres Verdejo 2018
$18.98

13.5 % Alcohol

Novels and Short Stories

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Cavalcade of the North is a volume of fiction and essays by 26 Canadian writers, edited by George E. Nelson. Among the 26 works included here are two full-length novels. Hugh MacLennan’s 1941 novel Barometer Rising is a gripping dramatization of the tragic Halifax Explosion of 1917. The second novel, Jalna by Mazo de la Roche, was originally published in 1927 and became the first book in an extensive series chronicling the multigenerational saga of a farming family in southern Ontario. This Cavalcade also includes one novella-length work, The School on the Little Water Hen by Gabrielle Roy, about a family residing on a remote island in northern Manitoba and their quest for a decent education. 

Great Reads.

What you get is better than what you see

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Owner Elisabetta Geppetti is known as the Lady of Morellino and the Ambassador of Maremma.
Simply put.  She makes great wines.


Indicative blend: Predominantly Sangiovese (85%) with the addition of Alicante (10%) and Ciliegiolo (5%) grapes.


I opened it to breath about an hour and a half before supper. It appreciated the opportunity for deep breathing.


This is a great, soft, and rustic Italian red. A nice wakeup call on the nose that becomes earthy on the first taste. Soft tannins. Great balance and structure which despite the hot vintage still very delicate, shows off the great craftsmanship. 


Even though we had a white chilling in the fridge, I chose this to go with our apricot/raisin stuffed Pork Tenderloin and sheet pan veggies.

MORELLINO DI SCANSANO – LE PUPILLE 2019

$21.99 regularly $24.99

13.5% Alcohol

UPC: 08030967017317

High and Dry Rule Breaker

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Susana is known as the “Queen of Torrontés” for her role in transforming Torrontés from an unknown blending grape into Argentina’s star white varietal.  And she does it at 1700 m above sea level.


A grape indigenous to Argentina, it produces wine that is crisp, refreshing and aromatic.  This is one of our favourite white wines (along with Grillo from Sicily). Lively acidity, a hint of creaminess and a long, mineral finish add depth and balance to the palate.


It goes great with smoked meets and medium cheeses.


They also do a Rose Malbec that I would like to try.

Crios Torrontes 2019

$20.98

13% Alcohol