Cognac Leyrat X.O. Vieille Reserve Cognac
AOC Fins Bois $147.00
Silky smooth with a pleasing, soft, warming alcohol aftertaste, this Fins Bois delivers an interesting bouquet of honeysuckle, apricot and orange zest that blooms in the glass mingling with nutty and spice notes. Flowing seamlessly into the long, layered aftertaste, look for hazelnuts, peel marmalade and sweet, dried fruits interlaced with wisps of mocha. Overall, it’s very tasty with an aura of elegance. Order by the case of 3 for home, restaurant or office (in Ontario) delivery from Nokhrin Wines or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; if in the GTA phone (416) 704-8617. (Vic Harradine)


Pelassa ‘Sot’ Nebbiolo d’Alba 2009 

DOCG Nebbiolo d’Alba, Italy $25.95 14.0% alcohol
There are floral, spice and red berry fruit aromas on the nose. These broaden out nicely on the palate with a focused, balanced river of pure fruit with black currant and dark cherry to the fore with underlying nuances of kitchen spice and earthiness. It’s mid weight with good mouth feel and a lingering, dry and balanced finish. This is poured well alongside osso bucco. Order by the case for home, restaurant or office (in Ontario) delivery from Nokhrin Wines or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; if in the GTA phone (416) 704-8617. (Vic Harradine)


Pelassa ‘Antaniolo Riserva’ Roero 2008 

DOCG Roero, Italy $35.50 14.5% alcohol
Aromas and flavours abound in this medium-full bodied, rich, luscious beauty. Dark briary berry and ripe mulberry wash over the plate in endless waves mingling with tangy red cherry adorned by dark chocolate and spice. There’s generous texture, good structure and a supple fine-grained tannin underpinning wreathed by excellent moderating acidity throughout. Good to go now with a three-hour aeration/decant. Order by the case for home, restaurant or office (in Ontario) delivery from Nokhrin Wines or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; if in the GTA phone (416) 704-8617. (Vic Harradine)


Pelassa Barolo 2008 

DOCG Barolo, Italy $51.50 15.0% alcohol
Roasted herbs, currant and a perfumed bouquet of lilac aromas open this complex, well-structured 100% Nebbiolo, aged 24 months in oak and a further 12 in bottle. Rich, succulent dark, balanced fruit flavours swirl over the palate—cherry, currant and mulberry—adorned by dark, bittersweet chocolate and black liquorice. It’s medium-full weight with good texture and a monumental aftertaste replaying similar palate-bathing, lip-smacking flavours. Order by the case for home, restaurant or office (in Ontario) delivery from Nokhrin Wines or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; if in the GTA phone (416) 704-8617. (Vic Harradine)