Now! - Wharton Fine Wines

WHARTON FINE WINES
Product List
Welcome
We take pride in presenting our carefully
selected wine products for your perusal. Our
seasoned history working within the hospitality
industry directs our acquisitions to ensure your
needs are top of mind. Wharton Fine Wines
offers clients a wide, and yet very discerning
selection of delicious fine wines.
Please take note of the following important
information:
Wharton Fine Wines Limited does not sell
alcoholic beverages, but facilitates customers
purchases from LCBO. Extended price includes
freight, customs charges, duties, excise, LCBO
mark up of 71%, LCBO wine levy, Ontario
environmental bottle deposit ($0.20/per/
bottle), our agency fee, HST where applicable.
Goods delivered remain the property of
Wharton Fine Wines Limited until paid in full.
*Prices stated are per/bottle. All wine is packed
12 bottles per/case, unless specified. HST and
bottle deposit are not included in prices.
Contact:
Philip Wharton
philip@whartonfinewines.com
Tel: (416) 977-1577
Cel: (416) 819-4034
Italy
FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA
RIVALUCE
Product: Prosecco Brut DOC Treviso 2015
Description: Fruity bouquet with notes of apple , pear, and citrus fruits. Soft and elegant with
hints of tropical fruits on the palate
Price: Licensee $15.95; Consumer $16.95
CASA GIRELLI
Product: Pinot Grigio “Vallade” – 2015
Description: Well rounded with crisp orange and citrus aromas; fruitful in the mouth with a
lingering refreshing aftertaste.
Price: Licensee $10.95; Consumer $11.95
MININI
Product: “Audax” Pinot Noir IGT delle Venezie 2012
Description: Aromas of ripe cherries, red fruits and floral sweet spicy notes. Balanced palate
with smooth tannins – medium to full bodied.
Price: Licensee $15.95; Consumer $ 16.95
VENETO
SCRIANI
Product: Amarone 2010
Description: Notes of red fruits, blackberry, cherry, anise, and herbs on the nose. Elegantly
styled with subtle tannins abundant; black cherry, black berries, chocolate, liquorice and
almonds. Good balance and integration. Gold Mundus Vini 90 IWC, Silver IWSC.
Price: Licensee 49.95; Consumer $52.50
PIEDMONT
BALBI SOPRANI
Product: Brachetto D’Acqui NV
Description: Ruby red colour, aromatic fruity bouquet of wild strawberries and raspberries. An
elegant light sparkler to enjoy as an aperitif or with desserts, fruit or nuts. Works wonderfully
well with chocolate and chocolate based desserts!
Price: Licensee $17.95; Consumer $18.95
TUSCANY
POGGIO BONELLI
Product: Chianti Villa Chigi Saracini DOCG 2015
Description: Ruby red with purple hues. After a summer spent in bottle its fruity, flowery,
cherry nose develops more complex mature aromas. Hints of plums & cherries, light succulent
and balanced on the palate. 2 Bicchierri Gambero Rosso.
Price: Licensee $14.95; Consumer $15.95
Product: Chianti Classico 2012
Description: Clean vinuous sensations on the nose sweetened by hints of spices, fresh wild
berries and cherries. On the palate cherries, berries, damson plum and spices very well
rounded. 2 Bicchierri. Previous vintages - 3 Bicchierri, 91 WS: 90 RP: Gold Decanter.
Price: Licensee $23.95; Consumer $24.95
Product: Chianti Classico Riserva 2010
Description: Deep ruby red with a bouquet packed with ripe fruit, cinnamon and cloves. In the
mouth dry and assertive, softened by the French oak; berries and cherries are persistent in the
lingering aftertaste. 3 Bicchierri, 93 J.Suckling , 92 WS, 90 RP, Gold Decanter.
Price: Licensee $37.50; Consumer $39.50
Product: POGGIASSAI 2011 (Super Tuscan)
Description: 75% Sangiovese 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Ruby red colour with warm penetrating
aromas of red fruit, leather and tobacco on the nose. On the palate, powerful, gobs of fruit
packed with complex flavours; develops constantly with ageing. 3 Bicchierri, 94 J.Suckling, 94
Bruce Sanderson, 92 RP.
Price: Licensee $39.50; Consumer $41.50
FATTORIA SAN DONATO (ORGANIC)
Product: Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2015
Description: On the nose; dried flowers, aromatic herbs, white pepper, apricot and citrus fruit
leading up to a mouth filling start with fresh fruit sensations. 2 Bicchierri Gambero Rosso.
Price: Licensee $16.95; Consumer $17.95
CALABRIA
CASALE LI MONACI
Product: Santa Caterina 2015
Description:100% Greco. Pale straw yellow colour, floral and citrus aromas with accents of
orange blossom. Palate nice and fresh with good body, excellent fruity aroma persistence.
Price: Licensee $14.95 Price: Consumer $15.95
Product: Canonico 2014
40% Nero,30% Gaglioppo,15% Greco Nero,15% Magliocco.
Description: Scents of red fruits give way to spicy notes of black pepper and licorice. Medium
bodied fresh wine, elegant tannins are finely balanced with fruity accents and spicy sensations.
Price: Licensee $14.95 Price: Consumer $15.95
Product: Sant’Ilarione 2013
40% Nero,40% Gaglioppo,10% Greco Nero,10% Magliocco. 18 Months spent in French Oak.
Description: Scents of red fruits, roses, and dried fruit evolve into warm peppery notes of
cocoa. Full bodied, elegant, with fine balanced tannins and intense flavours of red fruits, cocoa
and licorice.
Price: Licensee $16.95 Price: Consumer $17.95
CAPARRA e SICILIANI
Product: Solagi - Ciro Rosso Classico 2011
Description: 100% Gaglioppo. Ruby red colour, intensely floral and fruity bouquet: Full bodied,
crisp and fresh with a pleasant aftertaste. Best wine of Calabria 2012/3 - L’Espresso. 2 Bicchierri
Gambero Rosso. 17/20 L’Espresso. 87 Veronelli.
Price: Licensee $16.95; Consumer $17.95
SICILY
COSTANTINO
Product: Grillo “Aria” Alcamo 2014
Description: Brilliant straw colour with tinge of green. Bouquet of peach blossom, stone fruits
and almonds.
Price: Licensee $14.95; Consumer $15.95
Product: Nero d’ Avola “Aria” Alcamo 2013
Description: Concentrated aromas of mature berries, iris and spices. In the mouth nicely
rounded with good fruit and light spice aftertaste, harmonious and well balanced.
Price: Licensee $14.95; Consumer $15.95
MININI – MARSALA
Product: Perricone “Sachia” - IGT Terre Siciliane - 2012
Description: 100% Perricone. Medium deep purple almost opaque colour. Youthful grapy
plummy nose with hints of violets and roses. Fruity plummy brambleberry palate with soft
tannins and a tart cherry finish. Silver medal Mundus Vini, 92-Veronelli, 4 stars Vini Buoni
d’Italia.
Price: $15.95; Consumer $16.95
FRANCE
LUBERON – PROVENCE
DOMAINE DE LA GARELLE
Product: Cuvee Solstice AOP Luberon Rouge 2014
Description: 40% Syrah, 40% Grenache,20% Carignan. Black cherries blackberries and plums on
the nose. Taste – fruity; predominately blackberry, cherry and spices. Gold – Gilbert & Gaillard
Price: Licensee $17.95; Consumer $ 18.95
LANGUEDOC - MIDI
CHATEAU DE COINTES
Product: Marie-Anne Malepere 2014
Description: Merlot, Cabernet and Grenache blend. Spicy ripe fruits and cherry on the nose.
Hints of smoky liquorice and mixed berries on the taste .
Price: Licensee $19.95; Consumer $20.95
GILBERT & GALLARD
SAINT-CHINIAN
Product: “ Pour les Amis” 2014
45% Syrah 45% Grenache 10% Mourvedre: Dark purple hue, intense nose of red & black fruits
with light mineral overtones. Very subtle palate with savoury fruit, spices, plums and berries
supported by freshness.
“ Discovering this outstanding terroir I knew we will create a Grand Cru, enhanced by
minerality, freshness and elegance” P.Gaillard.
Price: Licensee $17.95; Consumer $ 18.95
SPAIN
ARADON - RIOJA
Product: Rioja Crianza – 2013
Description: 90% Tempranillo,5% Garnacha,5% Mazuelo, from 40 year old vines. Aromas of
black fruits, chocolate and sweet spicy balsamic tones on the nose. Initially soft on the palate
the flavours develop becoming rich and and full with lovely notes of fruit and light toasty
sensations. Gold- Mundus Vini, 18/20 Jancis Robinson, Bronze - Decanter World Wine Awards.
Price: Licensee $15.95; Consumer $16.95
VINYA IVO
CADAQUES, CATALONIA
Product: “Me Gustas Tu” 2013
100% Tempranillo: Lovely aromas of plums, berries, blackcurrants, violets and garrigue waft out
of the glass. Fruity, touch of red berries, cherries and plums in the mouth -almost burgundian
in style. 90 points Decanter.” One of the most impressive wines I have come across from this
part of the world, classed growth standard, and really distinctive” Jancis Robinson M.W.
Price: Licensee $16.95; Consumer $17.95
ARGENTINA
BODEGAS CARELLI – MENDOZA
Product: Malbec Latitude 34 – 2012
Description: Vivid red colour, nose redolent of cherries and intriguing floral exotic lily perfume;
spicy notes on the palate along with ripe plum and berry flavours, good structure & fruit:
drinks well now. Silver medal Argentina Wine Awards and Sommelier Wine Awards London UK.
Price: Licensee $13.95; Consumer $14.95
SOUTH AFRICA
BON COURAGE ESTATE – ROBERTSON DISTRICT
Product: Sauvignon Blanc – 2015
Description: Inviting gooseberry and citrus nose precedes intense fruit palate of this classy
unoaked Sauvignon Blanc: Very good balance and length; a superb match with seafood,
salmon, especially goat cheese, and asparagus. Silver Medal – Veritas.
Price: Licensee $13.95; Consumer $14.95
Product: Shiraz – 2012
Description: Opaque purple colour, nose and palate show tantalizing notes of blueberry, white
pepper, and French oak; all combining in a powerful and intense wine of quality with a melted
chocolate texture and long finish. Great with Mediterranean dishes, grilled red meats, and
strong cheese. (Previous vintage 2006, rated Top Shiraz at the prestigious South African Terroir
Wine Awards)
Price: Licensee $14.95; Consumer $15.95
OTHER WINERIES REPRESENTED
(PRICES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR PRIVATE ORDERS)
USA
SPRING MOUNTAIN VINEYARD - NAPA, CALIFORNIA
Very historic winery founded 1873. The first winery to plant Cabernet Sauvignon on Spring
Mountain. One of the participating wineries in the highly publicized “Judgement in Paris
Tasting” 1976 - California v France.
Currently available premium Cabernet - ELIVETTE 2012 ; declared by Decanter WWA as best
Bordeaux blend in America . 94 WS. 93 WE.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011 & 2012. 95 J.Suckling , 94 WS , 91 WE.
ITALY
CALATRONI - LOMBARDY. Maker of award winning sparkling wines that often exceed the
quality of neighbouring Franciacorta; also producers of excellent and highly rated Pinot Nero,
Riesling and Bonarda.
FRANCO TOROS – Friuli Venezia Giulia - Collio white & red wines: Almost always awarded 3
Bicchierri for all wines produced.
RENATO KEBER – Friuli Venezia Giulia – Collio white & red wines: If not awarded 3 Bicchierri
(mostly); are 2 Bicchierri. Gambero Rosso.
ORTO DI VENEZIA – Venice – This winery highly rated in Decanter 2011 is uniquely situated on
San Erasmo island in the Venice lagoon. White wine is made from an ensemblage of very old
Italian grape varieties, with Istrien Malvoisie being predominant. Good match for seafood, &
artichokes.
MARCATO – Veneto. Producers of Soave Classico. Sparkling wines and vines producing red
varietal wines from the Berici Hills. High ratings from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast,
Gambero Rosso. Soave Classico rated 6 of top 10 Soave Classico’s Decanter 2013.
VILLA SAN CARLO - Veneto. Producers of exquisite Amarone, Ripasso and Valpolicella. Limited
production.
FATTORIA SAN DONATO - San Gimignano -TUSCANY. Producer of excellent Vernaccia di San
Gimignano and Chianti Colli Senesi + wonderful olive oil. Numerous awards. ORGANIC.
BORGO PAGLIANETTO - MARCHE. Award winning & 3 Bicchierri Gambero Rosso producer of
Verdicchio Matelica. ORGANIC.
TENUTA DI TAVIGNANO. MARCHE. Award winning estate and producer of Verdicchio dei
Castelli di Jesi and Rosso Piceno.
VALTURIO - MARCHE. Highly rated producer of Sangiovese, also Pinot Nero and Bordeaux
blends.
TENUTA MARA - ROMAGNA . Maramia 100% Sangiovese rated the finest wine in Romagna,
Bronze Decanter 2016. 2 Bicchierri Gambero Rosso. ORGANIC rated BIODYNAMIC.
OPERA 02 - EMILIA-ROMAGNA. Up and coming new producer of modern dry style of
Lambrusco di Modena. ORGANIC.
CANTINA TANI - SARDINIA. Maker of excellent Vermentino di Gallura and Cannonau di
Sardegna.
Winners of awards at numerous exhibitions.
TENUTE OLBIOS - SARDINIA. Lupus in Fabula, Vermentino di Gallura DOCG Superiore. Elegant
aromatic notes of white flowers & white fruits and fruity after taste with balanced tannins.
ORGANIC - 100% VEGAN.
FRANCE
RHODANIENNE - RHONE. Numerous excellent wines from the Southern Rhone. Chateauneufdu-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Lirac, Rasteau and Rhone Villages.
GERMANY
SCHAFER- FROHLICH - RHINE NAHE. Highly rated winemaker winning numerous awards.
Named the most exciting winery in Germany. R.Parker. German winemaker of the Year 2010
Gault-Millau. 18.5 Jancis Robinson.
GOLD VINUM, 95 RP.
AUSTRIA
TAUBENSCHUSS - POYSDORF. Weingut Taubenschuss is one of the oldest and still family owned
wineries in Austria. Established in 1670: set a standard by being if not the first but one of the
first to bottle on their own premises. Awarded Gold IWSC Decanter and Gold for best varietal
at London Wine Fair 2015 Decanter.
SPAIN
MIGUEL MERINO – Rioja. One of the most prestigious wineries in Spain. All grapes are hand
picked; aged in oak between 10 – 25 months then bottle aged for at least two years. Wines
rated in 90’s by Rob’t Parker; Top 10 Rioja’s N.Y. Times- E.Asimov. Other high ratings/reviews –
Decanter, Hugh
WHARTON FINE WINES LIMITED
Philip Wharton
philip@whartonfinewines.com

Download Report