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Starting a cellar 

Medal Winner 

Discovery 

Opimian Discovery 2018 

C256 

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Opimian Select Plus 2018 

C256 

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Sweetness scale Grams/litre Examples 

[00] 0 - 3 Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, many reds 

[01] 4 - 6 Some New World varietals, some reds 

[02] 7 - 12 Champagne, Sparkling, Rosés, few reds 

[03] 13 - 20 Mosel, some Alsace, Anjou 

[04] 21 - 34 Semi-sweet Bordeaux, some sherry 

[05] 35 - 50 Kabinett German, Late Harvest, Alsace 

[06] 51 - 74 Spätlese German, Sweet Loire, Port, Dessert Muscat 

[07] 75 - 100 Auslese, Beerenauslese 

[08] 101 - 139 Icewines, Sauternes, Barsac, dessert wines, Port 

[09] 140 - 179 Icewines, Sauternes, Barsac, dessert wines, Port 

[10] 180 > Speciality sweet wines, Trockenbeerenauslese 

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cover — At Montigoli, the maturation of the Valpolicella is done with 

great care and passion. Winemaking technique is the best guarantee 

to obtain the finest quality.

The 2018 Italian wines in Cellar Offering 265 all 

scored highly in the tasting. These are all affordable 

everyday wines made to be drunk early. They give 

us an indication of the quality of what is in store for 

the more premium wines further down the line. 

This, combined with reports of a great growing 

season and great harvest conditions, particularly in 

the north and central Italy, suggest that we are in 

for a treat - good news after the short 2017 harvest! 

Cellar Offering 265 includes a range of Chablis 

wines produced by Lamblin Fils. A spring frost in 

April 2017 hit the villages around Maligny, where 

they are based. Thus, Lamblin’s production was 

down approximately 40% compared to an average 

year. The Premier Crus sites were hit particularly 

hard and are in short supply, but look out for the 

mixed case of three Premier Crus Vaillon, Mont de 

Milieu and Fourchaumes. 

Italy 

Cellar 265 

Italy and Chablis 

Opimian’s Wine Consultant Jane Masters MW, tastes, selects and writes the 

commentary for each of the wines in the cellar offerings. Celebrating her 21st 

year as a Master of Wine this year (one of 380 globally), Jane held the position 

of Chairman of the prestigious Institute of Masters of Wine 2016-2018. Having 

trained as a winemaker at the Institut d’Oenologie in Bordeaux after a degree 

in Biological Chemistry, Jane worked for UK retailer Marks & Spencer running 

the Wine & Drinks Category for many years. As an independent consultant 

Jane is constantly on the look out for exclusive wines from around the world 

for Opimian members. She regularly visits wine regions and meets producers 

and loves to share her passion and knowledge. 

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Avenue SRL -----------------------------4 

The Wine People---------------------- 20 

Alimenta SRL------------------------- 26 

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Italy 

Termeno 

Alto Adige 

Südtirol 

Avenue SRL 

Werner and Elena Walch and their two daughters 

live in the alpine town of Tramin in Alto Adige in the 

far north of Italy, close to the border with Austria. 

Mountainous terrain surrounds the town where 

vineyards planted on slopes enjoy fresh air and 

bright sunshine. The stone cellar was built nearly 

150 years ago, and an additional new fermentation 

cellar was completed recently. From this base, 

Werner runs his merchant business and works with 

estates across many regions of Italy. 

“We had a good year with 

sufficient grapes on the vines 

and great wine to enjoy.“ 

photo — Castello di Meleto in Chianti is mainly planted 

with Sangiovese. The medieval castle dates back to 

the 11th century. 

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Alto Adige 

1185 

1186 

Chardonnay, DOC Südtirol, 

E. von Keller, 2018 

Chardonnay 

$ 23.17 $ 139.00 

An unoaked Chardonnay with aromas of 

fresh apples and nuts. It is dry and crisp 

on the palate, with persistent passion fruit 

and pear flavours. Chardonnay grapes were 

grown on calcareous soils in Alto Adige. The 

fruit was gently pressed, and the juice left to 

naturally decant before fermentation at 20°C. 

Pinot Grigio, DOC Alto Adige, 

1187 

E. von Keller, 2018 

Pinot Grigio 

$ 23.83 $ 143.00 

Fresh apples, pear 

drops, verbena 

and some herbal 

aromas lead to a 

light to medium 

bodied white. The 

2018 Pinot Grigio is 

smooth and supple with a long citrus, lemon 

and mandarin finish. 

Santa Maddalena, DOC Alto 

Adige, E. von Keller, 2018 

Schiava, Lagrein 

$ 20.50 $ 123.00 

A light and fruity, 

easy-drinking red 

from northern Italy. 

It has intense red 

berry fruit aromas 

and is produced with 

the local Schiava 

grape, blended with 10% Lagrein. After 

fermentation in stainless steel, it was matured 

for a short time in Slavonian oak casks. 

2019-2021, 

M8 D9 


M8 D9 


M8 D9 

Fresh apples, nuts 6°C 

Verbena, pear drops 6°C 

Intense red berry 

fruits 

14°C 

Passion fruit, pears, [00] 

Citrus, lemon, mandarin, [00] 

Light, fruity 

Grilled halibut with orange rémoulade 

Vitello Tonnato 

Antipasto platter 

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photo — Historical barrels at E. Von Keller

Piedmont 

1188 

Barbera d’Alba, DOC, Franco 

Amoroso, 2018 

1189 

Barbaresco, DOCG, Collection 

Terroirs, Conti Speroni, 2016 

Barbera 

Nebbiolo 

$ 20.83 $ 125.00 

$ 33.33 $ 200.00 

Tasted in early 

November when it 

had barely finished 

fermenting, the 

Barbera d’Alba is 

a good sign for the 

quality of the 2018 

harvest in Piedmont. It is dense plum in 

colour with restrained aromas of cola and 

dark fruits. It is smooth with good midpalate 

fruit and a long plummy finish. Well 

balanced, it has a juicy acidity. 

Starting to show some nice tertiary notes, 

Conti Speroni’s 2016 Barbaresco has 

autumnal woodland aromas combined with 

cranberry and incense. 2016 was a good 

vintage in Piedmont with ideal conditions 

during harvest, allowing the notoriously late 

ripening Nebbiolo grape to fully mature. This 

is quite light in body with a fine texture, good 

firm acidity and lingering flavours. Delicious 

for drinking now, it will continue to hold for 

the next few years. 


M7 D8 


M8 D9 

Cola, dark fruits 18°C 

Autumnal, red berries, 

incense 

18°C 

Plums 

Cranberries 

Grilled pizza with spicy Italian sausage 

Barbecue pork tenderloin stuffed with feta, 

olives and oregano 

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1190 

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Langhe Arneis, DOC, Roche, 

2018 

new 

1191 Barbaresco, DOCG, Roche, 2015 

Arneis 

Nebbiolo 

$ 29.83 $ 179.00 

$ 55.50 $ 333.00 

A delightful white wine 

with tons of personality 

from the Langhe Hills. 

Arneis is the signature 

white grape of the 

Piedmont region. Roche 

2018 has aromas of 

fennel, dried chamomile 

and wild flowers with a hint of honey. It is rich 

and supple, balanced by a fresh acidity and 

flavours of melon and lemon. 

Chamomile, fennel 6°C 


M8 D9 

This 2015 Barbaresco is light in colour with 

a brickish red hue. Its complex bouquet has 

meaty aromas, some red berry fruits and 

undergrowth. On the palate it is supple with 

nice mid-palate fruit and a vibrant red cherry 

flavour, finishing on notes of bitter cherries 

and menthol. This wine is developing nicely 

with more mileage ahead. The grapes grown 

on slopes facing east, south-east and west 

were hand-picked into wooden baskets, de 

stemmed and crushed. After fermentation, 

the wine spent 24 months in small oak 

barrels. 2015 was an exceptional vintage in 

Piedmont with a very cold winter followed by 

good rainfall in spring, which compensated 

for the hottest ever July on record. 

Lemon, melon, [00] 

Spiedini di agnello al limone (lamb skewers 

with lemon) 

Complex meaty 

aromas, red berries 


M6 D9 

18°C 

Red and bitter cherries 

Carne cruda all’albese – Piedmontese steak 

tartare 

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photo — The Roche vineyards covered in snow

1192 

Barbera d’Alba, DOC, Figli 

Luigi Oddero, 2016 

Barbera 

$ 37.83 $ 227.00 

Mellow aromas of forest floor, truffles and 

dark plums lead to a ripe and concentrated 

palate. This is a smooth, mouth-filling 

wine with youthful plum flavours which will 

continue to develop well for some years to 

come. Barbera is planted mid-hillside at 

between 250 and 300 metres in altitude, 

close to the town of La Morra. 

Vigneti Luigi Oddero 

Based in La Morra in the heart of 

Barolo, Vigneti Luigi Oddero is run 

by Lena and her children Maria 

and Giovanni. The family farms 32 

hectares, with 18 hectares of prime 

sites planted to Nebbiolo. Their wines 

are traditional in style and have 

stature and longevity. 

Mellow forest aromas, 

truffles, dark plums 

Mellow, concentrated 


M6 D7 

18°C 

Wild mushroom risotto with black truffle oil 

and grated parmesan 

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1193 

Langhe Nebbiolo, DOC, Figli 

Luigi Oddero, 2016 

1194 

Nebbiolo 

$ 38.83 $ 233.00 

Barolo DOCG, Figli Luigi 

Oddero, 2014 

1195 

Nebbiolo 

$ 70.67 $ 424.00 

Barolo, DOCG, Rocche Rivera, 

Figli Luigi Oddero, 2013 

Nebbiolo 

$ 127.50 $ 765.00 

Translucent ruby in 

colour with a brick 

hue, Oddero’s 2016 

Nebbiolo has aromas 

of pot-pourri and 

dried rose petals. 

More red fruits 

present themselves 

on the palate. It is soft 

with a supple mid-palate and an ethereal 

quality leading to a grainy tannic finish. 

Nebbiolo is planted on marly soils with traces 

of clay and sand, rich in humus and mineral 

salts. Good exposure to the sun ensures full 

ripening of this late-ripening variety. 


M7 D9 

Pale in colour with 

aromas of tarragon, 

vanilla and smoke 

with a graphite edge, 

Oddero’s Barolo 2014 

has red cherries and 

a bitter chocolate 

character. It is supple 

with a good mid-palate, leading to some 

firm grippy tannins. The grapes were grown 

on several prime sites around Barolo – La 

Morra, Serralunga d’Alba and Castiglione 

Falletto. Soils are composed of deep layers 

of tuffaceous marl and clay mixed with 

reddish sand. Grapes were hand-picked and 

fermented with indigenous yeast with a 

14-day skin maceration. It was matured for 

24 months in medium and large oak casks. 

The single vineyard site Rocche Rivera sits on 

a slope beneath Castiglione Falletto’s castle 

walls, facing directly south. Vines are planted 

at 350 metres on grey-bluish marl soils with 

loose clay mixed with sand. Intense in colour, 

it has a mellow bouquet with depth, fruit and 

smoky notes. The 2013 is a concentrated wine 

with cherry menthol flavours and a succulent 

mid-palate. It is structured with youthful 

character and should continue to evolve. 

Grapes were picked in the first two weeks of 

October and carefully sorted in the vineyards 

prior to destemming. After fermentation 

in tank, it was matured for 36 months in 

medium and large oak casks. 

Pot-pourri, rose petal, 

red fruit 

Cranberry, bitter cherry 

18°C 

Roast Brome Lake Duck with rosemary and 

garlic potatoes 

Tarragon, vanilla, 

smoke 

Red cherries, bitter chocolate 


M6 D8 

18°C 

Roast Cornish game hen with braised Swiss 

chard, rhubarb confit and smoked shallot 

2019-2030, 

M6 D8 

Mellow fruit, smoke 18°C 

Cherry menthol, succulent fruits 

Rack of lamb with mushroom risotto and 

roasted baby carrots 

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photo — The Oddero family welcomes you to their 

winery.

Veneto 

Montigoli 

Montigoli wines are produced at a cooperative located in the town 

of Negrar, a few miles from Verona. The cooperative, established in 

1933, consists of 230 growers who collectively farm 700 hectares 

of vineyards within the Valpolicella Classico DOC. Most of these 

are trained with the traditional Pergola method – tall, low density 

vineyards with approximately 2,500 to 3,000 vines per hectare. 

new 

1196 

Valpolicella Ripasso 

Classico, DOC, Montigoli, 2016 

Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, 

Rondinella, other mixed 

grapes 

$ 24.83 $ 149.00 

Red cherries, almonds 18°C 

Tangy, red cherries 


M8 D9 

Braised lamb shanks with roasted root 

vegetables 

Classic Valpolicella in style, this wine has 

lots of tangy fruits and is very moreish with 

lots of appeal. Bright cherry in colour, it has 

aromas of almonds and red cherries. It is 

supple with succulent red fruit and a fresh 

tangy finish. It was produced from a blend of 

60% Corvina Veronese with 15% Corvinone, 

15% Rondinella and 10% of other mixed 

grapes. The vineyards are located in the 

Negrar hills towards Torbe between 300 and 

420 metres, facing south-east. Grapes were 

harvested in October and fermented over 

ten days with daily punch-downs. A second 

“Ripasso” fermentation was carried out in 

February 2017 on Amarone lees. The wine 

was then matured in barrel for nine months. 

photo — Montigoli’s vineyards in Valpolicella come 

alive in spring. 

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1197 

new 

Amarone della Valpolicella 

Classico, DOCG, Montigoli, 

2015 

Corvina, Corvinone, 

Rondinella 

$ 49.17 $ 295.00 

A rich, dense and fullbodied 

wine. Montigoli 

Amarone della 

Valpolicella Classico 

has aromas of coffee 

and coffee liqueur with 

bitter chocolate and 

smoke. In the mouth, 

it is smooth with dark fruit flavours and a 

grainy texture. After the grapes were picked 

in early October, they were left to dry for 120 

days. They were then destemmed and gently 

crushed in February and slowly fermented 

on skins for 30 days with regular punching 

down of the skins. The wine was matured in 

large vats made from oak from the Allier and 

Nevers forests in France for 18 months. 

Coffee, smoke, bitter 

chocolate 

Dark fruits 


M6 D9 

18°C 

1198 

Amarone della Valpolicella 

Classico, DOCG, 2016, Ca’ La 

Bionda, 2016 

Corvina, Corvinone, 

Rondinella, Molinara 

The Castellani family has been growing 

grapes in the heart of the classic Valpolicella 

region for over one hundred years. The 

29 hectares of vineyards are located around 

Marano on hillsides between 150 and 

300 metres and are organically farmed. 

Amarone, a specialty of the region, is made 

from a selection of the best grape bunches 

which are picked and left to dry on cane 

drying racks for several months. The grapes 

loose approximately 40% of their water 

content as they become concentrated. The 

2016 Amarone Classico has a complex 

bouquet with fresh cherries, raspberries, 

raisins and redcurrants, and a touch of 

vanilla. It is soft and smooth with a fine 

texture. It is on the lighter side of medium 

bodied, despite an alcohol level of 16%. This 

wine is delightfully elegant and balanced, 

finishing with flavours of cranberry and 

redcurrant. After a long slow fermentation, it 

was matured in large oak casks. 

Complex bouquet of 

red fruits and vanilla 

Redcurrant, cranberries, cherries 


M6 D8 

18°C 

Grilled beef tenderloin with porcini 

mushroom compound butter 

$ 63.00 $ 378.00 

Braised veal in a puttanesca sauce 

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photo — The barrel room at Ca’ La Bionda, where 

wines are aged in large casks to respect the aroma 

and taste of the wine

Tuscany 

1200 

new 

Scantianum Rosato, IGT 

Toscana, Vignaioli Morellino 

Scansano, 2018 

1201 

new 

Vin Del Fattore, Sangiovese 

Toscano, IGT, Governo All’uso 

Toscano, Vignaioli Morellino 


Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo 


$ 21.33 $ 128.00 

$ 26.67 $ 160.00 

Also tasted as a tank 

sample, this 2018 

Scantianum Rosato is 

a delightful pale pink 

colour. It is light and 

fruity, easy to drink 

with flavours of apples 

and pears and a crisp 

finish. It is a blend of 50% Sangiovese and 

50% Ciliegiolo. A perfect sundowner on a 

summer’s evening. 


M8 D9 

Intense blackcurrant 

pastel aromas precede a 

soft supple palate, medium 

to full bodied. This wine 

has rich and succulent 

black fruit flavours with 

blackcurrants and black 

cherries, followed by a 

bitter liquorice finish. 

Grapes were picked mid-September through 

early October, placed into small boxes with 

holes and placed in a cool room to shrivel, 

losing 15% of their weight. 

Red apples, pear 

drops 

6°C 


M8 D9 

Light, refreshing, [00] 

Blackcurrant 18°C 

1199 

Scantianum Viognier, IGT 

Toscana, Vignaioli Morellino 


Neapolitan pizza 

Succulent black cherries, black berries 

Irish shepherd’s pie (lamb) 

Viognier 

$ 22.67 $ 136.00 

Tasted as an unfinished tank sample, the 

2018 is bright in colour with intense aromas 

of apples and peaches. In the mouth it is rich 

with a ripe fruit mid-palate, complemented 

by good acidity and some citrus pith on the 

finish, which adds length. Coming from 

relatively young vines planted on sandy and 

silty soils, the grapes were harvested and 

kept at low temperature under a protected 

inert atmosphere to preserve maximum 

fresh fruit flavours. 


M8 D9 

Apples, peaches 6°C 

Ripe fruits, pithy finish, [00] 

Grilled salmon steak 

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1202 

Seraphicum Rosso Toscano, 

IGT, 2017 

Sangiovese, Cabernet 

Sauvignon 

$ 24.33 $ 146.00 

An obviously oaky wine 

with aromas of pencil 

lead and graphite over 

red cherry background, 

Seraphicum 2017 has a 

warm rich mid-palate 

with red cherries and 

medium body. Produced 

from a blend of 70% 

Sangiovese and 30% 

Cabernet Sauvignon, both varieties were 

picked and vinified separately. Fermentation 

was initiated in tank and then completed in 

small oak barrels followed by malolactic 

fermentation. It has a grainy texture with 

bitter cherries and a long grippy finish. 


M6 D8 

Graphite, red cherries 18°C 

Bitter cherries, grippy finish 

Penne all’arrabbiata 

1203 

Woody, smoke, 

cherries 

new 

San Pietro in Avenano, 

Chianti Classico Riserva, 

DOCG, 2013 

Sangiovese 

$ 39.00 $ 234.00 

Concentrated, dense 


M6 D9 

18°C 

Braised pork loin cutlets with thyme-lemon 

sauce 

Deep plum in colour with a brick hue around 

the edges, 2013 San Pietro in Avenano is 

showing delicious development. The mellow 

bouquet has autumnal aromas with leaves, 

woody notes and smoke over a cherry 

background. It is concentrated and smooth 

with a dense mid-palate balanced by a juicy 

acidity, conferring freshness and potential 

for further aging. Grapes from San Pietro’s 

Casi vineyard grown at 400 metres were 

harvested by hand and fermented in old 

wooden casks. The wine was kept for an 

extended period on skins then racked into 

concrete tanks for malolactic fermentation. 

Half the wine was aged for eighteen months 

in large Slavonian oak casks and half in 

small old oak barrels. 

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photo — The Castello di Meleto was built in the 11th 

Century by the Florentines to protect their Sienese 

territory.

1205 

Il Veltro, Brunello di 

Montalcino, DOCG, 2014 

Brunello (Sangiovese) 

$ 59.67 $ 358.00 

1204 

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 

DOCG, Fonte al Vescovo, 2015 

Sangiovese, other native 

grapes 

$ 43.17 $ 259.00 

Savoury, smoke 18°C 

Dark treacle, vanilla, coconut 


M6 D7 

Grilled striploin with black pepper sauce 

A savoury wine with 

a brickish colour and 

smoky aromas. It 

is full bodied with a 

smooth palate. Quite 

tight initially, smoky 

dark treacle flavours 

unfold to reveal more 

vanilla, coconut and fruit flavours. I would 

suggest decanting this wine to give it some 

air prior to serving. 10% of the wine was 

made from other native grapes blended 

with Sangiovese. All the grapes were grown 

around Argiano and Ascianello, close to the 

iconic hilltop town of Montepulciano. They 

were left to macerate on skins for 18 days 

during fermentation. The wine was aged for 

two years in a combination of medium-sized 

Slavonian and small French oak barrels. 

A rich and succulent wine with great potential 

for aging, Il Veltro 2014 is vibrant in colour 

with a slight brick hue developing. The 

intense bouquet has aromas of fresh coffee 

and coffee liqueur combined with vanilla, 

treacle and bitter cherries. It is lively on the 

palate with an elegant tannin structure and 

medium to full bodied. Montalcino has over 

the years developed its own particular clones 

of Sangiovese known as Brunello. Vineyards 

are planted in the south-west of the DOC, 

overlooking the Orcia River at 300 metres with 

southern exposure. Not an easy vintage, in 

2014 the mild and rainy winter was followed by 

high rainfall in June and July, creating some 

disease pressure in the vineyards. Fortunately, 

the vintage was saved by a mild and sunny 

September and produced high quality wines. 

Grapes were fermented in wide and short 

tanks designed to extract colour and tannins 

delicately. The wine was matured for three 

years in large Slavonian and Allier casks. 

Coffee, vanilla, bitter 

cherry 

Treacle, vibrant mid-palate 

2019-2030, 

M6 D8 

18°C 

Lamb osso buco with creamy polenta and 

seasonal vegetables 

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Abruzzo 

Contesa 

1206 

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, 

DOC, Corsi, 2017 

Montepulciano 

$ 17.17 $ 103.00 

Winemaker Rocco Contesa tends his 30 hectares 

of vineyards close to Collecorvino in the Pescara 

province, close to the Adriatic coast. The vines are 

planted on a south-east facing hill at 250 metres 

and benefit from the considerable differences in 

day and night time temperatures and moderate 

rainfall. Wines are made in the cellar, which is 

carved into the hillside. 

Try these 

new Contesa wines 

from Italy’s 

Pescara Province! 

Vibrant in colour with cola and herbal 

aromas, Corsi Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is 

soft and smooth with cherry flavours and a 

firm acidity on the finish. 


M8 D9 

Cola, herbs 18°C 

Cherries 

Barbecued pork ribs with garlic Dijon 

mustard potatoes 

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photo — Contesa’s 30 hectares of vineyards surround 

the wine-making cellars on a south-east facing hill at 

250 metres above sea level.

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1207 

Vigna Corvino, Passerina 

Abruzzo, DOC, Contesa, 2018 

1208 

Contesa Pecorino Abruzzo, 

DOC, 2018 

1209 

Contesa Montepulciano 

d’Abruzzo, DOC, 2016 

Passerina 

Pecorino 

Montepulciano 

$ 18.00 $ 108.00 

$ 24.67 $ 148.00 

$ 25.67 $ 154.00 

Tasted as a tank sample, the Passerina 

Abruzzo was quite deep in colour with 

intense butterscotch aromas. Peachy 

flavours are complemented by a toffee 

character with a supple soft structure. 

After a short overnight skin maceration and 

pressing, the juice was fermented at low 

temperature. Passerina is an old variety 

coming from this Adriatic coastal region. It is 

a robust vine which ripens relatively late. 

Peach, butterscotch 6°C 

Toffee, [00] 

Pan braised whitefish 


M8 D9 

With aromas of quince, 

cooked pear and 

peaches, Contesa’s 

2018 Pecorino has 

some weight on the 

palate and nice white 

fruit characters, good 

acidity and a long 

mineral finish. Pecorino is planted on the lower 

slopes at 200 metres at Vigneto al Lago, with a 

higher planting density than the other varieties 

on the estate. Grapes were picked in the second 

half of September and fermented through to 

dryness at low temperature. 

Quince, white fruits 6°C 

Cooked pears, peaches, [00] 


M8 D9 

Contesa 

Montepulciano 

d’Abruzzo is opaque 

in colour with ripe 

black cherry aromas. 

Montepulciano 

grapes were grown 

around Collecorvino 

at 250 metres. It is dense with chewy 

tannins and a rustic finish, medium to 

full bodied with more savoury flavours on 

the palate. After fermentation and skin 

maceration, the wine was matured in large 

oak casks for 10 months. 

Ripe black cherries 18°C 

Savoury, dense 


M7 D9 

Pan seared pork chop with white wine sauce 

Mustard and herb-crusted rack of lamb 

— italy 

avenue srl 

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Puglia 

1210 

new 

Masseria Azzurra “S”, 

Negroamaro, IGT Salento, 2017 

1211 

new 

Masseria Azzurra “S”, 

Primitivo, IGT Salento, 2017 

Negroamaro 

Primitivo 

$ 22.00 $ 132.00 

$ 22.67 $ 136.00 

The Masseria Azzurra winery, owned by the 

De Corato family, was founded by Sebastiano 

De Corato in the late 1940s. Today, his 

grandsons farm 75 hectares of estate 

vineyards planted at high density. Their 2017 

Negroamaro is vibrant in colour with ripe 

fruits, plums and violet aromas. It is soft with 

sweet succulent fruit flavours, bitter cherry 

and a jammy finish. Negroamaro is planted 

on calcareous soils in the Salento peninsula 

at 50 to 80 metres. 

Bright ruby in colour, the 

Primitivo has a floral and 

cherry aroma with a slight 

hint of leather, giving a 

savoury edge to the wine. 

It is supple and rich with 

more succulent sweet 

dark fruits on the palate. 

Grapes were harvested at 

the end of August and fermented in tank with 

skin maceration for a week. 


M8 D9 


M8 D9 

Plums, violets 18°C 

Lint, cherries, leather 18°C 

Jammy, bitter cherries 

Dark fruits, violet 

Seared beef and spinach salad with feta 

dressing 

Italian wedding soup 

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photo — Masseria Azzurra’s old cellar

Sicily 

1212 

Sibiliana Roceno Nero 

d’Avola, DOC Sicilia, 2018 

Nero d’Avola 

$ 16.33 $ 98.00 

Nero d’Avola, 

Sicily’s star grape, 

shines in this 

Sibiliana wine. 


M8 D9 

Deep plum in colour, Sibiliana Roceno Nero 

d’Avola displays some floral aromas of 

roses with raisined fruit and black treacle 

that precede a smooth and rich palate. It is 

concentrated with ripe fresh cherries and 

raisins. 

Floral, roses, raisins 18°C 

Cherries, raisins 

Black lentil and shiitake-stuffed Portobello 

mushroom caps 

photo — Freshly harvested Nero d’Avola grapes 

at Sibiliana Vini 

— italy 

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“Authenticity, regional 

integrity and quality 

are what drive us.” 

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photo — Abruzzo and Puglia are two regions that 

embody the Italian coastline viticulture.

italy 

Puglia, Sicily 

and Abruzzo 

The Wine 

People 

Stefano Girelli was born into a winemaking family in Trento 

in northern Italy. Along with winemaker Stefano Chioccioli, 

they established The Wine People in 2009. Chioccioli is a 

revered winemaker in Italy with experience in the country’s 

main regions and abroad. He respects provenance and 

looks to fully express this in each of the wines produced, 

while offering great value for money. 

1215 

Dea del Mare Prosecco, DOP, 

Extra Dry, Vino Spumante 

1216 

Glera 

$ 19.33 $ 116.00 

Rosélia Rosé, IGP Tre Venezie, 

2018 

Merlot 

new 

$ 15.50 $ 93.00 

Prosecco sales continue to increase 

around the world, having surpassed those 

of Champagne in 2013. 2018 is a bumper 

crop with recent vineyard plantings due 

to the insatiable thirst for the product 

coming on stream as well as good yields 

from established vineyards. Prosecco is 

produced from the Glera grape using the 

Charmat Method with fermentation in tank. 

Dea del Mare is pale in colour with floral 

fruity aromas. It is soft and easy-drinking 

with a crisp acidity. 

A delightful pale pink 

colour, with aromas of 

bananas, strawberries 

and cream. Rosélia 

was produced from 

Merlot grown in the 

western part of the 

Veneto region. It is light 

and crisp with sherbet 

flavours and was 

fermented at low temperature for 30 days. 


M8 D9 


M8 D9 

Floral 6°C 

Banana, strawberries 

and cream 

6°C 

Easy-drinking, crisp, [01] 

Sherbet, crisp, [00] 

Tuna and avocado tartare 

Honeydew melon sherbet 

— ITALY 

THE WINE PEOPLE 

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1217 

Pemo Pecorino, IGP Terre di 

Chieti, 2018 

1218 

Pecorino 

$ 16.50 $ 99.00 

The Terre di Chieti IGP is nestled in the 

foothills of the Abruzzo region. About 60% of 

the wines produced are white, and Pecorino 

is the major indigenous variety. Pemo 

Pecorino 2018 has aromas of fresh fennel, 

apples and pear drops. On the palate, it is 

fresh and crisp with lingering flavours of 

melon, mandarin and passion fruit. 

Pemo Montepulciano 1219 

d’Abruzzo, DOC, 2017 

Montepulciano 

$ 16.50 $ 99.00 

Dense in 

colour, Pemo 

Montepulciano 

d’Abruzzo has dark 

fruit aromas with 

marmite and tarry 

notes. It is medium 

to full bodied, with a smooth concentrated 

palate and cherry finish. Grapes were picked 

by hand in early October, de-stemmed and 

softly crushed then fermented at 24°C to 25°C 

with frequent pump overs. After racking and 

pressing of the skins, the wine was matured 

on fine lees for several months before bottling. 

new 

Integro Negroamaro, IGP 

Puglia, Organic Wine, 2017 

Negroamaro 

$ 16.17 $ 97.00 

This wine was an 

immediate hit for me, 

conveying all the summer 

sunshine of southern Italy. 

It has aromas of dried wild 

herbs, oregano and thyme 

over a fruit and floral 

background. It is medium 

to full bodied with sweet 

red berry fruits and a firm 

finish of bitter cherry notes. The Negroamaro 

grapes were organically farmed in the San 

Donaci area of Salento. The wine underwent 

natural spontaneous fermentation. The label 

and bottle look great too! 


M8 D9 


M8 D9 


M8 D9 

Fresh fennel, green 

apples, pear drops 

6°C 

Black fruits, marmite, 

tar 

18°C 

Dried oregano, dried 

thyme, floral 

16°C 

Melon, passion fruit, mandarin, [01] 

Concentrated, cherries 

Red berries, bitter cherry 

Pan-seared scallops with mango and green 

apple slaw 

Aged cheddar, Parmesan and Asiago 

cheeses 

Braised venison shanks with roasted baby 

potatoes 

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photo — Primitivo, the king of Puglia: tradition, 

character and spirit

1220 

Colpasso Primitivo, IGP 

Puglia, 2018 

1221 

Carlomagno Primitivo 

Appassimento, IGP Puglia, 2017 

Primitivo 

Primitivo 

$ 17.50 $ 105.00 

$ 16.50 $ 99.00 

Red fruits, red 

cherries and some 

fig are apparent on 

the nose, leading to a 

soft sweet and fruity 

palate. Primitivo was 

grown in selected 

vineyards around 

Leverano. Grapes were harvested by hand into 

small containers for transport to the winery. 

The wine was fermented at 22°C to 24°C, with 

frequent pumping over of the must. 

A dense wine with smoke and tarry notes. It 

has aromas of blackcurrants and treacle with 

a mellow smooth palate of sweet dark fruits, 

raisins and vanilla all showing through. It was 

produced using a technique known as “il giro 

del picciolo”. As the bunches of grapes ripen 

on the vine, the stalks are twisted, preventing 

any further nourishment of the grapes from 

the vine so that they slowly shrivel, losing 

25% to 30% of their water content, becoming 

more concentrated. The wine was fermented 

in tank with approximately 25% aged in a 

combination of French and American oak 

barrels for 12 months. 


M8 D9 


M8 D9 

Mixed red fruits, red 

cherries, figs 

16°C 

Smoke, tar, 

blackcurrant, treacle 

18°C 

Bitter cherry, chocolate 

Dark fruits, raisins, vanilla, red cherries 

Penne with spicy Italian sausage gravy 

Grilled ribeye steak with melted blue cheese 

topping 

— ITALY 


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1222 

Denatile Grillo Chardonnay, 

DOC Sicilia, 2018 

Grillo, Chardonnay 

$ 13.67 $ 82.00 

Apples, quince 6°C 

Fresh fruit, [02] 


M8 D9 

Grilled swordfish with Sicilian-style relish 

Grapes were 

cultivated on 

the western 

side of the 

island of Sicily. 

Chardonnay 

came from 

vineyards 

in the area 

around Trapani, 

while Grillo was grown close 

to Marsala. Both were picked 

by hand and vinified separately, 

using some skin contact for the 

Chardonnay and fermentation 

with oak. Grillo grapes were 

pressed, fermented in tank and 

remained on lees for several 

months prior to the final blending. 

Tasted as a tank sample, the wine 

had good colour with fresh apples 

and quince characters. 

Read more about 

The Wine People 

in Vino Etcetera. 

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Denatile Nero d’Avola Shiraz, 

DOC Sicilia, 2018 

Nero d’Avola, Shiraz 

$ 14.00 $ 84.00 

Nero d’Avola and Shiraz vines are planted on 

sandy soils rich in minerals in the area around 

Trapani and are traditionally trained. The wine 

is a bright plum colour with aromas of violets 

and red cherries. It is supple and juicy, with 

red cherry flavours and a moreish finish. 


M8 D9 

Violet, red cherries 18°C 

Succulent red cherries 

Oven-baked lasagne 

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photo — Denatile wines are made of Sicilian grapes 

blended with international varieties. They are a 

perfect blend of old and new worlds.

1224 

Colpasso Pinot Grigio, IGP 

Terre Siciliane, 2018 

Pinot Grigio 

$ 15.17 $ 91.00 1226 

A light to medium 

bodied Pinot Grigio 

with mineral qualities. 

Subtle white fruits 

and mandarin aromas 

lie behind graphite 

notes with more 

pears and fresh 

apples revealed in the mouth. This is a soft, 

crisp wine finishing with flavours of passion 

fruit and quince. 

new 

L’Auratae Nero d’Avola, DOC 

Sicilia, Organic Wine, 2018 


$ 16.17 $ 97.00 

Produced from 100% 

organically grown Nero 

d’Avola, L’Auratae has 

aromas of herbs, tarragon 

dried fruits and raisins. 

More red berry fruits 

emerge on the palate with 

a refreshing and juicy 

redcurrant character, 

and succulent mid-palate 

leading to a savoury finish. 

Tarragon, raisins 18°C 

Redcurrants, savoury finish 

Spaghetti puttanesca 


M8 D9 

Aromas of dried fruits, figs, prunes and 

a hint of treacle reflect the warmth of the 

region. Colpasso Nero d’Avola is smooth with 

ripe fruit flavours and a tangy acidity. Nero 

d’Avola is Sicily’s most planted black grape 

and it loves heat. Approximately 20% of the 

Nero d’Avola grapes were “Appassimento”. 

These were picked by hand in late 

September, spread out on trays and left to 

dry in a ventilated room before fermentation. 

The other grapes underwent a traditional 

vinification at controlled temperature and the 

two wines were blended together. 


M8 D9 

1225 

Colpasso Nero d’Avola, DOC 

Sicilia, 2018 


M8 D9 

Mineral, white fruit, 

mandarin 

6°C 

Dried fruits, figs, 

prunes 

18°C 

Pears, fresh apples, quince, [01] 


Ripe fruits, tangy finish 

Prosciutto-wrapped cheese stuffed dates 

$ 15.33 $ 92.00 

Black bean soup with wild mushrooms and 

Asian 5-spice blend 

photo — Sorting the grapes in Sicily, the sunny 

Mediterranean island 

— ITALY 


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San Sano 

Poggio Maestrino 

Alimenta SRL 

Alimenta, owned by the Calì family, has Tuscan 

vineyards in the coastal region of Maremma and the 

traditional Chianti Classico DOCG. Wines are based 

on the Sangiovese grape, which expresses itself 

differently according to the climatic conditions in 

these two locations. 

“We work hard to preserve 

and deliver the features of 

our terroir. This is why we 

grow our grapes organically, 

with a profound respect for 

nature.” 

— ITALY 

ALIMENTA SRL 

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new 

new 

1227 

Lacciaia, Morellino di 

Scansano, DOCG, 2017 

1228 

Casina Toscana Rosso, IGT, 

San Sano, 2017 

1229 

Fonte della Rana Chianti, 

DOCG, San Sano, 2017 

Sangiovese 

Sangiovese, Cabernet 

Sauvignon, Merlot 


$ 21.83 $ 131.00 

$ 17.50 $ 105.00 

$ 19.83 $ 119.00 

Coming from the coastal region of Tuscany 

known as the Costa d’Argento, this is a 100% 

Sangiovese wine. Ripe fruit aromas of plums 

and cherries lead to a soft jammy palate. This 

is a supple, concentrated wine with a long bitter 

cherry flavour and some grip on the finish. The 

vineyard is planted at 150 metres with views 

overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and the bay of 

Maremma. The climate is much warmer and 

less humid than the Chianti region or other 

parts of central Italy and produces softer, 

warmer styles of wine. 

A light bodied wine 

which is a blend of 

50% Sangiovese, 25% 

Cabernet Sauvignon 

and 25% Merlot. It has 

aromas of red fruits and 

tarragon with a supple 

raspberry palate. Grapes 

were grown around the 

village of Gaiole on clay Alberese soils. After 

fermentation in tank, the wine spent six 

months in large oak casks. 

Tarragon, red fruits 16°C 


M8 D9 

A more savoury wine 

with spices and a hint 

of Parmesan cheese on 

the nose. Red cherries 

emerge on the palate with 

spicy flavours and a grippy 

tannin finish. Sangiovese 

was blended with 10% 

Ciliegiolo – a local grape 

which is parent to Sangiovese and has been 

cultivated around Florence for centuries. 

It is known for its cherry flavours. The 

vineyard at Scannano, Rapolano is planted at 

approximately 250 metres in altitude. 


M8 D9 

Raspberries 

Savoury, spice 18°C 

Penne alla Bolognese 

Red cherry, spices 

Ribollita – Tuscan bread soup 


M8 D9 

Jammy fruits, plums 18°C 

Bitter cherries 

Cioppino seafood stew with gremolata toasts 

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photo — Deep in the green hills, Alimenta grows 

its grapes organically.

1230 

San Sano Chianti Classico, 

DOCG, 2017 

1231 

San Sano Chianti Classico 

Riserva, DOCG, Guarnellotto, 

2015 

Sangiovese, Canaiolo 

Sangiovese, Canaiolo 

$ 24.67 $ 148.00 

$ 40.17 $ 241.00 

Wild herbs and 

undergrowth mingle with 

red fruit aromas. San Sano 

Chianti Classico 2017 is on 

the lighter side of medium 

bodied with a fine texture 

and tangy red berry fruits 

mid-palate which leads 

to a bitter cherry finish. 

Sangiovese and Canaiolo are planted on 

plots close to and around Gaiole. Vines vary 

in age, from recently planted up to 35 years 

old and are cultivated on rocky marl soils at 

an average altitude of 450 metres. The wine 

spent a year in traditional Chianti casks. 

A concentrated firm wine, quite austere in 

character. It should benefit from some cellaring 

and I recommend decanting before serving. 

It is dense with sour fruits and a balsamic 

character emerging. After picking in the second 

half of October, grapes were fermented in 

tank then matured for 15 months in traditional 

Chianti casks. Sangiovese has been blended 

with 10% Canaiolo, another old variety 

which was more popular than Sangiovese in 

central Italy until the 18th century. Its uneven 

production and difficulty to graft is why it is not 

more widely found, but its velvety texture and 

full body add structure and complement the 

Sangiovese grape. 


M7 D8 


M6 D7 

Wild herbs, red fruits, 

undergrowth 

18°C 

Balsamic, meaty 18°C 

Red berry, bitter cherry 

Blackcurrant, structured 

Stracotto (pot roast) with porcini mushrooms 

and baby carrots 

Coffee and black pepper-crusted roasted 

beef tenderloin 

— ITALY 

ALIMENTA SRL 

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Chablis 

Maligny-par-Chablis 

Lamblin Fils 

The last two years have been tough for the Lamblin 

family. Unlike other areas of Burgundy, the 2017 

vintage in Chablis generally saw an increase 

in production compared to 2016 (although the 

volume produced was still much below average). 

Unfortunately for the Lamblins, frost struck Maligny, 

Lignorelles and La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne on the 

night of April 19th - precisely where Lamblin’s 

grapes are grown – and caused their wine 

production to be down 40% from an average year. 

Premiers and Grands Crus sites were particularly 

affected, thus no Grand Cru from Lamblin is 

available this year. 

“We start the harvest when 

the balance between the 

natural sugar contents 

and acidity is considered 

optimal.” 

photo — View of the Beine Lake from the Premier Cru 

Côte de Savan, with Chablis in the background 

— CHABLIS 

LAMBLIN FILS 

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1233 

Folies Parisiennes, L’Héritage 

Français, Le Blanc des 

Héritiers Lamblin, IGP Pays 

d’Oc 

Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, 

Ugni Blanc 

$ 11.92 $ 143.00 

Easy-drinking white wine, with aromas of 

fresh apples, lemon and pear drops. It is 

supple and well balanced with a dry finish. 


M8 D9 

Pear drops, lemon 6°C 

Fresh apples, [00] 

Crispy pan-fried rainbow trout (skin on) with 

apple and fennel salad 

1234 

new 


Français, Le Rosé des 


d’Oc 

1235 


Français, Le Rouge des 


d’Oc 

Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault 

Grenache, Syrah 

$ 12.67 $ 152.00 

$ 11.92 $ 143.00 

A refreshing rosé 

with juicy red berry 

acidity and flavours 

of raspberries and 

pear drops. It is soft 

on the palate with a 

crisp finish. 

The latest Folies 

Parisiennes exudes 

ripe fruits with 

blackberry aromas. 

It is medium to full 

bodied with a savoury 

character, finishing 

on bitter chocolate and cherry notes. 


M8 D9 


M8 D9 

Raspberries, pear 

drops 

6°C 

Ripe berries, 

blackberries 

16°C 

Red berries, [00] 

Bitter chocolate, cherry finish 

Drink as an apéritif 

Pizza with black olives, feta and pepperoni 

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photo — Protection against ‘black frost’ during spring

1236 

Saint-Bris Sauvignon, AOC, 

2017 

1237 

Bourgogne Aligoté, AOC, 

Fruits d’Été, 2017 

Sauvignon Blanc 

Aligoté 

$ 21.67 $ 130.00 

$ 20.50 $ 123.00 

The village of Saint-Bris-Le-Vineux is 

approximately 15 kilometres southwest of 

the town of Chablis in northern France. It is 

the only appellation in Burgundy based on 

the Sauvignon Blanc grape. Pale in colour, 

the 2017 has a floral, white blossom aroma 

with notes of Lily of the valley and lanolin. 

It is soft and smooth on the palate with 

flavours of lemon and mandarin. Grapes 

were fermented in stainless steel tanks at 

17°C. After malolactic fermentation the wine 

was racked off yeast lees. 


M8 D9 

Aligoté grapes were 

grown around the 

village of Saint- 

Bris-Le-Vineux. 

Pale in colour with a 

greenish hue, it has 

aromas of ripe lime, 

pears and flint. It is medium bodied, smooth 

and mellow with a creamy texture and 

flavours of melons and pears. 

Lime, pears, flint 6°C 


M8 D9 

Lily of the valley, 

lanolin 

6°C 

Melon, pears, [00] 

Lemon, mandarin, [00] 

Shrimp ceviche 

Citrus-infused crème brûlée 

photo — Lamblin’s oak barrel cellar 

— CHABLIS 

LAMBLIN FILS 

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1238 

Bourgogne Chardonnay, AOC, 

Fleurs de Printemps, 2017 

1239 

Chardonnay 

$ 22.00 $ 132.00 

Bourgogne Pinot Noir, AOC, 

Saveurs d’Hiver, 2017 

Pinot Noir 

$ 29.33 $ 176.00 

A restrained wine 

with lime aromas, 

a hint of fennel and 

a mineral edge. 

The Bourgogne 

Chardonnay 2017 is 

medium bodied with 

a firm crisp acidity and lots of fresh green 

apple flavours. It was fermented at 22°C and 

matured on fine lees for four months. 

Mineral, lime, fennel 6°C 

Fresh apples, [00] 


M8 D9 

Aromas of 

redcurrants, other 

red fruits and fresh 

herbs precede a 

soft supple palate. 

The 2017 is light 

to medium bodied, 

smooth with a fresh tangy acidity and 

long berry finish. Grapes were picked by 

hand, sorted and de-stemmed into tank. 

During the fermentation regular punching 

down of the cap was carried out. The wine 

was transferred to barrel for malolactic 

fermentation and matured for three months. 


M8 D9 

Dungeness crab in a lemon basil pasta 

Redcurrants, red fruit, 

fresh herbs 

16°C 

Berry fruits 

1240 Petit Chablis, AOC, 2017 

Grilled trout with bacon, green beans and 

faro 

Chardonnay 

$ 37.33 $ 224.00 

Aromas reminiscent of spring – fresh 

meadows, chamomile and apple blossom – 

combine with honey. Fruit shines through on 

the palate with green apples, lemon, lime and 

passion fruit with a hint of grassiness. Taut in 

structure, this Petit Chablis is well balanced 

with persistent flavours and lemon acidity. 

Read our Q&A 

with Michel Lamblin 

in Vino Etcetera. 


M8 D9 

Fresh meadows, 

green apples, 

chamomile 

6°C 

Grassy, passion fruit, lemon, [00] 

Egg drop soup with lemongrass broth 

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photo — The bottling line at Lamblin. After ageing in 

the cellar, the wine is bottled.

1241 Chablis, AOC, 2017 

1242 Aloxe Corton, AOC, 2017 

Chardonnay 

Pinot Noir 

$ 40.00 $ 240.00 

$ 65.17 $ 391.00 

Lamblin’s Chablis 

is currently a bit 

reserved on the nose 

with some spices and 

honey. It is supple 

with good weight 

and concentration. 

Flavours of lemon, 

green apples, green plums and greengages 

lead to a sour finish. Grapes came from 

the villages of Maligny, Lignorelles and La 

Chapelle-Vaupelteigne in the north of the 

appellation, which produced low yields in 

2017 due to an April frost. 

The Corton Hill lies where the Côte 

de Beaune meets the Côte de Nuits in 

Burgundy’s Côte d’Or. The Aloxe Corton 

appellation vineyards lie on the lower slopes 

to the south of the hill. Ripe fruit aromas 

with a hint of rose petal are complemented 

by cherry menthol. 2017 Aloxe Corton is 

supple and smooth on the palate with a light 

to medium body. It has lingering flavours of 

bitter cherry and vanilla, and will continue to 

mellow in bottle. Grapes were picked by hand 

and fermented with regular punch downs 

and pump overs. It was matured for twelve 

months in oak using 20% new barrels. 


M6 D9 


M6 D9 

Honey, spice 6°C 

Fresh apples, green plums, greengages 

lemon, [00] 

Oysters on the half shell with shallot 

mignonette 

Cherry menthol, rose 

petal 

Red cherries, vanilla 

Comté cheese 

16°C 

— CHABLIS 

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mixed case 

1243 Chablis Premier Cru 

$ 57.50 $ 345.00 

Vineyards in the Chablis region only grow 

Chardonnay grapes and only produce 

white wines. The Premier Cru vineyards 

are classified according to their soils and 

exposure, and generally account for 15% of 

the region’s wine production – although in 

2017 this was significantly reduced by the 

frost. The Premier Cru sites which lie on 

either side of the Serein River between the 

towns of Chablis and Maligny vary in their 

exposition and gradient, each conferring its 

own personality on the wines. Despite the 

restricted production, Lamblin Fils have 

put together a mixed case to compare three 

Premier Crus. 

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photo — A typical stone hut, pictured here in the 

Premiers Cru Fourchaumes

Chablis Premier Cru, Vaillon, AOC Chablis 

1er Cru, 2017 

Chablis Premier Cru, Mont de Milieu, AOC 

Chablis 1er Cru, 2017 

Chardonnay 

Chardonnay 

Two bottles each 

Vaillon , 

Mont de Milieu 

and 

Fourchaumes 

White fruits, almond, marzipan and flint 

characters lead to a structured wine with 

good depth and flavours of fresh apples 

and passion fruit. Powerful in nature, it has 

a firm acidity and a mineral stony finish. 

Vaillon is located on the left bank of the river, 

on a hill which faces south-east with good 

sun exposure and Kimmeridgian clay soils. 

Flint, white fruits, 

lemon, marzipan 


M6 D7 

8°C 

Fresh apples, passion fruit, mineral, [00] 

Caramelized onion and mushroom quiche 

The Mont de Milieu is more mineral in 

character with a flinty wet stone quality. It 

is tight and structured with a solid acidity 

requiring more time in bottle. It has good 

depth and flavours of lemon and lime. Mont 

de Milieu flanks the Grand Cru hillside and is 

itself on a gentle, south-facing slope. 

Mineral, wet stone 8°C 

Lemon, lime, [00] 

Coq-au-vin with mushrooms 

2021-2030, 

M5 D6 

Chablis Premier Cru, Fourchaumes, AOC 

Chablis 1er Cru, 2017 

Chardonnay 

Fourchaumes also flanks the Grand Cru hill 

(on the other side) and lies just north of the 

town of Chablis. Slightly deeper in colour, it 

has a more mellow aroma with blossom and 

banana. It is supple and ripe with a hazelnut 

and pineapple fruit finish. 


M6 D7 

Mellow, white 

blossom, banana 

8°C 

Toast, white fruits, [00] 

Boston Clam Chowder 

— CHABLIS 

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new 

1244 

Lamblin Crémant de 

Bourgogne Brut Rosé, AOC 

Pinot Noir 

$ 32.17 $ 193.00 

Salmon pink in colour, this crémant has 

aromas of cassis and rosehip syrup. It is well 

balanced with a crisp acidity and more forest 

fruits on the palate. 

Cassis, red berries, 

rosehip 

Forest fruits, [00] 

Chicken Phò 


M8 D9 

6°C 

mixed case 

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photo — From left to right: Clément, Didier, Michel and 

Alexandre Lamblin

1245 Fruit Liqueurs 

$ 41.17 $ 247.00 

These fruit liqueurs are made by an 

old family company in Dijon from 

the best natural fruits with no use of 

preservatives. The company sources 

old and wild varieties from Burgundy 

and other regions of France. Each fruit 

is lightly crushed and left to macerate 

in alcohol. 

Two bottles each 

Mûre, 

Cassis de Dijon 

& Cerise 

L&F Crème de Mûre 

L&F Crème de Cassis de Dijon 

Produced from small wild blackberries, it 

has elegant ripe blackberry and floral notes 

and can be used in a variety of cocktails. 

Crème de Cassis de Dijon is a well known 

classic liqueur. It is produced from an old 

variety of blackcurrant – Noir de Bourgogne – 

which grows around the city of Dijon. It is 

intensely flavoured so a little will go a long 

way. Add just a splash to dry or sparkling 

white wine to produce Kir or Kir Royale. 

L&F Crème de Cerise 

A combination of sour and sweet cherries 

gives a tangy flavour – a great addition to 

vodka and gin-based cocktails. 

photo — Wooden cases have always been used for 

storing Lamblin wines. 

— CHABLIS 

LAMBLIN FILS 

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Our Programs 

Opimian’s wine programs are designed to help you develop your palate at each stage of your 

journey. It starts with Discovery; once you’ve cultivated your curiosity and explored the wine 

world, you can graduate to Select Plus — the “next level” mixed cases, with both ready to drink 

wines and wines for aging. After you’ve challenged your palate and started your cellar, it’s 

time to start collecting with Founders’ Choice — premium wines available exclusively through 

this program. You do not have to worry about deadlines or ordering procedures since Opimian 

automatically places an order on your behalf with every new Cellar Offering. Your preferred 

payment will be used, then your wine is shipped and you will receive a Pick Up Notice indicating 

where to pick it up. Visit opimian.ca for more information. 

Eager to learn your way around the world of wine or simply enjoy a selection of bottles for 

everyday drinking? The Discovery program has it all. Over the course of the year, members 

enrolled in this program receive one mixed case of six bottles from a featured supplier per Cellar 

Offering. These wines are all for immediate drinking so you can indulge in one or two the moment 

they get to you. Whether you’re new to Opimian or fancy hopping on an introductory tour of the 

world of wine, we recommend this route. 

$ 109 per Cellar Offering 

The Discovery supplier for this Cellar Offering is Avenue SRL. 

Delve into a versatile selection of bottles and explore the four corners of the world of 

wine. This program features both early drinkability and mid-term aging potential bottles so 

you can enjoy some now and lay the others down. Throughout the year, Select Plus members 

receive one mixed case of six bottles per Cellar Offering. These wines may all be enjoyed young 

but will benefit from some maturing time. The ideal program for those who wish to expand 

their horizons and refine their palate one bottle at a time. 


The Select Plus supplier for this Cellar Offering is Alimenta SRL. 

A collector’s dream. Dedicated to the spirit of our Founders, this program features wines 

that are exclusive to this program and don’t appear on our Cellar Offerings. Made up of six 

bottles of a premium wine with a dedicated back label and a special message with tasting 

notes from the producer, each of the cases you will receive represents some of the very best 

our producers have to offer. These bottles offer long-term aging potential so you might want to 

free up space in that cellar … or start building one. 


The Founders’ Choice supplier for this Cellar Offering is Avenue SRL. 

www.Opimian.ca 

MemberService@Opimian.ca 

#300 - 2170 René-Lévesque West, Montreal QC H3H 1R6 

T: 514-483-5551 or 800-361-9421 F: 514-481-9699

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