Wines being poured by Highland Wine Merchants at the Easterseals Winter Wine Spectacular on January 25, 2018:

Casa Larga Vineyard Hill Chardonnay 2016

An un-oaked wine with lovely fruit aromas, a touch of minerality and a crisp finish. Pair with salmon, sushi and other simply prepared seafood, cured and smoked meats, saltier cheeses.  More…

Lobetia Chardonnay 2016, Organic, Vegan

Aromas of exotic fruits like pineapple. Full flavored and fresh with good acidity on the mouth, it recalls the tropical fruits bouquet. More…

Contramalini Valpolicella Classico DOC 2015

Moderately intense red with purple notes. Light nose with hints of earth and herbs. Fresh cherry flavors with moderate intensity and very pleasant mid-palate. Food friendly acidity makes this an ideal table wine. More…

Galerna Garnacha 2016, Organic, Vegan

Intense cherry color with violet rim. Aromas of red berries with sweet tannins and a long finish. More…

Kiona Estate Red Mountain Sangiovese 2012

This complex Sangiovese has layers of flavor: bright cherry aromas with just a hint of leather and earth marries with rich red fruit flavors and zingy acid on the finish. 100% Sangiovese. More…

Casa Larga Cab-Merlot NV

Dark berry notes, rich oak, a hint of pepper and a velvety palate have made this delicious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot Casa Larga’s perennial best-selling wine. Pair with grilled meats, dishes with red sauces, chocolates, cheddars and goudas. More…

Lobetia Tempranillo 2016, Organic, Vegan

Grapy aromas of black cherry are young and fruity. Sweet as well as peppery black-fruit flavors with a mild finish. More…

85 points, Best Buy, Wine Enthusiast

IXSIR Altitudes Red 2012

Grown at an altitude of around 1,000 metres, this red blend has a slightly grippy plum and sweet spice palate, with a soft finish of honeyed red fruit. The altitude has helped to retain the acidity, so there is a lovely freshness. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Caladoc, Tempranillo. More…

88 points Decanter

Kiona Estate Red Mountain Cabernet 2014

This authoritative wine shows why Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s best. Fine grain tannin, great fruit, and dark color abound. High-end components from the Emory, Vista, and Heart of the Hill vineyards add depth, complexity, and layered intrigue. More…