{"title":"Not-Champagne Budget","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ori-marani-nino","title":"‘Nino'","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsistka, Chinuri \u0026amp; Goruli Mstvane, Imereti \u0026amp; Kartli, Georgia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf this is your first sparkling wine from Georgia, it’s your lucky day! You’ve stumbled across one of the finest of the genre from Ori Marani, an incredible natural wine project focusing on traditional-method sparkling wines. The name means “two wineries,” a play on their use of both classically Georgian qvevri (clay amphora pots) \u0026amp; classically French oak – the frisson of these two historic wine dynasties is what makes these wines so compelling. Made in the same style year-to-year with a “reserve perpetuelle” of wine stored in qvevri, Nino has a very classic-elsewhere quality with an undeniable beauty that’s an easily-learnt (and taught!) appreciation. Fermented with wild yeasts in 70-30 old French oak and qvevri, the wine was bottled and rested for 15 months with minimal sulphur and no fining or filtration. Fresh and clear-eyed like a spotless sky with notes of pine nut, bruised apple, cornbread, tree resin and a creamy whiff of savoury eggy bread like the extra-Georgian speciality, khachapuri. There’s even a stylistic nod in that fresh, salty-savoury crispness to Nova Scotia’s Benjamin Bridge, where winemaker Bastien Warskotte worked at for some time, plus a literal nod to Bastien’s wife, Nino. An everyday beauty that just happens to be an exceptional treasure for everyone to enjoy.","brand":"Ori Marani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41534054858930,"sku":"WINE-GWI-ORI-MARANI-NINO","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/7396\/2930\/products\/Sparkling_01_899e9b94-bfbb-4773-b850-b0f51a9b0782.jpg?v=1739646487"},{"product_id":"ori-marani-laora","title":"‘Laora'","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinuri, Chkhaveri \u0026amp; Aladasturi, Imereti, Georgia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDreamy, ethereal \u0026amp; charmingly offbeat, this non-vintage sparkling rosé from Ori Marani in Georgia who loves a statement earring and can’t help but be the most esoteric person in the room. Ori Marani means ‘two wineries’ – the promise of a dream to create a second winery devoted to amphora-aged Champagne, the prospect of which makes us salivate only somewhat inappropriately. This blend of organic fruit was fermented with wild yeasts in two-thirds French oak and one-third qvevri, then rested for 15 months in bottle with a just touch of sulphur and no fining or filtration. Like getting briefly caught up in a whirlwind of cherry blossoms, Laora is like an ultra-pale, extra-dry Provence rosé gone rogue with distinctly creamy notes of cornflower, ginseng, Chinese preserved plums, juniper \u0026amp; chalky white florals with a salty, briny edge. Best enjoyed in your jewel-toned cocktail hour best, this would be stunning alongside a retro assortment of 70s party dishes – shrimp cocktail, tomato aspic \u0026amp; devilled eggs.","brand":"Ori Marani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41534060658866,"sku":"WINE-GWI-ORI-MARANI-LAORA","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/7396\/2930\/products\/02_22_2023_19.jpg?v=1739646486"},{"product_id":"2017-giulia","title":"‘Giulia’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-token-index=\"0\" class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003eChinuri, Tsitska, Goruli Mstvane, Imereti, Georgia\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bubble that feels so enveloping it’s like living in Ponyo’s pearlescent globule of entrapment, except you’re into it. Winemakers Bastien Warskotte and Nino Gvantseladze focus on regional varietals fermented in traditional clay amphora, their wines not only regally carry the 8000-year legacy of Georgian winemaking, but also belong to the new wave of winemakers reintroducing Georgia to the world. ‘Giulia' is a vintage sparkling wine, and 2017 was a relatively cool vintage in Karlti and Imereti, which allowed the grapes to mature slowly and develop intricacies. Fermented both in old oak barrels and amphora for 42 months on lees to add richness \u0026amp; further complexities. A blend of floral and herbaceous chinuri, critic-driven tsitska \u0026amp; honeyed goruli mstvane. Drinks like a plush-ous champagne with a secret, plus just LOOK at that price point for such a rare treat! \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSugar coated fennel seeds, jalapeño, cupboard of spicesssss, wheat field, stone ground flour, peanut brittle, cut grass \u0026amp; warmed macadamia nut cookie. 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Patrick hunts down old vines from top notch growers, picks the fruit by hand himself, and works tirelessly to express the unique aspects of the Chablis region, grapes and year for us all to drink in. We snapped at the chance to share his gorgeous zero-dosage sparkling release. Green apple granola with almond slivers, a side of lemon wedges, quince essence, chalk \u0026amp; toasted brioche. 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Working with as minimal cellar intervention as possible and great biodynamic care in the vineyard, they represent some of the best the Jura has to offer. The pinot noir for this bodacious bubble is picked from two vineyards (one planted in 1961 and the other in 1964), pressed to make a white juice, and then fermentation took place in high quality French oak barriques, 1\/3 of which are new oak for a hint of richness. A spice shop nose, heavy on the fenugreek, sourdough starter, hazelnut praline, canned peaches meets red apple, preserved meyer lemon \u0026amp; a mouthful of fleshy, thick-skinned wild cherries that builds up like a mighty fortress with every sip. 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Certified organic, Harold Thiel and team are deeply dedicated to showcasing the potential and quality of the Beamsville Bench. Case in point, his unprecendented-in-Canada, aged sparkling program. This 2018 Zero Dosage release spends six months in neutral French oak before SIX YEARS ageing on lees in bottle, developing singing complexity. Disgorged in November of 2024, no sugar was added, creating the 'Zero Dosage' designation. A true treat to share, savoury, bright and wholly unexpected. 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Montreal born, globally experienced winemaker Patrick Piuze worked with respected winemakers Olivier Leflaive, Jean-Marie Guffens and Jean-Marc Brocard before beginning his high-spirited project in 2008. Patrick hunts down old vines from top notch growers, picks the fruit by hand himself, and works tirelessly to express the unique aspects of the Chablis region. The pinot noir grapes were hand-harvested in the town of Tonnerre, a few miles from Chablis, saw a quick maceration on the skins for this pomegranate-kissed colour, fermented in stainless steel tanks, and aged for nine months on the lees to plump before disgorging. Chalky seashells, roses and daisies, vibrant cherry yoghurt parfait, bitter almond, strawberry donut filling \u0026amp; orange skin. 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