Dornfelder & Silvaner, Rheinhessen, Germany

Fashion critic Sarah Mower once said that ‘Women will always want to wear sparkly clothes’ and a similarly universal statement can be applied to sparkling red wine — everyone will always want it! The grapes from this explosively fizzy Dornfelder blend just happens to come from Alanna Lagamba’s partner, Martin Wörner, the auspiciously young prodigy behind cult winery Marto (so chic and hot, we can hardly handle). Cherry Coke and Dr. Pepper go to the roller rink and dance all night long, dark red Real Fruit gummies, blackcurrant Ribena, traces of purple lipstick and tart wildberries with soft, juicy tannins and limey acid. Pair with park benches, train tracks and grocery store charcuterie (which we are absolutely not above). Warning: VERY EXPLOSIVE - it's part of the fun! Open very chilled, slowly over a large bowl to prevent losing an ounce of this playful beauty!

A Handmade Book to Celebrated Handcrafted Champagne, Yoko Ota-Sawyer and Champagne Friends

The most perfect book about Champagne is finally here!! Do you enjoy a glass of Champagne? Have you ever wondered how it is made? This gorgeous handwritten & hand illustrated book covers all things Champagne, from its unique soils, grape growing, & production process to food pairing ideas.

Each page explores a wide range of topics presented to you by actual producers & experts as special guests. Each book is hand-numbered & gift-wrapped.

More from the author!

My commute to Champagne started in 2015. I kept going back to the region because producers were teaching me things I had never learned in wine classes & books. I wished I knew those things so that I could have understood & appreciated Champagne better a long time ago without confusion & struggle. I took notes as I learned & I learned a lot.

This book is a summary of my handwritten notes with drawings to cover complicated topics & the work that goes behind making each bottle of Champagne. It also includes my favourite things, such as tasting & food pairing because Champagne is a lot more than just a glass to enjoy for special occasions.

Paperback: 80 pages

We offer free shipping over $150 in Toronto, and over $250 for the rest of Ontario. Delivery within Toronto is otherwise $12, and across Ontario for $20. To note: someone 19+ must be home to receive the delivery.

Free pick-up is available at our Dundas bottle shop during regular hours, you will receive an email when your order is ready for pick up.