'Chilion'
Freaky Level 3
Adventurous with a touch of natty snarl.
Rare Jewel
The natural wine world’s brightest stars here just once or twice a year.
Plush & Textured
Textured & layered to pair with a main course.
Savoury
Brine, spice, leather and other non-fruit notes are the star.
Grape Witch Imports
Imported through our agency, and exclusive to us! Our favourite producers & hottest deals.
Aromatic
Wafting floral aromas you simply cannot ignore!
'Chilion'
- Freaky Level 3
Adventurous with a touch of natty snarl. - Rare Jewel
The natural wine world’s brightest stars here just once or twice a year. - Plush & Textured
Textured & layered to pair with a main course. - Savoury
Brine, spice, leather and other non-fruit notes are the star. - Grape Witch Imports
Imported through our agency, and exclusive to us! Our favourite producers & hottest deals. - Aromatic
Wafting floral aromas you simply cannot ignore!
Cortese, Mendocino, California
Always looking back on his Mormon upbringing, in biblical names the meaning of the name Chilion is: finished, complete, perfect – we couldn’t agree more. Pensive winemaker Evan Lewandowski is a graceful hue in the New-Cali rainbow, fermenting his expansive range of low intervention wines with a clear vision in mind.. . .
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Cortese, Mendocino, California
Always looking back on his Mormon upbringing, in biblical names the meaning of the name Chilion is: finished, complete, perfect – we couldn’t agree more. Pensive winemaker Evan Lewandowski is a graceful hue in the New-Cali rainbow, fermenting his expansive range of low intervention wines with a clear vision in mind. From Fox Hill Vineyard, where two acres of cortese (aka 1/6 of all the cortese planted in the U.S!) are farmed on this pebbly, uplifted former riverbed, flecked with quartz. Regional Italian grape gortese will always be a rarity here, however, cortese with 6(+) months of skin contact really amps up the ‘it’s not a phase mom’ vibes of this outlier wonder. ‘Chilion’ is all about amplified spice, herbs and phenolics where you least expect it – like the delicate air and gentle fruit forwardness cortese is known for. Apricot sorbet, peach dreamsicle, yelling “HERBS” over a PA system, hay ride, preserved orange rind, prickly aloe vera minerality & a bunny-like nibble of tannins. Drink alongside fragrant pesto pasta, or just anything at all with heaps of basil.
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Cortese, Mendocino, California
Always looking back on his Mormon upbringing, in biblical names the meaning of the. . .
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Cortese, Mendocino, California
Always looking back on his Mormon upbringing, in biblical names the meaning of the name Chilion is: finished, complete, perfect – we couldn’t agree more. Pensive winemaker Evan Lewandowski is a graceful hue in the New-Cali rainbow, fermenting his expansive range of low intervention wines with a clear vision in mind. From Fox Hill Vineyard, where two acres of cortese (aka 1/6 of all the cortese planted in the U.S!) are farmed on this pebbly, uplifted former riverbed, flecked with quartz. Regional Italian grape gortese will always be a rarity here, however, cortese with 6(+) months of skin contact really amps up the ‘it’s not a phase mom’ vibes of this outlier wonder. ‘Chilion’ is all about amplified spice, herbs and phenolics where you least expect it – like the delicate air and gentle fruit forwardness cortese is known for. Apricot sorbet, peach dreamsicle, yelling “HERBS” over a PA system, hay ride, preserved orange rind, prickly aloe vera minerality & a bunny-like nibble of tannins. Drink alongside fragrant pesto pasta, or just anything at all with heaps of basil.
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*Although we will always do our best to offer free shipping when possible, customers in especially remote locations may be contacted for additional delivery fees.
We don't know if you've heard this, but Canada is a truly WILD place to import wine. Each province is it's own country with super strict rules. For ages, so much of the very best natural wine never made it into the province. That is changing in such an exciting way. We started our own import company to bring you some of our very favourite wines from around the world at the sharpest prices - this allows us to travel, fall in love with a wine, and bring right to your doorstep without a middle person. Put simply, as the importer, we shave one layer off the supply chain. We offer these sweet wholesale discounts when you bundle. From 1, 3 to 6 packs you'll find serious savings. The GWI sticker - Grape Witch Imports - means not only that we strongly stand behind the producer, it also means you won't find a better deal anywhere else in town. It also allows us to source many wines just for the shop - you'll find Ontario exclusives marked GWIE - Grape Witch Import Exclusive. Are you a licensee or producer looking to join our imports roster? Send us an email at hello@grapewitchimports.com
