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June 11, 2012

Product Availability Updates

The following wineries are represented in...

Alberta
- Annika Vineyards (California)
- Cassone (Argentina)
- Encosta Longa (Portugal)
- Font de Michelle (France)
- Font du Vent (France)
- Gibbston Highgate (New Zealand)
- Gonnet Rhone Selections (France)
- Hayes Ranch (California)
- Hillside Estate (BC VQA)
- Munoz de Toro: Cliff Raven (Argentina)
- Murrieta's Well (California)
- Quattrocchi (Argentina)
- Soljans Estate (New Zealand)
- Woollaston: Tussock, Wingspan (New Zealand)

British Columbia
- Cassone (Argentina)
- Font de Michelle (France)
- Font du Vent (France)
- Gonnet Rhone Selections (France)
- Hayes Ranch (California)
- Munoz de Toro: Cliff Raven (Argentina)
- Murrieta's Well (California)
- Quattrocchi (Argentina)
- Woollaston: Tussock, Wingspan (New Zealand)

Manitoba
- Annika Vineyards (California)
- Cassone (Argentina)
- Encosta Longa (Portugal)
- Font de Michelle (France)
- Font du Vent (France)
- Gonnet Rhone Selections (France)
- Hayes Ranch (California)
- Munoz de Toro: Cliff Raven (Argentina)
- Murrieta's Well (California)
- Quattrocchi (Argentina)
- Woollaston: Tussock, Wingspan (New Zealand)

Saskatchewan
- Annika Vineyards (California)
- Cassone (Argentina)
- Encosta Longa (Portugal)
- Font de Michelle (France)
- Font du Vent (France)
- Gonnet Rhone Selections (France)
- Hayes Ranch (California)
- Munoz de Toro: Cliff Raven (Argentina)
- Murrieta's Well (California)
- Quattrocchi (Argentina)
- Woollaston: Tussock, Wingspan (New Zealand)

July 7, 2010

Woollaston Estates is Simmer's First Represented New Zealand Winery

Woollaston Estates produce high quality, distinctive wines in Nelson, New Zealand. A gentle and natural approach is taken when growing grapes and making wine to allow the fruit to fully express varietal characters and the place in which it was grown. The vineyards and winery are certified as sustainable by Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand, and organic and biodynamic practices are being introduced.

Woollaston Estates offers three tiers of wines. The entry level Wingspan series named after the protected Harrier Hawks that soar above the vineyards in summer, scaring away small birds attracted to the ripening fruit on the vines and the series produces a Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.

The middle tier Tussock series is named after the native New Zealand grass that grows on the roof of the winery, and offers an excellent quality, mid-priced alternative to the Woollaston brand. The wineries ‘living roof’ built into the hillside over four levels blends the building into the surrounding landscape. The series offers a Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and a Pinot Rose.

The top tier Woollaston series are the product of the soil, the vines, the climate and their people. The fingerprint on the label represents the contribution that each employee makes towards creating the best possible wine. The colour bars under the logo represent our soils, vines and climate - the beginnings of great wine. The series has a Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and a Pinot Rose.  

Simmer Fine Wine & Spirits is honoured to represent Woollaston Estates and selected wines will be available in our marketplace in August. For further details please visit our Portfolio web page and the Woollaston Estates web site.

June 25, 2010

California Wineries Hayes Ranch & Murrieta's Well Join Simmer

Hayes Ranch and Murrieta's Well wineries both part of the Wente Family Estates group which has more than 125 years of winemaking history are both located in the California's Livermore valley. They are now represented in Alberta and British Columbia by Simmer and will be available in August.

Hayes Ranch produces “California Wines with a Western Spirit”. The Hayes family was a true Californian ranching family whose livelihood depended on the land. The winemaker Brad Buehler carries on the Hayes family tradition by crafting bright, delicious wines from premier California vineyards. They are created with a rancher's pride, from excellent quality grapes for your enjoyment and are an excellent value. The wine line-up includes a “Best Foot Forward Chardonnay”, an “in the Saddle Cabernet” and a “Lucky Horseshoe Merlot”.

Award-winning Murrieta’s Well winery is defined by its distinctive blended wines, stunning location, and a rich heritage that began in California’s Gold Rush era. In 1990, fourth generation winemaker Philip Wente and winemaker Sergio Traverso merged old and new winemaking styles, reviving the historic winery originally established by Livermore Pioneer Louis Mel.  

The blends handcrafted in both French and Spanish tradition. Murrieta’s Well Red Meritage and White Meritage are Bordeaux style blends. Zarzuela, a blend of Spanish and Portuguese varietals, is modeled after the famous Spanish wines of Ribera del Duero and Rioja. Estate grown, old-vine Zinfandel from the renowned Raboli Vineyard, and small-lot Los Tesoros de Joaquin wines round out the exclusive portfolio.

Simmer Fine Wine & Spirits is very excited about bringing these two product lines to our marketplace. For further details please visit our Portfolio web page and the Hayes Ranch and Murrieta’s Well web sites.

May 21, 2010

Familia Cassone joins the Simmer Fine Wine & Spirits Portfolio

Simmer Fine Wine & Spirits is pleased to announce the addition of Familia Cassone from Mendoza, Argentina as one of its first wine suppliers.  

Surrounded by the Andes range landscape with the majestic Aconcaqua Mountain (highest mountain in the world outside of Asia) on the background, Familia Cassone treasures three vineyard sites southwest of Mendoza City. Two vineyards are approximately 14 hectares (35 acres) in size and are planted with non-grafted vines and the third with 15 year old vines is 45 hectares (111 acres) in size. The winery is located in Lujan de Cuyo and was built in the traditional style of Mendoza.  

The Cassone family arrived in Argentina during the 19th century and today are proud owners of the original 90 year old vineyards. Today Eduardo and his wife Florencia along with their sons Eduardo José, Martin and Federico manage and operate the vineyard and winery.  

Under the guidance of award-winning independent winemaker Mauricio Lorca, the winery produces three levels of award-winning wines: entry level Siete Cuchillos (seven knives), Finca La Florencia and Obra Prima which includes the 2007 Colección Malbec, 91 rated Wine Spectator wine (December 2010). Red, rosé, sparkling and white varietals are available throughout the product line.  

For further details please visit our Portfolio web page and the Familia Cassone web site.

May 20, 2010

Quattrocchi Becomes Simmer Fine Wine & Spirits First Argentinean Wine Supplier

Simmer Fine Wine & Spirits is proud to announce its first Argentinean wines in its portfolio from Quattrocchi. Carefully selected varietals by the Simmer team will be available both in Alberta and British Columbia by mid-summer 2010.

The Quattrocchi family of Italian heritage has owned and operated their 300 hectares (494 acres) vineyards and winery which is situated at approximately 800 metres (2 625 feet) above sea level in Mendoza Province since the 1970’s. Their surname Quattrocchi in Italian means "Four Eyes", which expresses intimacy in a moment shared by loved ones.

Bodega Quattrocchi wines will be available in three categories: Varietals, Reserva aged in American oak barrels three/four months, and Grand Reserva aged in American oak barrel twelve months and features the only Barbera red varietal from Argentina at a great price point in our marketplace.

For further details please visit our Portfolio web page and the Quattrocchi web site.