‘Qvevrie’

Rotburger & Pinot Noir, Moravia, Czech Republic

Maybe it was plucked straight from a wondrous cave holding the world’s most precious treasures, maybe it’s pinot! GW’s newest import, meet Martin Vajcner! Situated near the otherworldly Thaytal National Park, their eight certified organic vineyards spread across 5.2 hectares of the ancient Znojmo wine region. We were lucky to visit last year and fell head over heels with these boundary pushing, absolutely DELICIOUS wines and are thrilled to bring them to Ontario for the very first time. FUN FACT! Martin’s incredibly long winemaking lineage dates back to the early 1600’s when his kin were known as the “Weinschnitts”, or “vine-cutters” in English! The lightly spiced rotburger and tender pinot noir are macerated for 12 months in locally sourced terracotta qvevri before maturing in French oak, giving us grandma’s tablecloth tannins, ironed out by clay and time. Fuchsia toned, rich n’ inky, warm and dusty spices, liquorice root syrup, cranberry puree, winter savoury, twigs & hot asphalt steam. Enjoy while pregaming your next black tie event, this baby deserves an O-ccasion.