Ellement Wine & Spirits

Riesling Piquette blended with White Tea, Lactose, and Honey for a fun/weird hybrid of wine and craft beer. 

A blend of a variety of Veneto's great White grapes, made in cement tanks and bottled with the addition of fresh must from Garganega grapes to kick off a second fermentation in the bottle.

Bertrand's rich and fruity Merlot with good tannin and dark blackberry and plum flavours. 

Spontaneously fermented Sauvignon Blanc, aged in amphora on Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Hyslop crabapple skins.

Prosecco made in the old method with a second fermentation in the bottle and the yeasts left unfiltered. Give it a little shake to add a toasty flavour to the lightly bubbly Prosecco.

Organic Cava from Penedes, Spain with the traditional blend and a small dosage for balance. 

From fruit grown on sandy clay soils, this is a vibrantly fruity wine with just enough of the savoury quality Syrah is known for that it could easily hold its own against any meat dish.

Organic blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Merlot from one of Southern France's biggest producers made in the classic French Bistro style.

This stainless steel fermented Pecorino and Trebbiano is full bodied and an excellent match with richer Italian foods.

A collaboration with the folks at Paradise Grapevine, this one is "Vidal macerated on Cab Franc skins" meets apple/plum cider, and it is deliciously drinkable.

A crispy low ABV piquette from one of our favourite producers on Vancouver island.

Bold Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon with very rich blackberry fruit and mild tannin.

Co-fermented with cherries and pears in amphora, Scoria is a slick, lean cider with gentle acidity and smooth tannins. A perfect picnic drink.

Macabeo Orange wine made in a combination of clay amphora and stainless steel with a fresh acidity and pear and apricot fruit flavours.

Principiano's Dosset is carbonic macerated Dolcetto made without sulfur. Light Italian red with a spicy and earthy touch from Dolcetto.

Good organic table red from Primitivo and Negroamaro grapes in Southern Italy with rich tannin, full body, and a touch of sweetness.

Jammy brambleberry and plum, with a hint of spice on the nose and fig and floral notes nestled in a body of soft tannins and smooth acidity.

Traditional method Brut Nature Cava with yeasty character and no dosage.

Pomagrana Blanco is made from Xarel-lo grapes from a seaside vineyard south of Barcelona. The wine is fermented in stainless steel to retain freshness and then partially aged in old barrels with the lees for six months.

1L bottle of Sfera's collaboration with Piedmont producer Frecciarossa that's a Barbera-based blend with great acidity and tannin.

Pinotage, South Africa's most famous Red grape, given a light touch. Elegant, with black fruit flavours and ripe tannins.

Light and easy-drinking White blend with peach and lemon aromas.

With tart Morello cherry on the palate, this Montepulciano is an excellent match to mild cured meat and aged cheeses.

Filippi's Garganega in a litre bottle is perfect for hosting or showing up for dinner.

Lovely fruit-forward half sparkling with a light bitterness in the finish. It's the lively, energetic wine you need!

A brightly fruited and salmon coloured Rose with aromas of peach and melon.

The Monte Tabor estate fresh fruited Valpolicella is an excellent house wine for Italian dinners!

Matt Sherlock used this fruit for a rare single-vineyard Rose this year and the gamble paid off big. It might be his best wine, with tart cranberry and raspberry aromas.

Verdejo with light citrus and tropical fruit similar in style to a Sauvignon Blanc.

Old vines of Moscatel and Semillon, fermented separately with a few weeks maceration and then blended. Goes great with a fresh spring pasta dish with peas and mint.

Full bodied Rhone White blend with ripe peach flavours and a white floral note.

A blend of a variety of Veneto's great White grapes, made in cement tanks and bottled unfiltered for texture. Crisp, green, refreshing.

Loire Chenin, fermented in stainless steel to keep the fresh peach and pear fruit and white floral aromas we all love so much.

Non-vintage traditional method Sparkling wine from Loire Valley Chenin Blanc with crisp acidity and a nice mousse.

A gently fermented Merlot with tart red fruit, no oak influence, and best served with a light chill.

It Ain't Fancy, this Pais dark Rose with a little bit of wildness. Drink chilled, shake to integrate sediment, and drink quickly.

Piquette made from the skins of Vermentino grapes!

Fresh apple and pear flavours with a minimal oak presence.

Organic blend of 55% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Syrah from Pays d'Oc in southern France. Red, black and blue fruit with floral and spice characteristics for under $20! 

Light and easy-drinking Rose blend with peach and strawberry aromas.

Light and tropical aromatic blend of Silvaner, Muller-Thurgau, Kerner, and Weissburgunder with good ripe fruit and moderate acid.

Dark Rose from Grenache grapes with a little bit of tannin and red licorice aromas.

1L bottle of Sfera's collaboration with Friulian producer I Clivi that's a Ribolla Gialla wine with ripping acidity.

Grapes from Southwest France made into a light version of an Orange wine, with some of the tannins present.

Charming aromas of plums, cocoa, tobacco leaf, and a lightly spicy finish.

Whether paired with briny oysters or buttery pan-seared trout, this 95%/5% blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon is great with seafood.

A satisfying red to go with your saucy Italian comfort food! This wine's ripe cherry notes will go great with tomato-based dishes that have a little acidity.

A South African red with notes of dark plum and black currants and a minty, herbaceous undertone, aged in neutral vessels for a crisp, clean finish.

A dark-coloured Rose from Negrette and Syrah grapes with a richer palate than the typical Provence Rose. Anne Ribes is one of France's youngest winemakers!

A fresh-style chardonnay with citrus and dried stone fruit, and a subtle oakiness. Great now or after some time in the cellar.

An organic Basque cider made in a refreshing dry style with a little bit of salinity.

Arneis, the main grape of Roero, made in a fresh stainless steel fashion with red apple fruit aromas and medium body.

A Riesling and Semillon blend that creats a citrus rush in a bottle with wild flowers.

Full-bodied with red plum and a light graphite aroma. More earthy than Argentinean-style Malbec.

Paxton's foray into no sulfur added winemaking with this rich Shiraz with mixed berry aromas and gravelly tannin.

A complex nose of berries and spice, held together by firm tannins. Great now or after some cellaring.

A blend of three mutations of organically-farmed Vernatxa (Grenache): white, grey and black. A fruit-forward rosé with vibrancy and punch.

1L bottle of Sfera's collaboration with Sicilian producer Cossentino. An orange wine made from Catarratto grapes, with strong tannin and tangy, dry, herbal flavours.

Crisp Spanish White blend of Macabeo and Sauvignon Blanc grapes with a light maceration that gives chamomile aroma. 

Honey and baking spice on the nose, with floral citrus and ginger on the palate. Beautifully balanced and textured, with a pleasantly lingering finish thanks to the smooth grippiness of the tannins.

A Rose pétillant naturel made with a co-fermentation of Fernao Pires and Baga grapes in the Sparkling Capital of Portugal. Maria Pato is continuing her father's Duckman legacy.

Super smooth cherry fruit and low tannins. Simple and delicious.

An oaked and buttery chenin from the Stellenbosch region of South Africa, with a profile of orchard fruit and slate, outlined in crisp acidity.

This is a crisp, fresh, silky wine, underscored by very fine tannins. Cellaring potential of over ten years, rare for a bottle at this price.

Bertrand's no sulphur added Cabernet Sauvignon flirts with natural wine while still maintaining classic Cabernet character.

Stemming from time spent alongside the verbose pagans over at grape witches, Field Guide sees Gewürtztraminer melding with apple, pear, and golden plum in amphora to great effect. An improvement to any patio or picnic experience.

Direct press Zweigelt Rose with that lifted Revel acidity.

Verdicchio from a very high elevation vineyard. Vibrant acidity and a strong nutty finish.

Biodynamically grown Prosecco made in the Charmat method with fermentation in a pressurized tank. The Brut version is bone-dry and leans heavily into the tart green apple flavours.

Cider blended with strawberries, cherries, and aged on Marechal Foch skins for extra red fruit flavour.

Light apple and pear fruit flavours and a smooth finish make this an easy pairing to butter or cream sauces.

Red and blue fruits jump out of the glass, soft tannins, and minimal time in old French oak make this a fun wine.

Deep and full bodied Cab with black fruit and cedar and oak aromas.

The contemporary classic Red wine from Argentina, this Malbec is fruity and rich. Great burger wine.

Delicate and fresh red fruit Pinot Noir raised in both stainless steel and old oak barrels. 

Red/Rosé? Piquette made from the skins of Negroamaro grapes!

100% Garnacha Blanca, with half aged on lees and half in oak barrels. Creamy and buttery on the palate, with a refreshingly aromatic nose.

Nice, dark, full bodied Spanish Red from Tempranillo, Syrah, and Petit Verdot grapes.

It Ain't Fancy, this Chardonnay with apple, pear, and brioche aromas. Drink chilled, shake to integrate sediment, and drink quickly.

Organic blend of Grenache Blanc, Colombard, Viognier, and Chardonnay from one of Southern France's biggest producers made in the classic French Bistro style.

Cirelli's young vine Montepulciano d'Abruzzo with great depth of flavour: cherry, earth, and tomato leaf show well with great acidity.

Fresh wine from Catarratto grapes in Western Sicily made in stainless steel and bottled unfiltered.

Vina Almate is Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, in Central Spain. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in old barrels, this wine shows toffee, plum, cherry, and lavender aromas and will benefit from a little aeration before drinking.

Full bodied Italian White from Pecorino grapes with grapefruit and lime blossom aromas and rich almond nuttiness in the finish.

Trebbiano, Pecorino, and Passerina blend made in stainless steel. This wine has vibrant acidity with citrus and almond flavours.

Fresh, saline and full of summer vibes. This natural Clairette Blanche is a focused, citrus-forward wine with notes of green and stone fruits. Crushable.

Fragrant aromas of grapefruit, pineapple, and cut grass highlight this delicate, typical, Sauvignon Blanc.

Flavours of peach, almond and lychee, with after-notes of bright fruits, and a floral and crisp finish.

Excellent value Cotes du Rhone Red blend with expressive cherry fruit and a light tannin.

Dry Rose Cava blend of Grenache and Pinot Noir for a good balance of fruit and herbaceous character.

A blend of a variety of Veneto's great Red grapes, made in cement tanks and bottled unfiltered for texture. Juicy and tannic.

Dark and spicy medium bodied Red wine with mocha flavours and a smooth tannin.

This wine has a floral nose leading into a fresh-yet-subdued palate of mulberries, blackberries, and a hint of cacao.

Light and floral blend of Muscat, Pinot Blanc, and Sylvaner that's a great all-purpose Alsatian table wine.

A dark cherry coloured Rose wine from Montepulciano grapes that's bigger in body than the light and crisp French-style.

A pink 100% Gaglioppo achieved through saignee, this rosato has bright red fruit notes, a milder citrus side, and a saline minerality that makes it great for savouring on its own and versatile in its pairing potential.

This fresh and fruity rose prosecco offers clean and crisp flavours of red berries, strawberries and white flowers. Made with 90% Glera and 10% pinot noir this prosecco is perfect for any occasion.

Light coloured and moderately tannic Southern French blend with dark fruit, rosemary, and pepper aromas.

This rosato, named for the winery's matriarch, has a floral red fruit nose preceding rosehip and dark cherry on the palate, with a textured finish.

Nectarine and foraged sassafras infusions into the base cider make this a great summer drink!

Chardonnay from a producer in the sunny Southern Rhone with peach and melon flavours and no oak.

Fresh red fruits and a light pepper and baking spice finish.

1L bottle of Sfera's collaboration with Sicilian winemaker Cossentino that's a blend of Nero d'Avola and other Sicilian grapes, showing juicy cherry fruit with a spicy, round mid-palate.

Full bodied Tempranillo with dark berry fruit and strong tannins. Good acidity from a high vineyard elevation keeps this wine tasting fresh. The Red table wine to go with weeknight dinners.

It Ain't Fancy, this Viognier with peach and tropical fruit aromas and a strong yeasty character. Drink chilled, shake to integrate sediment, and drink quickly.

 Maria Pato is continuing her father's weird Duckman legacy by fermenting Maria Gomez grapes in a hazy sparkling wine.

70% whole-cluster, with skin-contact maceration smoothed out through malolactic fermentation, laying a foundation for woody, vegetal and creamy characteristics. A wine that really shows Xarel-lo's potential. Gently bitter bruised apple, salt, and honey.

Indulge in the rich flavors of Settecani Grasparossa Di Castelvetro Lambrusco, a sparkling secco red hailing from the picturesque Emilia Romagna wine region in Italy. Produced by Cantina Settecani, this exceptional wine presents a deep, dark crimson hue in the glass, offering delightful notes of ripe strawberry, pink florals, and savory herbs on a refreshing frothy mousse. Crafted from 100% Lambrusco Grasparossa, this organic gem boasts an alcohol volume of 10.5% and a perfect balance of acidity and residual sugar.

Biodynamically grown Prosecco made in the Charmat method with fermentation in a pressurized tank. The Extra Dry version has a small addition of sugar to give a richer and riper flavour.

Vella makes this Nero d'Avola in stainless steel to retain the bright red fruit flavours. Medium bodied pizza/pasta Red wine.

Dark for a Rose and lighter than a regular Lambrusco, Rosaluna shows pretty red fruit flavours and less tannin than La Collina's dark Lambrusco.

Waves is apple cider blended with plums and cherries for a fruity kick.

100% Vernatxa Blanca (White Grenache) from Terra Alta DO, west of Barcelona. A blend of two 'passes' in the vineyards - some grapes picked early for vibrant acidity, others picked later for body and potential alcohol - the result is a fresh expression of this grape.

This juicy rose is a blend of mostly Zweigelt with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon and St. Laurent.

Nucli

Born to run

Delicious Orange wine from the hills of Roussillon with Muscat, Grenache, Piquepoul, and other local varieties with a couple weeks maceration and a small amount of sulphur.

A blend of 50% Merlot balanced out by an even split of Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon. Crisp, refreshing, with enough tannin to match a meat skewer or two.

Full bodied Italian Trebbiano from the Ciù Ciù winery's Abruzzo estate.

Pomagrana is pure sunshine with tart red fruit flavours of raspberry and pomegranate and a light tannin. Drink chilled!

Full bodied Italian Montepulciano from the Ciù Ciù winery's Abruzzo estate.

Easy drinking go to Biodynamic Pinot Grigio with light apple fruit notes and a pleasant balance between body and acidity.

Dominio de Punctum's skin-fermented blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viura with aromas of tropical fruit and orange rind.

A go-to for a seafood dinner with its refreshing acidity and citrus character.

Susanne and Stefanie Renner make delicious unique wines! This red blend is juicy, fresh and full of red berry fruit flavours. Drink this lightly chilled with a pizza in the park!

One of Prosecco's best small family producers. This is what Sparkling wines in the region looked like before industrialization: high acidity, dry, and bottled unfiltered.

Beautiful Rose from direct-pressed Mourvedre grapes. A wine with fresh citrus acidity on the palate and more body and structure than a conventional Provence Rose.

A fresh and lively White wine with an almond finish, named after Crognaletti's father, who tended the vineyard before him. Don't let Italy's great White wines get overshadowed by bland Pinot Grigio!

Lighter and energetic Chardonnay with lime zest, mango, and peach aromas with a little bit of lees creaminess.

An excellent dry Lambrusco with dark fruit and bitter herbaceous aromas.

Dark cherry coloured Rose with richness from Montepulciano grapes and a savoury palate.

Feeling globalist pressure against local varietals, winemakers in Fronton have tried to eradicate Negrette. The folks at Le Roc are fighting the good fight with this well-priced bottle Eric Asimov calls "...ripe, succulent, exotically fruity, delicious, easy drinking."

Super fresh blend of Moscatel and Xarel-lo with tropical aromas and great acidity.

Full bodied Italian table blend of Montepulciano and Sangiovese from just off the Adriatic coast.

Pais grown on volcanic soils in the far south of Chile's Itata region. 150 year old vines that will give you a sense of Chilean winemaking from before Cabernet and Carmenere took over.