It is with great pleasure that we welcome Marie-Claude Gagnon to the team as our representative for the beautiful Quebec City region! A restaurateur for 6 months out of the year – she is co-owner of Chez Mag Fine Cantine, a true institution on Île d’Orléans – Marie-Claude joined Les 2 Raisins to rekindle her first love: selling good wine!…
The SAQ has reactivated the mixed cases program! It is, however, for a very limited period from November 9 to December 4. We are therefore going full out by proposing 6 thematic cases for all tastes and budgets, and allowing you to assemble your own cases of 12. Delivered to your doorstep! We can deliver mixed cases orders in the…
So far, 2020 has proven an exciting year for the wines of Left Coast Estate, our Oregon producer. In addition to continuing to be a favorite among our private import products, no less than four Left Coast wines were selected by the SAQ and the LCBO for introduction in their stores. In August 2020, Cali’s Cuvee Pinot Noir 2016 ($29.15)…
Les 2 Raisins are pleased to welcome the renowned producer Conte Collalto to their portfolio. Collalto is a family winery with a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. It is now masterfully led by Princess Isabella Collalto of CroŸ. Their emblematic San Salvatore castle is located in Susegana, in the Province of Treviso of the Veneto region. Collalto…
Barolo and Brunello di Montalcino are two of the most famous appellations in Italy. Do you know the difference between the two? Do you have a personal preference for either? This brief article will help you learn a little bit more about these wines. Barolo DOCG It is the flagship appellation of the Piedmont region, in Northwest Italy. Barolo wines…
Dear Hospitality Community, Wine Lovers, Once again this year, Les 2 Raisins will be at the Raspipav private import wine fair in Montreal at Marché Bonsecours October 26-28, and in Quebec City at the Manège militaire October 29. Exceptionally at this event, PI wines can be purchased by the bottle. As is our custom, we will offer visitors the opportunity…
We had the privilege to support Paolo Boffa, our Barolo producer, at a Gambero Rosso event in Toronto. His wines were a hit! Then, we had organized a winemaker’s dinner featuring Cascina Amalia’s wines at Ottavio in Gatineau. A wonderful evening! The next evening, Paolo was at work again at a tasting with l’Amicale des sommeliers. Another great success!…
Gradis’ciutta is a producer from the Collio region, in Friuli-Veneto-Giula whom we have been proudly representing for several years. Gradis’ciutta has always worked the vine in a sustainable manner, with the utmost respect for nature. They have taken a new step in this direction by obtaining an organic certification for their Pinot Grigio, Malvasia, Friulano and Chardonnay, beginning in the…
Les 2 Raisins are pleased to welcome Le Albare, a producer from Veneto which we know you will love! At this time, we are proposing six of their wines, including the Valpolicella / Ripasso / Amarone trio: Il Buono (The Good), Il Brutto (The Bad) et Il Cattivo (The Ugly). You can also enjoy Dilemma, an excellent sparkling white made from…
How do you like our new web site? Did you know that you can browse our private imports, see which wines we have in the SAQ and LCBO and find a restaurant near you which serves our products? Let us know what you think by reacting to this post or on our Facebook page!
Les 2 Raisins are proud to welcome Baumann-Zirgel from the beautiful Alsace region to our portfolio. Baumann-Zirgel is a family-owned and operated winery which produces organic wines. We will soon be able to offer three of their riesling cuvees (including a Grand Cru), an elegant pinot noir, as well as a gewurztraminer and a cremant. We will be sure to…
We recently added two new beautiful Proseccos from Vigna Belvedere to our portfolio – the Brut ($23.65) and the Extra Dry ($22.05). The bottles look amazing! Both wines are available in cases of 6.
