SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES

PRODUCER

HOWARD PArk

VINTAGE

2024

COLOUR

red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Margaret River, Australia

GRAPE

cabernet sauvignon

Structured and poised with layers of blackcurrant, tobacco, anise and subtle cedar. On the palate, it shows fine tannins with bright dark fruit, and a long, savoury finish.

The Margaret River region’s flagship red variety puts in a stellar performance here. An opaque maroon hue, the nose offers notes of aniseed, soy, graphite, tobacco leaves, chocolate and blackberries. It is a powerful wine, but well balanced and has focus. A supple texture supports a sweet core of black cherries on the palate. There are silky tannins on a lingering finish. Fabulous value and the potential to improve even further, this will provide pleasure for the next six to twelve years.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES

PRODUCER

HOWARD PArk

VINTAGE

2024

COLOUR

white

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Margaret River, Australia

GRAPE

chardonnay

Elegant and crisp with citrus, stone fruit, vanilla, and flinty character. The palate is bursting with fruit and a gentle creaminess adds texture and substance. Subtle French oak and bright acidity bring a fresh finish.This Chardonnay is a celebration of the Margaret River region, showcasing the unique terroir of the Karridale vineyard. Subtle French oak and bright acidity bring a fresh finish. 

 

 

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES

PRODUCER

iria otero

VINTAGE

2024

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

Rias Baixas, Galicia, Spain

GRAPE

Albariño 

A fabulous fresh and easy-drinking style of Albariño from the coastal area of Salnés in Rías Baixas - an area where ancient salt flats once stood in place of today’s vineyards (hence the name). A fresh and fun style of Albariño, perfect for enjoying with friends, with or without food. Aromatic notes of green apple, pear, melon, and white flowers. On the palate, it is crisp, saline, and mineral-driven, offering a balanced,, and elegant profile with high acidity.

Iria ferments and ages the wine in stainless steel to preserve that freshness, leaving it on its lees for just 3 months to add a little texture and balance. Grown on 20-25 years old vines, on a mixture of decomposed granite soils, which really enhance the fresh, saline character of the Albariño grapes. Organic and relatively low intervention but not yet certified, terroir driven wines and very small production.

 

92 Points, Wine Advocate, 

The 2024 Sal, an Albariño from Rías Baixas, a wine I had not tasted before, was produced with grapes from her own vineyards in the Salnés Valley in rented space in a winery within the appellation. It's a fresh and Atlantic varietal, fermented in stainless steel and matured with lees for three months. It combines citrus and floral notes with hints of sea breeze and feels elegant and balanced, showing well despite its youth. 33,300 bottles produced.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES

PRODUCER

Raats Family Wines

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

Red

REGION, COUNTRY

Stellenbosch, South Africa

GRAPE

Cabernet Franc, Malbec, MERLOT, cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot

 

Exceptionally intense and complex on the nose with blackberry, black cherry and bramble in abundance and subtle hints of forest floor, dark chocolate, aniseed and spicy tobacco. The walk in the Black Forest continues with blue and blackberry dancing on a tight rope with focus and concentration, following through onto a perfectly balanced, fine-grained, velvety palate. The finish lingers with hints of fresh mint, cinnamon and perfume. Complex and structured.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES

PRODUCER

Alto LAndon 

VINTAGE

2023

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

La Mancha, Spain

GRAPE

Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, Viognier

 

 

Deep, intense and bright cherry color with violet tones, on the nose, red and black fruits, floral aromas of violets, Rosemary and a touch of black pepper, which reappear in the mouth, fresh and fruity expression, lively, deep and clean, excellent acidity.

 

All our wines are organic and vegan, respecting each variety at all times, so that they express in the bottle the place where they come from. The altitude, cold climate and poor soils result in wines with their own personality. Different among them, as the varieties are different, but they all maintain a line of freshness, fruit and minerality of our terroir.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES

PRODUCER

Telmo Rodriguez

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

Red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Rioja Alavesa, Rioja, Spain

GRAPE

Tempranillo, Graciano and Garnacha

Dynamic and youthful red wine, boasting a fruit-laden profile redolent of the zestful nuances of cherries and raspberries. Its spiced bouquet is intricately laced with delicate lactic undertones, crafting an inviting and complex olfactory experience. Upon tasting, its intensity and purity are pronounced, delivering a revitalizing and vivacious palate. Despite its nascent stage, it exhibits a robust structure and a seamless flow that beckons one to indulge further, culminating in a subtly bitter finish that accentuates its distinctive personality.

 

91 Points, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, (2020 vintage)

The 2020 LZ comes from an early harvest after a warm year not without challenges (mildew). The Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano grapes come from their own organically farmed vineyards and fermented in concrete vats with indigenous yeasts for 15 days; the wine matured in concrete for six to seven months before bottling. It's very primary and has notes of licorice and a juicy texture. Pablo Eguzkiza was telling me he likes 2020 better than 2019. The wine shows very good balance and fine, round tannins.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $63.99 EACH [ON SALE: WAS $71.99]

PRODUCER

domaine du bouchot

VINTAGE

2023

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Pouilly Fumé, Loire Valley, France

GRAPE

sauvignon blanc

 

This wine comes from the first certified organic estate in the Loire Valley and in 2021 they became fully biodynamic certified as well. The wines are made from 10 hectares worth of Sauvignon Blanc planted around the winery, which is located in the village of Saint Andelain on the east side of the Loire (facing Sancerre). Biodynamic practices are taken within the vineyard and winery and the wines are naturally fermented in stainless steel vats with indigenous yeasts and aged in either vat, barrique or amphora. 

 

91 Points, James Suckling (previous vintage)

A coating of ash and stone over the ripe citrus-fruit and apple notes on the nose. Turns to sweet apple and pear flavors on the medium-bodied, dense and silky palate. Quite a round, fruity feel, but the drive of acidity keeps it moving. The mineral notes return in the aftertaste. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.

 

91 Points, Rebecca Gibb, Vinous (previous vintage)

The 2019 Sancerre Terres Blanches is now starting to blossom. It provides appetizing drinking with its mid palate tenderness, floral and orchard fruit flavors and hints of lees derived almond croissant. This wine gives both a gentle embrace and a fine line thanks to its mouthwatering acidity and the vineyard's terres blanches clay and limestone soils.--

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES

PRODUCER

Domaine Bernard Defaix

VINTAGE

2023

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Chablis, Burgundy, France

GRAPE

Chardonnay

A fine brilliant yellow colour. On the aromas, mineral notes are dominant combined with delicate touches of green apple and citrus fruit (lemon and grapefruit). The mouth is fresh and persistent. A fine brilliant yellow colour. On the aromas, mineral notes are dominant combined with delicate touches of green apple and citrus fruit (lemon and grapefruit). The mouth is fresh and persistent.

 

92 Points, Decanter (2020 vintage)

Domaine Bernard Defaix is a highly-rated family estate based in Milly, with the vines for this bottling averaging 30 years age. Ten months lees ageing adds to the complexity on both the nose and palate. Refined, classy and complex characters on show here, which meld beautifully with the ripe peachy fruit notes. A very fine, expressive, distinctive Chablis which is ready to drink now but will age very well for many years.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES

PRODUCER

Laurent Miquel

VINTAGE

2024

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

Languedoc, France

GRAPE

Sauvignon Blanc, Colombard, grenache blanc

 

This is light, crisp and steely with a cascade of citrus notes flooding in. Lemon, lime, Fiji pear and apple bounce around together. There is a creamy mouthfeel with a hint of banana which makes this a great midweek refresher.

Laurent Miquel produces elegant wines in his family vineyards high in the Languedoc hills of Southern France. He harvests at night when temperatures are cooler to ensure the delicate grapes are gathered under perfect conditions. Laurent represents a new generation of winemakers combining his ancestors’ wisdom with his innovative approach and an inflexible focus on quality. Working in harmony with nature, he creates wines of character which reflect the Languedoc’s inimitable style.

 

90 Points, Decanter

It’s hard to pick just one of the many excellent Viogniers that Laurent Miquel produces around this price point, but for the money this is hard to beat, with its voluptuous white peach and nectarine fruit (harvested at night, as the name of the wine suggests). Enjoy it young and fresh.(previous vintage) 

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES

PRODUCER

Bruce Jack

VINTAGE

2024

COLOUR

Red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Breedelkloof Valley, Western Cape, South Africa

GRAPE

Pinotage, Malbec

Many believe the best Pinotage in the world comes from the Breedekloof Valley. It is certainly one of the most awarded varieties from this area. We love the fresh, intense cherry and dark chocolate aromas. The juicy soft palate is framed by warming vanilla and touch of oak.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES

PRODUCER

Viña Echeverria

VINTAGE

2024

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

Curico Valley, Chile

GRAPE

Sauvignon Blanc, moscato

 

Sauvignon Blanc single vineyard grapes, from ungrafted selected clones of pre-phylloxera French rootstock. 5% Moscato grapes in the blend. Aromas of green apples, pineapples and peaches combine nicely with notes of fresh herbs and lemon blossoms. The palate is fresh and tasty, with a round and fruity finish.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES

PRODUCER

Laurent Miquel

VINTAGE

2023

COLOUR

Red

REGION, COUNTRY

Languedoc, France

GRAPE

Merlot, Syrah, Grenache

 

The wine is a beautiful garnet red. Fruit filled aromas with raspberry and red berries. On the palate, smooth and elegant.

Laurent Miquel produces elegant wines in his family vineyards high in the Languedoc hills of Southern France. He harvests at night when temperatures are cooler to ensure the delicate grapes are gathered under perfect conditions. Laurent represents a new generation of winemakers combining his ancestors’ wisdom with his innovative approach and an inflexible focus on quality. Working in harmony with nature, he creates wines of character which reflect the Languedoc’s inimitable style.