G&M Dram Takers Glen Albyn 42 Year
$2,599.99
This is a KWM exclusive for the Rare & Old Festival. It is only the 5th Glen Albyn we have ever seen at KWM, and the first in more than 5 years. Distilled in 1980, the whisky was bottled at 51.1% after 42 years in a Refill Sherry Puncheon. 91pts Whisky Fun
Moss Wood Margaret River Pinot Noir 2022
$69.99
Established in 1969, Moss Wood is an important, founding estate of the Margaret River wine region in the northern sub–region of Wilyabrup, Western Australia. Clare & Keith Mugford, as winemakers, viticulturalists & proprietors, have been making wine & tending the vineyard at Moss Wood since 1984 & 1979, respectively. Their exacting viticulture ensures the production of high-quality fruit, and they have created a stable of fine wines distinguished by their consistency over each vintage, along with their ability to age superbly.
They have put significant effort into developing an appropriate style for each of their wines, but Cabernet Sauvignon, their first wine, is still the primary focus. Naturally, they looked to the great wines of Bordeaux for inspiration and carefully examined the factors that have made Bordeaux the benchmark for Cabernet Sauvignon.
As they were making wine in Margaret River inspired by those of the Medoc, they felt it was important to consider the Bordeaux environment as opposed to Margaret River’s individualistic climate and terroir. Wine writer Jancis Robinson has called them the Chateau Latour of Australia, and, we might add, for a fraction of what Latour costs.
Podere Forte Petruccino 2022
$99.99
This bold red is made from 100% estate-grown Sangiovese, grown at 430 meters in the Val d'Orcia, Tuscany.
The Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004, encircles the Podere Forte. The estate was founded in 1997 by Pasquale Forte, a visionary entrepreneur who has created a balanced system where every element complements the others, following the principles of organic and biodynamic agriculture. The old concept of the corte romana has been recreated on the 500-ha estate: a place where people, plants and animals coexist in harmony and sustainable self-sufficiency. Wine is the main focus, but Podere Forte is also synonymous with the breeding of Cinta Senese pigs, Chianina cattle and Suffolk sheep, as well as various other farm animals, all living on biodynamic feed. Podere Forte produces its own fertilizers and compost using vine prunings and fallen timber from the woods. The pigs eat acorns and chestnuts in the woods where they roam freely, the bees pollinate the flowers and aromatic herbs in the botanic garden where the hives are. The olive groves cover around 26 hectares and in 2020 production of the first varietal oil, from the Frantoio variety, started.
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Elsa
$62.99
Moss Wood's Elsa gives a different look at what Sauvignon Blanc can be, eschewing the new world mouth puckering and green style that New Zealand has made famous. Instead, Elsa pays follows a more Sancerre-like path using French oak barrels for part of its primary fermentation and the proceeding malolactic fermentation as well. The French oak barrels are used for a further 10 months of aging before the wine is bottled. The result is a creamy, oily textured Sauvignon Blanc that retains its acidity while becoming more rich, buttery and honeyed with age.
No, this wine is not a Frozen tie-in. This Elsa takes its name from the mother of Clare Mugford, the wife portion in the husband/wife duo of winemaker owners of Moss Wood. 2019 was the inaugural vintage of Elsa from Moss Wood's Ribbon Vale vineyards. Were she still alive, Clare's mother would have turned one century old in 2019.
Peter Lauer Riesling Sekt Brut
$59.99
This esteemed wine estate in Ayl has among the best steep slopes on the Saar. In addition to the famous Ayler Kupp, they cultivate two other important vineyards in the Mosel region: the Saar Feilser directly above the river and the steeply sloping vineyard Schonfels, a little farther upstream. They recently replanted and recultivated the now forgotten Lambertskirch, just a stone’s throw from Schonfels.
Their white wines have been among the best in the Saar for many years. Since 2013,they have been a member of the VDP (Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates). Their wines from VDP GROSSEN LAGEN in the dry and off-dry styles are particularly special. This is a pure, bone-dry Sekt that expresses the transparency of Riesling in these cool, southerly vineyards of the Mosel valley. Although this is bottle fermented like Champagne, it is a world away from the toasty richness of that wine. Instead it's properly dry, chalky and bracing, the ultimate appetite-whetter.
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Merlot 2019
$59.99
This Merlot is from Moss Wood's second vineyard called Ribbon Vale. They purchased the vineyard in March 2000. The vineyard was already in production, but it did offer a new challenge for Moss Wood in that they had never worked with Merlot before, and it ended up being quite different from the other grapes they were used to. Since then, they have focused on vineyard management and the way they produce the wine, and it's evolved into something special. We have a few bottles of the 2019 left!
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Cabernet
$69.99
The 2022 Vintage of Ribbon Vale Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 90% Cabernet Sauvignon along with 2.5% each Merlot, Cab Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot.
This wine is from Moss Wood Winery's second vineyard site called the Ribbon Vale. This vineyard is slightly higher elevation than the original one with aspects to the South and West. This makes for longer time for grapes to ripen and a cooler climate.
This wine is complex with an outstanding elegance. It pairs fantastically with food but is also subtle enough to drink on its own. If you are looking for the perfect pairing a lovely tender rib steak would make this gem of a wine shine!
Rottensteiner Gewurztraminer
$44.99
The Rottensteiner family is one of the oldest winemaking families in South Tyrol. Their viticultural history began around 400 years ago, in a place where vines grow on red stone – the porphyry rock typical of the area. It is from this red stone (Rot = red, Stein = rock) that the family takes its name, and from it the wines gain their distinctive mineral character. The Hans Rottensteiner Winery was founded in 1956 by Hans and is now run by his grandson Hannes, representing the third generation. Elegance and drinkability are the hallmarks of Rottensteiner wines. Alongside these come typicity and a true expression of both grape variety and terroir. That’s why most of the wines are single-varietal and focused on grape varieties that are traditional to the region.
Poggio al Sole Chiara Chardonnay Toscana
$31.99
There's not a lot of Chardonnay planted in Tuscany, being a French transplant and all, but this example from one of our favourite Tuscan producers makes you wonder why they don't plant more. While this organic wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation, it's kept on the lees for an extended period for added complexity. Expect a lively and fresh white wine that can pair with goat cheese, arugula pizza, salads, or all on its own on a summer day when you need a lift!