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.
Rottensteiner Gewurztraminer
$38.24
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
$25.59
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!
Tenuta Stella Friulano Collio
$45.04
Founded in 2009 by Sergio Stevanato, Tenuta Stella was born from a deep passion for preserving and celebrating Friuli’s indigenous varieties. Situated in Scriò, Dolegna del Collio, the estate’s vineyards climb steep, terraced slopes overlooking breathtaking landscapes. The name “Stella” (Italian for star) reflects both the beauty of its hilltop position and a commitment to excellence that shines through in every bottle. From the beginning, the winery has embraced organic farming and a philosophy rooted in respect for the land. Certified organic since 2016, Tenuta Stella relies on manual vineyard work, solar energy, lightweight bottles, and vegan-friendly winemaking. This commitment ensures that the winery not only produces exceptional wines but also protects the ecosystem and heritage of Collio for future generations.
Tenuta Stella Bianco Collio
$37.39
Founded in 2009 by Sergio Stevanato, Tenuta Stella was born from a deep passion for preserving and celebrating Friuli’s indigenous varieties. Situated in Scriò, Dolegna del Collio, the estate’s vineyards climb steep, terraced slopes overlooking breathtaking landscapes. The name “Stella” (Italian for star) reflects both the beauty of its hilltop position and a commitment to excellence that shines through in every bottle. From the beginning, the winery has embraced organic farming and a philosophy rooted in respect for the land. Certified organic since 2016, Tenuta Stella relies on manual vineyard work, solar energy, lightweight bottles, and vegan-friendly winemaking. This commitment ensures that the winery not only produces exceptional wines but also protects the ecosystem and heritage of Collio for future generations.
Two Rivers Hungarian Tokaji Cask
$119.99
Two Rivers Hungarian Tokaji Cask is a specialty Bourbon style whisky expression finished in rare oak casks sourced from Hungary's famous Tokaj wine region, known for its sweet dessert wines.
While the standard release was bottled at 40%, we managed to get these bottles for the shop bottled at a pleasantly higher 61.3% ABV.
GlenAllachie 2014 KWM Puncheon #1769
$169.99
Our 2nd KWM exclusive single cask from GlenAllachie is a 2014 vintage Oloroso Sherry Puncheon, bottled after 11 years at 62%. This is a sherry bomb, with finesse, that will delight Billy Walker fans, and anyone who likes a proper sherried dram. Despite the punchy ABV it is very drinkable at natural strength.
We can probably assume this whisky was re-racked by Billy and his team at some point after they acquired the distillery from Pernod Ricard. First, the ABV, is a clue that this was put into its original cask at still strength, rather than the industry standard 63.5%, presumably to save on casks. Pernod almost certainly wasn't putting GlenAllachie into top of the line sherry cask in the mid-2010s when demand and pricing for sherry casks was high.
The Billy Walker secret sauce, typified by his time running GlenDronach, is to re rack maturing stocks into more active casks. The Outturn, 700 bottles, which is a lot from a single cask, even a puncheon which can range from 500-700 litres in size, is another clue that this was likely a finishing cask? Probably, but even if true, the reality is the whisky very likely spent more time in the Puncheon, than it would have in the casks it started out in.
Regardless, the result is an excellent GlenAllachie sherry cask, and a bottling we are thrilled to have our name on!
SMWS 55.94 DOVETAILED MARSHMALLOWS
$112.79
DOVETAILED MARSHMALLOWS
This 9 year old Highlander was matured in a 2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel and has an abv of 57.8%.
Flavour profile: Juicy, oak & vanilla
Distilled on: 2 July 2014
Outturn: 282 bottles
SMWS 73.162 FRESH, BRIGHT AND CHARMING
$119.19
FRESH, BRIGHT AND CHARMING
This 11 year old Speysider comes in at 59.9% after maturing in a 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel.
Flavour profile: Juicy, oak & vanilla
Distilled on: 30 May 2012
Outturn: 212 bottles