Aguijon de Abeja Malbec
$23.99
Hector and Pablo Durigutti were born in Mendoza, the cradle of Argentinian wine and were raised together. Their childhood and their home were always connected to a sensorial world, with aromas, ingredients and flavours that, over time, motivated them to choose the path to become enologists. As adults, they would find these familiar memories and similar passions. In 2002 they dedicated their efforts to the creation of a small family winey. Today the brothers have evolved to form a new generation of winemakers, leading an evolutionary change in Argentina’s viticulture. Their range includes the value-driven Abeja wines and the upper-tier Las Compuertas offerings produced from the oldest vineyard sites.
Exclusive to KWM, this Patagonian Malbec originates in the San Patricio del Chañar Valley, Neuquén. It expresses spice notes and ripe fruit and blackberry, with tannins that harmonize precisely with the acidity. This is a great value Malbec produced by minimal intervention winemaking. Perfect for your next BBQ, with grilled vegetables, lamb, or hamburger.
Glaetzer Amon Ra Shiraz
$84.99
Amon-Ra Shiraz is an iconic wine that epitomises Ben Glaetzer’s passion to create wines that are full flavoured, multi layered and intense but still elegant, stylish and finely balanced. The nose has essence of black cherry, dark plums and spice. On the palate look for mouth coating richness with restraint and admirable poise. Multi layered flavours of dark chocolate and dried spice with bright fruits and great palate length. This is a wine that will develop beautifully with long term cellaring over decades.
In Egyptian mythology, Amon-Ra is considered to be the king of all gods. The temple of Amon-Ra was believed to be the first temple to ever plant a monoculture vineyard to produce wine for the citizens of the temple.
The eye on front of the label is the all-seeing eye of Horus or wedjat ("whole one") - a powerful Egyptian symbol of protection. It is represented as a figure with six parts, corresponding to what Egyptians regarded as the six senses; touch, taste, hearing, sight, smell and thought.
Ben created Amon-Ra Shiraz to appeal to all these six senses.
Torlesse Pinot Gris
$20.79
Winemaker Kym Rayner has a number of medals to his credit and Torlesse has a reputation for producing wines of a very high standard. The wine shows distinctive passion fruit and pears with a creamy rich palate that also shows nuances of oak from barrel fermentation and finishes with a hint of sweetness. Chalk up another delicious white to the Kiwis!
Anselmo Mendes Contacto
$31.99
Anselmo Mendes is recognized not only for the excellence of the wines he produces but also for the surprising and consistent way he innovates. Combining the use of age-old techniques, such as fermentation on skins, with bold winemaking methods such as the fermentation of Alvarinho in oak casks, he is established in Portugal and abroad with an original design and his own identity. Anselmo Mendes wines are the result of a long, faithful connection to the land, an experimentalist and studious spirit and a philosophy of respect for the ecosystem that translates into methods of integrated production. He is widely regarded as the best producer of white wines in Portugal.
Tomatin Cu Bocan 15 Year
$184.99
Le Vieux Pin Petit Rouge
$38.99
"The inspiration for Petit Rouge is to make a wine that adheres to the same exacting standards and level of care as the rest of the wines at Le Vieux Pin, yet at the same time is more accessible upon release. Made from the fruit of younger vines and vines pruned and cropped at less stringent levels, Petit Rouge offers a big bang for your buck. This year’s blend consists mostly of Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon thanks to a gorgeously classic summer growing season with a balanced crop. Cabernet Sauvignon, albeit in a smaller percentage as part of the blend, still makes its presence known on both the nose and the palate with that unique herbacious, spicy, black currant note. The palate is lively and harmonious and a great balance of fruit, tannin and acid make this wine quite versatile and very food friendly." Aged 10 months is primarily neutral oak (16.5% new oak) and only about 800 cases made. This is a wine perfectly suitable to drink on its own, but would also be suitable for just about any casual meal. Pair with mom's meatloaf.
SMOS Ledaig 2005 Cask 78
$211.99
Distilled in 2005, this peated Tobermory, aka Ledaig, has been bottled after 17 years in an ex-Bourbon Barrel at 54.2%. 88.2pts Whiskybase
Rabl Riesling Langenlois
$28.99
Rabl is one of Austria's best-known producers, and you'll know why when you try this fine Riesling. The family-owned winery is located in Austria's Kamptal region, a small but prestigious district located about 55 kilometres northwest of Vienna. Pair with pork tenderloin, pork chops or Asian takeout.
Kilchoman Sanaig Cask Strength
$133.99
Bottled at 57%, this is Kilchoman Sanaig at cask strength!
Producer Description
"Created from the same recipe of casks as our regular Sanaig release, Sanaig Cask Strength was matured predominantly in oloroso sherry casks. However, instead of adding water once the casks have been selected and vatted, this limited edition Sanaig Cask Strength has been bottled at its natural cask strength of 57.8% alc./vol. The result is an intense combination of rich peat smoke, cinnamon sweetness, and stoned fruits"