La Spinetta Langhe Nebbiolo
$44.99
Always a fave amongst Kensington Wine Market staff and customers, Italy's famous La Spinetta estate has been making world-class wines for almost 30 years, and this gorgeous 100% Nebbiolo is no exception. 87 points from Winealign.com for the 2011 vintage. The review: "Lots of barrel character here. The nebbiolo structure is there, good acid and tannin."
Les Vin Pirouettes Brutal
$35.99
Amiral de Beychevelle Bordeaux
$79.99
This is the second-label wine from Chateau Beychevelle, and as is often the case with second-label Bordeaux wines it's not that far removed from it's big sibling. It benefits from the same growing techniques, meticulous sorting, and traditional barrel ageing. It has the same elegance and finesse as its big brother, but reveals its character more quickly, offering wine-enthusiasts the full vivacity of its youth. It can be kept for up to fifteen years, depending on the vintage.
Klinker Brick Cabernet Sauvignon
$32.99
Petrolo Torrione Toscana
$62.99
This historic property dates back to 1834 by agronomist Giorgio Perrin, owner of Petrolo and member of the Accademia dei Gergofili of Florence. He celebrates Sangiovese and this land, especially that spot called Campo Asciutto (now Bòggina), explaining how it was common use at the time planting “French grapes” in Chianti to combine with Sangiovese, by virtue of a soil that manages to prevail over different varietals. The Estate was acquired in the 40’s by the family Bazzocchi that followed up the tradition of carefully producing high quality wines with utter commitment. The pecularities of this area add to its value; the land of Petrolo, where vineyards, olive groves and woodscoexist, living side by side, forming with the soil a rich ecosystem that contributes to perfectly balance the different grape varieties.
Terres des Familles Pinot Noir
$87.99
Like a family reunion, this wine brings together the members of a single lineage that goes back 700 years. The Cistercian monks nurtured the vineyards back then, making wine for the Church. What divine inspiration! Then like now, the wine is made with the greatest care. Expressive with notes of vanilla and red berries. Rounded and gentle in the mouth, this is an easy, pleasant wine and ready to opened now.
Altolandon Organic Red
$34.99
Owner & winemaker, Rosalia Molina, produces these organic wines in one of Spain's highest-altitude wineries. Her mission is to make wines that express the typicity of DO Manchuela, and this includes the vineyards, the altitude and the varieties planted. The climate pushes the limits for grape growing because, at 1,100 metres above sea level issues like frost become a concern. The grapes tend to experience a large diurnal range that encourages even ripening and helps to retain natural acidity. Rosalia's vineyards are certified organic, she uses only natural fertilizers, promoting biodiversity by welcoming chickens, sheep and pigs from local farms to roam the vineyards freely. Grapes are hand-harvested and vinified as naturally as possible with native yeasts and little other intervention. The wines are then aged in clay amphora and some in French oak to give texture and complexity.
This organic red blend is made up predominantly of Syrah, with some Cabernet Franc and Garnacha, dense and layered. One to enjoy now or cellar for a while. It spends 24 months in French oak as well.Ripe notes of black berries, blueberries, a touch of minerality and an expressive note of black pepper. A great wine to pair with a juicy steak, tourtiere and/or roasted root vegetables. Vegan friendly!
Envinate - Albahra
$38.99
Gallina de Piel Roca del Crit
$40.99
On his daily trip to El Bulli, from Roses to Cala Montjoi, David Seijas drove through Cap de Creus National Park. He often stopped to contemplate some newly planted vineyards with fantastic views of the Bay of Roses. David had a dream: to create his own wine. Years later that dream has come true with Roca del Crit. A beautiful blend of Carignan and Grenache, it is cherries, blackberries, violets, licorice sticks, coffee beans and rosemary. Pair with mushroom-focused dishes!