Bassus Pinot Noir
$54.99
Yes, Pinot Noir from Spain. Check it out — it's fantastic. If it had a Russian River Valley appellation on the label, this thoroughly modern Pinot Noir would sell for a lot more than it does! You'll love its rich earthy full-blown Pinot character. Utiel-Requena is the Spanish wine region immediately east of Manchuela, a large growing area that is smack-dab in the centre of Spain. Pinot does well here due to the higher altitude which equates to a cooler climate, one best suited to the grape. Bassus is big in style and very satisfying. A Kensington Wine Market exclusive! Enjoy with seared duck breast, fois gras, creamy cheese or roasted chicken.
Fontodi Flaccianello Della Pieve
$189.99
This very cellar-worthy Super Tuscan from Fontodi is made entirely from Sangiovese grown in vineyards within the Colli Toscana Centrale IGT, aged for two years in French oak casks.
Kay Brothers Block 6 Shiraz 2019
$116.99
This historic McLaren Vale winery began producing wine in 1895, vinifying 9,000 litres of a (mostly) dry red blend, destined for export to Britain. During the 1890s they built the first part of the winery consisting of a crusher, fermenting tanks, press and storage tanks, most of which still stands today. By 1910 they had 35 acres in production. Export to Britain of dry red blends, mostly made from Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz, steadily grew. In 1906 they started buying grapes to increase production.
Fast forward to the beginning of the 21st century. Stelvin caps replaced corks, overseas trade of bottled wine expanded, the Basket Press varietal range was established and two of their icon wines, the Cuthbert Cabernet and Hillside Shiraz, became two of the most collectible wines in Australia. Block 6 is a blockbuster of a wine built for the long haul
IGO Organic Red Cans
$7.99
It's red wine in a can, from Spain! Made from Grenache, organic!
Costanti Brunello Di Montalcino
$179.99
Conti Costanti makes a deep, dark, rich, cellar-worthy style of Brunello di Montalcino that is aged in Slavonian Oak casks 500 litres in size as well as 3000-litre vats. They are is consistently given high scores by critics and consumers alike, vintage after vintage. The Costanti Estate vineyards reside 300 to 400 metres above sea level and cover a dozen hectares planted mostly with Sangiovese/Brunello, along with a small amount of more recently planted Merlot and Cabernet.
Consider pairing with steak, grilled Portabello mushrooms, a rich mushroom risotto, or spaghetti with giant meatballs in tomato sauce.
Hansel North Slope Pinot Noir 2021
$79.99
The North and South Slope vineyards of Hansel face each other, side by side, but show very different characteristics despite their proximity. The North Slope's Pinot Noir plantings are from clone 115. Stephen Hansel states "...115 exhibits the most fruit-driven flavors and appears more "New World" then French." This is might be the most expressive of the Pinot range, a lush, plush wine with notes of cherry, cranberry, spice and forest floor. It's a great example of Burgundy meets California, in other words the best of both worlds. The vibrant acidity will allow it to age gracefully for another decade but it's hard to resist right now.
Baron de Ley Gran Reserva
$43.99
93 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate! The review: "The 2004 Gran Reserva is a mouth-filling, opulent effort from the great 2004 vintage that straddles the line between traditional and modern-style Rioja. It offers up a soaring perfume of wood smoke, pencil lead, exotic spices, lavender, and blackberry that leads to a dense, impeccably balanced, lengthy effort that has the structure to evolve for 5-7 years."
Benoit Girardin Bourgogne Rouge
$63.99
The latest star in the famous Girardin family, Benoit spent nine years working at the family estate in before inheriting 8ha from his father Yves, which he farms and bottles under his own name. There have been many great names in the Girardin family, including his uncle Vincent, and rising star Benoit is arguably the most exciting yet, with a very bright future indeed. He is based in Santenay.
Canneto Vino Nobile Montepulciano 2019
$51.99
This beautiful estate is located on the western slopes of Montepulciano, close to the church of San Biagio. The vineyards are located in an ideal position, in marly, gravelly soil, at a height of 350/400 meters above sea level and facing mainly the South-West. A step up in complexity from its ready-to-drink Rosso Di Montepulciano sibling, this elegant organic red wine (made of 90% Sangiovese, 5% each Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon) drinks like a baby Brunello thanks to 18 months spent in French oak.