Cosimo Taurino Salice Salentino Riserva
$32.99
A blend of Negroamaro (80%) and Malvasia Nera, picked from vines 15 to 20 years old. The wine spends between four and six months maturing in French oak prior to bottling. Close to ten years on since the grapes were picked, the wine is currently showing wonderful lavender, cherry and raspberry notes along with integrated acidity and minerality. Getting a decade-old wine that drinks this well at this price is impressive and as such it remains one of the great bargains in Italy's vast wine realm. It would pair nicely with lasagna or roast chicken.
About The Winery
Cantina Cosimo Taurino was founded in 1970 by the legendary Apulian producer, Cosimo Taurino. He was a pioneer of Negroamaro, and of the Apulian wine industry, changing its reputation of the 'not so great southern region that only produces bulk grapes for the north' to a region known for its high-quality red and rosé wines. Ever since the winery first opened, they have continued to grow and produce some of the best wines Puglia has to offer.
Edoardo Miroglio Bio Red
$25.99
Grape-growing and wine-making have been traditional for the region ever since Thracian times. Many ancient authors have praised the Thracian wine, and the recipe has been passed from father to son for generations... This is what I was inspired by! - Edoardo Miroglio
Edoardo Miroglio founded his production in 2002, after falling in love with the soil and climate of the Thracian Region. He works fully with organic vines, producing an array of lines. His EM line is his premium quality line, focusing on showing the complexity the terroir gives to the wine. This red is a blend of Mavrud (60%) and Rubin (40%), with notes of dark berries, oak spice, and a bright acidity and smooth tannins. A KWM Exclusive!
Dominio de Tares Cepas Viejas
$39.99
This is a beautiful Mencía that comes from 70 to 90-year-old vines from the villages of Cacabelos, Vilafranca del Bierzo and Toral de los Vados, all in the Bierrzo region of Spain. The wine is fermented using ambient yeast fermentation then left to age for nine months in French and American oak barrels. It's then aged another 6 months in barrel before it is finally released. Mencia is grape that was overlooked outside of Spain but it's gaining a loyal following for its calling card of flowery aromas complimented by flavours that include strawberry, raspberry, black licorice, pomegranate and cherry. It can produce light, almost Pinot Noir of Gamay-like wines but this one is considerably more substantial, ideal with grilled meats.
La Colliere Cotes du Rhone Blanc
$29.99
Domaine La Colliere is a small negociant located within Ratseau, Southern Rhone. They produce an array of wines which are lucky to have had a chance to put them on our shelves. This particular wine is a white blend of Greanche Blanc and Clairette, two grapes native to the region. The wines is expressive, with notes of hot stones, yellow fruits, citrus zest and a touch of toast. A great wine to pair with lobster, scallops, or Mediterranean cuisine. A KWM exclusive!
Meinklang Mulatschak
$34.99
A lightly aromatic and tannic skin contact white wine with soft yeastiness. A blend of Welschriesling, Pinot Gris, and Traminer all given 5 to 7 days of maceration on the skins. Certified biodynamic farming, spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel, no filtering or fining, and very low sulfite additions. Naturally hazy, notes of apricots and goldenberries. Pair with comte. Vegan/Natural/Organic.
La Croix des Pins Dessous des Dentelles
$44.99
La Croix des Pins is a co-operation located in Southern Rhone, in areas such as Ventoux, Vacqueryas, and, in this case, Gigondas. This vineyard is between 300 and 350 m of altitude in the heart of the Dentelles de Montmirail, a mountainous area in Southern Rhone. The soil is clay-limestone and the vineyards sit along some sunswept hillsides, where the grapes ripen easily. This wine is predominantly Grenache, with other Rhone varietals blended in. The wine is full of black cherry and candied raspberries, with a touch of minerality and licorice coming through on the palate.
Poppy Monterey County Pinot Noir
$28.99
Founded in 2003, the Poppy production is focused on bringing the beauty of Southern California to consumers across the globe. This particular Pinot Noir is sourced from Arroyo Seco, an ancient river bed in Monterey, where the vineyards are sheltered from the afternoon winds by the Santa Lucia mountain range. This allows for these particular vineyards to be warmer, allowing grapes to ripen further to create wines that a fuller, with more flavour intensity and more fruit. This wine sees some french oak that creates notes of oak spices on the palate, which are accompanied by ripe red berries, minerality and a touch of smoke.
Heartland Sposa e Sposa
$23.99
Lagrein and Dolcetto are two Italian grapes that would never be blended together in Italy. When it came to the point where Australia was fighting for same-sex marriage, Heartland decided that with this untraditional blend, they would donate $1 from every bottle to help the LGBTQ community fight for equality. Since then, Australia has opened the doors for marriage and Heartland now is donating to the same-sex marriage fight in Vietnam. Not only is this wine delicious (with elegant floral, red fruit and earth notes), but you also know that your money will be helping the never-ending fight for the LGBTQ community!
Unlitro Di Ampeleia 1L
$34.99
Elisabetta Foradori is a force not to reckoned with. Foradori is at the top of her game with her original winery, Foradori, in Trentino Alto-Adige. She continues to bring light to the need of respecting the environment and continues to do so with her side project, Ampeleia. Located in the coastal area of Maremma, in Tuscany, Foradori and her colleagues Giovani Podini and Thomas Widmann focus on the beauty of the terroir, whilst producing deliciously complex, yet easy drinking wines. This Unlitro (one litre) is served in a one-litre bottle, and it's easy to see why. A blend of Grenache, Alicante and Cinsault, the wine is vibrant and playful, with notes of fresh red berries, ocean breeze and a touch of minerality. Enjoy with good company!