Anselmo Mendes Pardusco
$26.99
A red Vinho Verde from Anselmo Mendes! This red blend is made using three black grapes native to the region: Alvarelhão, Pedral, and Cainho.
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.
Poggio al Sole Chianti Casasilia
$84.99
From a prized single vineyard at high elevation, Casasilia (the estate's original name) is the winery’s most structured and age-worthy wine. 100% Sangiovese, aged in large oak casks for 18 months, it shows layered aromas of dark cherry, fennel seed, tobacco leaf, with a hint of Tuscan underbrush. It's deep, refined, and savoury Chianti Classico Gran Sezelione, ideal for the cellar, but drinkable now with a good decant. Pair with bistecca alla Fiorentina, slow-cooked lamb, or spaghetti with fresh truffles. We have some magnums and 3-litre bottles as well, ideal for the cellar. The 2021 vintage is widely considered as one of the best ever in Chianti.
Leeu Passant Dry Red
$99.99
In 2013, husband-and-wife team Chris and Andrea Mullineux partnered with Analjit Singh (BAS) and started the Leeu Passant winery on Analjit’s stunning Leeu Estates in Franschhoek. Leeu Passant is focused on expressing the South African landscape and climate and celebrating South African winemaking and viticultural heritage by working with some of the Cape’s oldest and most exciting vineyards.
They own the Mullineux winery in Swartland. Founded in 2007 in the Swartland region of South Africa, the Mullineux's set out with a shared vision to create fine wines that reflect the distinct terroir of the area while embracing reasoned, sustainable farming practices and modern minimalist winemaking.
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Merlot 2022
$69.99
The big, bold 2022 vintage of the Ribbon Vale Merlot consists of 86% Merlot and 7% each of Cab Sauv and Cab Franc. The wine was matured in 228 litre French Oak Barrels (21% new) for a total of 26 months before bottling.
This Merlot is from Moss Wood's second vineyard called Ribbon Vale. They purchased the vineyard in March 2000. The vineyard was already in production, but it did offer a new challenge for Moss Wood in that they had never worked with Merlot before, and it ended up being quite different from the other grapes they were used to. Since then, they have focused on vineyard management and the way they produce the wine, and it's evolved into something special.
A. Margaine Cuvee M Champagne
$127.99
The special Le Caractère Cuvée M is made of all vintages from 2002 to present. Each year, this solera Champagne has ¼ of its total volume renewed with the latest vintage. The resulting champagne expresses the evolution of Champagne A. Margaine as it continues to pass from father Arnaud to daughter Mathilde.
The Champagnes from father-daughter duo Arnaud & Mathilde Margaine are a KWM exclusive, and they are exceptional. With vineyards based in Montagne de Reims, they specialize in Chardonnay (90%) although they also have a small plot of Pinot Noir. This small estate (7 hectares) was started by Arnaud's father (Bernard) in the 1950s and is organically farmed. The vines average 35 years of age and the Chardonnay is produced from a clone unique to the area.
Chateau Landereau
$29.99
A blend of 70% merlot and 30% cabernet franc, this is a soft, plush red wine that's easy on the palate and the wallet. The grapes are harvested at optimal maturity and then vinified in a purely traditional way and aged for 15 months in French oak vats and barrels. Henri Baylet and his son Michel acquired Ch. Landereau in 1959 and now operates 80 ha in both Bordeaux proper and the sub-region of Entre-deux-Mers. All their wines are bottled at the Château. It's an elegant red with aromas of red and black fruits. Round, supple, fleshy palate, with ripe red fruits and fresh tannins.
Carlisle Gruner Veltliner
$59.99
100% Grüner Veltliner. Harvested in mid-September. 100% stainless steel with no malolactic fermentation.
This Grüner Veltliner from Carlisle is sourced from the Steiner Vineyard on Sonoma Mountain. The vineyard is terraced with stone walls that hearken to the style of vineyard you see in Austria - Grüner Veltliner's respected home. The grape is known for making dry white wines with excellent structure plus bright, pinpoint acidity and peppery minerality, herbaceousness, spice and stone fruit notes.
Constantia Uitsig Semillon
$39.99
This historic estate has transitioned firmly into the 21st century. Organic farming is fundamental to every aspect of Constantia Uitsig, with a holistic approach that integrates crop and organic farming to vineyard management. The talented estate farming team are as adept at nurturing vines, as they are developing new land, or working within the winery. Harmony and vitality of the vines is the main focus of all the activities in the vineyard. Their viticulture is centred around the careful use of resources as well as location-specific and natural development of the vines. Compost from manure and pomace is spread to revitalize the soil; the rich flora of the green rows of vines ensures a balanced supply of nutrients and promotes biodiversity. The use of beneficial insects and the lack of pesticides ensures that the plants and grapes are kept healthy and natural.
Anselmo Mendes Espumante Brut
$38.99
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 result from a long, faithful connection to the land, experimentation, and a philosophy of respect for the ecosystem that translates into his wines. He's widely regarded as the best producer of white wines in Portugal.