Poggio al Sole Chianti Classico 3L
$151.29
In our stable of wines exclusive to KWM, Poggio Al Sole is like a favourite child; no one wants to admit they have one but secretly loves one just a little bit more. Poggio al Sole lies in the heart of Tuscany, in the bucolic countryside between Florence and Siena, between Tavarnelle Val di Pesa and Greve in Chianti. Documents in the archives of the nearby ancient abbey of Badia a Passignano testify to the claim that wine and olive oil were produced on this estate as early as the 12th century. Giovanni and Kathrin Davaz are the proprietors of Poggio al Sole, tending approximately 18 hectares of vineyards. The vines face south-east to south-west and are between 320 and 480 metres above sea level. Yields are kept low to improve quality, and the vineyards are certified organic.
Le Vieux Pin Syrah
$52.69
Named for the solitary majestic old growth pine of their Oliver estate, Le Vieux Pin sits perched amidst the famed vineyards of the Black Sage Bench: Canada’s sole pocket desert, located in the South of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. Since releasing their first vintage in 2005, Le Vieux Pin has captured the essence of traditional French winemaking, along with the bold New World character distinct to the region. They are considered to be a leading Syrah producer, the winery uses low input viticulture and non- interventionist winemaking to make exclusive vintages that carry with them a sense of time and place.
Quinta De La Rosa Tinto
$33.99
In 1935, the port shipping company, Feueheerd Bros, is sold to the Barros Family. Thankfully, La Rosa remains in family hands as it was Claire’s personal property. Grapes are sold to Sandeman and others. In 1988 Tim Bergquist, together with his daughter, Sophia, relaunches Quinta de la Rosa. La Rosa starts making port under its own label again and soon after is one of the first quintas to produce dry wine.
Road 13 Viognier
$32.29
In their words: Our roots run deep in this valley, and that means we know this place like the back of our hands. Experience has taught us that you can’t make great wine without good dirt and hard work. We farm sustainably here. It’s our way of taking good care of this place we call home. It’s not always easy, but it produces honest, quality wines, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
The Golden Mile and Black Sage Bench is home to just the right mix of heat and heart in our neck of the woods.
Heimann & Fiai Piros Siller
$26.34
At the verge of two strikingly different landscapes, Szekszárd is a historic red wine-making region. The Heimann Family vineyards are located on the first hills of the Transdanubian Hills, also called the Pannonian Hills. Typical loess soils with lime particles lead to a ripe, mellow fruit profile with soft tannins and a fine, albeit not excessive acidity. At certain vineyard sites, shallow layers of red and brown clay induce more stress in the vines’ roots. The result of these factors is the development of a bit coarser, quite refreshing tannin. This wine is the exception, a light, almost rose style, ideal
Chateau Giscours 2021
$150.44
Château Giscours has constantly reinvented itself to survive the centuries. Pierre de Lhomme, Marc Promis, Jean-Pierre Pescatore, Edouard Cruse, Nicolas Tari and now the Albada Jelgersma family – all ambitious and visionary estate owners who were passionate about pulling together the estate’s land and giving this vineyard, named a Third Grand Cru Classé in 1855, a reputation for excellence. These wine regularity rank among the very best from Bordeaux, with the 2022 vintage voted #1 wine of the year in the Wine Spectator.
Montalto Pennon Hill Chardonnay
$40.79
Owned by the Mitchell family since 1997, Montalto is where seasonal, heirloom produce is grown, shared and celebrated. Montalto’s home estate of 30 acres under vine is the heartland for their wines, and the expansive kitchen gardens and orchards supply their kitchens in The Restaurant and The Piazza. Their focus is to create wines of exemplary quality and character, utilising winemaking techniques that complement the unique qualities derived from their vineyards, in a style that reflects each vineyard site.
Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc
$30.59
Matanzas Creek is located in the remote, but breathtakingly beautiful Bennett Valley region of Sonoma County. Since its launch in 1977, the winery has built its reputation on Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot – two varieties that thrive in Sonoma’s temperate climate. Matanzas Creek also produces limited quantities of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Bordeaux-style reds. All of the winery’s fruit comes from sustainably-farmed, estate vineyards scattered throughout the mild interior and cool coastal AVAs of the county. In addition to its wines, Matanzas Creek is also famous for their spectacular lavender gardens. Matanzas Creek Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc is derived from nine different vineyards whose fruit has been individually harvested, fermented, and evaluated to create a shining example of what Sonoma County has to offer.
Le Vieux Donjon CNDP White
$80.74
The Michel family presides over just 1 hectare of white grapes - Roussanne & Clairette. The Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc they produce has delicate white flower aromas and a generous weight of ripe orchard fruit and a persistent dry finish. This fine white Châteauneuf' is made from roughly equal volumes of Clairette and Roussanne, vinified in stainless steel and bottled the winter following the harvest. It is savoury and sapid with alluring fleurs blanches aromas, a well-delineated palate of white orchard fruit and a long, elegant finish. It would make an excellent foil for a Mediterranean tapenade.
94 Points Wine Advocate: A 50-50 blend of Clairette and Roussanne, all made and matured in stainless steel, the 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is a classic example of Vieux Donjon's white. Scents of tangerine, pineapple and white peach are tinged with just a hint of honeyed richness that somehow enhances rather than compromises the overall sense of freshness. It's medium to full-bodied in the mouth, with a silky texture and ample length.