100% Gaglioppo aged in stainless steel and cement tanks for a clean-edged fruit profile of both red and black fruit, supported by good grip and acidity. Great with or without food.
Prosecco made in the old method with a second fermentation in the bottle and the yeasts left unfiltered. Give it a little shake to add a toasty flavour to the lightly bubbly Prosecco.
From fruit grown on sandy clay soils, this vibrantly fruity wine has just enough of the savoury quality Syrah is known for to pair well with any meat dish. Big, but restrained enough to be versatile.
Pomagrana Blanco is made from Xarel-lo grapes from a seaside vineyard south of Barcelona. The wine is fermented in stainless steel to retain freshness and then partially aged in old barrels with the lees for six months.
This red has just enough sweetness to play off of the spiciness of a slice of pepperoni pizza, whether it's buck-a-slice on an urban bike ride or take-out in the park.
Honey and baking spice on the nose, with floral citrus and ginger on the palate. Beautifully balanced and textured, with a pleasantly lingering finish thanks to the smooth grippiness of the tannins.
A Rose pétillant naturel made with a co-fermentation of Fernao Pires and Baga grapes in the Sparkling Capital of Portugal. Maria Pato is continuing her father's Duckman legacy.
It Ain't Fancy, this Cabernet Sauvignon with black cherry and plum aromas with soft tannins. Drink chilled, shake to integrate sediment, and drink quickly.
A light onion-skin pink, with vegetal qualities of basil and tomato stem on the nose alongside just-ripe fruit. Good acidity, medium-bodied, great with lighter fare.
"A classic Cabernet with cedar spice and pencil shaving aromatics. Dense dark ruby red/black colour with ripe plums and integrated oak on the nose. Full flavoured palate and firm structure. Supple, yet fresh. Great potential for ageing and further development for the next 6-8 years."
Papegaai is a co-fermented blend of all the grapes on Badenhorst's Kalmoesfontein, including Cinsault, Chenin Blanc, Palomino, and Syrah, sourced from 23 distinct vineyards. Light and easy-drinking, with raspberry fruit flavours and herbaceousness in the finish.
Biodynamically grown Prosecco made in the Charmat method with fermentation in a pressurized tank. The Brut version is bone-dry and leans heavily into the tart green apple flavours.
100% Greco, with a complex palate that gives it broad pairing potential. Mineral, with notes of green orchard fruit, white pepper, and an herbaceous edge.
A dark-coloured Rose from Negrette and Syrah grapes with a richer palate than the typical Provence Rose. Anne Ribes is one of France's youngest winemakers!
It Ain't Fancy, this Cabernet Franc with plum, herb, and bell pepper aromas with soft tannins. Drink chilled, shake to integrate sediment, and drink quickly.
1L bottle of Sfera's collaboration with Sicilian winemaker Cossentino that's a blend of Nero d'Avola and other Sicilian grapes, showing juicy cherry fruit with a spicy, round mid-palate.
Full bodied Tempranillo with dark berry fruit and strong tannins. Good acidity from a high vineyard elevation keeps this wine tasting fresh. The Red table wine to go with weeknight dinners.
Biodynamically grown Prosecco made in the Charmat method with fermentation in a pressurized tank. The Extra Dry version has a small addition of sugar to give a richer and riper flavour.
100% Vernatxa Blanca (White Grenache) from Terra Alta DO, west of Barcelona. A blend of two 'passes' in the vineyards - some grapes picked early for vibrant acidity, others picked later for body and potential alcohol - the result is a fresh expression of this grape.
1L bottle of Sfera's collaboration with Sicilian producer Cossentino. An orange wine made from Catarratto grapes, with strong tannin and tangy, dry, herbal flavours.
This is a fantastic Chardonnay for those looking for something crisp and fresh. An orchard florality on the nose leads into apple and stonefruit on the palate, with just the right acidity and a hint of beeswax in its texture.
A pink 100% Gaglioppo achieved through saignee, this rosato has bright red fruit notes, a milder citrus side, and a saline minerality that makes it great for savouring on its own and versatile in its pairing potential.
A blend of 50% Merlot balanced out by an even split of Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon. Crisp, refreshing, with enough tannin to match a meat skewer or two.
Pais grown on granite soils in the far south of Chile's Itata region. 150 year old vines that will give you a sense of Chilean winemaking from before Cabernet and Carmenere took over.
Beautiful Rose from direct-pressed Mourvedre grapes. A wine with fresh citrus acidity on the palate and more body and structure than a conventional Provence Rose.
A fresh and lively White wine with an almond finish, named after Crognaletti's father, who tended the vineyard before him. Don't let Italy's great White wines get overshadowed by bland Pinot Grigio!
Bobal is a largely forgotten grape from Central Spain that makes wines similar to Grenache. Juan Antonio Ponce is Bobal's biggest proponent and this is his lighter and fruitier wine.
Feeling globalist pressure against local varietals, winemakers in Fronton have tried to eradicate Negrette. The folks at Le Roc are fighting the good fight with this well-priced bottle Eric Asimov calls "...ripe, succulent, exotically fruity, delicious, easy drinking."
Pais grown on volcanic soils in the far south of Chile's Itata region. 150 year old vines that will give you a sense of Chilean winemaking from before Cabernet and Carmenere took over.
