Meerendal Pinotage
$22.99
Meerendal Wine Estate dates back to 1702 and is home to some of the oldest plantings of Pinotage in the world, with some vines dating back to 1955. Pinotage is a genetic cross of Cinsault and Pinot Noir that has found a home in South Africa. The Meerendal Pinotage exhibits notes of juicy blackberries, dark cherries, cassis and dusty leather with a palate full of soft tannins, and a fruity and earthy finish.
Producer Tasting Note
"Meerendal Pinotage has an intense plum and chocolate nose, with cherry tobacco and cedar wood. The tannins are soft and well-balanced. It has a full palate with an exceptionally long aftertaste. Excellent with venison, guinea fowl and anything South African."
Massolino Dolcetto DOC
$28.99
Founded in 1896 by Giovanno Massolino, this family-operated winery is famed for its collection of prime Barolo vineyard sites. The 20-hectare estate is today managed by 4th-generation winemakers, Franco and Roberto Massolino. Located in the heart of the village of Serralunga d’Alba, Massolino is known for classically styled wines.The 2019 Massolino Dolcetto D'Alba is made from grapes which were hand-harvested from 3.2 hectares of vines planted at 330 meters on the limestone soils of the Dolcetto d’Alba subzone. In the cellar, the grapes were gently crushed and vinified in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is racked to steel tanks where it undergoes malolactic fermentation.
Alta Mora Etna Rosso
$49.99
The project: The largest volcano in Europe – a symbol of nature’s ardour and an ancient and tenacious viniculture – is the place that brothers Diego and Alberto Cusumano have chosen together with their father, Francesco, for their new and impassioned challenge: to create wines that express the quality and character of a unique land. After years of searching, a unique opportunity appeared in 2013 to acquire the first three contrade on the northern slopes of Etna. A continually evolving project that began with the reconstruction of the traditional dry stone walls of the terraces of Guardiola – the contrada (district) whose stunning beauty nurtures the underlying motivation and inspiration and whose name is given to the entire project: Alta Mora.
Neleman Tempranillo Blend
$19.99
Neleman Wines was created by Dutch-born winemaker Derrick Neleman. A student of biodynamic farming techniques, Neleman created his winery with an eye to make “good wine to save the world”. In addition to being organic and vegan, the wines are also CPC (carbon proof) certified. The Dutch bicycle on the colourful label represents not only Nelemans Dutch heritage but also how he transports his grapes to the winery by bicycle. Going beyond what is in the bottle, he is also concerned about how his wines are packaged. He advocates boxed wines as they have less of a carbon footprint, and his bottled wines are sealed with a unique screw NDTech cork. Using cork has less impact on the environment and helps curb forest fires.
Pittis Rose
$27.99
One of the stars of Austria's winemaking scene, Gerhard Pittnauer makes modern, powerful reds that showcase the quality of Austria’s indigenous grape varieties. He's located in Burgenland, famous for the amount of sun it gets every year, and all of vines are farmed biodynamically. All wild ferments, unfined and unfiltered — one of the most interesting rosés you'll ever try (and one for the serious wine geeks in the crowd.) Serve chilled and enjoy, but don't waste time as it won't last long.
Chateau Minuty "M" Rose
$34.99
A light and bright rose with notes of red currant, orange peel, white peach and summer breeze. Pair with vegetables, grilled meats, pistou soup and the like.
Terra Vecchia Une Ile Rose
$27.99
This dry Corsican rosé is expressive and complex with aromas of red fruit, cotton candy and citrus. It's fresh and full on the palate with bright grapefruit and red currant notes. The long and delicious finish is a classic expression of a stylish, well-made wine. It's made entirely from Nielluccio, an indigenous grape thought to be related to Sangiovese.
Flores de Callejo
$25.99
Made from 100% Tinto Fino - AKA Tempranillo - picked from high-altitude vineyards near the village of Sotillo de la Ribera, the wine is fermented with natural yeast and aged for five months in barrel and tank before bottling.
That about sums it up, but since the producer's description has made some interesting choices in translating from Spanish to English, we have included it below:
Producer Description
Flores is the freshest and most primary expression of the Tinto Fino present in the village of Sotillo de la Ribera. It comes from clay-loam soils from our vineyards located between 830 and 850 m. altitude, fresh soils to show the funniest Tinto Fino.
Rockford Marion Tawny Fortified Wine
$74.99
This Tawny Port-style fortified wine hails from the Barossa Valley of Australia. Produced by Rockford Winery, it takes its name from an old Paddle Steamer named Marion. The wine itself is aged in small oak casks for an average of 15 years before bottling. Rockford is arguably the most sought-after producer from the Barossa Valley, and their wines have a large cult following.
From The Producer
"The PS Marion Tawny is released as part of our long-term support of the Paddle Steamer Marion, built in 1897 and now moored in Mannum. Every sip of this wine helps put steam back into the boiler of one of the finest ships that ever plied the waters of the magnificent Murray River."