Box: October 2020

Good Deal Awards

Forget about the world outside and look at what’s inside. This month’s box has an average Vivino rating of over 3.8, with 5 wines with a 3.9 score or higher. That is what we call a good deal and all brought to us from our friends at Vino Vyhodne.

Our whites start with a light flowery Vermentino form Sicily with all the sun and floral perfume that goes along with it. Then a classic Sauvignon from New Zealand with all the grassy and nettle flavor that makes these wines so distinctive.  Something new ? Godello is a variety we have never tried before. It’s mineral and lychee tones will be a great addition to your next serving of cod or halibut. Lastly La Pace is a Mediterranean treasure. An interesting mix of Chardonnay and Viognier aged for 7 months in oak and another 12 in the bottle – this is a full bodied white experience ready for any occasion.

Our flag ship red this month is from my Regional discovery” of 2020, Priorat. Put Spanish politics to one side because Catalonia makes some brilliant wine !. Next up a Super Tuscan with 90 Decanter points (Vivino liked it too ;-), an Apassimento that has all the characteristics of an Amarone, a Bordeau Superior blend perfect for that romantic evening, and finally a Tempranillo for that salami and cheese plate you devour on Sunday afternoon. All carry those outstanding ratings that is the hallmark of this months box – fantastic value and a bargain price.

So as you work your way through this months Old World wonders, remember to take the time and relax and DETOX from the world around you. Staying emotionally on top of your game helps to keep you physically healthy, and that keeps those around you happy too. So, drink wine, stay positive and help us at IWCoK create a vicious circle of happiness and wine. You and IWCok = SAVING THE WORLD (one bottle of wine at a time ;-)

 

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Sicanelli Vermentino Terre Siciliane IGT

Wine description:

  • Country: Italy
  • Grape: Vermentino
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: Víno výhodně.cz
  • Price: 229 Kč

Mike's Tip

Vermentino is a classic Italian variety well known from your holiday trips. Sicily or Sardinia, this grade has a soft texture and floral tones on top of a lite pallet and fragrant nose. Drink with white fish, salad or light cheese. Keep it lite!

San Tanaro Langhe

Wine description:

  • Country: Italy
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: Víno výhodně.cz
  • Price: 279 Kč

Mike's Tip

From the bank of the river Tanaro in the heart of the Piedmont region, you can expect top quality. A mix of chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc gives you a taste of apricot and pineapple. All with a lovely oily finish. Perfect for a baked salmon or fish and chips.

Celdina Monterrei DO Godello

Wine description:

  • Country: Spain
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Style: Medium-bodied dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: Víno výhodně.cz
  • Price: 279 Kč

Mike's Tip

Here is something we have never had before. Godello is a little known variety from the north west of Spain. Lite with a citrus and lychee flavor, here would will find a lite white with plenty of minerals to cut though any cheese ;-)

Wairau Valley Single Vineyard

Wine description:

  • Country: New Zealand
  • Grape: Sauvignon blanc
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Style: Medium-bodied dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: Víno výhodně.cz
  • Price: 259 Kč

Mike's Tip

What more needs to be said Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough ! All that grass and prickly green flavor is so distinct for the region, with that touch of fruity sugar in the finish. This region of New Zeeland has not produced a bad win in 300 years. This one is no exception.

Château Haut-Landon AOC Bordeaux Supérieur

Wine description:

  • Country: France
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 13,5%
  • Style: Medium-bodied red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: Víno výhodně.cz
  • Price: 259 Kč

Mike's Tip

Bordeaux blends are copied all over the world, but this is an original. A mix of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec give this wine it’s distinct fruit front and dry finish. The Superior classification guarantees quality (and the list of medals it collected also helps...) Best served with red meat and heavy sauce.

San Tanaro Appassimento

Wine description:

  • Country: Italy
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 14%
  • Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: Víno výhodně.cz
  • Price: 279 Kč

Mike's Tip

Appassimento, like Ripasso or Amarone is a special treat. Leaving the grapes on the vine till the very last minute, and letting them dry out further before pressing means the sugar and alcohol are at their max. These are full bodied wines that need to begin with a heavy meal, and finish in from of a fire. 100% Relax

La Enfermera

Wine description:

  • Country: Spain
  • Grape: Tempranillo
  • Alcohol: 14,5%
  • Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: Víno výhodně.cz
  • Price: 289 Kč

Mike's Tip

Tempranillo - big, bold, tannic and dry. Among the red fruit you will find leather and tobacco giving this wine its distinctive earthy flavor. Fruity and ready, this wine is ready for a pork steak or a roast chicken NOW. Get you bake on…

Baronello Rosso Toscana

Wine description:

  • Country: Italy
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 13,5%
  • Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: Víno výhodně.cz
  • Price: 239 Kč

Mike's Tip

Decanter rated this wine with 90 points which means it is ready for anybody's table. A 50% base of Sangiovese, add in some Merlot and Cabernet, you have all the ingredients of a super Tuscan. One of my favorite regions, this is a treasure of cherry, currant and vanilla. Enjoy it (we did !)