July 2017
Sometimes the best holidays are left till the last minute. No plans, and just the fun of showing up, and finding that great deal. So if you haven't planned your summer holiday spot since Christmas, the IWCoK Last Minute box may offer you some inspiration ! Our whites this month focused on two very different types. Light, sunny, easy whites perfect for the beach or the mountains, and spicy Sauvignon… more
June 2017
Liebe Freunde – This month we have departed from all those romance languages and lands, are decided to do something far more serious ;-) Alles Gute aus Deutschland und Österreich and all with our new supplier V11 Wine and Deli in Vinohrady. And wow what a pleasure to do this with not only Riesling (which I am sure you will all expect) but other fresh blends and a couple deep,… more
May 2017
Surrounded by the Alps on 3 sides, and bordering with France and Switzerland, Piedmont is arguably the best region in Italy for growing wine. Testament to this is the fact that this is the home of Barolo and Barbaresco, I,e, probably the best Nebbiolo’s Dolcetto’s and Barbera’s in the world. If it is still not “clicking” for you, then think of fancy Italian red wines that age well, and often… more
April 2017
Even though we only had a few warms days of spring, real summer weather is just around the corner. So what better way to work your way into that swim suit, than warming up with some fresh and full Spanish sunshine in a bottle! Spanish whites and particularly Verdejo are known for their straw light color, crisp fresh mineral taste and light acidity. They know well how to pair these… more
March 2017
In the wine world, a “Vertical” tasting is where you sample a number of different yearly harvests, of the same wine. In the IWCoK world, a “Horizontal” tasting is where we sample wines from the North East and South West of the same country. That means brilliant light whites from the hills of Alsace, and deep, dark powerful reds from Bordeaux. Maybe the best of both worlds. Alsace actually has… more
February 2017
What does a Black Box bring to mind for you? Is it a magical object? A key to solving a mystery? Or the end of something and leading to the start of something new ? For us at IWCoK, it is all three! It is the end of our old web protection protocol, that some may have notices was hacked for a day! It is no mystery why we were… more
January 2017
In the grand IWCoK tradition of Janury, we once again bring you something new. Not just a new year, not just new wines, but a new supplier to boot ! 2017 welcomes Vina z Portugalska to the IWCoK portfolio ! It will be no surprise as to what these guys do, and they do it very well. In the past we have always concentrated on vinho verde in the summer… more
December 2016
Holiday time once again and time to let loose. We didn’t hold back this Christmas at IWCoK either, and have put a selection of the fanciest wines on the planet for you and your friends. Our white wines this month run the entire range. The Pinot Grigio is a guaranteed crowd pleaser with this soft fruity taste, a Falanghina for that relative who (thinks) he has tried everywhere, and a… more
November 2016
It is always the fall season that we go back to Bulgaria to load up on heavy Bordeaux style reds and Sauvignon Blanc for the cold weather. This year we decided to go a bit old school, and dig out some traditional varieties that are a little more uncommon. Apart from a big barrel aged Merlot and a Syrah that are both full of tannin and spice and just overall… more
October 2016
Indeed this in B.I.O. month at IWCoK, featuring a selection of bio-dynamic wines that will surely please even the most discerning of you. The best thing for me was the complete absence of those flavors and scents that you often get in these natural makings. Saying it more simply, you would never know that these are Bio wines unless I told you:-) and this makes them even better. Big flavor… more
