Box: August 2024
Wines from Wall Street
Not that we are sourcing our wine from New York, an American election theme, or anything about your “investment” in your wine club, but rather that all the wines this month are regularly offered in our top business newspaper, HN. Bur don’t worry, you needn’t be a business expert to enjoy a box of quality, easy drinking wines from our long time partner OK Vino.
Our whites start with two wines from the Czech winery of the year Thaya, With the lovely artwork on the label, the sauvignon and classic Riesling are both crisp and full character. To this we bring a more tropical chardonnay and exotic white Tuscan Vernaccia di San Gimignano full of white peach and almonds.
Our reds offer a perfect mix of acidity, tannin and full bodied fruits. The two Sangiovesse based wines will be perfect for the warmer evenings of late summer. Medium bodied and perfect for pork or chicken on your BBQ. At the other end of the spectrum we have a classic Primitivo and Montepulciano. Both fuller in the mouth and great for a relaxing afternoon or evening.
So either way, if you are a stock picker, or a wine lover, this “street” has you ready for fall.
Thaya Sauvignon
Wine description:
- Country: Czech Republic
- Grape: Sauvignon
- Alcohol: 12%
- Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: OK VINO
- vivino: 3.7
- Price: 210 Kč
Mike's Tip
Light, dry and a breeze of Czech fruits make this sauvignon a great partner to the last days of summer. Black current, peaches and gooseberry add a subtle twist to a classic sauvignon taste.
Thaya Ryzlink
Wine description:
- Country: Czech Republic
- Grape: Riesling
- Alcohol: 12,5%
- Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: OK VINO
- vivino: 3.8
- Price: 210 Kč
Mike's Tip
A light honey color adds character to what is otherwise a classic Rynsky Ryzlink from the Znojmo suburbs. A light mineral and long fruity finish are certainly their for a perfect combination to cheese or Asian food.
Le Grillaie
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Vernaccia
- Alcohol: 12,5%
- Style: Rich, full-bodied dry white wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: OK VINO
- vivino: 3.7
- Price: 250 Kč
Mike's Tip
Summer in Tuscany! This local grape is the hallmark white of the region. Full of peach and almond. Full bodied and ready for any fish or white meat you put on the grill.
Santa Caterina
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Chardonnay
- Alcohol: 12%
- Style: Medium-bodied dry white wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: OK VINO
- vivino: 3.4
- Price: 199 Kč
Mike's Tip
Grapefruit, banana, and everything exotic. A medium bodied Chardonnay that will be best when service ice cold with some fried calamari or fish and chips!
Abstractum
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Sangiovese
- Alcohol: 12%
- Style: Medium-bodied red wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: OK VINO
- vivino: 3.7
- Price: 230 Kč
Mike's Tip
Earthy and full of sour cherry, this deep (deep) red wine is an exceptionally easy wine do drink. Value wine at this price !
San Lorenzo
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Sangiovese
- Alcohol: 14%
- Style: Medium-bodied red wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: VinoDoc.cz
- vivino: 3.8
- Price: 230 Kč
Mike's Tip
Very berry. In other words a wine full of small dark fruit that is always tasty - cherries and black berries with a bit of tobacco and tannin to make it a perfect dinner wine.
Montepulciano d´Abruzzo “Montipagano”
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Montepulciano
- Alcohol: 13%
- Style: Medium-bodied red wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: VinoDoc.cz
- vivino: 3.6
- Price: 240 Kč
Mike's Tip
Medium body red that will get better by the day. A mix of red fruit and a bit of herbs, may start a bit medicinal but will mellow out after a few minutes in the glass. Take your time with this one!
Piluna
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Primitivo
- Alcohol: 14%
- Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
- Drink: Wine suitable for aging
- Supplier: OK VINO
- vivino: 3.8
- Price: 290 Kč
Mike's Tip
Ripe grapes, liquorice, pepper and vanilla. This is a big red bomb ready to go off in your mouth. Big meat on the grill, or chilling of the sofa - everything about this wine says relax.