Box: February 2025
Here we go again
Welcome to another year with IWCoK.
My apologies for starting this year with a few days delay of our first box. We hit a perfect storm of holiday, sickness and “day job” that kept me away from the cellar till the last moment – But to make it up to you all, we have some real winers this month.
Pecorino, Veltliner and a Petit Chablis all found their way into our white selection, all with top ratings from experts across the world. We even brought back a Muscatel for something a little different this winter.
Our reds are full of novelties. A rare Croation red from the Dalmatian coast, A Slovakia Cabernet Franc, an Austrian Zweigent, and a Primitivo literally span the red wine a scale. What ever you look for in your favorite red variety, you will find it in one of these.
2025 starts our 14th year at IWCoK – and we hope you are all staying for 14 more !
Quinta do Portal Vinho Verde
Wine description:
- Country: Portugal
- Grape: Cuveé
- Alcohol: 11,5%
- Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: Český archív vín
- vivino: 3.7
- Price: 169 Kč
Mike's Tip
A simple and clean white wine from Portugal that is "The Answer" to a simple quick glass to accompany your lunch. A screw top guarantees days of enjoyment one glass at a time. Light and refreshing.
Tombacco Pecorino IGT Terre di Chieti Tombacco
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Cuveé
- Alcohol: 13,5%
- Style: Medium-bodied dry white wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: Český archív vín
- vivino: 4.0
- Price: 230 Kč
Mike's Tip
Think exotic fruits matched with salty crisps. Your palate will combine hints of melon, apricot and banana and feel like you stirred it all up with a rather salty sea shell. Complex and medium acidity.
Quinta do Portal
Wine description:
- Country: Portugal
- Grape: Muscat
- Alcohol: 12%
- Style: Medium-bodied dry white wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: Český archív vín
- vivino: 3.7
- Price: 224 Kč
Mike's Tip
Muscatel is a variety known for it's strong floral scent, often referred to as perfume. Past the scent is a light white that combines orange peal and roses.
Domaine Hamelin Petit Chablis
Wine description:
- Country: France
- Grape: Chardonnay
- Alcohol: 13%
- Style: Medium-bodied dry white wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: Český archív vín
- vivino: 3.9
- Price: 329 Kč
Mike's Tip
Some will argue that the best Chardonnay in the world comes from Burgundy in France - I have to agree. The terroir of the region gives it that special delicacy and minerality that separates it from all others. Another fantastic Chablis for a special occasion.
L’Opis
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Primitivo
- Alcohol: 13,5%
- Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: CELLARIUS
- vivino: 4
- Price: 194 Kč
Mike's Tip
Dried plums, leather and tobacco. This is yet another top rated Primitivo this time from Puglia. Make no mistake, this is a full bodied wine that wants salami, demands hard cheese and will ensure you never leave the sofa after finishing the bottle.
Wagram
Wine description:
- Country: Austria
- Grape: Zweigeltrebe
- Alcohol: 12,5%
- Style: Medium-bodied red wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: CELLARIUS
- vivino: 3.6
- Price: 154 Kč
Mike's Tip
Low tannin and acidity, this medium bodied wine is a perfect match for chicken or pork. A little spicy in the finish, and Jamy up front, make it an easy drinking wine for light foods.
Babič Dalmatian
Wine description:
- Country: Croatia
- Grape: Cuveé
- Alcohol: 13%
- Style: Medium-bodied red wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: CELLARIUS
- vivino: 3.6
- Price: 285 Kč
Mike's Tip
Babić is an autochthonous red variety from Croatian Dalmatia. The wine was produced by Juraj Sladic, one of the most important Croatian winemakers. It is an elegant red wine with a dark ruby color. It has the aroma of local Makarska cherries and Dalmatian herbs. Medium-bodied wine with a fruity taste and pleasant acid
Cathar Roble
Wine description:
- Country: Spain
- Grape: Tempranillo
- Alcohol: 14%
- Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: CELLARIUS
- vivino: 3.8
- Price: 346 Kč
Mike's Tip
Cherry and plum wrapped in spice and tobacco best describes this velvet smooth Tempranillo. This medium to heavy bodied wine from the heart of the Ribera del Duero appellation has exquisite balance and flavour.