Box: April 2020

Hearty and Healthy

Two special events this month for our members. First a new supplier from Vinohrady “Le Marche” bringing with him some lovely French wines and a potpourri of sea food delicacies. And, lets not forget that April 1th is international Malbec day ! Fire up that grill.

Le Marche’s owner is an old friend and fan of IWCoK. And as we all aspire for culinary goodness, his motto of “Tučné and Zdravé” is perfect for you all looking for “Real food”, i.e quality items from the farm and sea (a holiday without a ripe reblochon from Le Marche is no longer permitted at our house).  For this months white wines, we concentrated on Bordeaux and found a number of lovely sauvignon blends. Dry with just a little grass and nettle – perfect for the spring.

And what would a wine club be without celebrating Malbec ? What better way to fight through the quarantine blues than putting a big steak on the grill, and washing it down with a big, spicy, chocolate wine bomb of Malbec. We put three of them in this months box, so if the first grill was not enough – repeat, repeat :-)

So for this April box, that sees spring and some green shoots of hope in our upside down world, join us (and the whole of Argentina) in celebrating Malbec in a Tučné and Zdravé fashion – Salut !

 

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Entre deux Mers, Chateau des Trois Tours

Wine description:

  • Country: France
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 12,5%
  • Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: Le Marché
  • Price: 189 Kč

Mike's Tip

A Bordeaux white with a touch of Semillon to a Sauvignon blanc base. Expect a clean, fresh apple and lime taste with a touch of nettles and grass. Refreshing and ideal for white fish.

Domaine Maubet Blanc

Wine description:

  • Country: France
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 11,5%
  • Style: Medium-bodied dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: Le Marché
  • Price: 185 Kč

Mike's Tip

We know the label is an "all or nothing" attraction. "Distinct" is the word we use for this kind of design. The wine though is all flavor. Tropical fruits and plenty of body that will go will with salad or white meats.

Entre deux mers

Wine description:

  • Country: France
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Style: Rich, full-bodied dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: Le Marché
  • Price: 229 Kč

Mike's Tip

The family Doublet has a solid presence in Bordeaux, and above all a chateaux styled in a "Louisiana" style. This blend of sauvignon blanc and Semillon from way down south takes us to the next level. Grapefruit, fresh cut grass and a fabulous balance for such a dry wine. Loved it!

Tour de Calens

Wine description:

  • Country: France
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 12,5%
  • Style: Rich, full-bodied dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: Le Marché
  • Price: 359 Kč

Mike's Tip

A fine white from Bordeaux mixing Semillon and sauvignon. Aging in oak brings an added complexity to this classic blend. Balanced but not too soft, this wine will go well with any white meat or fish.

Chateau Vignol, Bordeaux Supérieur

Wine description:

  • Country: France
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: Le Marché
  • Price: 249 Kč

Mike's Tip

This chateau sits in the heart of the Entre deux mers region of Bordeaux, right between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers. Look for dark (bitter) chocolate and black current. Bold, tannic and dry to the bone. Will go best with red meat.

Dadá 1

Wine description:

  • Country: Argentina
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 12,5%
  • Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: CELLARIUS
  • Price: 265 Kč

Mike's Tip

The "One Thing" this wine is saying is ,"Vanilla". An Argentinean blend of Malbec, Bonarda, and Cabernet Sauvignon that has an exceptionally strong spice element. Fruity, coco and coffee that will work best with red meat. Ps. The ladies will love it.

Malbec Las Moras

Wine description:

  • Country: Argentina
  • Grape: Malbec
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Style: Medium-bodied red wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: CELLARIUS
  • Price: 208 Kč

Mike's Tip

Our first Malbec varietal, this entry into the spicy word of chocolate and pepper demands a steak or other grilled meat. Malbec is not a wine for chicken of pork. It works best with beef or lamb. Go buy some meat - trust me.

Malbec Reserva Barrel Select

Wine description:

  • Country: Argentina
  • Grape: Malbec
  • Alcohol: 13,5%
  • Style: Medium-bodied red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: CELLARIUS
  • Price: 299 Kč

Mike's Tip

Las Moras are what you may call Malbec specialist. It was this grape that put them on the map. Barrel select is the next level of wow. Ranked by James Suckling at 90 and 91 two years in a row. What to say other than enjoy.