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Box: July 2017

Last Minute Summer surprise

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 that is all together more full and complex.  Be it dining in a chateau, or grilling on the beach, we have you covered.

Our reds do a real round the world tour starting with a spicy Shiraz from Australia, touching the hills of Argentina, some “casual complication” from Portugal, and finally landing in the Medoc with some of the finest Bordeaux anywhere.

With so much choice, you may just want to stay in the garden and travel the world by glass :-)

Enjoy the summer !

 

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Pigoudet Cuveé La Chapelle Blanc

Wine description:

  • Country: France
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: Víno výhodně.cz
  • Price: 249 Kč

Mike's Tip

Provence. I think everybody has fantasized over sitting in a French café on the beach in Provence, sipping a glass of clear, crisp wine. Well, we have moved the mountain to Mohamed, and put THAT wine on your table :-). Light, mineral and floral tones.

Armand Schereyer Pinot Blanc

Wine description:

  • Country: France
  • Grape: Pinot blanc
  • Alcohol: 12%
  • Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: Víno výhodně.cz
  • Price: 239 Kč

Mike's Tip

Cool in the foothills. If you taste Chardonnay in this Pinot Blanc from Alsace, you will not be alone. Many of the same characteristics are found in this variety that is a little "less traveled". Light and fresh, perfect for an outdoor meal and that Alsatian bottle always adds a touch of class.

La Grille Pouilly-Fumé

Wine description:

  • Country: France
  • Grape: Sauvignon blanc
  • Alcohol: 12,5%
  • Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: Víno výhodně.cz
  • Price: 349 Kč

Mike's Tip

Elegance. Arguably the most famous wine of the Loire valley, Pouilly-Fume is known all over the world a an excellent accompaniment to shell fish. With oysters, perfect! This Sauvignon has in intense mineral flavor with high acidity that will clean your pallet.

Morande Sauvignon Blanc Reserva

Wine description:

  • Country: Chile
  • Grape: Sauvignon blanc
  • Alcohol: 13,5%
  • Style: Medium-bodied dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: CELLARIUS
  • Price: 298 Kč

Mike's Tip

I have said it before and will say it again, "Does Chile do a poor Sauvignon ?". 90 points for this elegant and spiced citrus "knife". Absolutely lovely and enough punch cut though any salty food your serving up.

Monte da Ravasquera Tinto

Wine description:

  • Country: Portugal
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 13,5%
  • Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: Vína z Portugalska
  • Price: 275 Kč

Mike's Tip

Mysterious. Like most Portuguese red wines, this one is a cuveé of four varieties that come together in a dark, heavy red with a long finish. Think grill and steaks, leave the salmon in the fridge.

Las Moras Tannat Reserve

Wine description:

  • Country: Argentina
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 14%
  • Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: CELLARIUS
  • Price: 300 Kč

Mike's Tip

Adventure. Like venturing into an unexplored place, Tannat is a grape you don't come across everyday. A bit tart, and high in tannins, look for black current and berries with a hint of oak and leather. Sound complicated ? Don't worry. This wine has collected more medals than your kids entire swim team.

Chateau Nouaillac Bordeaux

Wine description:

  • Country: France
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 13,5%
  • Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: Víno výhodně.cz
  • Price: 379 Kč

Mike's Tip

Dressed Up. What better to celebrate the last dinner of a holiday than with a true Grand Vin from Bordeaux. This classic Cabernet, Merlot, Petit Verdot blend from 25 year old vines delivers a very refined touch to any meal of baked meat or pork.

Mount Penrice Reserva Shiraz

Wine description:

  • Country: Australia
  • Grape: Shiraz
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: Víno výhodně.cz
  • Price: 349 Kč

Mike's Tip

Down Under Mate!. This Australian Syrah (Shiraz in Australian) has deep jammy tones and a hint of dark chocolate. Look for intense fruity flavor with a tail of spice and blueberry!

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