Box: June 2023

No Rush

The best thing about going into the summer holiday time is that feeling of not having to rush. The temperature goes up and our minds wonder off to planning that trip to the sea. And what better to make that plan than over a glass of wine at the end of the day.  To facilitate this “one” glass (every day of the week), we added a few bottles this month that make that super convenient.

The whites cover a number of classics. A pinot Grigio from the south of Italy, a Grillo from Sicily, a Spanish Sauvignon and a big mouthful of Chilean Chardonnay.  Indeed, a wine for every day of the week that ends in a “y” 😊

The reds were a more robust affair. These wines are searching for meat on the grill, and a long evening sitting outside chatting and drinking with friends.  Be it the Tempranillo, the spicy Carmenera , or the Nero d’Avola, all are highly rated wines that are just as tasty on a Tuesday with your partner, as on a Saturday with your neighbours.

Take your time. These wines will easily last all week with you.

 

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Melea

Wine description:

  • Country: Spain
  • Grape: Sauvignon blanc
  • Alcohol: 12,5%
  • Style: Medium-bodied dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: WineWorld.cz
  • vivino: 3.6
  • Price: 219 Kč

Mike's Tip

Simple and pleasant is all you have to know. This very pale straw coloured wine has a slightly oily texture and a clean acidic finish. Wil be best with salty white fish, or strong hard cheese.

Montenero

Wine description:

  • Country: Italy
  • Grape: Pinot grigio
  • Alcohol: 12,5%
  • Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: WineWorld.cz
  • vivino: 3.3
  • Price: 190 Kč

Mike's Tip

Think of this light and airy Pinot Grigio as your invitation to the Italian riviera. Simple, clean and not complicated, this wine is full of uncomplicated fresh floral tones with a touch of pear that can be drank any time.

Ateos

Wine description:

  • Country: Chile
  • Grape: Chardonnay
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Style: Rich, full-bodied dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: WineWorld.cz
  • vivino: 3.9
  • Price: 250 Kč

Mike's Tip

Been a while since we did a big, buttery Chilean chardonnay full of banana, pineapple, apricot and vanilla. This is a full bodied white that will fill your mouth with intense flavor and butter. Think about chicken or salty bites and leave the delicate foods for later.

Olli

Wine description:

  • Country: Italy
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Style: Rich, full-bodied dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: WineWorld.cz
  • vivino: 3.6
  • Price: 339 Kč

Mike's Tip

Light golden shades makes the floral tones and almonds come straight to your mind. Southern Italy is THE place for this variety, and this is a great way to (at least) take your mind there today.

Melea

Wine description:

  • Country: Spain
  • Grape: Tempranillo
  • Alcohol: 13,5%
  • Style: Medium-bodied red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: WineWorld.cz
  • vivino: 3.6
  • Price: 219 Kč

Mike's Tip

The bees are not just a gimmick, but a reminder that this is a BIO wine free of any of the stuff that may complicate your "tomorrow". Ruby red, look for the typical red fruits of Tempranillo flavor like blueberry, ripe cherry but also kakao and other exotic spice.

Montenero

Wine description:

  • Country: Italy
  • Grape: Primitivo
  • Alcohol: 12,5%
  • Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: WineWorld.cz
  • vivino: 3.8
  • Price: 223 Kč

Mike's Tip

A mouthful of raspberry, liquorice, dark cherry and chocolate is what this Puglia wines brings to the table. Not overly fussy, a perfect drink to drink over 2 or 3 nights on the terrace after work just to relax.

Ateos

Wine description:

  • Country: Chile
  • Grape: Carmenére
  • Alcohol: 13,5%
  • Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: WineWorld.cz
  • vivino: 4.0
  • Price: 250 Kč

Mike's Tip

Be ready for BIG and SPICY. This enormous red from the Colchagua valley in Chile is full of dark berries and the typical Tabacco and pepper flavours from the variety. If you are not a "spice" fan, make sure to let this wine breath or decant.

Ateos

Wine description:

  • Country: Chile
  • Grape: Cabernet Saugvinon
  • Alcohol: 13,5%
  • Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: WineWorld.cz
  • vivino: 4.0
  • Price: 250 Kč

Mike's Tip

Dark purple and oaky, this wine is as dry as it is intense. This wine has ranked 3.9 or better for 10 years running on Vivino, so I will let your lips do the talking ;-)