November 2017
When the sun sets, it is rising somewhere else. So,,, although we are already in the grasp of winter here, the beach party is just starting in South America. Grab our swim suit, because this month we are off to warm, Latin America. What is the one white grape that Chile and Argentina get right EVERY SINGLE TIME ? Sauvignon of course, and to take advantage of arguably the best… more
October 2017
Sometimes your just lucky. You unexpectedly bump into somebody and you immediately hit it off. That is what happened with the team at K2T wines. We had not come across K2T before, but looking at their portfolio and company motto, "Wine isn't a luxury, but part of our daily lives" "Pití vína není luxus, ale součástí každodenní kultury", there was just so much to like. So, 20 bottles and 3… more
September 2017
Everybody in our club knows we have a "thing" for Wine food in Smíchov. Be it breakfast on the weekend, tastings in the Konírna, or our annual box, we never get tired of this sure thing. This time we are doing a bit of a preview for IWCoK members, to show off what is new and coming for the season. If there was a central theme to this months box… more
August 2017
What do we do every summer ? Drink Vinho Verde of course! Regardless of your holiday destination or your (unwanted) summer work load, a batch of Portuguese wines from Oliveira is a traditional part of IWCoK summer already for four years. So how did we do it this time ? Vinho Verde from our favorite winery (and wine hotel!) Quita da Lixa was a must. Having a light summer wines… more
July 2017
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… more
June 2017
Liebe Freunde – This month we have departed from all those romance languages and lands, are decided to do something far more serious ;-) Alles Gute aus Deutschland und Österreich and all with our new supplier V11 Wine and Deli in Vinohrady. And wow what a pleasure to do this with not only Riesling (which I am sure you will all expect) but other fresh blends and a couple deep,… more
May 2017
Surrounded by the Alps on 3 sides, and bordering with France and Switzerland, Piedmont is arguably the best region in Italy for growing wine. Testament to this is the fact that this is the home of Barolo and Barbaresco, I,e, probably the best Nebbiolo’s Dolcetto’s and Barbera’s in the world. If it is still not “clicking” for you, then think of fancy Italian red wines that age well, and often… more
April 2017
Even though we only had a few warms days of spring, real summer weather is just around the corner. So what better way to work your way into that swim suit, than warming up with some fresh and full Spanish sunshine in a bottle! Spanish whites and particularly Verdejo are known for their straw light color, crisp fresh mineral taste and light acidity. They know well how to pair these… more
March 2017
In the wine world, a “Vertical” tasting is where you sample a number of different yearly harvests, of the same wine. In the IWCoK world, a “Horizontal” tasting is where we sample wines from the North East and South West of the same country. That means brilliant light whites from the hills of Alsace, and deep, dark powerful reds from Bordeaux. Maybe the best of both worlds. Alsace actually has… more
February 2017
What does a Black Box bring to mind for you? Is it a magical object? A key to solving a mystery? Or the end of something and leading to the start of something new ? For us at IWCoK, it is all three! It is the end of our old web protection protocol, that some may have notices was hacked for a day! It is no mystery why we were… more
