Box: December 2018
Something for Everybody
Christmas is full of surprises under the tree. But one thing that is no surprise at the IWCoK Christmas box is that their is something for everybody in our December selection.
Looking at this years “Wish list”, we have a fruity Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, a blend that is so fresh that your mouth will forget what you just ate, and a Riesling so classy and delicious that you will hide from your guest.
The reds bring us a medium bodied Merlot to start the afternoon off on the right foot, a rich an chocolately Malbec, a Bordeaux blend to fill your decanter, a Cotes du Rhone to take you back to a holiday moment, and a big beautiful bottle of Tuscan summer to relax with before bed. (depending on your in-laws, maybe a good place to start…).
So now is the time to put away your stress and tests of 2018, and enjoy some down time with family, friends and a glass of wine from your friends at IWCoK.
Happy Holidays !
L’Ombre Fraiche Gailllac Blanc
Wine description:
- Country: France
- Grape: Cuveé
- Alcohol: 12,5%
- Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: Mangustino
- Price: 239 Kč
Mike's Tip
Albeit a French wine, this white will appeal to lovers of Czech wine. Exceptionally high in acidity, this one is best paired with cold sea food. Not a wine for the sofa, but something fresh with a little bite to keep your mouth fresh and awake!
Wairau Valley
Wine description:
- Country: New Zealand
- Grape: Sauvignon blanc
- Alcohol: 12%
- Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: Víno výhodně.cz
- Price: 249 Kč
Mike's Tip
Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough valley in New Zealand is considered the top of the top for this grape. Fruity, crisp and a lovely grassy tail, this is a great wine to serve as an aperitif, or with fish and salad. Interesting that almost all the wines from this part of the world come with a screw top. Drink it young and fresh.
Sipp Mack Riesling Tradition
Wine description:
- Country: France
- Grape: Riesling
- Alcohol: 12,5%
- Style: Medium-bodied dry white wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: Bourgogne Wines
- Price: 329 Kč
Mike's Tip
The king of white wines ? This is for you to decide, but Riesling is without question a variety rich in tradition and elegance. A perfect mix of acidity and sugar, this Alsacian wine will give any holiday dinner all the more special.
Vieux Manoir
Wine description:
- Country: France
- Grape: Cuveé
- Alcohol: 14%
- Style: Medium-bodied red wine
- Drink: Wine suitable for aging
- Supplier: K2T
- Price: 249 Kč
Mike's Tip
Classic Bordeaux blend at its best. This is a medium bodied red full of tannin that will go great with roasted meat. This wine is best to decant or open 2 hours before drinking to take off the edge. A lovely dinner wine full of black current and dark musty things like smoke, tobacco and leather.
Antichello Merlot
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Merlot
- Alcohol: 12%
- Style: Medium-bodied red wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: K2T
- Price: 249 Kč
Mike's Tip
This is a medium bodied merlot that is ready to go with anything and everything. An ideal red to open in the afternoon while one prepares the Christmas dinner an nibbles on all the bits in the kitchen. Salami, cheese, Merlot… A perfect holiday lunch!
Chakana Malbec
Wine description:
- Country: Argentina
- Grape: Malbec
- Alcohol: 13%
- Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: Mangustino
- Price: 249 Kč
Mike's Tip
Since we did Primitivo last month, we needed a full bodied red that even your mother in law will like. Malbec is known for its' round mouth, and fruity blueberry tones and chocolate finish. Not a desert, but a bottle you will definitely finish.
Cotes du Rhone
Wine description:
- Country: France
- Grape: Cuveé
- Alcohol: 13,5%
- Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
- Drink: Wine suitable for aging
- Supplier: Bourgogne Wines
- Price: 319 Kč
Mike's Tip
Grenache dominates Rhone valley reds and this one in no exception. Composed of some of the same varieties (Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre) as it better know neighbor (Chateau neuf du Pape) this is a full bodied wine with hints of chocolate and dried fruit. Pair with strong meats and cheese.
Argiano Rosso Toscano
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Cuveé
- Alcohol: 14%
- Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
- Drink: Wine suitable for aging
- Supplier: Víno výhodně.cz
- Price: 439 Kč
Mike's Tip
"Excellent", "Beautiful", and 94 points from James Suckling - need I say more …A lovely Tuscan blend on a base of Sangiovese, a glass of this and a toast with mortadella = a ticket to heaven!