SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES

PRODUCER

Frank Cornelissen

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

Red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Etna, Sicily, Italy

GRAPE

Nerello Mascalese

 

98 Points, Vinous

Dark depths of blackberry, lavender and ashen stone mix with lifted notes of spiced orange peel and menthol as the 2021 Rosso Magma smolders up from the glass. This is pure elegance, with silken depths of ripe, wild berry fruit and mineral tones, all guided by cooling acidity. An array of exotic spices adds amazing complexity toward the close.

Dramatically long and saturating, the 2021 leaves the palate reeling with concentration while still boasting remarkable harmony. This is a showstopper and a perfect example of the power of old vines at high elevations on Etna.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES

PRODUCER

Savage Wines

VINTAGE

2024

COLOUR

Red

REGION, COUNTRY

Western Cape, South Africa

GRAPE

Cinsault

 

Cinsault from Darling. This light red packs a surprising punch, with crushed red fruit and white peppery spice.

Duncan Savage was the winemaker at Cape Point Vineyards' for 14 vintages. In 2011, he started his own label on the side. Through his time at Cape Point, Duncan grew to understand maritime vineyards and crafted a reputation for profound and saline whites with great aging potential; this led him to source grapes for his own project, Savage Wines, from similar maritime and high altitude sites. His wines were met with great acclaim and in 2016 he quit his job to turn his attention to his namesake project. At first he created wine by borrowing other people's wineries but today he uses his own winery in Salt River, Cape Town. Duncan is no doubt one of the best winemakers in South Africa. In fact, Tim Atkin (MW) has proclaimed, "Duncan Savage thinks he hasn't hit his full potential yet. Heaven help his rivals when he does.

 

 

94 Points, James Suckling 
 

The 2024 Follow the Line is 100% Cinsault from Darling on granitic soils that is 50% whole cluster with two weeks on the skins. Aged in foudre, it has a sensual bouquet with ebullient raspberry, wild strawberry and rose petal scents, erring towards Grenache in style. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grip, structured, a little obdurate, with a dash of black pepper on the finish. This will certainly need time in bottle. Excellent.

 

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES

PRODUCER

Savage Wines

VINTAGE

2024

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

Western Cape, South Africa

GRAPE

Sémillon, Clairette, Sauvignon Blanc

 

 

A very classic Duncan Savage white wine, showing blackcurrant leaf, pineapple, pear and grapefruit, backed by subtle wood spice.

This is the fifteenth vintage of Duncan Savage's icon white and it's up there with his best releases. Combining Sauvignon Blanc and 21% Semillon from three different sites, it's an effortlessly complex, self-assured blend with fine lees, layers of blackcurrant leaf, seaweed and lime, subtle wood and a savoury, salty undertone. Sublime stuff. 2027-32.

Duncan Savage was the winemaker at Cape Point Vineyards' for 14 vintages. In 2011, he started his own label on the side. Through his time at Cape Point, Duncan grew to understand maritime vineyards and crafted a reputation for profound and saline whites with great aging potential; this led him to source grapes for his own project, Savage Wines, from similar maritime and high altitude sites. His wines were met with great acclaim and in 2016 he quit his job to turn his attention to his namesake project. At first he created wine by borrowing other people's wineries but today he uses his own winery in Salt River, Cape Town. Duncan is no doubt one of the best winemakers in South Africa. In fact, Tim Atkin (MW) has proclaimed, "Duncan Savage thinks he hasn't hit his full potential yet. Heaven help his rivals when he does.

 

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES

PRODUCER

Savage Wines

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

Red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Western Cape, South Africa

GRAPE

Syrah

 

Sourced from a wind-exposed site in Polkadraai on granitic soils, this blend spends two years aging—first in old 500-liter barrels and then in foudres and conical tanks. The bouquet expresses brambly red fruit and light tertiary scents, while the medium-bodied palate offers a pliant entry, with white pepper and fennel spices lifting the finish. A sophisticated, harmonious wine that stands out in the lineup.

Duncan Savage was the winemaker at Cape Point Vineyards' for 14 vintages. In 2011, he started his own label on the side. Through his time at Cape Point, Duncan grew to understand maritime vineyards and crafted a reputation for profound and saline whites with great aging potential; this led him to source grapes for his own project, Savage Wines, from similar maritime and high altitude sites. His wines were met with great acclaim and in 2016 he quit his job to turn his attention to his namesake project. At first he created wine by borrowing other people's wineries but today he uses his own winery in Salt River, Cape Town. Duncan is no doubt one of the best winemakers in South Africa. In fact, Tim Atkin (MW) has proclaimed, "Duncan Savage thinks he hasn't hit his full potential yet. Heaven help his rivals when he does.

 

 

 95 Points, Vinous

The 2023 Red Blend is pure Shiraz picked before the harvest rains: 30% submerged cap, 70% whole cluster, with three weeks on the skins, 13 months in500-litre barrels and ten months in foudre. It has a beautiful nose with a mixture of blueberry and blackberry fruit, crushed violet and wonderful crushed stone notes. After a time, it reminds me of a medicine cabinet that has been closed a long time. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly briny entry. Fine depth, precise, Cornas-like, with a cool and saline finish, with a marine- influenced finish. Excellent.

 

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES

PRODUCER

Alto LAndon 

VINTAGE

2023

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

La Mancha, Spain

GRAPE

Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, Viognier

 

 

Deep, intense and bright cherry color with violet tones, on the nose, red and black fruits, floral aromas of violets, Rosemary and a touch of black pepper, which reappear in the mouth, fresh and fruity expression, lively, deep and clean, excellent acidity.

 

All our wines are organic and vegan, respecting each variety at all times, so that they express in the bottle the place where they come from. The altitude, cold climate and poor soils result in wines with their own personality. Different among them, as the varieties are different, but they all maintain a line of freshness, fruit and minerality of our terroir.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES

PRODUCER

Telmo Rodriguez

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

Red

REGION, COUNTRY

ValdeorRas, Spain

GRAPE

Mencia

 

The influence of the Atlantic Ocean is on full display, with its moderating influence playing its part in bringing balance to this wine. While it is ripe and full bodied, much like its white counterpart, this is vibrant and focussed, with no shortage of complexity and minerality.

Telmo’s red wine, once again from Galicia, is a red that shows the character of the stony hills and the Atlantic Ocean. This is a red wine made of 100% Mencia, a Spanish varietal found scattered through the country’s northwest. The vineyards are organically farmed, and the fruit is fermented again in stainless steel in order to maintain freshness, and using indigenous yeasts. 

 

95 Points, Decanter

Telmo Rodríguez’s journey through Spain reviving and recuperating vineyards has led him to work with 43 different varieties. Although established in Rioja, he has also put Málaga back on the map and worked with Garnacha in the Sierra de Gredos, as well as establishing wineries in other regions. This Mencía is fermented and aged in stainless steel, revealing the variety’s purity. Sarah Jane Evans MW: Forward, juicy aromas. Distinctly individual profile, with dense, succulent fruit and a long, ripe finish. Beth Willard: Pretty nose with tomato vine, sour cherry, floral. Very crunchy, green freshness and just the right amount of grippy tannin. Highly drinkable. David Williams: Lovely, pure, graceful and fragrant – full of violet and raspberry juice, racy and succulent with silky tannins and a twist of bergamot and blood orange tang, beetroot earthiness. Almost Pinot-esque

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES

PRODUCER

Domaine Jean Bourdy

VINTAGE

2020

COLOUR

Red

REGION, COUNTRY

Jura, France

GRAPE

Pinot Noir, poulsard, trousseau

 

Floral cherry fruit mixed with earth and leather on the nose. Almost a perfect orchard and farm on the nose. The wild cherry fruit and floral components mixed with the adjacent barnyard and earth. Light bodied, complex, and elegant. 

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES

PRODUCER

Speri

VINTAGE

2023

COLOUR

Red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy

GRAPE

Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara

 

Produced with the RIPASSO technique deliberately applied in a more restrictive way than the production specifications, it is obtained by passing the Valpolicella Classico over the Amarone pomace only once. The result is an authentic local wine that elegantly displays a beautiful complexity of fruity aromas and spicy tones well supported by good acidity and the right alcohol content. 

A deep intense ruby red colour, with hints of red fruit, spices and cocoa on the nose. Warming and smooth on the palate, nicely balanced by rounded tannins. Perfectly matches with meat and cheese based dishes.

 

93 Points, James Suckling 

Intense, graceful and perfumed, with sweet violets, blood oranges, dry mushrooms, pomegranates and black pepper. Silky and supple on the palate with medium body, crisp and brilliant acidity and firm, crunchy tannins. Long, savoury and balanced.  

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES

PRODUCER

Laurent Miquel

VINTAGE

2024

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

Languedoc, France

GRAPE

Sauvignon Blanc, Colombard, grenache blanc

 

This is light, crisp and steely with a cascade of citrus notes flooding in. Lemon, lime, Fiji pear and apple bounce around together. There is a creamy mouthfeel with a hint of banana which makes this a great midweek refresher.

Laurent Miquel produces elegant wines in his family vineyards high in the Languedoc hills of Southern France. He harvests at night when temperatures are cooler to ensure the delicate grapes are gathered under perfect conditions. Laurent represents a new generation of winemakers combining his ancestors’ wisdom with his innovative approach and an inflexible focus on quality. Working in harmony with nature, he creates wines of character which reflect the Languedoc’s inimitable style.

 

90 Points, Decanter

It’s hard to pick just one of the many excellent Viogniers that Laurent Miquel produces around this price point, but for the money this is hard to beat, with its voluptuous white peach and nectarine fruit (harvested at night, as the name of the wine suggests). Enjoy it young and fresh.(previous vintage) 

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES

PRODUCER

Bruce Jack

VINTAGE

2024

COLOUR

Red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Breedelkloof Valley, Western Cape, South Africa

GRAPE

Pinotage, Malbec

Many believe the best Pinotage in the world comes from the Breedekloof Valley. It is certainly one of the most awarded varieties from this area. We love the fresh, intense cherry and dark chocolate aromas. The juicy soft palate is framed by warming vanilla and touch of oak.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES

PRODUCER

Viña Echeverria

VINTAGE

2024

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

Curico Valley, Chile

GRAPE

Sauvignon Blanc, moscato

 

Sauvignon Blanc single vineyard grapes, from ungrafted selected clones of pre-phylloxera French rootstock. 5% Moscato grapes in the blend. Aromas of green apples, pineapples and peaches combine nicely with notes of fresh herbs and lemon blossoms. The palate is fresh and tasty, with a round and fruity finish.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES

PRODUCER

Laurent Miquel

VINTAGE

2023

COLOUR

Red

REGION, COUNTRY

Languedoc, France

GRAPE

Merlot, Syrah, Grenache

 

The wine is a beautiful garnet red. Fruit filled aromas with raspberry and red berries. On the palate, smooth and elegant.

Laurent Miquel produces elegant wines in his family vineyards high in the Languedoc hills of Southern France. He harvests at night when temperatures are cooler to ensure the delicate grapes are gathered under perfect conditions. Laurent represents a new generation of winemakers combining his ancestors’ wisdom with his innovative approach and an inflexible focus on quality. Working in harmony with nature, he creates wines of character which reflect the Languedoc’s inimitable style.