SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $62.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Domaine Duclaux

VINTAGE

2018

COLOUR

Red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Châteauneuf‐du‐PApe, Rhône Valley, France

GRAPE

Grenache, Mourvèdre, Counoise, Syrah, Cinsault

 

Deep garnet red colour. A very fruity nose with concentrated red berries, leather and liquorice. Marked by spices. Great complexity and strength on the palate. Excellent persistence. Wine with good aging potential. On old vintages, our red Duclaux evolves, becomes stewed and the spices soften.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $219.99 EACH

PRODUCER

SADIE Family Wines

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

RED

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Swartland, Western Cape, South Africa

GRAPE

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan

 

This 2021 vintage of Columella displays extremely bright red fruit aromas. The wine is incredibly fresh, and the 24 months of ageing in old casks are unmarked; it almost seems like the fruit is still hanging on the vine. Some velvety spicey herbal aromas of the bush come through on the aromatics, and then violets and perfumes followed. There are darker, deeper lines of graphite, black olive and cedarwood aromatics, and the structure of the wine is quite seamless; the tannins flow into the acidity at the end of the palate. It is incredibly balanced, and delicate layers of stitching make up this wine. Time is your friend on this one.

 

94 Points, Wine Spectator (previous vintage)

A well-spiced, harmonious red, fragrant and finely knit, with subtle, brambly character to the ripe raspberry and cherry fruit, accents of chopped marjoram, wild sage and fresh, loamy earth. Reveals integrated tannins that are lightly chalky and fine, with a long, juicy finish that echoes the ripe fruit alongside notes of spiced orange peel, iron and smoke. Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault and Tinta Barocca. Drink now through 2033.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $224.99 EACH

PRODUCER

SADIE Family Wines

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

RED

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Swartland, Western Cape, South Africa

GRAPE

Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsaut, Tinta Barocca

99 Points, Tim Atkin

"This is the lightest bodied Columella ever, according to Eben Sadie, but he’s not lost any concentration or intensity at the lower alcohol level. Sourced from 12 different vineyards... a brilliant vintage of one of the world’s greatest reds. Partnering Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault, Tinta Barocca and Pinotage, this is an almost indecently perfumed cuvée with lilac, fynbos and rose petal aromas, plum, red cherry and blackberry fruit, subtle 5% new wood and a focused, grippy, stony finish..."

 

This 2022 Columella vintage displays floral aromas, and the bright, fresh fruit aromas carry over into oriental spicey aspects that then meet up with deepened earthy dynamics. Over time, the trademark violets and perfumes will develop further; the wine is very compact. The acidity at the end of the palate and the overall tannin are very well-placed, and the overall balance of the wine is terrific. The first thought that comes to mind is that it is a classic vintage, with most aspects being textbook. This 2022 vintage is also the lowest alcohol we ever achieved on the blend at 13,2 %. The wine needs time./span>

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $22.99 EACH

PRODUCER

ogier

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

Red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Côtes-du-Rhône, Rhône Valley, France

GRAPE

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre

 

This wine is an intense ruby color in appearance. The nose is very expressive and opens up with licorice, violet, and crushed red fruits (strawberry, raspberry) followed by spicy notes of pepper and juniper. Discreet woody notes bring a beautiful complexity. The mouth is dominated by the suavity of the Grenache that expresses on ripe fruit, figs and plums. The Syrah gives some vivacity and greediness to this great Cotes du Rhone showing silky tannins.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $22.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Château du Trignon

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

Red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Côtes-du-Rhône, Rhône Valley, France 

GRAPE

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre

Fresh and forward. A mix of strawberries, redcurrants, floral and sandalwood notes. Smooth and well-balanced on the palate with a silky finish. A soft, fruity wine.

 

The Roux family acquired the Château du Trignon in 1896. Back then it was a traditional Provençal farm of the time, with mixed and livestock farming. Since then 5 generations have refocused the farm on the vine and expanded the estate across a number of neighboring appellations: Gigondas, Rasteau, Sablet and Côtes du Rhône. A qualitative approach is also underway with the construction of a gravity winery, the adaptation of the planting of grape varieties to the land, and the air-conditioning of the cellar.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $17.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Ironstone Vineyards

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

Red

REGION, COUNTRY

California, United States

GRAPE

cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc 

 

Black currants, raspberry, and dark cherry flavors find themselves soaring amongst the toasted oak that produces this smooth and flavorful Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon.

If confronted with a grill, choose the ribeye or find the lighter side of a special spiced rubbed chicken. A pasta dish with savory tomatoes and other vegetables is enough to make this drifter stop and take notice. Cruise by the chocolate aisle for an intriguing dessert choice. Whichever direction you take, a mouth-pleasing experience can be yours.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $79.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Marietta Cellars

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

Red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

mcdowell valley, California, United States

GRAPE

SYRAH

The Gibson Block is the heart of the McDowell Valley AVA. It is planted with some of the oldest Syrah and Grenache in California. This ancient, dry farmed mixed block next to the original Gibson Homestead has been producing grapes for over a hundred years. As a result of the vine age and miniscule yield, this wine is dark and intense. White flowers, dried orange peel, and a windswept garrigue of black tea, fig cake and Luxardo cherry floods the nose. A long wall of amaro-like texture fills the mouth, yet the feel is light and lively, and the finish is clean. Delicious with hearty fare now, and built to age. 

 

95 Points, Robert Parker (Previous Vintage) 

Deep ruby-purple, the 2019 Gibson Block Syrah has a core of cassis and soaring violet perfume with accents of coffee beans, dark chocolate, aniseed and mint. The full-bodied palate is powerful and concentrated with broody, iron-laced fruits, pleasantly chewy tannins and bright freshness elevating floral perfume on the finish.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $49.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Château du Trignon

VINTAGE

2018

COLOUR

Red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Gigondas, Rhône Valley, France

GRAPE 

Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre

Bright ruby red with a fresh and powerful attack. Wide complex structure. delicate woody finish. Gigondas offers a rich bouquet with fine fruity spicy aromas sunny colour ranging from ruby to dark garnet. The nose reveals of red fruits very ripe black fruits. Full-bodied fleshy grenache noir releases all expression its power in this shimmering wine. Marked tannins and structured body with great aptitude for aging. 

 

94 Points, Wine Enthusiast

This is a voluptuous, mouth-coating Grenache augmented by smaller proportions of Syrah and Mourvèdre. Its black plum and mulberry flavours are intensely ripe and juicy, but it's a nuanced wine accented by flecks of peppery spice, espresso and violet, and a upright streak of acidity that anchors the finish. Approachable young, but should improve further well through 2035

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $62.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Savage Wines

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

Red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Western Cape, South Africa

GRAPE

Syrah

2022 was a warmer vintage yielding a Savage Red with a touch more generosity. Plums, lavender, cola, violets and the characteristic Langverwagt white pepper. The palate remains taut and focused to compliment the typical tannins one would get from the granitic soils.A wine that will drink well over the next 10 years.

 

Grapes are sourced from the Langverwagt farm in Kuils River on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. Decomposed granite soils overlooking Table Bay and False Bay, a perfect home for maritime Stellenbosch Syrah. Three parcels of vines, all trellised but farmed as a sprawl canopy – trellised bush vine of sorts. Soils are poor, vigour is low and grapes are scarce, all a perfect recipe for classically styled Syrah.

All the fruit is sorted as wholebunches before spontaneous fermentation in conical foudre and open-top fermenters. 30% of the fruit is submerged cap with regular aeration, the balance as open fermentations with 2-4 aerated pump-overs per day. 50% of the fruit as wholebunches. 2-3 weeks on skins is followed by basket pressing and ageing in old 500L barrels for 13 months. The wine then spends a further 10 months in foudre prior to bottling.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $18.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Château Cazal Viel

VINTAGE

2023

COLOUR

Rosé

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Saint-Chinian, Languedoc, France

GRAPE

Cinsault, Syrah

 

Light salmon in colour. Fruity and light. with pretty floral notes as well as citrus aromas, interspersed with notes of nectarine and peach and a hint of wet stone. The harmonious palate is fresh, light and delicious with seductive flavours of slightly ripe white fruits.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $45.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Staete Landt Winery

VINTAGE

2016

COLOUR

Red

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

GRAPE

Syrah

 

Staete Landt's Syrah expresses the unique terroir of the old stony riverbed site beautifully. The wine has an attractive nose of ripe black cherries and blackberries. On the palate this wine shows spice, white pepper, dark ripe plums and bay leaf/liquorice characters. A well-balanced, complex and sophisticated typical cool climate style Syrah, with excellent structure and elegant tannins. Cellar up to 7 years.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $16.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Laurent Miquel

VINTAGE

2023

COLOUR

ROSE

REGION, COUNTRY

Languedoc, France

GRAPE

CINSAULT, SYRAH

 

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.

Elegant pale pink colour. Fresh raspberry aromas and a hint of citrus. Crisp on the palate with a soft fruity finish.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $16.99 EACH

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.