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Olivier Riviere, founder and winemaker at Rayos Uva Rioja, is originally from Cognac. He studied in St-Emilion and then made wine in southern France and Burgundy before moving to Ribera del Duero in 2004, when he started leasing land and purchasing fruit for his new Spanish blends. Finally, in 2013, Olivier bought his first 3.5 acres in Rioja Alavesa; Rayos Uva is now in its sixth vintage. Olivier's holdings are substantially larger now, but he still sources fruit from his favorite bodegas. Grown by Bodegas Lacus where Olivier is also the winemaker, this 2021 is a blend of hand-harvested Tempranillo and Graciano that is semi-carbonically fermented in tanks with wild yeasts. Aged 10-12 months in tank and concrete foudre. An exciting Rioja with a French artisanal sensibility. Slightly filtered. It is recommended to open the bottle half an hour before consuming it to express the true potential. -
The concept of this label is to send the consumer to the botanical universe of the XVI century. A very unique style which is a tribute to nature and the living beings who look after it so well. A mixture of charcoal pencils with watercolor provides fresh, traditional, and natural air. The informative label on the side of the bottle is drawn in a vintage style referencing this era's aesthetics. The Lacewing or Chrysoperla (Raza)represents their holistic approach to viticulture. Its efficiency in biological control pest is remarkable and helps keep the vines free of pests.Pet Nat is an abbreviation for Pétillant Naturel, a naturally sparkling wine. The fermented wine is still bottled in the bottle, which stops the fermentation there, so a little CO2 and yeast precipitate is formed in the bottle. The wine is not cleaned, sweetened (no dosage) and the wine is now closed with a regular crown cap. The wine is made with natural yeast and uses minimal sulphites. Spontaneous fermentation ends in the bottle, as a result of which a pleasantly natural layer remains in the wine. This refreshing, sparkling wine is full of fruity and lively orchard flavors. The natural sediment makes the wine cloudy, while adding many interesting nuances to the taste, the wild yeast makes the wine tasty and easy to enjoy. -
For those red wine lovers. You know what I mean by red lips! We brought together for you a red wine case of 6 bottles full of character, lavish richness, booming dark fruits, warming spice flavours, and velvet-smooth down to the very last drop. With this case you will travel from Portugal, Spain through France and Italy all the way to California. No doubt you will develop some red wine lips... Lab Tinto Lisboa - Lab tested and Lab approved! Full bodied, red produced on the coast of Lisbon, is smooth and is very aromatic with notes of ripe black and red fruits. On the palate, juicy plums and dark berry fruit flavour with plenty of fresh yet fine tannins that take over at the finish, along with flavours of spice and liquorice. It is not a top shelf wine but it does punch above its weight. Michel Chapoutier Marius - As Marius, Michel Chapoutier’s great-grandfather, always said ‘A good wine is one that beckons us to take another sip’. This wine carries this message and reflects the warmth of the southern french terroirs in which they are rooted. Dark red, dense, clear wine with deep purple shimmer. On the nose: powerful, complex, dark, spicy, red berries, delicate floral note. Château Haut Gravelier - Château Gravelier is located on superb hillsides on the edge of Entre Deux Mers, Bordeaux. Classic French blend of 70% Merlot 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. With deep colour, classic structure and unusually ripe flavours, this is classic claret to serve with roast beef, duck or T-bone steak. Palacio del Camino Crianza Rioja - The simple enjoyment of a really good Rioja is sometimes forgotten. But here one is, great with food, but honestly, just as great in a large glass on a sofa with nowhere to be and nothing to do. An elegant fruity wine with vanilla, spices and red fruit. Monte del Frá Bardolino DOC - This charming and typical red wine from Veneto is a cuvée made from 65% Corvina, 30% Rondinella and 5% Sangiovese, the usual suspects as Italian red grape varieties go. On the nose exudes aromas of different types of cherries, raspberries and strawberries. A whole range of spicy overtones and undertones play around this fruity core: cloves, cinnamon, violets and pepper. Tannins and fruit acid are perfectly coordinated. In the finale, some more cinnamon and black pepper. I would pair this one with pasta or your favourite comfort food. Beringer Zinfandel California - A Zin that definitely portrays some Classic California ripeness. Ripe blueberries, blackberries, plums, a hint of smoky and mineral characters and a touch perfumed (dried floral notes) on the nose. On the palate you'll find that smoke and berry ripeness coming through, with a little tangy raspberry adding to a lengthy finish. Medium plus body with a silky mouthfeel, smooth light tannins and luscious acidity. I love Zins with a juicy bacon and smoked cheddar burger or with your favourite pizza. This one should not disappoint! -
This oaky white will appeal to Graves or Burgundy lovers. The grapes used for the Redoma Branco originate from old vines growing on the right bank of the Douro River, at an altitude of between 400 and 600 metres. These vines predominantly grow in mica-schist soils, which, in combination with the complexity of the various grape varieties typical of the Douro region, create delicate wines full of freshness and minerality. Food suggestions-Oysters, oven-baked fish, poultry and other white meats. Vegetarian options: dishes based on root vegetables (turnips, sweet potato, beetroot), Caesar salad, cheese. -
These large, pitted green Gordal olives are crisp, firm textured and meaty and are packed in a spicy brine with pieces of Guindilla chilli for a noticeable touch of heat. Grown in the olive heartlands of Seville in Andalusia, these Spanish classics are a firm favourite of olive lovers everywhere. -
Max Ferdinand Richter winery produces this classic off-dry Mosel Riesling from the Mulheimer Sonnenlay vineyard. The bottle features a beautiful Art Deco label depicting the Zeppelin airships upon which this Riesling was served in the 1920's and 30's. "The Mülheimer Sonnenlay is the largest single Richter vineyard and the source of the world-renowned “Zeppelin” Riesling. The vineyard sits on the west-southwestern side of a slate stone hill south of Mülheim, a dry riverbed formed during the last ice age 250,000 years ago. The name of the vineyard– Sonne (sunshine) and lay (slate stone) –perfectly describes the characteristics of the site. This often extremely steep vineyard has a loose slate stone soil structure that is enriched by pebbles, loam and sand deposited by the ancient river. This kind of soil creates wines that combine typical slate stone mineral character with animated and elegant fruitiness." When possible, they utilize natural yeasts and eschew chemical fining agents. Max Ferdinand Richter’s 48 steep acres are spread out in the Middle Mosel Valley between Erden and Brauneberg. Plantings consist of 95% Riesling and 5% Pinot Blanc grapes. The average age of Richter vines is 40 years. "Wines from the Mülheimer Sonnenlay were served on the luxurious Zeppelin airships -including the Hindenburg - in the 1920s and 30s. Local growers, proud of this distinction, commissioned Bauhaus artist Hans Schlösser to design a label for the wine incorporating the iconic Zeppelin airship. The label is still featured today." -
Immich-Batterieberg is one of the oldest wineries in the Mosel; originally founded by a Carolingian monastery, it can be traced back to the year 911. In 1495, the Immich family purchased the property, producing traditional dry and off-dry wines under their name for almost 500 years. The historical estate was then acquired in 2009 by Gernot Kollmann, one of Germany's finest up and comers. He is no stranger to the Mosel, having worked on many prestigious wineries in the region – Dr. Loosen, Weingut Van Volxem and Knebel. Since taking over, he has chosen to retain the long-standing tradition of the winery. The wines are once again produced in a dry or off-dry style, with sugar levels depending on each site, each vintage.80-percent of the vines are un-grafted and over 60 years old, and everything is worked organically. Intervention during vinification is also forbidden. A crisp, crunchy, keenly balanced, TOTALLY DRY trocken style Riesling. -
Roc’h Avel, meaning “the rock of the wind”, is named after a small island off the coast of Brittany. -
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Roisín Curley is an Irish winemaker making a very small production of wines in Burgundy. Using her scientific background - Pharmacy, her wine-knowledge, her experience (Château Latour and Château Grillet), and her love for wine, she produces outstanding wines from one of the most sought after wine region - Burgundy. Roisin buys grapes from friends and neighbour in Burgundy with a preference for organicaly grown fruits. She shares with these producer the same vision - quality over quantity. Roisin Curley produces elegant and refined wines that truly express the terroir and the grape variety. -
Rosa Regale is created in one of Italy's smallest production zones, the Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG. It is crafted 100% Brachetto grapes grown exclusively at the La Rosa Vineyard in the town of Acqui Terme located in the Piedmont Region of Italy. The Label features a single red rose, representing the wine's origin from this single vineyard La Rosa estate. This is a sweet, aromatic wine great for a celebration or a afternoon tea with friends. Pop open the bubbly, Enjoy! -
Colli Tortonesi Rosso DOC by OltreTorrente Winery is a natural red wine with rich red and black fruit, which will conquer even the most demanding. Chiara Penati and Michele Conoscente are raising their two children amongst the vineyards, barrels, and tanks, giving another weight to the concept “family winery”. The relatively new (only 10 years old) winery on Tortona Hills in Piedmont is the epitome of a boutique winery. The family owns only 7 hectares of old vineyards and makes a few bottles of only 4 labels. Imagine that in total they do not exceed 15,000 bottles. Mild natural winemaking comes to emphasize the concentration offered by the old vines and the unique character of the terroir. Colli Tortonesi Rosso DOC by OltreTorrente Winery is a blend of Barbera (90%) and Dolcetto (10%) from 40-year-old vines. The blend matures for 8 months in concrete tanks and for 6 months in the bottle. The result is juicy and intense, with impressive fruit purity. Enjoy Rosso Colli Tortonesi DOC by OltreTorrente winery, slightly chilled, accompanied by all kinds of snacks or a classic pizza Margherita. -
The Port is by difinition, generous and full-bodied wine, produced in the region Douro- the demarcated region of the world's oldest wines. Made from grapes traditionally used in the region, its wine making process is characterized by adding brandy to the wine in full fermentation. This type of port that inspires moments and new forms of consumption, which we recommend be served as Port Tonic. Classic serving would be as a chilled aperitif, but also you could be adventurous and make a ''Caipi Royal'' or just serve it on the rocks with an orange slice. -
From the start, Felipe Rutini was guided by the motto “Labor and perseverance.” This attitude shaped the development of his wines, which became synonymous with superlative quality. Following his innovative spirit, in 1925 the winery began to plant vines in the Uco Valley. Uco Valley vineyards comprise over 400 hectares at an altitude of between 1,050 and 1,200 meters above sea level. An additional 120 hectares of fields that are currently being planted with vines will expand the winery’s possibilities for producing unique wines that are carefully tended to and nurtured from the very beginning. Very promising wines that need that leap of faith due to price. I suppose Mariano Di Paola being within the best 30 best winemakers in the world may have something to do with it... We do recomend it, just not everyday! -
Saladini Pilastri is located in Spinetoli, in the Marche region of Italy . The history of the Counts Saladini Pilastri, a noble family from Ascoli Piceno, dates back to the early 1000s, but it is only for around 300 years that the family has been dedicated to wine production. Its 320 hectare wine estate is located in the heart of the Rosso Piceno production area. From the 1970s, new vines were planted; The current winery was built next to the splendid 15th century country house “Vigna Palazzi”, which originally served as a production site, so that all production could be kept in one place. The vineyard has been certified in organic farming since 1994. The climate here is Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers tempered by the maritime influence of the Adriatic Sea only 8km away from the vineyards. All the farming is organic and the winery is equipped with all the latest wine-making mod cons, helping speeding up the complex time of production and maintain quality. In true Italian style-Great wine with great food it helps that at the heart of the estate is a plush mansion house with a sweet swimming pool!. True quality of life. If I wasn't Portuguese, Italy would be where I would retire. Food-friendly as they come, its easy-going qualities match well with antipasti or even creamy pasta dishes but especially fish orientated dishes. Goditi il Vino! -
Salino is from north from Lisbon (Torres Vedras) and just a step away from the ocean, AdegaMãe brings out the best of a terroir strongly influenced by the prevailing sea breezes, standing out for its Atlantic-inspired wines, brimming with character, freshness and minerality. The winery was built by the Alves family, founder of Riberalves Group, AdegaMãe is born as a tribute from the men to the family’s matriarch, Manuela Alves. On this particular project, 2 star winemakers were asked to do an everydays wine that brings quality and immediate expression to the palate. Pair it with Charcuterie of all sorts, red meats and stews
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