The First Time - August 2024 - Mixed

Welcome to your tasting experience.

Anno Domini Malvazija '19

Kadarka '22

101 Hugel Riesling Trocken '22

Discover wine’s possibilities

‘Still round the corner there may wait, a new road or a secret gate’ JRR Tolkien

Wine buzz from the pros this year is all about Central Europe, where bottles once only reserved for local tables are softly arriving in new markets. This month we’ve selected some classic favourites alongside wines from Hungary, Croatia, and Slovakia.

Benvenuti

Anno Domini Malvazija '19

The Benvenuti family is dedicated to producing wines that reflect the unique terroir of Istria, Croatia.

Complement with polvo grelhado (Portuguese grilled octopus), sushi, or shaved fennel salad.

Expect stone fruits and orange zest.

Anno Domini Malvazija '19 details

Year 2019
Bottle Size 750 mL
Type White
Winery Benvenuti
Grapes Malvasia
Region Istria
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Heimann & Fiai

Kadarka '22

Making waves across the world, Heimann & Fiai (Fiai translates to Sons) is a multi-generational organic and family-run winery led by Zoltán Heimann Jr.

Serve with simply cooked rare meats (like this roast lamb with rosemary and garlic), or earthy vegetable dishes like a cep risotto or hasselback beetroots

Expect red berries, cherries, and floral notes.

Kadarka '22 details

Year 2022
Bottle Size 750 mL
Type Red
Winery Heimann & Fiai
Grapes Kadarka
Country Hungary
Region Szekszárd
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Wittmann

101 Hugel Riesling Trocken '22

Regarded as one of the finest winemakers in Germany, the Wittmann family has produced wines that speak to their Southern Rheinhessen origins since the 17th century.

Serve with smoked salmon or cured fish, or pickled garden vegetables.

Expect citrus, white peach, and refreshing acidity.

101 Hugel Riesling Trocken '22 details

Year 2022
Bottle Size 750 mL
Type White
Winery Wittmann
Grapes Riesling
Country Germany
Region Rheinhessen
Allergens Contains Sulfites