The Next Level - August 2024 - Mixed

Welcome to your tasting experience.

Anno Domini Malvazija '19

P20 Perricone '20

Rioja Crianza 'Cubilo' Tinto '16

Secateurs Cinsault Blend '23

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

Perricone

P20 Perricone '20

Criante is a family-run winery located in Alcamo, Sicily, established by the visionary duo, Davide Adragna and Irene Figlia.

Serve with smoky dishes like barbecued chicken, a black bean and cheese burrito, or asparagus.

Expect rustic red fruit and fig.

P20 Perricone '20 details

Year 2020
Bottle Size 750mL
Type Red
Winery Perricone
Grapes Perricone
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Allergens Contains Sulfites

López de Heredia

Rioja Crianza 'Cubilo' Tinto '16

Established in 1877, López de Heredia set out to create ‘supreme Rioja’ in the words of founder, Rafael López de Heredia y Landeta.

Serve with Lamb cutlets with mediterrean herbs

Expect red cherry, spice, and leather.

Rioja Crianza 'Cubilo' Tinto '16 details

Year 2016
Bottle Size 750mL
Type Red
Winery López de Heredia
Grapes Tempranillo, Grenache, Carignan & Graciano
Country Spain
Region Rioja
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Adi Badenhorst

Secateurs Cinsault Blend '23

Bang for your buck South African Cinsault blend from renowned Swartland winemaker, Adi Badenhorst.

Pair traditionally with escargot but also match with the bolder flavours of stews and roasts.

Expect berry fruits, pepper, and light freshness.

Secateurs Cinsault Blend '23 details

Year 2023
Bottle Size 750mL
Type Red
Winery Adi Badenhorst
Grapes Cinsault, Grenache, Shiraz
Country South-africa
Region Swartland
Allergens Contains Sulfites