The Producers - August 2024 - Red

Welcome to your tasting experience.

Minervois Rouge '18

Frankovka Modrá '16

Cote de Nuits Villages '16

Baracija Refošk

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.

Domaine Pierre Cros

Minervois Rouge '18

Ex rugby player turned nonconformist winemaker Pierre Cros cultivates 20has of vines including traditional French varieties but also Portuguese and Italian grapes such as Touriga Nacional and Nebbiolo.

Pair with BBQ brisket, roast beetroot with wet garlic and thyme, or samosas with heaps of chutney.

Expect red fruit, earth, and spice.

Minervois Rouge '18 details

Year 2018
Bottle Size 750mL
Type Red
Winery Domaine Pierre Cros
Grapes Cinsault, Shiraz/Syrah, Grenache, Carignan
Country France
Region Languedoc
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Marvla Tindo

Frankovka Modrá '16

Marvla Tindo is a partnership between two passionate winemakers, Mário Strelinger and Vladimír Mrva, both dedicated to crafting wines that reflect the unique terroir of Slovakia.

Serve with meat and herbs like oregano and thyme (try these chicken drumsticks with oregano and pomegranate) or smoky bean flavours like this vegetarian chili

Expect dark berry, cherry, and spice.

Frankovka Modrá '16 details

Year 2016
Bottle Size 750 mL
Type Red
Winery Marvla Tindo
Grapes Blaufränkisch
Region Slovakia
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Didier Fornerol

Cote de Nuits Villages '16

Didier Fornerol is known for his traditional approach to viniculture, his wines are often characterised by their openness, complexity, and reflection of the Bourgogne terroir.

Serve with a classic beef bourguignon, grilled earthy mushrooms and asparagus, or a Five Guys.

Expect red fruit, pepper, and leather.

Cote de Nuits Villages '16 details

Year 2016
Bottle Size 750 mL
Type Red
Winery Didier Fornerol
Grapes Pinot Noir
Country France
Region Bourgogne
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Clai

Baracija Refošk

Giorgio Clai, a winemaker with a passion for biodynamic practices is known for his commitment to producing wines that are a true expression of Istria, Croatia’s unique terroir, using minimal intervention in both the vineyard and cellar..

Enjoy this full body pour with pulled pork or BBQ meats, South African chicken curry, or while snacking on Sicilian bruschetta with caponata.

Expect dark berries, plum, and earth.

Baracija Refošk details

Year 2022
Bottle Size 750ml
Type Red
Winery Clai
Grapes Refošk
Region Croatia
Allergens Contains Sulfites