The Producers - June 2024 - Mixed

Welcome to your tasting experience.

Mon Coeur Côtes du Rhône '21

#22 Saperavi '18

Le Grand Blanc '21

Sauvignon Blanc & Gros Manseng '23

Samsara Syrah '12

Discover wine’s possibilities

⁠’The earth laughs in flowers.’ – Ralph Waldo Emerson

As buds break and spring unfolds, we’ve been busy selecting shareable wines perfect for BBQ, gardens, and outdoor events. June’s bundles feature exciting vignerons like ex rugby player turned maverick winemaker Pierre Cros who cultivates traditional French varietals and also Portuguese and Italian grapes, and, Jonathan Grieve who utilises a unique ‘posse’ of ducks to keep his vineyards free of snails, eliminating the need for chemicals.

Cheers to sunshine, adventure, and a glass (or two) in the grass.

Jean Louis Chave

Mon Coeur Côtes du Rhône '21

The Chaves have been making wines in Rhône for 16 generations, developing over time a reputation for making the finest Rhône wines and among the best in France.

Serve alongside roast lamb with rosemary and garlic, a light dish like seared tuna steak, or Thai green curry.

This blend of syrah, grenache, and mourvèdre is textbook Côtes du Rhône and is drinking beautifully. Expect red berry fruits, garrigue, and pepper.

Mon Coeur Côtes du Rhône '21 details

Year 2021
Bottle Size 750mL
Type Red
Winery Jean Louis Chave
Grapes Syrah blend
Country France
Region Rhône
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Solomnishvili Winery

#22 Saperavi '18

Solomnishvili Winery focuses on indigenous grape varieties and traditional methods such as fermenting and ageing wines in qvevri (large clay vessels buried underground), a technique that has been used in Georgian winemaking for millenia.

Pair with Argentinian asado, caprese stuffed portobello mushrooms, or beans on toast.

Expect red and black fruits as well as oaky notes.

#22 Saperavi '18 details

Year 2018
Bottle Size 750mL
Type Red
Winery Solomnishvili Winery
Grapes Saperavi
Region Georgia
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Maison Stephan

Le Grand Blanc '21

The Domaine’s first harvest was in 1991, but wasn’t until 1994 that Jean-Michel bottled his first wine (for the first few years, he sold the grapes to renowned Rhone producer Guigal).

Enjoy with French onion soup, alongside chevre with biscuits, or a savoury quiche.

Expect stoned fruits, nuttiness and honey. Delicious.

Le Grand Blanc '21 details

Year 2021
Bottle Size 750ml
Type White
Winery Maison Stephan
Grapes Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne
Country France
Region Rhone
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Domaine Horgelus

Sauvignon Blanc & Gros Manseng '23

A sauvignon blanc blend with gros manseng from the Languedoc region in France.

Serve with seafood like garlicky prawns, Asian dishes like dim sum, this steamed whitefish yamakake, or a big tomato salad.

Expect crisp, tangy acidity with orchard fruits and citrus.

Sauvignon Blanc & Gros Manseng '23 details

Year 2023
Bottle Size 750mL
Type White
Winery Domaine Horgelus
Grapes Sauvignon blanc and gros manseng
Country France
Region Gascony
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Avondale

Samsara Syrah '12

South African winery Avondale’s motto, ‘Terra Est Vita’ translates to ‘Soil is Life,’ reflecting their sustainable and organic farming methods, with a focus on biodynamic principles.

Serve with roasted meats like this lamb with rosemary and garlic, try beets with fresh lime and dill, or sticky chicken drumsticks in Chinese plum sauce.

Expect red fruits, spice, and floral notes. Drink now or store up to 5yrs.

Samsara Syrah '12 details

Year 2012
Bottle Size 750mL
Type Red
Winery Avondale
Grapes Syrah
Country South-africa
Allergens Contains Sulfites