The Continental & Coastal Luxe Wine Mixed 6 Pack
Take your taste buds on a global adventure with the The Continental & Coastal Luxe World Wine Tour Mixed 6-Pack. This exquisite collection unites premium wines from Italy, France, Australia, and New Zealand, offering a truly global tasting experience. Savor the elegance of Europe’s renowned vineyards alongside the bold, fresh expressions of the Southern Hemisphere. Whether for a special celebration or everyday indulgence, this curated 6-pack promises to delight your palate with its diverse and luxurious selection. A celebration of fine wine craftsmanship across continents and coasts. Highlights the finest expressions of wine from four iconic regions. Perfect blend of tradition and innovation with the old & new world fusion, this collection is designed for those who appreciate exceptional quality.
1 x Atticus Grande Reserve Cabernet 2016 ~ Margaret River, Western Australia
96/100 James Halliday
Australian Wine Companio 5 Star Winery
Australian Wine Companion - Best Margaret River Wineries of the Regions 2020
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot
James Halliday "ultra-premium wines"
Australian Wine Companion "taste the best that Margaret River has to offer."
The Winemaker An unambiguously classy wine, its quality established by the first whiff, and confirmed by the super– elegant, medium – bodied palate. All the cabernet cassis/blackcurrant you could wish for floats along the mouth with the other members of the Bordeaux family in respectful support...... The velvety palate is elegant, well structured and medium-bodied with blackcurrant, mulberry and cassis seamlessly woven with French oak and supple tannins that linger on the finish.”
Since the release of Chapman Grove and the winery's premium Atticus range in 2006, Chapman Grove wines have been awarded 4 Trophies, 3 Top Gold, 3 Gold, 8 Silver and 39 Bronze Medals.
James Halliday "A very successful venture under the control of CEO Ron Fraser. The wines come from the estate vineyards planted to chardonnay, Semillon, sauvignon blanc, shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and merlot.....[The winery's] ultra-premium wines are under the Atticus label."
Atticus is owned by Chapman Grove Wines; a small winery focussed on making limited edition fine wines from Margaret River, Western Australia. Described by Australia's N#1 wine critic, James Halliday as "a very successful venture", the winery is known for its highly rated wines and was established in 2005 by an esteemed veteran of the industry, Ron Fraser. Pop Up Wine has secured back vintages of a collection of its highly rated wines.
Atticus utilises exceptional fruit which is all 100% estate grown to create its world-class wines. Its range includes varieties most suited to the Margaret River climate, with French oak used to bring out flavours of the terroir, creating a true expression of the region.
The winery achieved the highly coveted 5 Red Star rating from James Halliday within three short years of first entering the Wine Companion in 2009. Since the the estate's first release in 2006, its wines have been awarded 4 Trophies, 3 Top Gold, 3 Gold, 8 Silver and 39 Bronze medals.
Margaret River is a highly respected wine region in the southwestern corner of Western Australia. Famous for having a more "European" wine style than its counterparts across the country, Margaret River has made its name through its unusually refined Cabernet Sauvignon (often blended with Merlot), gamey Shiraz, intensely citrusy Chardonnay, and refreshingly grassy "SSB'" blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Margaret River's winemakers are particularly proud of its temperate, coastal location – which is very similar to that of Bordeaux.
The French Bordeaux-style blend — a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot — is loved the world over and is now being made by winemakers globally. Atticus's Grand Reserve Cabernet is a similar blend using three cabernets: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Merlot, and Cabernet Franc with Petit Verdot. This blend has created a wine celebrated for its bold intensity and elegance.
1 x Atticus Grande Reserve Chardonnay 2016 ~ Margaret River, Western Australia
96/100 James Halliday Wine Companion
96/100 James Halliday Wine Companion (2013 Vintage)
5/5 stars Winestate Magazine Chardonnay Tasting (2010 Vintage)
95/100 Ray Jordan The West Australian (2007 Vintage)
95/100 David Prestipino STM The Sunday Times (2007 Vintage)
4.5/5 stars Winestate Magazine Best of the West 2013 (2007 Vintage)
95/100 The Real Review (2006 Vintage)
95/100 James Halliday Wine Companion (2006 Vintage)
96/100 Huon Hooke Sydney Morning Herald (2006 Vintage)
90/100 The Real Review (2005 Vintage)
91/100 Ray Jordan’s Guide to Wine (2005 Vintage)
96/100 James Halliday Wine Companion (2005 Vintage)
Australian Wine Companion - Best Margaret River Wineries of the Regions 2020
Bronze - Decanter Wine Awards (2010 Vintage)
Silver - International Wine Challenge (2009 Vintage)
Silver - Decanter Wine Awards (2009 Vintage)
Top Gold - Royal Perth Wine Show (2007 Vintage)
Silver - Cowra Wine Show (2007 Vintage)
Trophy - Wine of the Show - Royal Sydney Wine Show (2006 Vintage)
Top Gold - Royal Sydney Wine Show (2006 Vintage)
Gold - Mount Barker Wine Show (2006 Vintage)
Gold - Royal Sydney Wine Show (2006 Vintage)
Bronze - Rutherglen Wine Show (2006 Vintage)
Top Gold - Wine Show Asia Singapore (2005 Vintage)
Gold - American Express Wine Show (2005 Vintage)
Bronze - International Chardonnay Challenge (2005 Vintage)
Bronze - Margaret River Wine Show (2005 Vintage)
James Halliday “As ever, a distinguished wine, with a particular texture engendered by its citrussy acidity; the heavy lifting is provided by the immaculate white peach and pink grapefruit of a palate that is intense yet delicate, delicacy stemming from the way the wine flows through the mouthfeel and long finish..Hand-picked, matured in French oak (50% new) for 10 months.”
The Winemaker “As ever a distinguished wine, with a particular texture engendered by its citrussy acidity: the heavy lifting is provided by the immaculate white peach and pink grapefruit of a palate that is intense yet delicate, delicacy stemming from the way the wine flows through the mouthfeel and long finish.”
Decanter "Elegant and restrained with very nice notes of white peaches and nectarines. Medium bodied, creamy and crisp with long stone fruit after taste." (2010 vintage)
Huan Hooke, The Real Review "Delicate, lean, light-bodied and savoury in mouth. Unusual mouth-feel. I like it a lot.....Subtly complex: a superb wine. Light yellow; very complex nose, layered and Burgundian. Nutty, with hints of creamy lees, nougat, toast and honeysuckle." (2006 Vintage)
The Real Review "Rich, deep palate with some astringency and a firm clean finish. Pleasant drinking. Light yellow. Toffee-apple aromas coupled with smoked-meat lees-derived aromas. Palate is a trifle hollow and interrupted, with some phenolic grip. Quite oak-driven, but not shrill. " (2005 Vintage)
A delightfully complex wine that is Burgundian in style.
Since the release of Chapman Grove & the winery's premium Atticus range in 2006, Chapman Grove wines have been awarded 4 Trophies, 3 Top Gold, 3 Gold, 8 Silver and 39 Bronze Medals.
James Halliday "A very successful venture under the control of CEO Ron Fraser. The wines come from the estate vineyards planted to chardonnay, Semillon, sauvignon blanc, shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and merlot.....[The winery's] ultra-premium wines are under the Atticus label."
Atticus is owned by Chapman Grove Wines; a small winery focussed on making limited edition fine wines from Margaret River, Western Australia. Described by Australia's N#1 wine critic, James Halliday as "a very successful venture", the winery is known for its highly rated wines and was established in 2005 by an esteemed veteran of the industry, Ron Fraser. Pop Up Wine has secured back vintages of a collection of its highly rated wines.
Atticus utilises exceptional fruit which is all 100% estate grown to create its world-class wines. Its range includes varieties most suited to the Margaret River climate, with French oak used to bring out flavours of the terroir, creating a true expression of the region.
The winery achieved the highly coveted 5 Red Star rating from James Halliday within three short years of first entering the Wine Companion in 2009. Since the the estate's first release in 2006, its wines have been awarded 4 Trophies, 3 Top Gold, 3 Gold, 8 Silver and 39 Bronze medals.
Margaret River is a highly respected wine region in the southwestern corner of Western Australia. Famous for having a more "European" wine style than its counterparts across the country, Margaret River has made its name through its unusually refined Cabernet Sauvignon (often blended with Merlot), gamey Shiraz, intensely citrusy Chardonnay, and refreshingly grassy "SSB'" blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Margaret River's winemakers are particularly proud of it's temperate, coastal location – which is very similar to that of Bordeaux.
Chardonnay is one of the world’s most popular grapes, Chardonnay is made in a wide range of styles from lean, to rich, creamy white wines aged in oak. Bolder, richer, full-bodied and buttery Chardonnays are made using oak and are produced in California, Burgundy, and Australia. Unoaked chardonnays such as Chablis and those produced in Chile, New Zealand, and other parts of France are leaner and often crisp and mineraly, with delicate flavors. By law, if a label says “Chablis,” it must be Chardonnay.
1 x Poderi Colla Barbaresco Roncagile Riserva Beppe Colla 2015 - Barbaresco, Italy
Multi-award Winning Winery
Winemaker "Intense garnet red, rich and complex aromas of blackberry, caramel, cinnamon, lavender, dried dog rose and violet. A 'classic' Barbaresco with the elegance of a Roncaglie cru: rich, mouth filling and intense. Personality and pleasure with a long finish of velvety tannins and great ageing potential."
100% Nebbiolo
Terroir Sense - Ian D'Agata "The estate is well-known for the many excellent wines it produces, of which the Barbaresco Roncaglie and the Barolo Bussia are the most famous and sought after by collectors. Poderi Colla differs from many of those making Barolo and Barbaresco today because the Collas have always been a family of grape growers and winemakers first and foremost. The family can count on three hundred years of history, give or take a few years, and that neatly separates it from many in the area who are only first, second or third generation wine producers and who had been involved in other business activities prior to turning to wine full-time."
Antonio Galloni, Vinous Poderi "....Poderi Colla - it is hard to believe - remains one of the under the radar gems in Piedmont. Specifically, the Barbaresco (and Barolo, too) is consistently outstanding."
Poderi Colla is a highly regarded Italian, family owned winery with a rich history dating back to the 1700s. The winery is known for its dedication to crafting wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Langhe region in Piedmont. The winery was founded by the Colla family, who have produced wine for more than five generations. Brothers Tino and Beppe Colla brought Poderi Colla to international fame. Prominent figures in the winemaking world, the bothers studied winemaking in Burgundy and brought Pinot Noir cuttings back to Italy to propegate at their family's wine estate. Tino and Beppe Colla both played significant roles in elevating the reputation of Barolo and Barbaresco wines to international acclaim.
The Poderi Colla winery focuses on sustainable viticulture and traditional winemaking techniques, producing wines that showcase the authentic flavors of the grapes. Poderi Colla produces a range of wines, including Barolo, Barbaresco, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, and other regional varieties. Their Barolo and Barbaresco wines are especially revered, and they often age them in large oak casks to allow the wines to develop complex and nuanced flavors over time.
Talk to us at Pop Up Wine and we'll gladly organise a tour of the Poderi Colla winery when you are next in Italy. We can arrange a tour of the vineyards, cellars, and tasting rooms where you will be able to learn about the winemaking process and sample Poderi Colla wines. Visiting the estate offers an opportunity to experience the beauty of the Langhe region while enjoying some of Italy's finest wines.
The Barbaresco wine region
The Barbaresco wine region is one of the most prestigious wine-producing areas in Italy, located in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. It is renowned for producing some of the finest red wines in the world, made primarily from the Nebbiolo grape variety. Barbaresco is situated in the Langhe hills, in the province of Cuneo, near the town of Alba. The Nebbiolo grape is the hallmark of Barbaresco wines. This variety is known for its thick skin, high acidity, and pronounced tannins, which contribute to the wine's structure and aging potential. Barbaresco wines made from Nebbiolo are typically elegant, aromatic, and complex.
Wine Regulations
Barbaresco holds the prestigious DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) status, which is the highest level of Italian wine classification. To carry the Barbaresco DOCG label, wines must adhere to strict regulations, including minimum aging requirements.
Aging
According to the regulations, Barbaresco wines must be aged for a minimum of two years, of which at least nine months must be spent in oak barrels. For Barbaresco Riserva wines, the aging period increases to a minimum of four years, with at least two years in oak barrels.
Nebbiolo Grape and Barbaresco Wine
The Nebbiolo grape is the hallmark of Barbaresco wines. This variety is known for its thick skin, high acidity, and pronounced tannins, which contribute to the wine's structure and aging potential. Barbaresco wines made from Nebbiolo are typically elegant, aromatic, and complex.
Flavor Profile:
Barbaresco wines often exhibit a captivating combination of floral aromas, red fruit notes (such as cherry and raspberry), and sometimes hints of spices and earthiness. The wines are known for their refined tannins and well-balanced structure, allowing them to age gracefully over time.
Food Pairings:
Barbaresco wines pair excellently with a variety of dishes. They complement traditional Piedmontese cuisine, including dishes like agnolotti (a type of pasta), braised meats, and truffle-based dishes. Their versatility also makes them suitable for pairing with roasted meats, game, and aged cheeses.
The Langhe is a prestigious winemaking region located in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is renowned for its outstanding wines, picturesque landscapes, and rich culinary traditions. Here's some information about the Langhe winemaking region. The Langhe region experiences a continental climate with some Mediterranean influences from the nearby Ligurian Sea. The area benefits from a combination of factors such as sunlight exposure, altitude, and soil composition, which create an ideal environment for growing high-quality grapes. The region's terroir is primarily composed of limestone, clay, and sandstone soils, which contribute to the unique flavors and characteristics of Langhe wines. The Langhe is famous for its production of red wines, with Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto being the prominent grape varieties. Nebbiolo is the noble grape of the region and is responsible for producing some of Italy's most iconic wines, such as Barolo and Barbaresco. Barbera and Dolcetto are also widely planted and play significant roles in producing well-regarded wines, including Barbera d'Alba and Dolcetto d'Alba. Barolo and Barbaresco are the crown jewels of the Langhe region. Both wines are made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes and are renowned for their complexity, age-worthiness, and distinctive flavors. Barolo, often referred to as the "King of Wines," typically displays robust tannins and flavors of cherry, tar, and roses. Barbaresco, considered its slightly more delicate counterpart, is known for its elegance and finesse."
Nebbiolo is the grape variety behind the top-quality red wines of Piedmont, northwestern Italy, the most notable of which are Barolo and Barbaresco. Nebbiolo wines are distinguished by their strong tannins, high acidity and distinctive scent – often described as "tar and roses". They also tend to lose color. Within just a few years of vintage, most Nebbiolo wines begin fading from deep, violet-tinged ruby to a beautiful brick orange.
1 x Sergio Zingarelli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2019 - Tuscany, Italy
98/100 Luca Maroni
96/100 Daniele Cernilli-Guida Essenziale
94/100 James Suckling
94/100 Wine Enthusiast
94/100 Raffaele Vecchione, Wine Critic
94/100 Falstaff Wein Guide
93/100 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
91/100 Wine Spectator
96/100 Daniele Cernilli-Guida Essenziale (2018 vintage)
95+/100 Luca Maroni (2018 vintage)
95/100 James Suckling (2018 vintage)
94/100 Wine Enthusiast (2018 vintage)
94/100 Wine Spectator (2018 vintage)
93/100 5 Stars Wine, The Book, Vinitaly (2018 vintage)
92/100 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (2018 vintage)
92/100 Falstaff Wein Guide (2018 vintage)
92/100 Raffaele Vecchione, Wine Critic (2018 vintage)
91/100 Decanter (2018 vintage)
90/100 The Wine Independent (2018 vintage)
17.5/20 Vinum Wine Magazine (2018 vintage)
Corona - Vini Buoni d'Italia
5 Grappoli - Bibenda
3 Biccheri - Gambero Rosso
3 Stelle Oro - Veronelli
Oro - Civiltà del Bere – WOW (2018 vintage)
Finalista 2 bicchieri rossi - Gambero Rosso (2018 vintage)
5 Grappoli - Bibenda (2018 vintage)
Gold - Decanter World Wine Awards
Gold - London Wine Competition
Bronze - Korea Wine Challenge
Gold - Decanter World Wine Awards (2018 vintage)
James Suckling "Extremely perfumed, with blackberry, lavender and rose-petal aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with an integrated palate and very fine tannins that give length and definition to the wine. Some citrus undertones, too."
Wine Enthusiast "Leather, pencil shavings and balsamic vinegar on the nose mingle with wild herbs, especially oregano, with mint, cherry and chocolate arriving later. The palate has more cherries surrounded by blood orange jam before a shot of espresso on the slightly bitter finish that lasts thanks to sturdy tannins."
Raffaele Vecchione, Wine Critic "Slightly reductive in the primary profile showing notes of raspberries, black prunes, plums and mixed blue flowers. Medium bodied, soft tannins and a serious, essential finale which balances equilibrium and distension."
Falstaff "Bright ruby red with garnet hints. Slightly reductive on the nose at first, then rich, sour cherry, dried rose petals and a touch of white pepper. Well balanced on the palate, with velvety tannins and lively acidity, a long and elegant finish."
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate "...offers the extra richness and concentration that came naturally to the 2019 growing season. There are aromas of baked cherry, sweet earth and black olive that are characteristic of Sangiovese."
James Suckling "Sweet-berry, bark and pine-needle aromas with some cedar. Flowers, too. Medium-to full-bodied, fresh and bright with firm tannins and a lively acidity. Crunchy and vivid. Firm tannins. Austere, in a sophisticated way." (2018 vintage)
Wine Enthusiast "Notes of dark chocolate, spices and cherry syrup with metallic hints of crushed rocks make for a luxurious nose with a palate to match, nearly spicy with pepper and acidity and structured if opulent tannins." (2018 vintage)
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate "....offers pretty brightness and intensity with layers of dark currant, cherry and crushed mineral with lingering smoke and spice. This is the estate's top-end wine to pair with a hearty Tuscan cut of T-bone steak." (2018 vintage)
Falstaff "Elegantly shining deep ruby. Graceful bouquet of wild berries, fresh cherry and mint, accompanied by light leather notes. Fresh and steely on the palate, with great traction. Vivid, fine-grained tannin, beautiful fruit core into the persistent finish." (2018 vintage)
Raffaele Vecchione, Wine Critic "Wilted flowers, calendula, pumpkin and chinotto are the primary scents of this Gran Selezione. Medium bodied, light tannins and a finale of medium progression." (2018 vintage)
Rocca delle Macìe was established in 1973, when film producer Italo Zingarelli – of Ettore Scola’s “We All Loved Each Other So Much” fame, and also the wildly popular series of films featuring comedy duo Bud Spencer and Terence Hill (including “They Call Me Trinity” and “Trinity Is Still My Name”) – decided to realize his lifelong dream by acquiring the “Le Macìe” estate – extending across 93 hectares (230 acres) in all, of which only two were under vine – in order to create a winery in the heart of the Chianti Classico zone.
The estate now extends to more than 500 hectares (1250 acres) with, in total, more than 200 (500 acres) used as vineyards and 22 (54 acres) as olive groves, subdivided across the company’s six estates: Le Macìe, Sant’Alfonso, Fizzano e le Tavolelle in the Chianti Classico Area, in addition to the Campomaccione and Casa Maria estates in the Morellino di Scansano Area (Maremma).
The Chianti region in Italy's Tuscany wine growing region is split between Chianti and Chianti Classico. Accordingly, two separate DOCG designations apply to wines from the Chianti region: the Chianti Classico DOCG for the heartland of Chianti, and Chianti DOCG for all other Chianti regions. (In 1984, the Chianti region was promoted from DOC to DOCG - Italy’s highest classification - and in 1996, Chianti Classico - the historic heartland of the region - DOCG was created, which gave autonomy to that region. In the last 20 years, a consortium of Chianti Classico producers have researched new Sangiovese clones, replanted vineyards, updated cellar practices and generally made Chianti Classico DOCG a world-class appellation. Chianti Classico must contain a minimum of 75% Sangiovese. In the 2014 edition of its annual compendium of wine ratings, Gambero Rosso noted that Chianti Classico DOCG wines were noteworthy for their “significant return to a more defined style, true to tradition.” The typical Chianti Classico wine is a ruby-red, Sangiovese-based wine with aromas of violets and cherries and a hint of earthy spice.
The Chianti DOCG designation covers wines from six Chianti sub-zones (Colli Pisane, Colli Fiorentini, Colli Senesi, Colli Aretini, Montalbano and Rufina) as well as all other Chianti wines. The Chianti Classico DOCG is located in the very center of Tuscany, between Florence and Sienna."
"Tuscany is Italy's third most planted region (behind Sicily and Apulia) but it is eighth in terms of output, reflecting both the poor soil of Tuscany and deliberate efforts to limit yields and increase the quality in the wine. After Piedmont and the Veneto, Tuscany produces the third-highest volume of DOC/DOCG wines. More than 80% of the regions' production is in red wine, with the Sangiovese grape being Tuscany's' most prominent grape. Trebbiano is the leading white variety of the region.
The history of viticulture in Tuscany dates back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. From the fall of the Roman Empire and throughout the Middle Ages, monasteries were the main purveyors of wines in the region. As the aristocratic and merchant classes emerged, they inherited the share-cropping system of agriculture known as mezzadria. Many Tuscan landowners would turn their half of the grape harvest into wine that would be sold to merchants in Florence. Following the end of the Napoleonic Wars, Tuscany returned to the rule of the Habsburgs. Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Super Tuscan are Tuscany’s best known wines.
Sangiovese (or Nielluccio in Corsica), a dark-berried vine, is the most widely planted grape variety in Italy. Virtually synonymous with the red wines of Tuscany, and all the romanticism that goes with the territory, Sangiovese is the core constituent in some of the great names in Italian wine. Italy's love affair with Sangiovese – and indeed the world's – is generations old, though recent grapevine research suggests the variety is not as ancient as once thought.
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most famous red wine grape variety on Earth. It is rivaled in this regard only by its Bordeaux stablemate Merlot, and its opposite number in Burgundy, Pinot Noir. From its origins in Bordeaux, Cabernet has successfully spread to almost every winegrowing country in the world. It is now the key grape variety in many first-rate New World wine regions, most notably Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo Valley. Wherever they come from, Cabernet Sauvignon wines always seem to demonstrate a handful of common character traits: deep color, good tannin structure, moderate acidity and aromas of blackcurrant, tomato leaf, dark spices and cedarwood.Rocca delle Macìe was established in 1973, when film producer Italo Zingarelli – of Ettore Scola’s “We All Loved Each Other So Much” fame, and also the wildly popular series of films featuring comedy duo Bud Spencer and Terence Hill (including “They Call Me Trinity” and “Trinity Is Still My Name”) – decided to realize his lifelong dream by acquiring the “Le Macìe” estate – extending across 93 hectares (230 acres) in all, of which only two were under vine – in order to create a winery in the heart of the Chianti Classico zone.
The estate now extends to more than 500 hectares (1250 acres) with, in total, more than 200 (500 acres) used as vineyards and 22 (54 acres) as olive groves, subdivided across the company’s six estates: Le Macìe, Sant’Alfonso, Fizzano e le Tavolelle in the Chianti Classico Area, in addition to the Campomaccione and Casa Maria estates in the Morellino di Scansano Area (Maremma).
The Chianti region in Italy's Tuscany wine growing region is split between Chianti and Chianti Classico. Accordingly, two separate DOCG designations apply to wines from the Chianti region: the Chianti Classico DOCG for the heartland of Chianti, and Chianti DOCG for all other Chianti regions. (In 1984, the Chianti region was promoted from DOC to DOCG - Italy’s highest classification - and in 1996, Chianti Classico - the historic heartland of the region - DOCG was created, which gave autonomy to that region. In the last 20 years, a consortium of Chianti Classico producers have researched new Sangiovese clones, replanted vineyards, updated cellar practices and generally made Chianti Classico DOCG a world-class appellation. Chianti Classico must contain a minimum of 75% Sangiovese. In the 2014 edition of its annual compendium of wine ratings, Gambero Rosso noted that Chianti Classico DOCG wines were noteworthy for their “significant return to a more defined style, true to tradition.” The typical Chianti Classico wine is a ruby-red, Sangiovese-based wine with aromas of violets and cherries and a hint of earthy spice.
The Chianti DOCG designation covers wines from six Chianti sub-zones (Colli Pisane, Colli Fiorentini, Colli Senesi, Colli Aretini, Montalbano and Rufina) as well as all other Chianti wines. The Chianti Classico DOCG is located in the very center of Tuscany, between Florence and Sienna."
"Tuscany is Italy's third most planted region (behind Sicily and Apulia) but it is eighth in terms of output, reflecting both the poor soil of Tuscany and deliberate efforts to limit yields and increase the quality in the wine. After Piedmont and the Veneto, Tuscany produces the third-highest volume of DOC/DOCG wines. More than 80% of the regions' production is in red wine, with the Sangiovese grape being Tuscany's' most prominent grape. Trebbiano is the leading white variety of the region.
The history of viticulture in Tuscany dates back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. From the fall of the Roman Empire and throughout the Middle Ages, monasteries were the main purveyors of wines in the region. As the aristocratic and merchant classes emerged, they inherited the share-cropping system of agriculture known as mezzadria. Many Tuscan landowners would turn their half of the grape harvest into wine that would be sold to merchants in Florence. Following the end of the Napoleonic Wars, Tuscany returned to the rule of the Habsburgs. Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Super Tuscan are Tuscany’s best known wines.
1 x Brokenwood Quail Shiraz 2015 ~ Hunter Valley, Australia
95/100 James Halliday
93/100 Bob Campbell
91/100 The Wine Front
5 star winery James Halliday
James Halliday "A very complex full-bodied wine; the heavy lifting - and boy is it heavy - is done by the McLaren Vale Wade Vineyard."
James Halliday "A deservedly fashionable winery producing consistently excellent wines. Its big-selling Hunter Semillon provides the volume to balance the limited quantities of the flagships ILR Semillon and Graveyard Shiraz. Brokenwood purchased the Graveyard Vineyard from Hungerford Hill in '78 and has been working to totally rehabilitate the vineyard over the ensuing decades. It's been a vine by vine exercise, with a degree of experimentation of rootstocks and clonal material from other, even older vineyards. Next there is a range of wines coming from regions including Beechworth (a major resource is the associated Indigo Vineyard), Orange, Central Ranges, McLaren Vale, Cowra and elsewhere. In 2017 Iain Riggs celebrated his 35th vintage at the helm of Brokenwood, offering a unique mix of winemaking skills, management of a diverse business, and an unerring ability to keep Brokenwood's high profile fresh and newsworthy. He has also contributed a great deal to various wine industry organisations."
Established in 1970 Brokenwood Wines is one of Australia's most reputable premium wine labels and a must-visit in the Hunter Valley. It was established by Australia's leading wine critic, James Halliday.
Consistently listed as a 5 star winery, Brokenwood is home to the famous Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz, the highly acclaimed ILR Reserve Semillon, and the popular Cricket Pitch Range.
1 x Te Mata Coleraine Cabernet Merlot 2021 - Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
100/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
98/100 James Suckling
98/100 Bob Campbell, The Real
97/100 Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
97/100 Huon Hooke, The Real Review
92/100 CellarTracker
98/100 The Wine Front (2020 vintage)
98/100 Bob Campbell, The Real Review (2020 vintage)
97/100 James Suckling (2020 vintage)
97/100 Huon Hooke, The Real Review (2020 vintage)
Bronze - CellarTracker (2020 vintage)
98/100 Bob Campbell, The Real Review (2019 vintage)
97/100 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (2019 vintage)
93/100 CellarTracker (2019 vintage)
Te Mata Estate is regarded as one of New Zealand’s most important wine producers
Coleraine is Te Mata's most acclaimed wine and is often regarded as New Zealand's best red wine
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit "This 2021 Coleraine is undeniably THE GOAT of New Zealand wine....This exhibits a commanding presence and majestic poise. The bouquet reveals classic aromas of cassis, dark plum and violet with whispering nuances of cedar and cigar. There are hints of warm spices, compounding the pleasure upon inhalation. The palate is bold and graceful at once, enhanced by plush texture and multi-layered mouthfeel, beautifully framed by refreshing acidity and fine chalky tannins. Robust and substantial with a great line and length, which seem to go on to infinity. This youthful wine is already impossible to resist, but time will reward those who can wait. In sports, they often talk about ‘The Greatest of All Time’, or ‘The GOAT’."
James Suckling "Redcurrant and creme de cassis aromas. Roses. So aromatic. Stones. Oyster and mussel shell. Ink pot. Lead pencil shavings. Full-bodied but very tight and focused. Linear and long with fine, powdery and chewy tannins. Crushed velvet texture."
Bob Campbell, The Real Review "Very impressive Coleraine, possibly the best I have yet tasted. Quite Bordeaux-like with impressive density and complexity. Richly textured wine that is obviously youthful but easy to appreciate. Cassis, dark chocolate, vanilla, liquorice, mixed spice and anise are some of the more obvious flavours. Destined to become a classic."
Gary Walsh, The Wine Front "Dark and intense, lots of perfume, red and black fruits, tobacco, a leafy pop that’s pure varietal class, creamy oak, lead pencils, aniseed and spice. Medium to full-bodied, a flood of flavour, super ‘mineral’ feel to the acidity, tannin is superb, and the finish is so long. Light but so dense. There’s a fresh raspberry juiciness here too, and an extra dimension of tension and energy. All the graphite and presence. Incredible wine."
Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Very deep bright purple colour; the bouquet shows similar mulberry, blackcurrant and raspberry fruit aromas as the Awatea but the wine is more concentrated all-round and shows a little more oak (65% new). There are violet notes and a sprinkle of spices including nutmeg too. The tannins are more persuasive and mouth-coating also, and the length is prodigious. A smashing cabernet blend, and a top vintage for this wine."
Bob Campbell, The Real Review "A deeply-tinted, almost inky wine with layers of sumptuous fruit and savoury characters, including cassis, red rose, dark chocolate, hedgerow, anise and nutty oak. A generously proportioned, youthful red that is already surprisingly accessible but promises to age gracefully." (2020 vintage)
James Suckling "A beautiful nose of graphite, blackcurrant, crushed stone, blackberry, bark and sage. Medium- to full-bodied with velvety, structured tannins. Linear onto a wide open palate with so much clarity and length. Mineral complexity sits underneath the wonderfully ripened black fruit giving definition and dynamics. Steady acidity. Fresh herbs and black tea. Pine, too. So attractive now." (2020 vintage)
Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Very deep, bold, bright purple/red colour, the aromas similarly impressive for their concentration and vibrancy. The wine is super-concentrated and loaded with drying, savoury tannins that add a smidgin of bitterness that helps cleanse the aftertaste, which is formidably long. A sensational cabernet blend, gorgeously flavoured and perfumed, profound and lingering. It has the intensity and structure to age long-term. The patient will be handsomely rewarded." (2020 vintage)
Bob Campbell, The Real Review "Ripe, cassis and berry flavours with a seasoning of spice. This wine represents elegance on a grand scale and is on one of the best vintage I've tasted. It has plushness and power with great potential." (2019 vintage)
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate "The wine is brooding and textured, with a black heart of berry fruit wrapped by savory spice. It pulses with blackberry, mulberry, black cherry, cassis, brunette tobacco, coal dust, graphite, licorice, star anise and cracked fennel. It's sensational. I love the personality of this vintage. It's black, almost midnight, and extraterrestrial in its expanse, but the thing is, it just tastes so much like Hawke's Bay. It is capacious and spooling and unfurling too, long, excellent and totally on form." (2019 vintage)
World of Fine Wines "Regarded as New Zealand’s most famous red wine...Te Mata Estate’s flagship wine, Coleraine, which isn’t released every year, is keenly reflective of the vintage in which it is made. When it is released, it immediately becomes a collector’s item, with the last four vintages selling out from the winery within weeks." ....In 2018 35-year verticals of Te Mata Estate Coleraine achieved the highest-ever auction price paid for any collection of New Zealand wine.
Decanter Magazine "A Wine Legend"
Raymond Chan "New Zealand's Great Red Wine"
James Sucklin "TOP 50 WINES OF THE WORLD … “New Zealand’s Sassicaia."
Gary Walsh "New Zealand’s Grange equivalent, only Coleraine comes from one place, is much cheaper, and to my tastes, is significantly better and more interesting.”
Andy Howard MW "New Zealand’s First Growth. Many critics consider Coleraine up there with the best Bordeaux blends in the world."
Winemaker “An historically early vintage that was warm and dry produced low crops with tiny berries, creating exceptional wines with fragrance, tension, purity, power, and persistence… these are so appealing, the tricky part will be having the patience to enjoy them at their peak!”
Cabernet sauvignon (52%), merlot (33%) and cabernet franc (15%).
Alcohol:
World of Fine Wine 'Getting to know a legend' "A visit to one of the world’s greatest fine-wine estates should be an integral part of any tour of New Zealand. On the East Coast of New Zealand’s North Island is the independently owned, family-run, Te Mata Estate. Owners and staff still work on vineyards that began growing Cabernet, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir back in the 1890s, making it the country’s oldest wine estate. Since 1905, this winery has been winning gold medals globally, which led to these sites becoming the country’s first to be protected by law due to their viticultural history....Te Mata Estate wines are currently available in 45 countries and have been presented at some of the world’s top tables— including to President Barrack Obama, President Xi Jinping, and Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee."
Raymond Chan "Te Mata Estate was the standard by which every other wine producer could be judged against, as the full range of styles has always been impeccable. In the earlier days, Hawke’s Bay was the scene of New Zealand’s quality wine, so it was very apt to have Te Mata Estate as the point of reference. Even when other regions developed, and Marlborough grew larger, and other varietals such as Pinot Noir became important, one could understand the state of the New Zealand wine industry by how Te Mata Estate behaved or reacted to influences, whether internal, or international."
Te Mata Estate is regarded as one of New Zealand’s most important wine producers. It is New Zealand's oldest winery, oldest wine estate and has the oldest winery cellars in the country - in continuous operation since 1895. Coleraine is Te Mata's most acclaimed wine and is often regarded as New Zealand's best red wine.
Hawke's Bay is located on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island in and around the cities of Napier, Hastings and Havelock North. This historic region has New Zealand's second-largest wine industry (after Marlborough) and is highly regarded for its red Bordeaux Blend wines. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Chardonnay are all planted widely across the region. Over the years, the region has won international acclaim for its very high-quality Bordeaux-style reds and full-bodied Chardonnays. Syrah, produced in a classic European style with strong black-pepper flavors, is another grape variety thought to have great potential here.
Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot wines are made from two of the world's most famous and most widely grown wine grapes. The pair form the foundation of many of the great wines of Bordeaux, where this classic blend (often dubbed "Bordeaux Blend") is thought to have originated. For centuries, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot have been the quintessential Bordeaux wine grapes, but their fame and popularity have now taken them far beyond the banks of the Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde, to the furthest reaches of the wine world.
In California the blend is often labeled as Meritage – providing the producer meets the requirements of the Meritage Alliance. The Australian regions of Coonawarra, Margaret River and Yarra Valley are highly regarded for their unique expressions of the blend. A Bordeaux Blend is any combination of those grape varieties typically used to make the red wines of Bordeaux. Cabernet Sauvignon is widely accepted as a compulsory component of any Bordeaux Blend along with Merlot. In fact, the majority of Bordeaux Blend wines are often made exclusively from a blend of these two varieties. The remaining components are Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.
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1 x Atticus Grande Reserve Cabernet 2016 ~ Margaret River, Western Australia
96/100 James Halliday
Australian Wine Companio 5 Star Winery
Australian Wine Companion - Best Margaret River Wineries of the Regions 2020
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot
James Halliday "ultra-premium wines"
Australian Wine Companion "taste the best that Margaret River has to offer."
The Winemaker An unambiguously classy wine, its quality established by the first whiff, and confirmed by the super– elegant, medium – bodied palate. All the cabernet cassis/blackcurrant you could wish for floats along the mouth with the other members of the Bordeaux family in respectful support...... The velvety palate is elegant, well structured and medium-bodied with blackcurrant, mulberry and cassis seamlessly woven with French oak and supple tannins that linger on the finish.”
Since the release of Chapman Grove and the winery's premium Atticus range in 2006, Chapman Grove wines have been awarded 4 Trophies, 3 Top Gold, 3 Gold, 8 Silver and 39 Bronze Medals.
James Halliday "A very successful venture under the control of CEO Ron Fraser. The wines come from the estate vineyards planted to chardonnay, Semillon, sauvignon blanc, shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and merlot.....[The winery's] ultra-premium wines are under the Atticus label."
Atticus is owned by Chapman Grove Wines; a small winery focussed on making limited edition fine wines from Margaret River, Western Australia. Described by Australia's N#1 wine critic, James Halliday as "a very successful venture", the winery is known for its highly rated wines and was established in 2005 by an esteemed veteran of the industry, Ron Fraser. Pop Up Wine has secured back vintages of a collection of its highly rated wines.
Atticus utilises exceptional fruit which is all 100% estate grown to create its world-class wines. Its range includes varieties most suited to the Margaret River climate, with French oak used to bring out flavours of the terroir, creating a true expression of the region.
The winery achieved the highly coveted 5 Red Star rating from James Halliday within three short years of first entering the Wine Companion in 2009. Since the the estate's first release in 2006, its wines have been awarded 4 Trophies, 3 Top Gold, 3 Gold, 8 Silver and 39 Bronze medals.
Margaret River is a highly respected wine region in the southwestern corner of Western Australia. Famous for having a more "European" wine style than its counterparts across the country, Margaret River has made its name through its unusually refined Cabernet Sauvignon (often blended with Merlot), gamey Shiraz, intensely citrusy Chardonnay, and refreshingly grassy "SSB'" blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Margaret River's winemakers are particularly proud of its temperate, coastal location – which is very similar to that of Bordeaux.
The French Bordeaux-style blend — a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot — is loved the world over and is now being made by winemakers globally. Atticus's Grand Reserve Cabernet is a similar blend using three cabernets: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Merlot, and Cabernet Franc with Petit Verdot. This blend has created a wine celebrated for its bold intensity and elegance.
1 x Atticus Grande Reserve Chardonnay 2016 ~ Margaret River, Western Australia
96/100 James Halliday Wine Companion
96/100 James Halliday Wine Companion (2013 Vintage)
5/5 stars Winestate Magazine Chardonnay Tasting (2010 Vintage)
95/100 Ray Jordan The West Australian (2007 Vintage)
95/100 David Prestipino STM The Sunday Times (2007 Vintage)
4.5/5 stars Winestate Magazine Best of the West 2013 (2007 Vintage)
95/100 The Real Review (2006 Vintage)
95/100 James Halliday Wine Companion (2006 Vintage)
96/100 Huon Hooke Sydney Morning Herald (2006 Vintage)
90/100 The Real Review (2005 Vintage)
91/100 Ray Jordan’s Guide to Wine (2005 Vintage)
96/100 James Halliday Wine Companion (2005 Vintage)
Australian Wine Companion - Best Margaret River Wineries of the Regions 2020
Bronze - Decanter Wine Awards (2010 Vintage)
Silver - International Wine Challenge (2009 Vintage)
Silver - Decanter Wine Awards (2009 Vintage)
Top Gold - Royal Perth Wine Show (2007 Vintage)
Silver - Cowra Wine Show (2007 Vintage)
Trophy - Wine of the Show - Royal Sydney Wine Show (2006 Vintage)
Top Gold - Royal Sydney Wine Show (2006 Vintage)
Gold - Mount Barker Wine Show (2006 Vintage)
Gold - Royal Sydney Wine Show (2006 Vintage)
Bronze - Rutherglen Wine Show (2006 Vintage)
Top Gold - Wine Show Asia Singapore (2005 Vintage)
Gold - American Express Wine Show (2005 Vintage)
Bronze - International Chardonnay Challenge (2005 Vintage)
Bronze - Margaret River Wine Show (2005 Vintage)
James Halliday “As ever, a distinguished wine, with a particular texture engendered by its citrussy acidity; the heavy lifting is provided by the immaculate white peach and pink grapefruit of a palate that is intense yet delicate, delicacy stemming from the way the wine flows through the mouthfeel and long finish..Hand-picked, matured in French oak (50% new) for 10 months.”
The Winemaker “As ever a distinguished wine, with a particular texture engendered by its citrussy acidity: the heavy lifting is provided by the immaculate white peach and pink grapefruit of a palate that is intense yet delicate, delicacy stemming from the way the wine flows through the mouthfeel and long finish.”
Decanter "Elegant and restrained with very nice notes of white peaches and nectarines. Medium bodied, creamy and crisp with long stone fruit after taste." (2010 vintage)
Huan Hooke, The Real Review "Delicate, lean, light-bodied and savoury in mouth. Unusual mouth-feel. I like it a lot.....Subtly complex: a superb wine. Light yellow; very complex nose, layered and Burgundian. Nutty, with hints of creamy lees, nougat, toast and honeysuckle." (2006 Vintage)
The Real Review "Rich, deep palate with some astringency and a firm clean finish. Pleasant drinking. Light yellow. Toffee-apple aromas coupled with smoked-meat lees-derived aromas. Palate is a trifle hollow and interrupted, with some phenolic grip. Quite oak-driven, but not shrill. " (2005 Vintage)
A delightfully complex wine that is Burgundian in style.
Since the release of Chapman Grove & the winery's premium Atticus range in 2006, Chapman Grove wines have been awarded 4 Trophies, 3 Top Gold, 3 Gold, 8 Silver and 39 Bronze Medals.
James Halliday "A very successful venture under the control of CEO Ron Fraser. The wines come from the estate vineyards planted to chardonnay, Semillon, sauvignon blanc, shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and merlot.....[The winery's] ultra-premium wines are under the Atticus label."
Atticus is owned by Chapman Grove Wines; a small winery focussed on making limited edition fine wines from Margaret River, Western Australia. Described by Australia's N#1 wine critic, James Halliday as "a very successful venture", the winery is known for its highly rated wines and was established in 2005 by an esteemed veteran of the industry, Ron Fraser. Pop Up Wine has secured back vintages of a collection of its highly rated wines.
Atticus utilises exceptional fruit which is all 100% estate grown to create its world-class wines. Its range includes varieties most suited to the Margaret River climate, with French oak used to bring out flavours of the terroir, creating a true expression of the region.
The winery achieved the highly coveted 5 Red Star rating from James Halliday within three short years of first entering the Wine Companion in 2009. Since the the estate's first release in 2006, its wines have been awarded 4 Trophies, 3 Top Gold, 3 Gold, 8 Silver and 39 Bronze medals.
Margaret River is a highly respected wine region in the southwestern corner of Western Australia. Famous for having a more "European" wine style than its counterparts across the country, Margaret River has made its name through its unusually refined Cabernet Sauvignon (often blended with Merlot), gamey Shiraz, intensely citrusy Chardonnay, and refreshingly grassy "SSB'" blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Margaret River's winemakers are particularly proud of it's temperate, coastal location – which is very similar to that of Bordeaux.
Chardonnay is one of the world’s most popular grapes, Chardonnay is made in a wide range of styles from lean, to rich, creamy white wines aged in oak. Bolder, richer, full-bodied and buttery Chardonnays are made using oak and are produced in California, Burgundy, and Australia. Unoaked chardonnays such as Chablis and those produced in Chile, New Zealand, and other parts of France are leaner and often crisp and mineraly, with delicate flavors. By law, if a label says “Chablis,” it must be Chardonnay.
1 x Poderi Colla Barbaresco Roncagile Riserva Beppe Colla 2015 - Barbaresco, Italy
Multi-award Winning Winery
Winemaker "Intense garnet red, rich and complex aromas of blackberry, caramel, cinnamon, lavender, dried dog rose and violet. A 'classic' Barbaresco with the elegance of a Roncaglie cru: rich, mouth filling and intense. Personality and pleasure with a long finish of velvety tannins and great ageing potential."
100% Nebbiolo
Terroir Sense - Ian D'Agata "The estate is well-known for the many excellent wines it produces, of which the Barbaresco Roncaglie and the Barolo Bussia are the most famous and sought after by collectors. Poderi Colla differs from many of those making Barolo and Barbaresco today because the Collas have always been a family of grape growers and winemakers first and foremost. The family can count on three hundred years of history, give or take a few years, and that neatly separates it from many in the area who are only first, second or third generation wine producers and who had been involved in other business activities prior to turning to wine full-time."
Antonio Galloni, Vinous Poderi "....Poderi Colla - it is hard to believe - remains one of the under the radar gems in Piedmont. Specifically, the Barbaresco (and Barolo, too) is consistently outstanding."
Poderi Colla is a highly regarded Italian, family owned winery with a rich history dating back to the 1700s. The winery is known for its dedication to crafting wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Langhe region in Piedmont. The winery was founded by the Colla family, who have produced wine for more than five generations. Brothers Tino and Beppe Colla brought Poderi Colla to international fame. Prominent figures in the winemaking world, the bothers studied winemaking in Burgundy and brought Pinot Noir cuttings back to Italy to propegate at their family's wine estate. Tino and Beppe Colla both played significant roles in elevating the reputation of Barolo and Barbaresco wines to international acclaim.
The Poderi Colla winery focuses on sustainable viticulture and traditional winemaking techniques, producing wines that showcase the authentic flavors of the grapes. Poderi Colla produces a range of wines, including Barolo, Barbaresco, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, and other regional varieties. Their Barolo and Barbaresco wines are especially revered, and they often age them in large oak casks to allow the wines to develop complex and nuanced flavors over time.
Talk to us at Pop Up Wine and we'll gladly organise a tour of the Poderi Colla winery when you are next in Italy. We can arrange a tour of the vineyards, cellars, and tasting rooms where you will be able to learn about the winemaking process and sample Poderi Colla wines. Visiting the estate offers an opportunity to experience the beauty of the Langhe region while enjoying some of Italy's finest wines.
The Barbaresco wine region
The Barbaresco wine region is one of the most prestigious wine-producing areas in Italy, located in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. It is renowned for producing some of the finest red wines in the world, made primarily from the Nebbiolo grape variety. Barbaresco is situated in the Langhe hills, in the province of Cuneo, near the town of Alba. The Nebbiolo grape is the hallmark of Barbaresco wines. This variety is known for its thick skin, high acidity, and pronounced tannins, which contribute to the wine's structure and aging potential. Barbaresco wines made from Nebbiolo are typically elegant, aromatic, and complex.
Wine Regulations
Barbaresco holds the prestigious DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) status, which is the highest level of Italian wine classification. To carry the Barbaresco DOCG label, wines must adhere to strict regulations, including minimum aging requirements.
Aging
According to the regulations, Barbaresco wines must be aged for a minimum of two years, of which at least nine months must be spent in oak barrels. For Barbaresco Riserva wines, the aging period increases to a minimum of four years, with at least two years in oak barrels.
Nebbiolo Grape and Barbaresco Wine
The Nebbiolo grape is the hallmark of Barbaresco wines. This variety is known for its thick skin, high acidity, and pronounced tannins, which contribute to the wine's structure and aging potential. Barbaresco wines made from Nebbiolo are typically elegant, aromatic, and complex.
Flavor Profile:
Barbaresco wines often exhibit a captivating combination of floral aromas, red fruit notes (such as cherry and raspberry), and sometimes hints of spices and earthiness. The wines are known for their refined tannins and well-balanced structure, allowing them to age gracefully over time.
Food Pairings:
Barbaresco wines pair excellently with a variety of dishes. They complement traditional Piedmontese cuisine, including dishes like agnolotti (a type of pasta), braised meats, and truffle-based dishes. Their versatility also makes them suitable for pairing with roasted meats, game, and aged cheeses.
The Langhe is a prestigious winemaking region located in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is renowned for its outstanding wines, picturesque landscapes, and rich culinary traditions. Here's some information about the Langhe winemaking region. The Langhe region experiences a continental climate with some Mediterranean influences from the nearby Ligurian Sea. The area benefits from a combination of factors such as sunlight exposure, altitude, and soil composition, which create an ideal environment for growing high-quality grapes. The region's terroir is primarily composed of limestone, clay, and sandstone soils, which contribute to the unique flavors and characteristics of Langhe wines. The Langhe is famous for its production of red wines, with Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto being the prominent grape varieties. Nebbiolo is the noble grape of the region and is responsible for producing some of Italy's most iconic wines, such as Barolo and Barbaresco. Barbera and Dolcetto are also widely planted and play significant roles in producing well-regarded wines, including Barbera d'Alba and Dolcetto d'Alba. Barolo and Barbaresco are the crown jewels of the Langhe region. Both wines are made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes and are renowned for their complexity, age-worthiness, and distinctive flavors. Barolo, often referred to as the "King of Wines," typically displays robust tannins and flavors of cherry, tar, and roses. Barbaresco, considered its slightly more delicate counterpart, is known for its elegance and finesse."
Nebbiolo is the grape variety behind the top-quality red wines of Piedmont, northwestern Italy, the most notable of which are Barolo and Barbaresco. Nebbiolo wines are distinguished by their strong tannins, high acidity and distinctive scent – often described as "tar and roses". They also tend to lose color. Within just a few years of vintage, most Nebbiolo wines begin fading from deep, violet-tinged ruby to a beautiful brick orange.
1 x Sergio Zingarelli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2019 - Tuscany, Italy
98/100 Luca Maroni
96/100 Daniele Cernilli-Guida Essenziale
94/100 James Suckling
94/100 Wine Enthusiast
94/100 Raffaele Vecchione, Wine Critic
94/100 Falstaff Wein Guide
93/100 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
91/100 Wine Spectator
96/100 Daniele Cernilli-Guida Essenziale (2018 vintage)
95+/100 Luca Maroni (2018 vintage)
95/100 James Suckling (2018 vintage)
94/100 Wine Enthusiast (2018 vintage)
94/100 Wine Spectator (2018 vintage)
93/100 5 Stars Wine, The Book, Vinitaly (2018 vintage)
92/100 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (2018 vintage)
92/100 Falstaff Wein Guide (2018 vintage)
92/100 Raffaele Vecchione, Wine Critic (2018 vintage)
91/100 Decanter (2018 vintage)
90/100 The Wine Independent (2018 vintage)
17.5/20 Vinum Wine Magazine (2018 vintage)
Corona - Vini Buoni d'Italia
5 Grappoli - Bibenda
3 Biccheri - Gambero Rosso
3 Stelle Oro - Veronelli
Oro - Civiltà del Bere – WOW (2018 vintage)
Finalista 2 bicchieri rossi - Gambero Rosso (2018 vintage)
5 Grappoli - Bibenda (2018 vintage)
Gold - Decanter World Wine Awards
Gold - London Wine Competition
Bronze - Korea Wine Challenge
Gold - Decanter World Wine Awards (2018 vintage)
James Suckling "Extremely perfumed, with blackberry, lavender and rose-petal aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with an integrated palate and very fine tannins that give length and definition to the wine. Some citrus undertones, too."
Wine Enthusiast "Leather, pencil shavings and balsamic vinegar on the nose mingle with wild herbs, especially oregano, with mint, cherry and chocolate arriving later. The palate has more cherries surrounded by blood orange jam before a shot of espresso on the slightly bitter finish that lasts thanks to sturdy tannins."
Raffaele Vecchione, Wine Critic "Slightly reductive in the primary profile showing notes of raspberries, black prunes, plums and mixed blue flowers. Medium bodied, soft tannins and a serious, essential finale which balances equilibrium and distension."
Falstaff "Bright ruby red with garnet hints. Slightly reductive on the nose at first, then rich, sour cherry, dried rose petals and a touch of white pepper. Well balanced on the palate, with velvety tannins and lively acidity, a long and elegant finish."
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate "...offers the extra richness and concentration that came naturally to the 2019 growing season. There are aromas of baked cherry, sweet earth and black olive that are characteristic of Sangiovese."
James Suckling "Sweet-berry, bark and pine-needle aromas with some cedar. Flowers, too. Medium-to full-bodied, fresh and bright with firm tannins and a lively acidity. Crunchy and vivid. Firm tannins. Austere, in a sophisticated way." (2018 vintage)
Wine Enthusiast "Notes of dark chocolate, spices and cherry syrup with metallic hints of crushed rocks make for a luxurious nose with a palate to match, nearly spicy with pepper and acidity and structured if opulent tannins." (2018 vintage)
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate "....offers pretty brightness and intensity with layers of dark currant, cherry and crushed mineral with lingering smoke and spice. This is the estate's top-end wine to pair with a hearty Tuscan cut of T-bone steak." (2018 vintage)
Falstaff "Elegantly shining deep ruby. Graceful bouquet of wild berries, fresh cherry and mint, accompanied by light leather notes. Fresh and steely on the palate, with great traction. Vivid, fine-grained tannin, beautiful fruit core into the persistent finish." (2018 vintage)
Raffaele Vecchione, Wine Critic "Wilted flowers, calendula, pumpkin and chinotto are the primary scents of this Gran Selezione. Medium bodied, light tannins and a finale of medium progression." (2018 vintage)
Rocca delle Macìe was established in 1973, when film producer Italo Zingarelli – of Ettore Scola’s “We All Loved Each Other So Much” fame, and also the wildly popular series of films featuring comedy duo Bud Spencer and Terence Hill (including “They Call Me Trinity” and “Trinity Is Still My Name”) – decided to realize his lifelong dream by acquiring the “Le Macìe” estate – extending across 93 hectares (230 acres) in all, of which only two were under vine – in order to create a winery in the heart of the Chianti Classico zone.
The estate now extends to more than 500 hectares (1250 acres) with, in total, more than 200 (500 acres) used as vineyards and 22 (54 acres) as olive groves, subdivided across the company’s six estates: Le Macìe, Sant’Alfonso, Fizzano e le Tavolelle in the Chianti Classico Area, in addition to the Campomaccione and Casa Maria estates in the Morellino di Scansano Area (Maremma).
The Chianti region in Italy's Tuscany wine growing region is split between Chianti and Chianti Classico. Accordingly, two separate DOCG designations apply to wines from the Chianti region: the Chianti Classico DOCG for the heartland of Chianti, and Chianti DOCG for all other Chianti regions. (In 1984, the Chianti region was promoted from DOC to DOCG - Italy’s highest classification - and in 1996, Chianti Classico - the historic heartland of the region - DOCG was created, which gave autonomy to that region. In the last 20 years, a consortium of Chianti Classico producers have researched new Sangiovese clones, replanted vineyards, updated cellar practices and generally made Chianti Classico DOCG a world-class appellation. Chianti Classico must contain a minimum of 75% Sangiovese. In the 2014 edition of its annual compendium of wine ratings, Gambero Rosso noted that Chianti Classico DOCG wines were noteworthy for their “significant return to a more defined style, true to tradition.” The typical Chianti Classico wine is a ruby-red, Sangiovese-based wine with aromas of violets and cherries and a hint of earthy spice.
The Chianti DOCG designation covers wines from six Chianti sub-zones (Colli Pisane, Colli Fiorentini, Colli Senesi, Colli Aretini, Montalbano and Rufina) as well as all other Chianti wines. The Chianti Classico DOCG is located in the very center of Tuscany, between Florence and Sienna."
"Tuscany is Italy's third most planted region (behind Sicily and Apulia) but it is eighth in terms of output, reflecting both the poor soil of Tuscany and deliberate efforts to limit yields and increase the quality in the wine. After Piedmont and the Veneto, Tuscany produces the third-highest volume of DOC/DOCG wines. More than 80% of the regions' production is in red wine, with the Sangiovese grape being Tuscany's' most prominent grape. Trebbiano is the leading white variety of the region.
The history of viticulture in Tuscany dates back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. From the fall of the Roman Empire and throughout the Middle Ages, monasteries were the main purveyors of wines in the region. As the aristocratic and merchant classes emerged, they inherited the share-cropping system of agriculture known as mezzadria. Many Tuscan landowners would turn their half of the grape harvest into wine that would be sold to merchants in Florence. Following the end of the Napoleonic Wars, Tuscany returned to the rule of the Habsburgs. Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Super Tuscan are Tuscany’s best known wines.
Sangiovese (or Nielluccio in Corsica), a dark-berried vine, is the most widely planted grape variety in Italy. Virtually synonymous with the red wines of Tuscany, and all the romanticism that goes with the territory, Sangiovese is the core constituent in some of the great names in Italian wine. Italy's love affair with Sangiovese – and indeed the world's – is generations old, though recent grapevine research suggests the variety is not as ancient as once thought.
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most famous red wine grape variety on Earth. It is rivaled in this regard only by its Bordeaux stablemate Merlot, and its opposite number in Burgundy, Pinot Noir. From its origins in Bordeaux, Cabernet has successfully spread to almost every winegrowing country in the world. It is now the key grape variety in many first-rate New World wine regions, most notably Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo Valley. Wherever they come from, Cabernet Sauvignon wines always seem to demonstrate a handful of common character traits: deep color, good tannin structure, moderate acidity and aromas of blackcurrant, tomato leaf, dark spices and cedarwood.Rocca delle Macìe was established in 1973, when film producer Italo Zingarelli – of Ettore Scola’s “We All Loved Each Other So Much” fame, and also the wildly popular series of films featuring comedy duo Bud Spencer and Terence Hill (including “They Call Me Trinity” and “Trinity Is Still My Name”) – decided to realize his lifelong dream by acquiring the “Le Macìe” estate – extending across 93 hectares (230 acres) in all, of which only two were under vine – in order to create a winery in the heart of the Chianti Classico zone.
The estate now extends to more than 500 hectares (1250 acres) with, in total, more than 200 (500 acres) used as vineyards and 22 (54 acres) as olive groves, subdivided across the company’s six estates: Le Macìe, Sant’Alfonso, Fizzano e le Tavolelle in the Chianti Classico Area, in addition to the Campomaccione and Casa Maria estates in the Morellino di Scansano Area (Maremma).
The Chianti region in Italy's Tuscany wine growing region is split between Chianti and Chianti Classico. Accordingly, two separate DOCG designations apply to wines from the Chianti region: the Chianti Classico DOCG for the heartland of Chianti, and Chianti DOCG for all other Chianti regions. (In 1984, the Chianti region was promoted from DOC to DOCG - Italy’s highest classification - and in 1996, Chianti Classico - the historic heartland of the region - DOCG was created, which gave autonomy to that region. In the last 20 years, a consortium of Chianti Classico producers have researched new Sangiovese clones, replanted vineyards, updated cellar practices and generally made Chianti Classico DOCG a world-class appellation. Chianti Classico must contain a minimum of 75% Sangiovese. In the 2014 edition of its annual compendium of wine ratings, Gambero Rosso noted that Chianti Classico DOCG wines were noteworthy for their “significant return to a more defined style, true to tradition.” The typical Chianti Classico wine is a ruby-red, Sangiovese-based wine with aromas of violets and cherries and a hint of earthy spice.
The Chianti DOCG designation covers wines from six Chianti sub-zones (Colli Pisane, Colli Fiorentini, Colli Senesi, Colli Aretini, Montalbano and Rufina) as well as all other Chianti wines. The Chianti Classico DOCG is located in the very center of Tuscany, between Florence and Sienna."
"Tuscany is Italy's third most planted region (behind Sicily and Apulia) but it is eighth in terms of output, reflecting both the poor soil of Tuscany and deliberate efforts to limit yields and increase the quality in the wine. After Piedmont and the Veneto, Tuscany produces the third-highest volume of DOC/DOCG wines. More than 80% of the regions' production is in red wine, with the Sangiovese grape being Tuscany's' most prominent grape. Trebbiano is the leading white variety of the region.
The history of viticulture in Tuscany dates back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. From the fall of the Roman Empire and throughout the Middle Ages, monasteries were the main purveyors of wines in the region. As the aristocratic and merchant classes emerged, they inherited the share-cropping system of agriculture known as mezzadria. Many Tuscan landowners would turn their half of the grape harvest into wine that would be sold to merchants in Florence. Following the end of the Napoleonic Wars, Tuscany returned to the rule of the Habsburgs. Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Super Tuscan are Tuscany’s best known wines.
1 x Brokenwood Quail Shiraz 2015 ~ Hunter Valley, Australia
95/100 James Halliday
93/100 Bob Campbell
91/100 The Wine Front
5 star winery James Halliday
James Halliday "A very complex full-bodied wine; the heavy lifting - and boy is it heavy - is done by the McLaren Vale Wade Vineyard."
James Halliday "A deservedly fashionable winery producing consistently excellent wines. Its big-selling Hunter Semillon provides the volume to balance the limited quantities of the flagships ILR Semillon and Graveyard Shiraz. Brokenwood purchased the Graveyard Vineyard from Hungerford Hill in '78 and has been working to totally rehabilitate the vineyard over the ensuing decades. It's been a vine by vine exercise, with a degree of experimentation of rootstocks and clonal material from other, even older vineyards. Next there is a range of wines coming from regions including Beechworth (a major resource is the associated Indigo Vineyard), Orange, Central Ranges, McLaren Vale, Cowra and elsewhere. In 2017 Iain Riggs celebrated his 35th vintage at the helm of Brokenwood, offering a unique mix of winemaking skills, management of a diverse business, and an unerring ability to keep Brokenwood's high profile fresh and newsworthy. He has also contributed a great deal to various wine industry organisations."
Established in 1970 Brokenwood Wines is one of Australia's most reputable premium wine labels and a must-visit in the Hunter Valley. It was established by Australia's leading wine critic, James Halliday.
Consistently listed as a 5 star winery, Brokenwood is home to the famous Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz, the highly acclaimed ILR Reserve Semillon, and the popular Cricket Pitch Range.
1 x Te Mata Coleraine Cabernet Merlot 2021 - Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
100/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
98/100 James Suckling
98/100 Bob Campbell, The Real
97/100 Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
97/100 Huon Hooke, The Real Review
92/100 CellarTracker
98/100 The Wine Front (2020 vintage)
98/100 Bob Campbell, The Real Review (2020 vintage)
97/100 James Suckling (2020 vintage)
97/100 Huon Hooke, The Real Review (2020 vintage)
Bronze - CellarTracker (2020 vintage)
98/100 Bob Campbell, The Real Review (2019 vintage)
97/100 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (2019 vintage)
93/100 CellarTracker (2019 vintage)
Te Mata Estate is regarded as one of New Zealand’s most important wine producers
Coleraine is Te Mata's most acclaimed wine and is often regarded as New Zealand's best red wine
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit "This 2021 Coleraine is undeniably THE GOAT of New Zealand wine....This exhibits a commanding presence and majestic poise. The bouquet reveals classic aromas of cassis, dark plum and violet with whispering nuances of cedar and cigar. There are hints of warm spices, compounding the pleasure upon inhalation. The palate is bold and graceful at once, enhanced by plush texture and multi-layered mouthfeel, beautifully framed by refreshing acidity and fine chalky tannins. Robust and substantial with a great line and length, which seem to go on to infinity. This youthful wine is already impossible to resist, but time will reward those who can wait. In sports, they often talk about ‘The Greatest of All Time’, or ‘The GOAT’."
James Suckling "Redcurrant and creme de cassis aromas. Roses. So aromatic. Stones. Oyster and mussel shell. Ink pot. Lead pencil shavings. Full-bodied but very tight and focused. Linear and long with fine, powdery and chewy tannins. Crushed velvet texture."
Bob Campbell, The Real Review "Very impressive Coleraine, possibly the best I have yet tasted. Quite Bordeaux-like with impressive density and complexity. Richly textured wine that is obviously youthful but easy to appreciate. Cassis, dark chocolate, vanilla, liquorice, mixed spice and anise are some of the more obvious flavours. Destined to become a classic."
Gary Walsh, The Wine Front "Dark and intense, lots of perfume, red and black fruits, tobacco, a leafy pop that’s pure varietal class, creamy oak, lead pencils, aniseed and spice. Medium to full-bodied, a flood of flavour, super ‘mineral’ feel to the acidity, tannin is superb, and the finish is so long. Light but so dense. There’s a fresh raspberry juiciness here too, and an extra dimension of tension and energy. All the graphite and presence. Incredible wine."
Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Very deep bright purple colour; the bouquet shows similar mulberry, blackcurrant and raspberry fruit aromas as the Awatea but the wine is more concentrated all-round and shows a little more oak (65% new). There are violet notes and a sprinkle of spices including nutmeg too. The tannins are more persuasive and mouth-coating also, and the length is prodigious. A smashing cabernet blend, and a top vintage for this wine."
Bob Campbell, The Real Review "A deeply-tinted, almost inky wine with layers of sumptuous fruit and savoury characters, including cassis, red rose, dark chocolate, hedgerow, anise and nutty oak. A generously proportioned, youthful red that is already surprisingly accessible but promises to age gracefully." (2020 vintage)
James Suckling "A beautiful nose of graphite, blackcurrant, crushed stone, blackberry, bark and sage. Medium- to full-bodied with velvety, structured tannins. Linear onto a wide open palate with so much clarity and length. Mineral complexity sits underneath the wonderfully ripened black fruit giving definition and dynamics. Steady acidity. Fresh herbs and black tea. Pine, too. So attractive now." (2020 vintage)
Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Very deep, bold, bright purple/red colour, the aromas similarly impressive for their concentration and vibrancy. The wine is super-concentrated and loaded with drying, savoury tannins that add a smidgin of bitterness that helps cleanse the aftertaste, which is formidably long. A sensational cabernet blend, gorgeously flavoured and perfumed, profound and lingering. It has the intensity and structure to age long-term. The patient will be handsomely rewarded." (2020 vintage)
Bob Campbell, The Real Review "Ripe, cassis and berry flavours with a seasoning of spice. This wine represents elegance on a grand scale and is on one of the best vintage I've tasted. It has plushness and power with great potential." (2019 vintage)
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate "The wine is brooding and textured, with a black heart of berry fruit wrapped by savory spice. It pulses with blackberry, mulberry, black cherry, cassis, brunette tobacco, coal dust, graphite, licorice, star anise and cracked fennel. It's sensational. I love the personality of this vintage. It's black, almost midnight, and extraterrestrial in its expanse, but the thing is, it just tastes so much like Hawke's Bay. It is capacious and spooling and unfurling too, long, excellent and totally on form." (2019 vintage)
World of Fine Wines "Regarded as New Zealand’s most famous red wine...Te Mata Estate’s flagship wine, Coleraine, which isn’t released every year, is keenly reflective of the vintage in which it is made. When it is released, it immediately becomes a collector’s item, with the last four vintages selling out from the winery within weeks." ....In 2018 35-year verticals of Te Mata Estate Coleraine achieved the highest-ever auction price paid for any collection of New Zealand wine.
Decanter Magazine "A Wine Legend"
Raymond Chan "New Zealand's Great Red Wine"
James Sucklin "TOP 50 WINES OF THE WORLD … “New Zealand’s Sassicaia."
Gary Walsh "New Zealand’s Grange equivalent, only Coleraine comes from one place, is much cheaper, and to my tastes, is significantly better and more interesting.”
Andy Howard MW "New Zealand’s First Growth. Many critics consider Coleraine up there with the best Bordeaux blends in the world."
Winemaker “An historically early vintage that was warm and dry produced low crops with tiny berries, creating exceptional wines with fragrance, tension, purity, power, and persistence… these are so appealing, the tricky part will be having the patience to enjoy them at their peak!”
Cabernet sauvignon (52%), merlot (33%) and cabernet franc (15%).
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World of Fine Wine 'Getting to know a legend' "A visit to one of the world’s greatest fine-wine estates should be an integral part of any tour of New Zealand. On the East Coast of New Zealand’s North Island is the independently owned, family-run, Te Mata Estate. Owners and staff still work on vineyards that began growing Cabernet, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir back in the 1890s, making it the country’s oldest wine estate. Since 1905, this winery has been winning gold medals globally, which led to these sites becoming the country’s first to be protected by law due to their viticultural history....Te Mata Estate wines are currently available in 45 countries and have been presented at some of the world’s top tables— including to President Barrack Obama, President Xi Jinping, and Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee."
Raymond Chan "Te Mata Estate was the standard by which every other wine producer could be judged against, as the full range of styles has always been impeccable. In the earlier days, Hawke’s Bay was the scene of New Zealand’s quality wine, so it was very apt to have Te Mata Estate as the point of reference. Even when other regions developed, and Marlborough grew larger, and other varietals such as Pinot Noir became important, one could understand the state of the New Zealand wine industry by how Te Mata Estate behaved or reacted to influences, whether internal, or international."
Te Mata Estate is regarded as one of New Zealand’s most important wine producers. It is New Zealand's oldest winery, oldest wine estate and has the oldest winery cellars in the country - in continuous operation since 1895. Coleraine is Te Mata's most acclaimed wine and is often regarded as New Zealand's best red wine.
Hawke's Bay is located on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island in and around the cities of Napier, Hastings and Havelock North. This historic region has New Zealand's second-largest wine industry (after Marlborough) and is highly regarded for its red Bordeaux Blend wines. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Chardonnay are all planted widely across the region. Over the years, the region has won international acclaim for its very high-quality Bordeaux-style reds and full-bodied Chardonnays. Syrah, produced in a classic European style with strong black-pepper flavors, is another grape variety thought to have great potential here.
Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot wines are made from two of the world's most famous and most widely grown wine grapes. The pair form the foundation of many of the great wines of Bordeaux, where this classic blend (often dubbed "Bordeaux Blend") is thought to have originated. For centuries, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot have been the quintessential Bordeaux wine grapes, but their fame and popularity have now taken them far beyond the banks of the Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde, to the furthest reaches of the wine world.
In California the blend is often labeled as Meritage – providing the producer meets the requirements of the Meritage Alliance. The Australian regions of Coonawarra, Margaret River and Yarra Valley are highly regarded for their unique expressions of the blend. A Bordeaux Blend is any combination of those grape varieties typically used to make the red wines of Bordeaux. Cabernet Sauvignon is widely accepted as a compulsory component of any Bordeaux Blend along with Merlot. In fact, the majority of Bordeaux Blend wines are often made exclusively from a blend of these two varieties. The remaining components are Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.