presented by Robin & Andy from Cellar Door Wine Shop
These are some of the owners, Andy and Robin’s, favorite summer wines.
~ explore – learn – taste – enjoy ~
Ondarre Cava Brut Nature DOC ~ NV
The Grupo Bodegas Olarra started in 1973 with the construction of a wine cellar for making great Rioja wines. In 1985, Bodegas Ondarre appeared to extract the maximum local character from the vineyards and the diversity of soil types in Viana. This is where wines for long cellaring and the first sparkling cavas from the group were made. The tradition of making sparkling cava within the Rioja Designation of Origin dates to the start of the 20th century. Virtually since their foundation, Bodegas Ondarre began making cavas from the viura variety, the most representative white wine grape of this zone.
Appellation: Rioja, Spain
Grapes: 100% Viura – ABV 11.5%
Tasting notes: Straw color with gold iridescence. Fine, long-lasting bubbles, intense nose, full, rounded flavors, and long, lingering finish.
Pairings: Versatile wine, perfect to accompany light dishes of white meat or fish, but also to be enjoyed as an aperitif.
Producer: Bodegas Ondarre
Villarini Grillo ~ 2024 [Organic]
Villarini is produced by Icon Wines, a close cooperation between ViniMundi and a few carefully selected local, organic wine producers around the world, with the explicit target to supply the best possible quality at any given price point. Together we aim at producing wines that both reflect the local traditions and terroir, but also the use of modern winemaking.
Appellation: Sicilia DOC, Sicily, Italy
Grapes: 100% Grillo – ABV 12.5%
Tasting notes: Displays aromas of ripe melon with hints of gooseberry, rounded off with fresh mint. Yellow fruit aromas of apricot and mango are balanced with invigorating citrus notes.
Pairings: Ideal with fish, seafood, white meat, and antipasti, as well as salads.
Producer: Icon Wines
Belle Amie Rose ~ 2024
In the heart of the Elgin Valley, nestled between vineyard rows, orchards of apples and pears with an amphitheater of the Kogelberg and Hottentots Holland Mountain ranges, lies the brand home of Elgin Vintners on the Elgin Orchards farm, which dates back to 1890. The historic homestead at the vineyard has been renovated into a Victorian-style home and still boasts its original oak and hickory floorboards. Ridgelands Manor House was known to be a nursing station for wounded soldiers returning home after World War two, ensuring their recovery after defending their country.
Appellation: Elgin, South Africa
Grapes: 100% Merlot – ABV 13.5%
Tasting notes: This attractive pale salmon pink, elegant Merlot Rosé has a nose of fresh strawberries, pomegranate, and summer red cherries that will entice you to sip and enjoy it further.
Producer: Elgin Vintners
Scavino Dolcetto d ’Alba DOC ~ 2023 [Wine Spectator 91]
Paolo Scavino is a historical winery in the Barolo region. It was founded in 1921 in Castiglione Falletto by Lorenzo Scavino and his son Paolo. Farming has always been a family tradition and passion. Enrico Scavino, together with his daughters Enrica and Elisa, fourth generation, runs the family Estate. For over 60 years of experience,e the focus has been to invest in important cru of Nebbiolo to show the uniqueness of each terroir. The Dolcetto is an indigenous Piedmontese grape for long time majorly planted in our area. This varietal requires good exposure, though not too warm, to preserve good acidity. Our 50-year-old Dolcetto vines ensure a beautiful complexity in this wine.
Appellation: Dolcetto d’Alba, Italy
Grapes: 100% Dolcetto – ABV 13% – 70-year-old vines
Tasting notes: Purple color, fresh and delicate aromatics of cherry, blueberry, spices and flowers. The structure has light and brightness in it. Well defined by good tannins and harmonious acidity, this wine has a pleasant freshness and intriguing character..
Pairings: Perfect to accompany the typical Piedmontese antipasti.
Producer: Paolo Scavino (950 cases)
