Autumn Fare €110 delivered (Was €135)

As we all make the most of the ups and downs of 2020 it’s important to remember to be kind to ourselves every so often and sometimes that’s taking a moment to savour a quality glass of wine while we enjoy a tasty meal, some Netflix, a book or just great company. At ELY we have put together two selections of wine, one for easy Autumn enjoyment and one for those special moments when the week is done and the fire is lit.

Six different wines, all red and all perfect for Autumn. Each winery brings their wines to the next level, be it Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir) with five years bottle age, terroir driven Malbec from France or a modern twist on Tempranillo from the classic region of Rioja. Add in Grenache, Montepulciano and Cabernet Sauvignon and there’s a style of wine for nearly every occasion.

Wine details:

Le Salare Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Italy 2018

Variety – Montepulciano 100%   Practicing organic, sustainable.
A farmer at heart, Giovanni Barba grows olives and orchard fruit alongside his vines, and gives them all the care and attention that a man of the and would. While winemaking came later to him, he certainly has a gift for it. His Montepulciano is one of the most delicious we’ve tasted in a long time, vibrant and juicy, with fresh cherry fruit and just a touch of herbal leafiness on the finish.

Runkel Spatburgunder, Rheinhessen, Germany 2015

Variety – Pinot Noir 100%   Practicing organic
The word Spätburgunder conjures an image of some obscure, austere Teutonic variety devoid of pleasure and joy, but the truth is just the opposite. It is simply the German name for Pinot Noir, and to let you in on a little secret, the Germans produce the best and most consistent Pinot outside of Burgundy. This has a couple of years age on it, so the bright berry fruit is slowly developing into something more complex, with earthy, spicy and almost truffle-like characters showing through, while preserving that silky texture and mouthfeel that make ‘Spätburgunder’ such a wonderful variety.

Fabien Jouves ‘Les Escures’ Cahors, France 2019

Variety – Malbec 100% Certified biodynamic
Cahors in southwest France is the original home of Malbec, a variety which is now more famous from the other side of the world. In the past the reds of Cahors were hugely tannic and structured, needing years to soften and develop, but this is a very different style. Ripe and juicy, with a lovely softness on the palate, this is a Malbec of uncommon freshness and vibrancy. Probably why we love it.

Bodegas Tobia ‘Selection the Autor’ Rioja, Spain 2017

Varieties  -Garnacha, Tempranillo
The incredible depth and concentration of flavour in this wine comes down to the quality of fruit. Tempranillo, which makes up 80% of the wine, is sourced from a 40 yr old plot, and the Garnacha is from a vineyard almost 90 years young. These old vines provide the wine with an intensity of bramble fruit and cherry, cocoa and violet. The perfectly judged oak supports the fruit rather than dominates it, and there is a lively seam of acidity running through to the long, satisfying finish.

Fog Mountain Cabernet, California 2017

Varieties – Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot, Petite Syrah    Sustainable

Powerful yet charming Cabernet blend sourced from some of the best sites in California, including Lodi and Paso Robles. Blackberry, plum and cherry fruit, some white pepper spiciness, and a rich, mellow finish.

Willunga 100 Grenache, Mclaren Vale, South Australia 2016

Variety - Grenache 100%  Sustainable

Willunga 100 are one of the most consistently reliable and quality producers in Mclaren Vale, a region in South Australian prized for its cooler climate. Ripe, velvety red fruit backed up by subtle spice and a chocolately richness, this is a very satisfying wine.