The Sauce Subscription - December '24
This month is all about Christmas Classics, (and we don’t mean Mariah or the Pogues). We wanted to get back to the basics, so to speak, and bring you nothing but absolutely classic wines.
The December subscription is nothing but exquisite examples of exactly what a region is famous for.
Expect to try New Zealand Savvy B, big Cali Zinfandel and top tier Aussie Shiraz. Nothing but crowd-pleasers for you to share with your family and friends at this special time of year.
Happy Holidays!
Red Wine
Vigneti del Salento Zolla Primitivo di Manduria [£26.50]
- This bottle of inky goodness, (which was our top selling red wine of 2024), is true hedonism. Old bush vines provide the concentrated flavours of small red berries, blueberry and blackberry, while oak ageing layers in notes of dark chocolate and vanilla. Read More
De Loach Heritage Collection Zinfandel [£26.50]
- De Loach Heritage Collection Zinfandel Intense and concentrated red fruit, almost jammy. Subtle hints of vanilla, toast and spice from the oak integration. Incredibly drinkable wine. Read More
Dandelion Vineyards Lion's Tooth Shiraz Riesling Blend [£23]
- On the palate, it is pure wild cherries, blueberries and oaked spice. The tannins are pronounced but velvety with a soft finish thanks from the Riesling. Read More
Kaiken Classico Malbec [£17.50]
- On the nose, the Kaiken Classico shows pronounced plum and blackberry aromas which are complemented by notes of chocolate and tobacco from six months in French oak barrels. The palate is very fresh with soft and ripe tannins. Read More
Bodegas Vallemayor Nexo Tempranillo [£19.50]
- Our good friends at Bodegas Vallemayor are purveyors of fine Rioja wines. The grapes spend just 4 months in oak. You’ll still get touches of vanilla and caramel from new American oak, but the fruit really shines through. Read More
Balnaves Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon [£42]
- With the Balnaves Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, 52% was aged in French oak for 14 months. This provides the wine with strong notes of liquorice and coffee. Beyond that, the grapes impart the wine with notes of cassis, blackberry, blueberry and plum. You also get that classic Coonawarra kick of menthol and eucalyptus. Read More
White Wines
Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc [£29]
- An absolute classic and our number one selling white wine of 2024. Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc displays aromas of cassis and passionfruit are first to emerge, with guava, crisp pear and white peach adding a delicious fruit salad intricacy. On the palate, it’s generous yet refreshing, with ripe pineapple and a lime sherbet zing, layered with elderflower and hints of citrus blossom. Read More
Donnafugata Sur Sur Grillo [£26]
- The Donnafugata Sur Sur Grillo is all about freshness, so it was fermented in stainless steel for just two months and three months before the release ensuring that the final product is a deeply vibrant and refreshing wine. Look for notes of wild flowers, mint, stone fruit and melon. Read More
Domaine Wachau MK Grüner Veltliner [£21]
- One of our long-standing and much loved house wines at Whole Bunch Wines. Sadly, this has now been discontinued! We remember it fondly as a tart, yet powerful, Grüner which was packed with notes of green and citrus fruit, alongside a pang of pepper and fresh rocket. Gone, but not forgotten.
Rolly Gassmann Riesling [£31]
- The cellar sits just 500 metres from these vines. So, they arrived at the winery in pristine condition. The Rolly Riesling then spends some time on the lees to add texture and complexity to this exceptional wine which is packed with notes of white flowers, citrus zest, white grapefruit, white peach and apricot. Read More
Quintas de Melgaco Três Gigantes Vinho Verde [£16.50]
- Vinho Verde have well-known for a slight effervescence and a bracing acidity, which lends itself to this light, crisp and citrus heavy wine. Although, thanks to some particular ripe grapes you will also note some tropical fruit flavours, alongside fresher notes of citrus and green apple. Read More
Henschke Peggy's Hill Riesling [£30.50]
- Henschke Peggy's Hill Eden Valley Riesling is a blisteringly tart and fresh example of this grape variety that delivers with powerful notes of fresh lime juice, before giving way to more subtle notes of orange blossom, lemon balm and fresh ginger. Read More
Don't Miss Out!
Make sure to check out our wine tastings and monthly wine club, if you want to try great wines like the ones mentioned in this blog post. Links below:
- Manchester Wine Tastings & Events
- Sauce Subscription (Monthly Wine Club)