The Sauce Subscription - October '25
Summer is gone, but there's a lot to love about Autumn. We are into October - smack bang in the middle of Autumn. So, as the seasons change, we wanted to highlight all things aromatics. Highlight wines that put floral, spiced, vegetal and mineral notes, (to name a few).
The October edition of the Whole Bunch Wines Sauce Subscription will showcase wines with powerful and perfumed aromas that will mean you don't need to get the candles going in the Autumn evenings.
Many of these wines aren't regulars on our shelves, so if you'd like to see some of these in the future, please let us know! We always make sure that our subscribers receive new and exciting wines each and every month.
Red Wine
Mitolo Jester Shiraz [£30]
We still have a rich and full Aussie shiraz, but it leans towards the fresher side of the spectrum. Although, there are subtle signs of oak ageing on the nose and palate.
Plantagenet Three Lions Pinot Noir [£28]
The Plantagenet winery owns 126 hectares of vineyards in the Great Southern wine region. Their Pinot Noir delivers an abundance of bramble fruits with a touch of toasty oak to give a bit more body, complexity and texture.
Frédéric Berne Beaujolais Lantignié [£25.50]
Classic Beaujolais - need we say more? Light, approachable and absolutely mouth-watering. This is delightfully crisp and can benefit from 30 minutes in the fridge. You'll note the affects of whole bunch fermentation in this wine, as it has some notes of bubblegum. Beyond that, you'll also get a plethora of red fruit flavours.
Mandrarossa Frappato [£22]
A top Sicilian producer that creates approachable and affordable wines that don't skimp on flavour. Mandrarossa's Sauvignon Blanc was one of our top selling white wines of 2024 and the Frappato can sit on the shelf next to it. Look for notes of sweet spices and morello cherries, with a fresh and zippy finish.
Poggiotondo Organic Chianti [£26.50]
Poggiotondo was founded in 1968 by Carlo Antonini, when a passion for beekeeping and agriculture led to the purchased of a Tuscan vineyard. This particular Chianti has a pronounced herbal quality with strong notes of dried oregano that give way to powerful notes of dark and red cherries.
Finca Sandoval Fundamentalista [£30.50]
Here, we have a Spanish speciality from winemakers from Manchuela and Valencia. It is blended from 50% Bobal and co-fermented with four other grape varieties. All the wine is aged in 1000 litre amphora, rather than oak, which contributes to an aromatic and expressive palate. Wild red fruit, dried herbs and a hint of black olive. A really interesting wine.
White Wine
Finca Sandoval Fundamentalista [£30.50]
We are staying with Bodegas Izadi, but this time it is all about their pink and perfect rosé wine. The 100% Garnacha wine has a light pink hue, but a real roundness and richness of flavour. Florality and fresh fruit flow forth from this rosé you can drink all year round.
Molino Real Mountain Blanco [£33]
Next up, is a dry Muscat from the mountains of Malaga. Hand-picked grapes are placed between two straw mats and crushed using an olive oil press. You'll be bonked on the head with powerful notes of green grapes, wild herbs, orange blossom and rose petals, as well as touches of peach, greengage, mandarin and melon. A real find and a must try!
Cave de Hunawihr Gewürztraminer Reserve [£25.50]
A mix of parcels from Hunawihr vineyards leads to this mega ripe concoction. All fermentation is temperature controlled and followed by time in stainless steel. No malolactic fermentation occurs as Gewürztraminer contains very little acidity, so they want to retain what they can. Unctuous texture, perfumed and altogether delicious.
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.
Outer Limits by Montes Zapallar Sauvignon Blanc [£29.50]
A straw yellow Chilean Sauvignon Blanc from iconic producer Montes, and it truly packs a punch. You'll experience citrus and exotic fruit flavours of grapefruit and white guava, as well as an expressive note of fresh green chilli.
Kaiken Terroir Series Cafayate Torrontés [£29.50]
Kaiken is one of Argentina's most renowned winemakers and Torrontés is one of the most notable white wine grapes in this nation. The wine is wonderfully fresh and floral with alluring aromas of grapefruit, lime peel and white flowers. It is a delight.
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