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HIGH-QUALITY WINE TRADE: „Club of Wine“ – There's nothing wrong with a glass or two of good wine. I completely agree, especially when I'm not in a restaurant but preparing something at home in my kitchen. Why not with home-cooked food, too?
The „Club of Wine“ by Ruyter and Ast
For over 125 years, the "Club of Wine" has offered top-class wine experiences. While browsing the internet, I discovered the wine club's website, became engrossed, and spent half my evening in their online shop. The "Club of Wine" website offers high-quality and exciting wines from around the world, introduces their producers, and presents a selection of fascinating, rare, and special wines for sale. It quickly becomes apparent that it's of great importance to the "Club of Wine" to personally know the majority of the wine producers whose wines are sold on their website. It's also intriguing that their selection includes wines from all over the world, ranging from easy-drinking everyday wines to absolute rarities. The "Club of Wine" naturally also offers high-quality wines from the typical wine-growing regions of Germany, Austria, and Italy. Since wine regions are constantly evolving, new treasures are continually being added to their inventory and available for purchase. Wines from France, Spain and Portugal are also represented in the wine club's repertoire.
Clicking through the various categories (wines; grape varieties; wine countries; sparkling wines; spirits; offers; explore and winemaker worlds) or through the different sections sorted by wine, you quickly notice: highlights of winemaking are offered alongside surprising interpretations from all over the world (United States, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina, etc.). The subcategories on the website are clearly and well-structured, so you can quickly find what you're looking for: "Red, White, Rosé"; "Dry", "Semi-dry"; "Sweet", "Off-dry"; "Organic wines", "Port wines", "Vegan wines" and "Tasting packages". I clicked through the categories a bit and quickly came across a semi-dry wine from Italy, which I very much enjoy as a mid-range wine with a fine dinner and which I discovered for myself back in 2015 during my wine tasting (Read more hereThis made me even more eager to take on the 2017 cohort successor of the class of the Double Passo Primitivo Salento IGT (€7.95/0.75 liters) to try. No sooner said than done: I added two bottles to my shopping cart for €7.95 each (there's a quantity discount of 5% for orders of six bottles, but I wanted to try it first) and waited for my order.
„"Club of Wine" – The best wines in a wide variety
Still impressed by the variety offered by the "Club of Wine," I continued browsing the shop and noticed that they also offer numerous excellent wines from sunny South Africa, with its unique and special landscape. During my own trip to Cape Town a few years ago, I had the opportunity to taste many wines while visiting several wineries and savoring that special climate in my glass. So I lingered here for a while as well. Anyone who wants to learn a little about... South African wines Anyone familiar with South Africa knows that the Pinotage grape variety is representative of the country's winemaking tradition. Known for its particularly full-bodied wines, it consistently surprises with its diverse flavors. South Africa, like few other wine-producing countries, produces elegant and classically crafted wines. The result: crisp and approachable wines that are enjoyable even when young – as was my experience in Cape Town. As a positive side effect, South African wines, and especially the selection at the "Club of Wine" shop, make it easy for wine novices to discern and learn to differentiate between traditional and modern, as well as conservatively progressive, wines. So, if you're just starting out in the world of wine, I highly recommend exploring the selection here. Personally, I stuck with my favorite southern Italian wine – partly because I'm already familiar with many South African wines.
Ideal with dark meat and grilled food: The Doppio P
My personal wine test
The wine arrived in individual compartments of cardboard boxes, and it arrived undamaged. (I've experienced this with other online orders before...). I didn't wait long to taste it, and so my companion and I enjoyed a nicely grilled, dark meat with grilled vegetables and a glass of semi-dry Primitivo. The red wine is full-bodied, with a dense bouquet of black berries and intense, lingering cocoa notes. We all agreed at the table that the wine possesses considerable depth and structure. True to my preference for red wine, the palate is caressed with gentle tannins, while the subtle fruit sweetness comes through and is noticeable on the palate.
This fruity southern Italian wine is produced using the special "Ripasso" method. This process further enhances the intense aroma of the Primitivo grape variety and captures it in the bottle. Half of the grapes are harvested in the second or third week of autumn and vinified using traditional methods, while the remaining grapes ripen on the vine for another month. After fermentation is complete, this process is repeated ("ripassare") with Primitivo grapes typically harvested in August. Connoisseurs will quickly notice, upon smelling and tasting the wine, that this second fermentation contributes to its greater body, flavor character, and intensity.
For me, this full-bodied red wine, with its up to four years of aging potential, is exactly what I was hoping for! It's not too sweet, not too fruity, and even when I'm out and about in Munich's restaurant scene, the Doppio Passo Primitivo Salento IGT is a frequent sight on the wine list. Furthermore, I prefer wines with low acidity that are also suitable as "easy-drinking wines." If you prefer dry wines, the Primitivo won't be for you. However, if you enjoy this "Italian classic" at the ideal temperature of 16 to 18 degrees Celsius, you will certainly – and hopefully – enjoy it as much as I do. You can learn more about the wine on the website of [website name missing]. Doppio Passo know.
Example of a sampler pack. Something for everyone!
The tasting packages from the "Club of Wine"„
I'm always a big fan of trying a little bit of everything. I'm not one for making decisions, and if I don't know what I like—as in this case—it often takes me ages to make a choice. Even when my online shopping cart was filled with wines I'd spent hours selecting, I often scrapped everything in the final step of the checkout process and opted for a completely different selection. Too many choices can be overwhelming. That's just how it is. But if you're new to wine, for example, then the "Club of Wine" and its tasting packages should be especially appealing. You'll get to know the different characteristics of the wine regions and gradually learn what makes a good wine and how diverse and unique it can taste. Ultimately, it's "simply" about discovering your personal favorites. The tasting packages curated by the "Club of Wine" are perfect for this. Sample packs ideal.
A good glass of wine is part of it for me.
Conclusion on the „Club of Wine“
There are countless wineries and wine suppliers. Especially nowadays, it's hard to know where to find good advice – and not just when it comes to wine – and what's truly good or tastes good. In my opinion, the "Club of Wine" does a great job with its online presence. It's fun to click through the different categories and read about the available wines, which ones might taste good, or which ones might be suitable for the next evening at the couch or with friends. The "Club of Wine" puts it this way: "We believe that wine has something to offer everyone – and that the personal enjoyment of wine doesn't require a lot of theory. Because only in practice does the palate find the right vocabulary." – and this is evident in the wine descriptions on the website, which are easy to understand and enjoyable to read. Furthermore, the aforementioned "search time" or the question "Which wine is right for me?" is eliminated or significantly reduced because the "Club of Wine" also offers the aforementioned tasting packages. What's also great is that it's always worth checking out the website. Whether for offers and special deals, or for good sparkling wines, bubbly, and spirits. They also feature small distilleries and their unique products. For me, it's a fantastic resource and already bookmarked for all things gourmet – I rarely bookmark anything else. "Thumbs up, cheers!"„
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