Here, opening the bottle becomes a ritual and every sip an experience. They say the best wine is the one you drink with your friends. True... if the wine is of high quality! What could be pleasanter than sitting around the table with your favourite people and bouncing ideas off each other? At times like this, anything seems possible. A carnivorous plant as a pet? Bathing in a wine barrel? A party in the attic? Welcome to the House of Wonders!
The «Tada» wines all have a mantra and that's bringing inspiration into your life. Look unabashedly through the keyhole! There's nothing to hide here, just a lot of extraordinary things to discover. «House of Wonders» searches the world for the most exciting wines and unites them under one roof. So you don't have to worry about which grape variety, which region or which vinification method suits you best. Just trust the lovable nerds from the House of Wonders!
Imagine finding a key that opens the door into a very special place – a house where the boundaries between fantasy and reality blur, where there is a touch of magic in the air and everyday life loses its rigid outlines. The creative and surprising wines of «House of Wonders» are just that – the keys to extraordinary moments in everyday life.
House of Wonders is about more than just wine. It is an invitation to see and enjoy life in all its glory. It's about being our true selves and celebrating true friendship. Who needs superficial facades? Who wants to be normal all the time? «Tada» therefore stands for wines with a strong character and honesty that make no compromises. Neither in quality, nor in sustainability.
«The wine world is diverse and exciting. There are so many varieties and regions to explore through a wine glass. That's why we are delighted to introduce you to Southern Styria in this issue, a gem that is still relatatively unknown in Switzerland. What the Wohlmuth family creates on their unique steep slopes is winemaking at its finest. A detour that is definitely worthwhile. Cheers!»
Mundus Vini Grand Gold 2023, 93/100 Guía Peñín, 91/100 Rober Parker, 91/100 Tim Atkin
There are often great stories behind great wines. Rioja Amaren is a fine example of this fact: throughout her life, Ángeles Herrera worked tirelessly in the fields and in the family winery. With her determination and passion for wine, she played a decisive role in her husband Luis Cañas's decision to found his own winery in 1970. The two had recognised the potential of their vineyards – and no longer wanted to sell their grapes to the big wineries, but to produce high-quality wines themselves. And as a result, the Cañas family did pioneering work and became a role model for many other winegrowers in the region! Her son Juan Luis always admired Ángeles for her drive, approach to work, and her optimism. After her death in 1995, it was his heart's desire to found a winery in honour of his mother to produce the best Rioja wines. Old vineyards, ageing in cement tanks and a lot of heart and soul are the cornerstones for the exceptional quality of Bodegas Amaren wine.
Mundus Vini Grand Gold 2023, 93/100 Guía Peñín, 91/100 Rober Parker, 91/100 Tim Atkin
Falstaff 92/100
The view from the Wohlmuth family vineyard is breathtaking: the gently rolling hills resemble the waves on a green ocean. The rows of vines look as if they have been painted on by an artistic hand. "Yes, you can't get enough of it!" confirms Gerhard Wohlmuth and adds: "It's like looking at great art, it makes you humble." That is why the Wohlmuth family's wine should not taste like a Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire or a Zweigelt from Burgenland, but have its own authentic taste: "We want to create something unique. Wines full of power, expression and delicacy. These wines not only express the seasonality of the year, but also the place where they grew. For us, they are works of art whose uniqueness we emphasize with the annually changing image on the bottle." What is special about the Wohlmuth family's vineyards is not only the extremely steep slopes, but the interplay of various other factors: here it gets very cold at night – due to being 600 metres above sea level and its proximity to the mountains – and nice and warm during the day – thanks to the steep gradient and the slate soil. This means the grapes ripen more slowly and develop a multi-layered aroma. In addition, the phyllite slate provides natural drainage. The vines' roots have to reach deep down to get water. This keeps the berries smaller, which in turn produces more concentrated wines. In fact, when tasting Rotburg phyllite, you'll find it's all in the name! – a subtle slate note alongside juicy cherries and blackberries. A Zweigelt as harmonious as the view over southern Styria. Gerhard Wohlmuth has succeeded in depicting the terroir in an artistic way. Can you taste it?
Falstaff 92/100
