As the road to the 2026 World Cup gathers pace, we've selected six wines representing both football's established champions and the nations hoping to join them for our June Case Of The Month.
Every tournament needs its champions and challengers.
This month's case brings together six wines from nations with proud footballing histories, some with World Cups already in the cabinet, others dreaming of their first. The only thing left to decide is which bottle takes home the trophy.
And yes, France is absent from the line-up. That's entirely deliberate. Between Thierry Henry's infamous handball in 2009 and the fact that many Irish football fans remain remarkably unforgiving, we felt some grudges are worth preserving..
The Champions & Challengers In This Case Are
🏆 Champions
1 x Kaiken Ultra Mendoza Malbec -Argentina
Three-time World Champions, Argentina arrive as the current holders of football's biggest prize. Kaiken Ultra Malbec reflects modern Argentina at its finest; bold, confident and impossible to ignore.
1 x Nivarius, Finca La Nevera, Maturana Blanca 2018 Spain
Champions in 2010 and renowned for their technical brilliance. Finca La Nevera is crafted from Spain's rare Tempranillo Blanco, and reflects the same precision, innovation and attention to detail that have become hallmarks of modern Spanish winemaking.
1 x Thörle Rose 2022 - Germany
Four-time World Champions and one of the tournament's most successful nations, Germany have reached more World Cup finals than almost any other country. legant, poised and beautifully balanced, Thörle Rosé is a fitting ambassador for one of the world's most respected wine nations.
⚔️ Challengers
1 x Pormenor Tinto 2022 - Portugal
Despite producing legends from Eusébio to Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal are still searching for a first World Cup title. Pormenor captures Portugal's rising reputation in the wine world; ambitious, characterful and increasingly impossible to overlook.
1 x Elizabeth Spencer Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendocino, 2023 - USA
Hosts of the 2026 World Cup, the USA see this tournament as an opportunity to announce themselves among football's elite. Elizabeth Spencer Cabernet Sauvignon is bold, approachable and full of confidence, adding Californian sunshine and sophistication to this case.
1 x Weinrieder Grüner Veltliner Klassik 2023 - Austria
One of Europe's most exciting emerging football nations. Fresh, vibrant and distinctive, Grüner Veltliner has become Austria's calling card on the world wine stage.
Every tournament needs its champions and challengers.
This month's case brings together six wines from nations with proud footballing histories, some with World Cups already in the cabinet, others dreaming of their first. The only thing left to decide is which bottle takes home the trophy.
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