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Name of Winery: Baronesa de Vilar
Name of Wine: Touriga Nacional
Region, Country of Origin: Portugal
Why we love this wine:
This typical Portuguese blend of mostly Touriga Nacional is raised in Port barrels giving the wine a lovely full richness. Aromas of blackberry and strawberry jam are backed up by sweet plum, baked raspberry and raisined fruit. The chocolate, rich finish suggests its Port barrel ageing.
About the Winery:
The winemaker behind Baronesa de Vilar is Alvaro van Zeller. Alvaro and his family have been dedicated to the Douro Valley for 15 generations. Having grown up in Lisbon, Alvaro decided to uplift his life to Brazil to study agriculture in theUniversity of São Paulo. He graduated with a degree in enology in 1983 from theInstitute of Oenology in Bordeaux. At 28, he took the helm of Quinta de Noval, a port house in his family’s portfolio. After selling Noval to a french wine group in 1993, Barão de Vilar was born.
Food Pairings:
Pair with smoked meats or steak frites
Somm Hints:
Serve in a large glass at room temperature to truly appreciate the dark fruits from this wine
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Name of Winery: Baronesa de Vilar
Name of Wine: Touriga Nacional
Region, Country of Origin: Portugal
La Font du Loup CDR Le Loup de la Font du Loup, France
Why we love this wine:
Fruit for this wine comes from 50 year old vines grown in the Lieu-dit of La font de Loup. Its a 50/50 blend of Grenache and Syrah. It shows expressive lavender and black cherry spice on the nose. The palate translates to silky tannins with a medium body carrying over the spicy dark cherry and adding some liquorice, raspberry and plum.
About the Winery:
Located right in the heart of the Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation, the name translates as Fountain of the Wolf. This comes from a time when wolves used to wander the vineyards and drink from the springs dotted throughout the property. It’s also the name of lieu-dit, where many of their vines are planted. Purchased by the Charles Melia family in 1942, Chateau Font du Loup is now run by Anne-Charlotte Melia and her husband Laurent Bachas. It wasn’t until 1979 when the estate began to bottle and sell their own wine. Before that, they sold their fruit to negociants. They own and organically farm almost 20 hectares across Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
Food Pairings:
Barbecue meats, wholesome ragu pastas and pork loin are good bets.
Somm Hints:
Serve in a larger glass at room temperature. No need to decant.
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Name of Winery: Château de Gaudou
Name of Wine: Cahors tradition
Region, Country of Origin: France
Why we love this wine:
Although Malbec is better known to come from Argentina or Chile, the grape actually originated in Bordeaux, France where it became too cold for it to thrive. However, the Cahors region not too far from Bordeaux is where the grape comes alive today. It shows bright fruits such as blueberries, some milk chocolate notes with great richness on the palate. The Malbec, Merlot and Tannat come from 30 year old vines that have been sustainably farmed. The wine is bottled without sulphites and is fined and filtered using vegan-friendly techniques.
About the Winery:
Château de Gaudou has been owned by the Durou family for more than 300 years near the town of Cahors in Southwest France. Their motto is to communicate emotion, conviviality and sharing. They are a terroir driven winery appreciating and respecting their surroundings. They lead a gravity fed winery and practise organic farming working towards becoming certified. They produce 16 cuvées ranging from white to rosé to red mostly focused on the Malbec grape.
Food Pairings:
Serve with vegetable tarts, caramelised vegetables or richer meats like duck or veal.
Somm Hints:
Serve in a large glass at 12-15°C to get the full Cahors experience.
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Name of Winery: Tetramythos
Name of Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon Natur
Region, Country of Origin: Greece
Why we love this wine:
Tetramythos, a winery located near Athens in Greece, practises organic farming. However, their other label Natur is a project with wine consultant,Panagiotis Papagiannopoulos, where they are trying biodynamic farming. This is a big juicy Cabernet Sauvignon coming from an altitude of almost 1,000m. For the Natur wines, the brotherly winemaking duo use just free run juice (juice from the first pressing of grapes) and from limestone soils giving the wines a lovely minerality.
About the Winery:
Located in Ano Diakopto near Athens, Greece. Back in 150 AD the geographer Pausanias referred to the local villages as ideal for the cultivation of grapes proving the region’s serious vinous history. The wild vines grow at between 600m and 1100m above sea on north facing slopes of Mount Aroania giving them a cool growing climate where breezes from the gulf of Corinth help produce fresh grapes. Run by brothers Aristides and Stathis Spanos and winemaker Panagiotis Papagiannopoulos. Farming organically, they grow local varieties such as Roditis, Mavro Kalavrytino, Agiorgitiko and Malagousia.
Food Pairings:
Cabernet Sauvignon and steak is a must. Try with some beef based stir fries or soy sauce based dishes.
Somm Hints:
Pop it in a decanter or large glass to let it air out
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Name of Winery: Wachter-Wiesler
Name of Wine: Bela Joska
Region, Country of Origin: Austria
Why we love this wine:
This 100% Blaufrankisch is everything you want from this indigenous varietal to Austria - tart, spicy but juicy. And at only 12.5%, it's an approachable alternative to the higher alcohol wines from Spain or France. The fruit comes from organic vines grown on schist soils on the hills of Eisenburg; known to be one of the best terroirs for Blaufrankisch in Austria. After being raised in oak barrels for 13 months, the result is a bright, tart yet juicy red that needs no thought to be enjoyed.
About the Winery:
In 2008 and at just 20 years old, Christoph Wachter began crafting wines at his family winery. Since 2010, he took over full control where he now farms 16 hectares of vineyards in the towns ofEisenberg and Deutsch Schützen inSüdburgenland, Austria. Christoph stopped using herbicides and pesticides in 2010 and as of 2018 the winery is certified organic - one of only about three in Südburgenland to do so. He took an interest in biodynamics having studied some methods in 2012. Some principles are used today but he’s not strict on it. One of which is letting the vineyards grow wild to encourage a little ecosystem.
Food Pairings:
We’re talking tacos and smash burger energy here.
Somm Hints:
Serve it with a slight chill while soaking in the sun
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Name of Winery: Cono Sur
Name of Wine: Reserva Especial Cabernet Sauvignon
Region, Country of Origin: Chile
Why we love this wine:
Fruit for this wine comes from the long, dry and hot valley of Aconcagua 100km north of the Capital, Santiago. This climate is suited perfectly for the robust grape of Cabernet Sauvignon. The nose is intense with ripe strawberry, plum and sweet spice. This translates to the palate with rich blackberry and toasted oak.
About the Winery:
Founded in 1993 by wine conglomerate Viña Concha y Toro, Cono Sur prides itself on direct, expressive, single varietal wines such as their Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. They began to use synthetic corks in 1995, one of the first in the area to do so. They are one of the world’s largest Pinot Noir producers having started plantings of the grape in 1999 making it in a Burgundian style. The winery is based on an estate known as Santa Elise in Chimbarongo in the Colchagua Valley.
Food Pairings:
Smoked meats, roasted vegetables and juicy steaks suit this juicy Cab
Somm Hints:
Find the largest glass you can - both for the aromatics and to fit more wine in!
Name of Winery: DOMINIO DE PUNCTUM
Name of Wine: LOBETIA TEMPRANILLO
Region, Country of Origin: CASTILLA-LA MANCHA, SPAIN
Song: “Let's Get Together" by Al Green
Why we love this wine:
Here's a delicious, organic tempranillo from a vineyard southeast of Madrid. The nose is full of ripe blackberry fruit. The palate is smooth, harmonious, and ripe but not too sweet or confected. It's medium-full-bodied and well-balanced with moderate acid and fine tannin. The length is very good to excellent. Best for your first gathering outside!
About the Winery:
Dominio de Punctum is a family-owned company that produces quality Organic and Biodynamic wines. The company was founded by three siblings in 2005 in Spain. They use traditional Spanish viticultural techniques combined with sustainable agriculture to craft world-class wines at affordable prices. Their products are unique and natural, free of any chemicals. Dominio de Punctum is committed to delivering organic, biodynamic, and vegan-friendly wines, in line with their dedication to the environment and wine lovers worldwide.
Food Pairings:
The wine also goes well with charcuterie and cured meats from Spain, such as Serrano ham, chorizo and Manchego.
Somm Hint:
I'd chill this slightly to maximize fruit and freshness.
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Name of Winery: Fourth Wall
Name of Wine: Four mile creek Syrah
Region, Country of Origin: Niagara, Ontario
Song: Ed Sheeran - The A Team
Why we love this wine:
Fourth Wall Wines is a nano-batch wine project focused on premium Ontario VQA bottlings. This is superb Syrah for those who value aromatics, fruit, balance, and vitality. In this case, the typical nose of pepper is cracked black, pink peppercorn, and shishito with bright strawberry, raspberry and some blueberry: fresh and juicy, soft tannins and pitch-perfect alcohol.
About the winery:
Fourth Wall Wines is the novel vinous project from Joel Wilcox, turning out bottles made collaboratively with different winemakers and different vineyards. The plan is to make limited wines honing in what can be achieved in Niagara’s climate and vineyards; lower alcohol, higher acid, restrained oak, and the fruit teased out to shine a light on the different sites of origin.
Food Pairings:
Grilled medium-bodied meat like poultry, pork, or anything you would like with crushed black pepper. Steak tartare would be my favourite.
Somm Hint:
Give the wine a quick decant, or open it in advance to allow it to breathe before serving.
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Name of Winery: Bodegas Rejadorada
Name of Wine: Tinta de Toro 'Novellum'
Region, Country of Origin:Toro, Spain
SONG: Viva la Vida by Coldplay
Why we love this wine :
"Novellum" or "the novelty" express the essence of Tinta de Toro through barrel aging of different origins and toastings. It spends a minimum of 12 months in barrels, of which 70% is new oak and 30% is of the second use. The proportion of oak is 50% French, 25% American and 25% Eastern Europe. This allows the wine to achieve the aromatic harmony that characterizes it. The complex aromas presage ripe fruit, toasted wood, spice and hints of smoky laurel and licorice. Full-bodied palate with well-balanced tannins/acidity and a long and silky finish. A wine with a little more oomph from Spain - delicious!
About the Winery:
Bodega Rejadorada is present throughout the Spanish territory and 23 countries worldwide, being a benchmark for high-quality wines from Toro. They began their activity with the 1999 harvest in the Toro winery in a 15th-century mansion. In 2003, they built the winery in San Román de Hornija (VALLADOLID) equipped with the most modern equipment and facilities for production, aging and bottling. Throughout these years, they have focused on elaborating fine, complex and harmonious wines without losing the imprint of fruitiness, colour and structure that marks the variety "Tinta de Toro" (Tempranillo).
Food Pairings:
Rich and spicy tomato-based dishes, such as spaghetti Bolognese or chilli con carne
Somm Hint:
Tinta de Toro is one of the many synonyms for Tempranillo (Ull de Llebre, Cencibel, Tinto Fino and Tinta del Pais). Tinta de Toro is the name used in the region of Toro.
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Name of Winery:TSCHARKE
Name of Wine:Shiraz
Region, Country of Origin: Barossa, Australia
SONG: "Back in Black" by AC/DC
Why we love this wine:
Classic Australian Shiraz, yet elegantly put together. The nose is layered, complex, and seductive, with great intensity and balance between ripe red and dark fruit and spicy undertones. The tannins are persistent and savoury, and the finish is long and rounded. You can drink this Shiraz now, or it will reward your patients enough to cellar for five years.
About the Winery:
Tscharke’s winery can be found at their Stone Well vineyard (one of three estate vineyards) in Marananga, Barossa Valley. Certified organic and vegan friendly, their first release was back in 2001 and focused on old World winemaking techniques with red and white wine. Growing everything from Australian classics like Shiraz and Mataro to Montepulciano and Albarino, the soils of the Western Ridge are some of the oldest in Barossa Valley- something that’s not lost on the Tscharke family. Continuing organic practices and working towards biodynamic farming is at the forefront of their philosophy, with the health of their land and vines being a top priority.
Food Pairings:
BBQ! BBQ! BBQ!
Somm Hint:
Decant this wine for at least an hour, if possible, serve in a large wine glass to showcase everything this complex wine has to offer
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Name of Winery: Domaine Combrillac
Name of Wine: "Troc"
Region, Country of Origin: Bergerac France
SONG: "Summertime" by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
Why we love this wine:
Troc is a blend of mostly Cabs (Sauv + Franc) with a splash of Merlot. Rather than big, bold, tannic Bordeaux style red, as one might think given the blend, this is a soft, juicy, fresh and light wine. Something between Bordeaux and the Loire, perhaps the best parts of each: elegance on the approach, freshness on the finish. The wine is plush, with bouncy tannins, just ripe black fruit, savoury herbs and a lively spicy finish - in a light-ish body that makes it just right for the diverse flavours and temps of early Spring.
About the Winery:
Domaine Combrillac, nested on a hill overlooking the Dordogne valley in the heart of the Perigord region (better known for its rich food traditions with truffle than wine), is an idyllic 25-hectare estate, only 12 of which are planted vines. The rest is packed with many natural habitats, including forests and meadows, an aromatic and medicinal herb/flower garden, and oak and acacia groves (which provide stakes for the vines). Biodiversity and the mitigation of a vine monoculture are big here.
Food Pairings :
This is as lovely on its own, with a slight chill, as it is with food. Perfect with vegetarian dishes, such as roasted vegetables or mushroom bruschetta.
Somm Hint :
SERVE SLIGHTLY CHILLED (20 MIN)
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Name of Winery: Parducci
Name of Wine: Small Lot Pinot Noir
Region, Country of Origin: California, USA
SONG: "Don't Stop" by Fleetwood Mac
Why we love this wine:
From the very first sip, you'll be treated to the succulent flavours of Bing cherry, red raspberry, and hints of pomegranate. The ripe flavours are beautifully complemented by warm spice and vanilla notes that add a touch of complexity to the overall taste. The acidity is nicely balanced, giving the wine a refreshing crispness that makes it perfect for any occasion.
About the winery:
Parducci Wine Cellars is a family-run winery with an 85-year legacy of winemaking, committed to protecting the health of our vineyards for future generations. Their carbon-neutral winery runs on 100% green power to produce our legendary wines and uses sustainable wine-growing practices that forge deep roots.
Food Pairings:
Perfect for a weeknight casual pizza dinner..
Somm Hint:
This Pinot Noir is ‘no fuss, no muss’ in that it can be enjoyed any day and time without special preparation.
Name of Winery: Coffele
Name of Wine: Castel Cerino Soave Classico
Region, Country of Origin: Veneto, Italy
Why we love this wine:
This 100% Garganega comes from the vineyards of Castel Cerino in the Soave Classico region neighbouring Lake Garda in North Italy. Soave’s nose tends to be subtle, showing some floral notes with green apple, some sage and fresh sea. The palate translates to a textured almond character with great structure and balance.
About the Winery:
Cantina Coffele was born in 1971 when wife and husband duo Giovanna and Giuseppe Visoc decided to retire from being teachers and rethink Giovanna’s family’s estate - a property that hadn’t seen much life in 30 years. Their children, Alberto and Chiara, have taken over the property spanning 30 hectares in the Soave region of Veneto, Italy. They mainly focus on the Garganega grape which is hand harvested from their plots mainly around the vineyards of Castel Cerino.
Food Pairings:
We’d recommend serving it as an aperitif. However, it wouldn’t be out of place served alongside grilled fish or shellfish.
Somm Hints:
Serve at 10°C
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Name of Winery: Tetramythos
Name of Wine: Roditis
Region, Country of Origin: Greece
Why we love this wine:
Using the local variety of Roditis, the fruit for this wine comes from 50 year old vines grown 850m above sea in the mountainous area of Aigialia. The wine is aged on its lees for almost 5 months which is apparent from the yeasty, slightly doughy note on the nose. Expect oxidative honey and almond with notes of acacia and unripe peach. The palate has great texture and a medium finish.
About the Winery:
Located in Ano Diakopto near Athens, Greece. Back in 150 AD the geographer Pausanias referred to the local villages as ideal for the cultivation of grapes proving the region’s serious vinous history. The wild vines grow at between 600m and 1100m above sea on north facing slopes of Mount Aroania giving them a cool growing climate where breezes from the gulf of Corinth help produce fresh grapes. Run by brothers Aristides and Stathis Spanos and winemaker Panagiotis Papagiannopoulos. Farming organically, they grow local varieties such as Roditis, Mavro Kalavrytino, Agiorgitiko and Malagousia.
Food Pairings:
Enjoy on its own or with pork, roast chicken or oily fish.
Somm Hints:
This one is a thinker - serve it slightly cooler than room temperature to really get those oxidative notes flowing.
Ca’ del Baio Moscato d’Asti, Italy
Why we love this wine:
Why do we love this wine? Two words - breakfast wine! At only 5.5%, this is a pleasantly aromatic, semi-sweet sparkling wine from the town of Asti in North Italy’s Piedmont region. Coming from vines planted in 1954 and 1994, the nose shows typical notes of apricot yoghurt, cherry blossom with delicate yet persistent mousse.
About the Winery:
Ca’ del Bais is a family run estate having been passed down from father to son with additions to the estate over the years through marriage and acquisitions. Today it is Giulio and Luciana who, together with their daughters Paola, Valentina and Federica, manage and run this estate spread across 28ha in Barbaresco, Italy. All their fruit for the wines is estate grown giving them full control over the farming and vinification practices. They have gained international recognition for their Barbaresco reds made with Nebbiolo.
Food Pairings:
Pair with light desserts such as strawberries and cream. You could go full Italian and whip out the panettone that you received for Christmas years ago but never knew what to eat it with!
Somm Hints:
Serve well chilled
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Name of Winery: Bruno Lafon
Name of Wine: Chardonnay Magellan
Region, Country of Origin: France
Why we love this wine:
There’s no better name than Lafon to be in charge of your Chardonnay tastes. Having grown up roaming the vines at his family’s winery - the famous Comte Lafon winery in Meursault - Bruno is taking Languedoc Chardonnay to a whole new level. This is a fresh yet flavoursome Chardonnay which sees some oak. Expect white flowers, some ginger and some creaminess on the nose. This translates to the palate with added lively and fresh acidity.
About the Winery:
Bruno Lafron has more than 30 years winemaking and viticulture experience in France’s Languedoc region to the south. Having grown up and learnt his trade at the family’s famous estate of Comte Lafon in Meursault, Burgundy, Bruno decided to go out on his own in the Languedoc. With an estate spinning almost 40,000 hectares, this venture is a huge one. His portfolio is very versatile thanks to the Mediterranean climate of the area; mild winters, hot and dry Indian summers, scents from the scrubland and the winds carrying the sea spray. And because most of Bruno’s selected vineyards are located in-between the Pyrenees to the South and the Black Mountains to the North, they enjoy a privileged climatic position where the excesses of the Mediterranean climate are tempered by the softness of the Atlantic influences.
Food Pairings:
Raw or lightly cooked shellfish such as crab and shrimp, steamed or grilled fish, fish, chicken or vegetable terrines. Or even pasta or risotto with spring vegetables.
Somm Hints:
Serve well chilled alongside food to get the full experience of this Chardonnay.
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Name of Winery:Eschenhof Holzer
Name of Wine: GRÜNER VELTLINER
Region, Country of Origin: Niederoesterreich, Austria
SONG: Katrina & The Waves - Walking On Sunshine
Why we love this wine:
This Gruner shows why Gruner is one of the best white varieties in the world. The vineyards are located in the heart of Wagram, benefiting from the constant climatic conditions. This means that it’s perfect for growing ultra-aromatic grapes such as Gruner Veltliner. While being super fresh with green apples, peach and grapefruit flavours, Holzer’s Gruner also has brilliant white pepper notes; it’s fruit-rich and has a delicate acidity to tie it all together.
About the winery:
The Eschenhof Holzer winery is located in Großriedenthal, in the Wagram wine region. The name “Eschenhof“ comes from the oak trees in front of the farmyard and the old cellar on the winery street. This is where the red wine is stored. Arnold Holzer took over the estate in 2010, aged just 23. His vineyards are dotted around Grossriedenthal in the heart of Wagram and benefit from the löss (clay) soils that lend a pronounced fruit-rich quality to all of his wines.
Food Pairings:
Although this wine will go with any food, we recommend trying it with spicy Thai green curry or Austrian wiener schnitzel if you want to go fully authentic.
Somm Hint:
Chill well and enjoy a warm sunny day!
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Name of Winery: Fidora
Name of Wine: 'Veneto Bianco'
Region, Country of Origin: Veneto, Italy
SONG: WALK THE MOON - Shut Up and Dance
Why we love this wine:
This white blend from one of Veneto's rising stars is a co-fermented blend of Pinot Grigio, Glera, and Chardonnay grapes. The wine is organic and boasts a refreshing, dry character with notes of lemon-lime pith, white peach, canary melons, and crunchy apples. Despite its impressive flavour, the wine comes in an unpretentious package that will delight wine lovers looking for something crisp and flavorful.
About the winery:
In 1974, Guido Fidora pioneered converting his family estate to Organic agriculture long before it became fashionable. Today, Fidora's Civranetta estate stands as one of the oldest Organic certified estates in the Veneto region. In 2020, Fidora received Biodynamic certification from Demeter, signifying their unwavering commitment to spiritual, ethical, and ecological approaches to agriculture, food production, and nutrition. Their philosophy extends beyond chemical-free farming, as they aim to be leaders in sustainability, focusing on the quality of their wines, the welfare of their livestock and workers, and environmental sustainability. The Venetian estate is a self-sustaining system of vineyards, crops, and forests, attuned to the cycles of nature.
Food Pairings:
This white blend goes great with a light and refreshing summer salad, making it a perfect choice for a Monday night meal after chowing down on heavy dishes over the weekend.
Somm Hint:
Recommended best served well chilled.
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Name of Winery: FAMILLE FABRE
Name of Wine: CHANT DE LA TERRE CHARDONNAY
Region, Country of Origin:LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON, FRANCE
SONG: "Shallow" by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper
Why we love this wine:
This Chardonnay is a good representation of fresh Chardonnay from a relatively warm climate region. The nose is clean with apricots, pears, and pansy aromas. It has a round and supple texture balanced with juicy acidity, crisp stone fruits and a long sweet spice finish.
About the winery:
Famille Fabre is a family of passionate winemakers with over 14 generations of experience perfecting their techniques and business. They have expanded their vineyards and now own five châteaux in Languedoc, France, while remaining true to their land and mission. Since 1991, Louis Fabre has led the charge in converting to organic grape farming, making him one of the first Languedoc winemakers to adopt green practices. Their commitment to eco-conscious farming and winemaking remains a top priority as they explore new methods and solutions to environmental issues. As they say, "Quality is not a state; it is a path."
Food Pairings:
A perfect companion to all seafood, light to heavy, like fresh-shucked oysters to grilled halibut and bouillabaisse.
Somm Hint:
This wine is a genuinely delicious white! Chill well!!
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Name of Winery: Planeta
Name of Wine: Etna Bianco Contrada Taccione
Region, Country of Origin:Piemonte, Italy
SONG: “Bittersweet Symphony" by The Verve
Why we love this wine:
This wine is produced from 100 Caricante grapes partially fermented in barrels. An explosion of aromas of ripe fruit and white flowers magically transports the drinker to the volcano's slopes. On the palate, the wine combines softness and boldness of taste with a drinkability rich with the authentic fruitiness of lemon peel and green apple, linked to a fascinating minerality that prolongs the finish—an extraordinary companion to fish-based dishes and any meal enjoyed beside the sea.
About the winery:
Planeta’s journey began at Sambuca di Sicilia, on the estate owned by the family since the 1600s. Here, three enthusiastic young Sicilians, Alessio, Francesca and Santi Planeta, under the guidance of Diego Planeta, began their winemaking venture in the mid-1980s. Subsequent years were spent matching the extraordinarily diverse Sicilian soils with both indigenous and international varieties. Each vineyard site is carefully cultivated with grapes that complement the local terroir.
Food Pairings:
Perfect with raw fish like sashimi, crudos and fish carpaccio.
Somm Hint:
Serve well chilled to preserve the freshness.
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Name of Winery: Rosewood
Name of Wine: AF Riesling
Region, Country of Origin:Niagara, Ontario
SONG: Feist - I Feel It All
Why we love this wine:
This is an off-dry Riesling with a touch of sweetness. The 'AF' (arrested fermentation) Riesling is fermented with 100% wild yeast. Some of the wine is fermented completely dry, while for the rest, the fermentation is interrupted partway through to preserve some residual sugar. Both parts are blended, and the wine is aged on the lees for 11 months. Zesty, bright and juicy with citrus, pear and apple, it's a gorgeous Ontario expression.
About the winery:
Rosewood Winery, located in the Niagara region, is a family-owned winery founded in 2009 by Eugene and Renata Roman. They are committed to sustainable and organic farming practices to produce their wines, reflecting their deep respect for the land. Their vineyards host a variety of grapes, such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Among their collection of wines, Rosewood's Mead Royale, made from local honey, is a celebrated fortified honey wine that has earned several awards.
Food Pairings:
A Slightly sweet Riesling goes well with many multi-cultural cuisines, like spicy Asian foods, rich French Croque Monsieur, or even German pork dishes– delish!
Somm Hint:
Chill well!!
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Name of Winery: Bogle
Name of Wine: Chardonnay
Region, Country of Origin:California, USA
SONG:"Riptide" by Vance Joy
Why we love this wine:
Bogle Vineyard makes California Chardonnay at its best. Fruit-forward and varietally correct with subtle oak aromas and flavours. 50% of the grapes go directly into stainless steel tanks to retain the fresh peach and lemon character. The other half is fermented and aged in new American oak to give the classic rich vanilla and nutmeg spice. The result is the best of both worlds.
About the winery:
The Bogle Vineyards is family owned and run enterprise established in 1968. They started with 20 acres of wine grapes – 10 each of Petite Sirah and Chenin Blanc. It started small and grew exponentially. Today the winery has risen to be the 12th largest US winery, leading the industry by becoming utterly compliant with the California Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing and was named the American Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
Food Pairings:
Subtly flavoured, simply seasoned seafood, poultry and pork dishes.
Somm Hint:
Serve slightly chilled because the aromas and flavours will be muted if the wine is too cold.