2021 Clefs des Murailles ‘Vacqueyras’ Rouge Red Blend
Let’s face it, we all love CDP (Chateauneuf-du-Pape), but most of us can’t afford to pull those corks on a daily basis. That is where ‘Vacqueyras’ comes in. It’s swimming in the next lane, with eerily similar characteristics, at a lower price. This is one of my party trick wines (looks pricey and tastes pricier).
Sustainable farming practices, woman-winemaker.
2022 Ben Haines Yarra Yarra Valley Red Blend
A blend of fruit from the Pyrenees, Grampians and Yarra Valley – this is the perfect “lighter” red for winter. Savory, spicy and vibrant this food-friendly wine will pair nicely with roasted veggie dishes, pork, or lamb gyros.
Organic/Biodynamic farming practices, family-owned, hand-harvested, native yeast fermentation, unfined/unfiltered and only 600 cased produced.
BRANCHE NO. 1 Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Branche’s NO.1 extra virgin olive oil is sourced from a seventh-generation organic olive farm in southern Spain. Harvested and bottled within two hours, Branche concentrates on quality through a closed-loop system. Its earthy and bold flavors make it perfect for salad and finishing dishes like fish or pasta.
NO.1 is packed with over 400 mg of antioxidants per kilogram, offering significantly more than most mass-market olive oils and its medium-spicy finish highlights a high polyphenol content, known for boosting olive oil’s health benefits.
2022 Mauro Marengo Langhe Nebbiolo
The 2022 Mauro Marengo Langhe Nebbiolo is everything you love about Barolo—rose petals, tar, and elegant structure—but in a more approachable, everyday style. The palate is silky and energetic with a long, lifted, and beautifully balanced finished.
Organic farming practices, hand-harvested, aged for at least 16 months in stainless steel and cement, only 2,500 cases produced annually.