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The Region: Salento is the heel of Italy, a sun-kissed peninsula at the southern tip of the Puglia winegrowing region. It boasts a picturesque coastline, deep-blue seas and a rural landscape full of olive groves and vineyards spotted with ancient villages. Grown here for centuries, Primitivo is a flagship grape and a source of pride. The hot dry climate is tempered by cool breezes from the surrounding seas making for excellent growing conditions.

The Wine: A lush Primitivo loaded with flavours of dark berries, cherries and plum, with accents of warm baking spice and dried fruit character. Juicy ripe fruit is perfectly balanced with racy acidity and fine-grained tannins for a smooth rounded finish.

Food Pairing: Pair with dishes typical to the region such as Eggplant Parmesan or a rustic style pizza with sausage and onions. A perfect combination for barbeque, bold cheeses and grilled vegetables.

Sweetness: DRY
Body: MEDIUM-FULL
Oak: MEDIUM
Alcohol: 14%

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The Region:   Mendoza, Argentina.  At the foot of the Andes and an average of 900m above sea level, Mendoza boasts some of the highest vineyards in the world and Torrontes grows particularly well at this elevation. The hot, semi-arid climate is tempered by cool mountain nights, helping the varietal to retain acidity. Dry, rocky soils mean the vines have to work harder for nutrients thereby producing smaller, more concentrated grapes.

The Wine:  Torrontes and Muscat, two aromatic whites, share many similarities making them ideal blending partners.  Expect floral aromas, fresh peach and citrus flavours and bright acidity. Torrontes, Argentina’s
signature white wine grape, lends notes of rose petal, geranium and peach, complemented by Muscat’s
honeysuckle, mandarin orange and stone fruit flavours.

Signature Food Pairing: Coconut Curry Poached Cod

Sweetness:  Dry
Body:  Medium
Oak:  None
Alcohol:  13.5%

Price:  $208.38. Includes kit, service, corks, labels, shrink tops and tax.

Available February, 2021.

The Region: Sicily, Italy. Sun-kissed Sicily has been growing grapes for more than 3,000 years; the hot temperatures, consistent sunshine and moderate rainfall make it a wine haven. The slopes around Mount Etna on the island’s east coast are a sweet spot for Nerello, where the higher elevation brings cooler nighttime temperatures which help maintain the grape’s desirable acidity. The volcanic soils impart mineral notes on the grape, and with Etna’s frequent eruptions, soil
composition is constantly transforming.

The Wine: Grown on the slopes of an active volcano, Nerello is a wine that knows how to get your attention and keep it. Appealing aromas of cherry, strawberry and rose unfold into juicy red berry and crushed strawberry flavours with hints of cinnamon and herbs. Sleek and savoury with earthy and mineral nuances,fresh acidity and smooth, polished tannins.

Signature Food Pairing: Sheet Pan Sausage

Sweetness:  Dry
Body:  Medium-Full
Oak:  Medium
Alcohol:  13.5%

Price:  $208.38. Includes kit, service, corks, labels, shrink tops and tax.

Available March, 2021.

The Region: Lodi, California, USA. Located in the middle of California’s Central Valley, Lodi has a classic Mediterranean climate of warm days and cool nights, and benefits from cool breezes blowing inland from the San Francisco
Bay area – a climate that helps lend grapes a refreshing natural acidity. The mineral rich, sandy soils and dry growing season allow growers to precisely manage vine growth through irrigation, producing more concentrated flavours.

The Wine: Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Grigio come together in perfect synergy in this lively off-dry white with tropical and stone fruit flavours, bright acidity and a crisp balanced finish. Chardonnay provides texture, notes of green apple, pineapple and citrus. Riesling offers lively acidity and floral aromas. Pinot Grigio rounds out the blend with juicy peach, apricot and pear flavours.

Specialty Food Pairing: Kimchi Mac & Cheese

Sweetness:  Off-Dry
Body:  Medium
Oak:  None
Alcohol:  12.5%

Price:  $208.38. Includes kit, service, corks, labels, shrink tops and tax.

Available April, 2021.

The Regions: Riverland, Australia, Lodi, California, USA. The Riverland region wraps around the Murray Darling river, basking in the hot South Australia sun. The Mediterranean climate and long sunny days make for vibrant fully ripened grapes. The winding river provides relief from the sometimes-intense heat, vital access to water for irrigation, and contributes to the region’s fertile soils.

The Wine: Australian Grenache and Shiraz combine with California Tannat to make this plush, charismatic blend. Grenache provides notes of raspberry and spice. Tannat brings gripping tannins and a whisper of licorice, while Shiraz imparts black plum and peppercorn. This wine layers delicious dark fruit and red berry with complex notes of vanilla, peppery spice, and subtle smoke completed by racy acidity, big tannins and a lengthy finish.

Specialty Food Pairing: Asian Marinated Sirloin

Sweetness:  Dry
Body:  Full
Oak:  Heavy
Alcohol:  14.0%

Price:  $223.38. Includes kit, service, corks, labels, shrink tops and tax.