When I close my eyes and sip this wine, I am sitting beneath a lemon arbor by the ocean on the Amalfi Coast of Italy, breathing in the ocean breeze and sunshine. Nearby, someone is cooking something mouthwatering with thyme and oregano, and honeyed lemon. Fantastic finish that doesn’t want this daydream to end.

Pair with plane tickets and make it real, or if you must stay home- Go out on the porch and grill something with fresh herbs.

If one-eyed Willie had a last wine, this would be it. I want to drink this on a pirate ship that’s just come through a storm.

Notes of brioche, Bosc pear, quince, brine and kelp. Viscous and textural, but finishes bright with layers and layers to unpack. This wine keeps on going and evolving, from one wonderfully weird thing to the next. What a delicious adventure.

Pair with olive oil cake, sweet and sour chicken (anything sweet and savory and spiced), Mimolette cheese, sourdough bread.

On the nose you may find Luxardo cherries, raspberry licorice, violets, deep dark fruit, fresh cut herbs, and pencil shavings… with the palate gifting you a freshness and bright lift. This wine has a lightly tannic grip and the fresh mint stays with you. Drink this by the campfire.

Pair with Asian BBQ wings, a Salisbury Steak tv dinner or Kraft Mac n Cheese.