SELECTS & REDS BUNDLE

Gaillac AOC, France

Winery: Château d'Escabes

Composition: 50% Syrah, 25% Duras and 25% Braucol

Style/Colour: A medium to full-bodied organic red wine.

Notes: The 2022 Château Escabes Contemplatif N°1 is a wine for Syrah and Shiraz lovers. Made in France’s Gaillac region, this Syrah-led blend also features the local varieties Duras and Braucol. Its bouquet offers aromas of spiced plum, blueberry, strawberry and menthol. A sip reveals a juicy mid-palate with more red and blue fruit, intermingled with a touch of black pepper, leather and herb. Plush tannins and fresh acidity provide structure and balance, indicating this wine will remain at its peak for another five years.

Pairing Idea: A delight served with cassoulet.

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Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy

Winery: Valdellcorti

Composition: Mainly Sangiovese, Canaiolo

Style/Colour: A mid-weight well stuctured red wine.

Notes: The 2020 Valdellacorta Chianti Classico is an outstanding wine that has received Gambero Rosso’s highest award – Three Glasses. Its complex bouquet is warm and inviting with notes of chai spice, plum, red currant, cured meat and dried marjoram. Firm, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity support this mid-weight wine while flavours center around fresh and dried red berry fruit, with a hint of spice and herb. It is sitting perfectly in its prime drinking window. Serve through 2028.

Pairing Idea: Pair with smoked beef brisket or bacon wrapped pork tenderloin.

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Trevisio DOC, Italy

Winery: Rive della Chiesa

Composition: 100% Glera

Style/Colour: A medium-bodied, sparkling white wine with a kiss of sweetness on the finish.

Notes:While most Proseccos are non-vintage, meaning they are made from a blend of grapes from more than one year, this example of Rive della Chiesa Trevisio Prosecco Millesimato is made exclusively from grapes harvested in 2024. This mid-weight sparkling wine offers classic aromas of pear, melon, almond and white flowers. It is fresh and fruity with flavours of citrus, apple, pear and toasted almond that taper into a notable length. Enjoy through 2026.

Pairing Idea: A wine for celebrations, pair with antipasti such as arancini, whipped ricotta flatbread or fried zucchini blossoms.

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Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Italy

Winery: Osvaldo Barberis

Composition: 100% Nebbiolo

Style/Colour: A medium to full-bodied organic red wine with supportive tannins.

Notes: The 2024 Osvaldo Barberis Nebbiolo is a classic expression of the variety, featuring an elegant bouquet of cherry, cranberry, tea, and rose petal aromas. Its mid-to-full-bodied frame brings notes of strawberry, cherry, leather, and tea, balanced by supportive tannins. A hint of dried green herb lingers on the notable finish, adding complexity and interest. Open this wine over the next 5 years.

Pairing Idea: Match with prime rib or lamb loin chops with mint dressing.