Food and wine pairs for different occasions and moods

what are you looking for:

1. •Bubbles – pét-nats if you can find them.

2. •Unfiltered and skin-to-skin wine for a dynamic full grape expression.

3. •Balanced wines are versatile for dining couples.

Selection of dry farm wine:

It’s a rustic Italian wine that brings out plenty of festive boxes. The opening pop of sparkling wine sets the tone for the evening. This is a nat house, so it has a light and delicate bubble of natural fermentation. It gets a lot of flavor because it’s a wine that touches the skin and is unfiltered (which also makes it look a bit cloudy). Basically it contains the maximum expression of grapes – stems, skin, seeds, yeast, everything. The grape is Lambrusco di Sorbara, although Spuma is definitely less sweet than the typical Lambrusco wine. It’s incredibly balanced, so it’s fine dining, and it goes with just about anything. It’s also fun on its own, without food.

what are you looking for:

1. •Wines that have lower sugar and less ABV are a better daytime drinking choice.

2. •Eggs grow in warmer climates that are not affected by room temperature.

3. •Something bright with sourness to balance your menu – our picnic basket always has some rich items like nuts, cheese, charcuterie or hummus.

Selection of dry farm wine:

This South African wine – made from Chenin Blanc grapes – matches its warm, growing coastal climate. It contains some minerals, and surprisingly, it still tastes nice at room temperature, once the cold is gone. When it’s extremely cold, those metallic notes are right on top, but when it’s cooked to room temperature, you’ll get more subtle fruity notes. So no need to squeeze out the coolant and ice. All Dry Farm wines contain less alcohol, but this is one of the drinks lowest with 11.56% ABV, making it ideal for daytime drinking. It’s not overly acidic, but it can cut down on some of the rich foods that might be packed on your picnic.

what are you looking for:

1. •The wood aged wines have a more subtle taste that will still be your taste buds.

2. •A wine with a bold flavor to pair with bold foods.

3. •Check out the region and winemaking style – this can produce very different flavor traits, even from the same grape.

Selection of dry farm wine:

Just because you stay home and dine in sweatpants doesn’t mean you can’t have great wine. This Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley is bold, rich and intricate – a lot happens here. While it is made from the same grape variety as the picnic wine above, this Chenin Blanc is completely different because it is from a cooler climate, so it is the best chilled drink. Contains slightly higher alcohol content than picnic wine. It is antique in neutral oak barrels, which don’t impart flavor, but the porous wood allows for oxidation, creating an incredibly fine palate paint effect. This wine can stand up to the bold flavors, so don’t be shy with your menu.

what are you looking for:

1. •The right wine with an exciting story will satisfy beginners and expert wine drinkers alike.

2. •Old Grape Wines: Small but strong crops produce wines with an intense flavor.

3. •Old earthy red – the depth of flavor goes well with anything roasted.

Selection of dry farm wine:

When you host a barbecue, your guests’ level of knowledge of wine is likely to vary. Are you looking for something friendly enough for the wine novice and interesting enough for your connoisseurs? This cap franc fits the bill. It is very earthy, with some acids, made from old grape vines, which means that the vines have been harvested for more than twenty years. Old vines tend to produce fewer grapes, but those are full of flavor. This wine also aged in barrels, then bottled and aged further, so both the color and flavor had a chance to develop and condense over time. It’s perfect for anything charred that comes off the grill – rib steak, mergize sausage, shishito pepper, or thyme bread.