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Explorers' Seasonal Value Pack: Autumn Pickings - Crushes to Fall Hard For
Great Wines Don't Have to be Expensive!
The Fall Seasonal Value Pack
As days get shorter and nights get cooler, wine choices start to lean towards rounder styles. There is still plenty of time for outdoor dining and fire-pit gatherings, and, as we live in New England, we should always expect a burst of summer to take us by surprise even in November. With this in mind we need wine selections to be versatile and pair with food menus that straddle the changing season. This year’s Fall Explorers’ Pack is up to the challenge and is equally divided between whites and reds. Often we explore wines that are worlds apart and that might take people out of their comfort zones. This pack is more about subtle differences and general appeal.
This pack contains three white wines: a medium-bodied VdF blanc from a stellar Chateauneuf-du-Pape producer in the Rhone; a taut and fresh Verdicchio from the Marche in Italy; and a medium-plus-bodied Pinot Gris from the Willamette Valley.
There are also three red wines: a juicy, friendly Barbera blend from Piedmont; a VdF rouge from the same Chateauneuf-du-Pape producer as the blanc; and a hearty Garnacha blend from Montsant in Spain.
While some folks have had these grapes or wines from these places before, others have not, or maybe these particular bottles are new to you. This is the point of the Explorers' Packs: to try something you haven't had before - whether it is a wine you are completely unfamiliar with or whether the wine is a from a familiar grape or place but perhaps from an unfamiliar wine-maker; these packs aim to offer something different.
This Explorers' Pack is discounted just shy of 15% off regular prices. No further discounts apply.
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Bois De Boursan NV VdF Cuvée Le Petit Oursan Blanc100% Clairette. Lemon peel, nectarine, ripe apple, fennel, with a floral and perfumed nuance. This is a round and fruit forward wine with a soft texture and moderate acidity. There is a beautiful freshness and this will be a nice change from the high acid whites of summer.
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Colleleva 2025 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi (Kermit Lynch)100% Verdicchio. Mixed citrus, lemon zest, tangerine, a hint of saline, and touch of rising dough. A light-bodied and easy-drinking classic Italian white from the Marches. No malo-lactic fermentation creates a taut style. Very pleasant finish. Pair with grilled tuna, seafood casserole, and lemon, rosemary roasted chicken. |
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Belle Pente 2023 Pinot Gris Willamette Valley100% Pinot Gris. Yellow Delicious apples, tangerine, meringue, a touch of toast, and floral notes. This is medium-bodied and has a freshness on the palate owing to the crisp acidity. Balanced with a touch of residual sugar on the finish. Pair with nearly any recipe for chicken, quiche, and roast pork. |
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Elvio Tintero 2024 Vino Rosso
50% Barbera, 40% Dolcetto, 5% Nebbiolo, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Fresh bing cherry, ripe plum, red currant, almond, and a touch of earth. Quite aromatic with flavors that match the nose. Friendly, versatile, crowd-pleasing, these are just the first things that come to mind when sipping on this wine. Medium-bodied with an easy-going texture. Pair with Italian food, certainly pizza.
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Bois De Boursan NV VdF Cuvée Le Petit Oursan Rouge45% Grenache, 40% Merlot and, 15% Syrah. Red and black berries, cherries, light touch of lavender, and turned earth. Medium-bodied, with bold fruit flavors and a freshness on the palate. To showcase the exuberant fruit the wine sees no oak. Organic. Pair with braises, stews, and hearty dishes. |
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Pinord 2025 Montsant “Càtar”Garnacha (Grenache) and Samso (Carignan). Blueberries and blackberries, cherries, plum pie, fresh and dried fruits, and hint of licorice. Very straight-forward crowd-pleasing sort of wine. Medium-plus-bodied, with a velvety texture, and good concentration on the finish. Pair with roast pork, tandoori chicken, or flavorful middle-eastern dishes. |
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