Elevate your holiday celebrations with our Jingle & Mingle mix, designed to complement the festive flavours of the season. This thoughtfully selected collection ensures there’s a perfect pairing for every joyful occasion.
Each case includes three bottles of the following wines:
3 bottles x Pearce Predhomme Chenin Blanc 2023 (Stellenbosch, South Africa)
White | Chenin Blanc
A collaboration between Nicholas Pearce and Will Predhomme to create wines from their favourite regions. This Chenin is made from old bush vines grown in decomposed granite/quartz on the Helderburg (Clear Mountain), in the southwestern-most corner of Stellenbosch.
Behold, Chenin Blanc! The most widely planted varietal in South Africa simply shines in this charming expression from Stellenbosch. Sourced from old vines and naturally fermented, expect elegant notes of white peach, lemon and tangerine with an underlying layer of crisp yellow apple. Bright and fresh on the palate, but with good depth and concentration, this wine is ready to drink now but will also cellar nicely for the next 2-3 years.
Pairing suggestion: This Chenin Blanc pairs perfectly with all kinds of fresh seafood; and also with tartare. Smoked salmon or trout would also be delicious next to a glass of this old vines Chenin. Its rich texture makes it suitable to be paired with goat cheese, roast chicken and butternut squash.
3 bottles x Pardevalles Rosado Prieto Picudo (Tierra de León, Spain)
Rose | Prieto Picudo
Pardevalles is recognized for being one of the driving forces behind the D.O Tierra de León, betting on the development of the indigenous grape varieties Prieto Picudo and Albarín Blanco.
This 100% Prieto Picudo rosé is intense and fresh on the nose. Rich and hypnotizing aromas of raspberry, strawberry, herbs, citrus and red rose petals jump out of the glass. These flavours follow through on the palate, which is both powerful and flavourful, while maintaining great freshness.
Pairing suggestion: A charcuterie board, a Thanksgiving bird, and some lovely cranberry sauce would be perfect here, as well as enjoying as an aperitif.
3 bottles x Clos du Château de Parnay Saumur Champigny 2019 (Loire Valley, France)
Red | Cabernet Franc
Located along the Loire river on the most reputable clay and limestone terroir of Saumur-Champigny appellation, Château de Parnay has been producing outstanding wines for more than two centuries.
This wine is made from old vine Cabernet Franc and it shows with beautiful notes of ripe red fruits, mint and spices. The palate is structured, silky and very well balanced. The length is exceptional.
Pairing suggestion: grilled white meat, meaty stews, bœuf bourguignon, casseroles, and more) stuffed vegetables, cold meats, soft cheeses.
3 bottles x Paulo Laureano Vinhas Velhas Tinto 2020 (Alentejo, Portugal)
Red | Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Trincadeira
Paulo Laureano is one of the most respected Portuguese winemakers and a reference for wines in the Alentejo region. Agronomist and oenologist, trained between Portugal, Australia, and Spain, after teaching at the University of Évora for 10 years, he decided to dedicate himself exclusively to what has moved him since 2003, making wine.
As the name indicates, this wine is made with old vines of Portuguese native varieties such as Aragonez, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet. The grapes ferment in stainless steel vats and aged for 12 months in new and used French oak barrels.
It shows a generous, rounded nose of brambly/blackberry jam, perfumed florality, some oak vanilla and nutmeg. It is medium-full bodied, soft, genteel and warming with fine chalk tannin. Some minerality on the finish. The length is very good to excellent.
Pairing suggestion: Pair this wine with smoked meats or coq au vin.
