epicurean (adj.)
[ ep·i·cu·re·an ] [ \ ˌe-pi-kyu̇-ˈrē-ən ]
• fond of or adapted to luxury or indulgence in sensual pleasures; having luxurious tastes or habits, especially in eating and drinking.
Step inside the hedonistic nirvana brought to you by the Epicurean Mixed Case.
This special edition mixed case is created with the epicures and oenophiles of Toronto's Curatus Wine Club in mind, to inspire an epicurean lifestyle by making wine and food pairing less daunting and more approachable.
Each case comes with three bottles of each of the following four international selections, ready to get your tastebuds breakdancing!
3x Domaine de Mauperthuis
"Goutte de Lune" Chablis AOC 2019 (Burgundy, France)
91 points - Wine Align | White | Chardonnay
Chablis, the timeless culinary best friend! One of our best-selling white wines, this old-vine Chablis is loved for its concentrated flavours of zesty lemon, almond, hazelnut, and orange blossom. 12 months of ageing in large oak barrels promises body and structure. A fresh and mineral-driven wine with a firm finish.
Pairing suggestion: Oysters. Oysters. Oysters. Also great with most seafood, poached fish, and roasted chicken.
3x Agrícolas de Vinos La Higuera
"La Pinada" Utiel-Requena DOP 2018 (Valencia, Spain)
93 points - James Suckling | Red | Bobal
To the wine-loving French, vin de soif is a category of wine that is measured by the purity, honesty, thirst-quenching quality, and their ability to spark joy. “La Pinada” is a vin de soif. The grapes are sourced from a single parcel named "La Pinada" planted in 1958. Fresh, fruity, and smooth, this is a fiesta of blackberry, cherry blossom, and a touch of summer herbs.
Pairing suggestion: charcuterie board, Manchego, and roast pork.
3x Pearce Predhomme
Pinot Noir Willamette Valley AVA 2018 (Oregon, USA)
Red | Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley is the Pinot Noir authority of the new world. Imagine the scent when you are surrounded by fresh raspberries, mushrooms, and a garden full of herbs and violets at a farmer's market. This is the our 2018 Pinot Noir. A unique wine reflective of the sedimentary & volcanic soils of Stags Hallow Creek. Elegantly perfumed, delicate, with fine tannins, ready to complement your next meal.
Pairing suggestion: Duck confit, bavette steak (& frites), and mushroom risotto.
3x Fattoria di Petrognano
"Orci" Toscana IGT 2018 (Tuscany, Italy)
Red | Sangiovese
A very special Tuscan red from a Florentine winery owned and run by the historic Pellegrini family since 1962. Sangiovese grapes were macerated on the skins for three months and aged in terracotta amphorae. The result is a rich, smooth, and elegant red that promises fresh berries, tomato leaf, violets, and notes of Italian herbs. Its medium-body and soft tannins make it a perfect food companion.
Pairing suggestion: Tomato-based pizza and pasta, eggplant parmesan, tomato veal scallopini, and firm cheeses.
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Delivery timeline:
It requires three full cases of each wine in order for us to build and fulfill three mixed cases. This process usually takes about 7-10 business days but may vary.
