September 2026

Zlatan Ōtok 2024 Zlatan Otok White Blend

Grape
25% Bogdanuša, 25% Prč, 25% Maraština, 25% Pošip.

Region
Hvar, Croatia

Producer Facts
Family-run Hvar producer founded by pioneering Croatian winemaker Zlatan Plenković in 1986. Known for indigenous Dalmatian varieties grown on steep, sun-soaked limestone slopes overlooking the Adriatic.

Soil
Limestone

Farming practices
Organic

Wine
Bright and coastal, with lemon peel, green apple, white peach, wild herbs, and a light floral note. Crisp acidity and a subtle saline, stony finish give it a fresh Adriatic feel.

Pairing
Best with seafood, grilled fish, light appetizers, poultry, or simply as an aperitif, Serve chilled.

Domaine La Guintrandy 2023 Le Devès Visan


Grape
Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault

Region
Southern Rhône, France

Producer Facts
Family-owned since 1850; the property has Roman-era remains and a surviving 13th-century papal boundary stone.

Soil
Stony clay-limestone soils with blue marl.

Farming practices
Organic & indigenous yeast

Wine
Ripe blackberry, black cherry and plum with black pepper, dried herbs and licorice. Juicy and savory on the palate, with moderate tannin and a warm, earthy Rhône finish.

Pairing
Great with grilled lamb, roast chicken, sausages, burgers, ratatouille, mushroom dishes, and aged cheeses. The fruit works well with roasted or grilled flavors, while the herbs and spice make it especially good with Mediterranean seasoning.

Clos Maurice 2024 La Pièce D Or

Grape
100% Cabernet Franc

Region
Loire Valley, France

Producer Facts The Hardouin family grew wine in this region for more than two centuries, with roots in the village dating back to 1783.

“La Pièce d’Or” is the name of the vineyard parcel/lieu-dit, historically described as a roughly 2.15-hectare Cabernet Franc parcel.

Soil
Clay-limestone

Farming practices
Natural

Wine
Strawberry, redcurrant, raspberry, violet and light spice; fresh, supple and rounded with fine tannins and a juicy finish.

Pairing
Excellent with duck, lamb, charcuterie, grilled meats, roast chicken, or lighter sausages.