Dad’s love pairings!

time to grill

No matter what you’re throwing on the grill this weekend you’re going to want a little something smoky to sip on. Use the occasion to upgrade your chillable red with one of Aaron’s favorites, the Misturado de Cambria. A serendipitous collaboration between Raj Parr and Envinate, this juicy blend of Mencía and Trousseau is the perfect bottle to open. Savory and mineral driven with lingering waft of charcoal in the background.

And if you need just a little more fruit in the mix, the Stampede Zinfandel from Maître de Chai is the way to go. Classic California Zin that gives you a real sense of the old west in your glass. High acid, smooth tannins, and all the blackberries you could ask for.

Sharp & clean

We can’t exactly celebrate anything without a little Chardonnay. The Linda Vista Chardonnay from Matthiasson is the bottle to change anyone’s mind about this polarizing grape. Lean, bright, and terribly sophisticated. And the perfect pairing you ask? Why don’t you scroll down…

don’t forget the cheese

Lights out

Ready for something different? This blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Callet, and Syrah is exactly what you need. Full bodied, sticky but not overwhelming tannins, and replete with dried blueberries. If this sounds good to you then you need to try Sincronia.

NBD, just a photo of what we’re taking home this weekend

a little something for the collector

If you’re looking to treat dad to something nice, look no further than Les Preuses, the Grand Cru Chablis from Jean et Sébastien Dauvissat. This elegant expression of Chablis is the perfect gift for anyone making a study of Chardonnay. The rolling layers of lemon pith, creamy texture, and unending complexity that only the chalky soils of Chablis can provide keep you thinking with every sip.