We celebrate springtime with vivid, expressive aromatics and vibrant flavors that are joyous and classic expressions of their region. Each box offers a mix of youthful freshness and aged elegance—some ready to enjoy now, others to cellar or savor slowly in quiet contemplation. This season’s diverse selection is designed to spark curiosity, open new doors, and expand your palate with every sip.
Wine 1: By Farr “Irrewarra” Pinot Noir 2019
Fact Sheet
Region: Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Winemaking: Stem inclusion, low intervention
Key Aroma/Flavor Word:
Smoky, savory, sweet and sour cherries, earth, spice
About the Bottle
As one of Australia’s most respected Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producers, By Farr focuses on cool-climate expressions of Burgundian varieties from Victoria, Australia. Irrewarra (meaning "long spear throw" in the local Aboriginal language) is an exciting vineyard showcasing Nick Farr’s refined winemaking style, which emphasizes structure, elegance, and purity of fruit. Now at its peak drinking window at six years old.
Serving Recommendation
Cellar temperature (55-58F). No need to decant and ready to enjoy, pair with Charcuterie board, aged cheese, roast duck, char-siu, yakitori skewers, mushroom with oyster sauce.
If I’d order the same type of wine in a restaurant, how much would it cost：
Ask the sommelier to recommend an elegant, light-bodied, new world Pinot Noir $100-150
Wine 2: Terre Nere “Anniversario” 2022
Fact Sheet
Region: Etna, Sicily, Italy
Grape Variety: 100% Nerello Mascalese
Winemaking: volcanic, rocky soil, aged in 10% new French oak for 14 months
Key Flavor Word
Wet earth, wild berries, raspberry, crushed strawberry, blood orange, star anise, lavender, mushroom
About the Bottle
A pioneer of Etna wines, Tenuta delle Terre Nere has put Sicilian reds on the global stage. This limited 20th-anniversary bottling from the Bellacolonna subplot of the Calderara Sottana vineyard is a beautiful, mineral driven, floral and juicy red wine with silky tannins, making it an ideal introduction to fine Sicilian wines.
James Suckling 95
Serving Recommendation
Cellar temperature (58-60°F). Decant for 30 minutes. Wide range of pairing with roast chicken, lasagna, Cantonese roast pork belly, short ribs, grilled mushrooms, roasted eggplant, black olives, and even meatier fish.
If I’d order the same type of wine in a restaurant, how much would it cost:
Ask the sommelier to recommend a Sicilian red wine from a top producer. $90--$120
Wine 3: Mayacamas Mount Veeder Merlot 2021
Fact Sheet
Region: Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, USA
Grape Variety: 76% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc
Winemaking: aged in neutral French oak 45HL foudre (12 months) and 225L barrel (8 months)
Key Aroma/Flavor Word:
Violet, graphite, mocha, plum, wild blueberry, dried tobacco, thyme, black tea
About the Bottle
A true Napa Valley classic, Mayacamas Merlot is an exceptional value –at a fraction of the price of the estate’s flagship Cabernet Sauvignon (Winter 2024 Majestic Duo). It delivers the similar balance of power and finesse, staying true to the estate’s iconic old-school winemaking style. While approachable now, its structure and depth promise graceful aging over the next decade or more. While young, these wines respond very well to decanting – the admiration of their future potential easily coincides with their current enjoyment.
Serving Recommendation
Cellar temperature (60°F). Decant for at least 1 hour. Pair with grilled red meats, especially New York Strip and filet mignon, Korean BBQ, aged-Gouda, sharp cheddar, or mild blue cheese.
If I’d order the same type of wine in a restaurant, how much would it cost:
Ask the sommelier to recommend an exceptional Napa Merlot $160-300