Octopoda Cabernet Franc Holiday Wines 2025

Octopoda Cabernet Franc Holiday Wines 2025Pairs with: Rosemary crusted roasted chicken, a juicy bison burger topped with goat cheese, grilled pork chops with a savory plum reduction, pan seared portobello mushroom steaks, or a comforting duck rag tossed with thick pappardelle pasta. Good for: Introducing a dedicated Cabernet Sauvignon drinker to a smoother, more aromatically expressive alternative; sparking instant conversation at a dinner party courtesy of a strikingly cool, octopus art

Pairs with: Mushroom and truffle risotto

Ca' dei Frati ("the house of the friars

Rarely does one see such a perfect synthesis between grape variety and terroir

Good for: Dinner with a red gingham table cloth

Good for: Enjoying French bubbles without breaking the bank

velvety floral sweetness

Good for: Welcoming autumn

The story: David Gordon is one of New York's first recognized sommeliers

Crafted by taking their celebrated Rendezvous Rye blend and finishing it in a sumptuous mix of rare ruby and tawny port casks

clean fruit and classic Loire minerality

The Story: Michel Bernard comes from a family of winegrowers who have been working near the city of Orange since the 17th century

capturing the sunny soul of Southern France with absolute fruit purity