3. Tuscany, Italy
• Located on the Tyrrhenian Sea
which gives the area a warm
Mediterranean climate.
• The terrain is quite hilly and
these hills serve as a tempering
affect on the summertime heat
4. Tasting Notes
• Expressively refreshing
• Peach, green apple and fresh
lime
• Hint of tarragon on the finish
• Sip-worthy on its own
• Quenching acidity
5. Food Pairings
• Regional Italian cuisine like
pasta tossed in olive oil
• Fresh shellfish
• Grilled chicken or turkey
• Brie and a baguette
• Turkey Piccata
7. San Joaquin Valley, California
• California’s largest wine region
• Agricultural haven and is
known as the “food basket of
the world”
• Deep fertile soils and cool Delta
breeze
8. Tasting Notes
• Blanc de Noir is a French term
which means “white wine from
dark grapes”
• No skin contact after pressing
keeps colour light and tannins
at bay
• Crabapple, white peach,
grapefruit and hint of
strawberry
• Off-Dry
9. Food Pairings
• Sliced Ham
• Grilled white fish
• Eggs benedict
• Fried Chicken
• Honey-soy glazed lobster tail
11. Yakima Valley, Washington
• Sits at the same latitude as the
Loire Valley
• Cooler climate is perfect for
Cabernet Franc grapes.
• 17 hours of summer sunshine
per day (more than California)
12. Tasting Notes
• Ripe raspberry and red current
notes with black pepper and
fresh mint leaf notes.
• Solid tannin providing mouth
feel and structure.
15. Valencia, Spain
• Most vineyards are located
inland
• Topography is mountainous
which provides the grapes a
much needed cool down in the
evening
16. Tasting Notes
• Tempranillo, Garnacha and
Bobal bring lush and
hedonistic qualities. Cabernet
Sauvignon and
Syrah offer body and structure.
• Notes of black and red fruit,
cherry cola, anise and white
pepper.
• Powerful yet supple mouth-feel
19. Riverland, Australia
• Woven around the Murray
River
• Mediterranean climate
• Long days of sunshine
• Sun-kissed vibrantly
ripened grapes
20. Tasting Notes
• Full bodied blend of
Cabernet Sauvignon, and
Grenache.
• Black currant, cigar box
black cherry and raspberry.
• Warm spice rounds out the
finish.
21. Food Pairings
• Protein-rich dishes like grilled
steak
• Avoid spice or heat
• Mushroom Pizza
• Beef Tenderloin with
mushroom-barley ‘risotto’
