Celebrating Women in Wine: The 2026 Spring Shades of Vino Collection

"Oh yes, it's ladies' night, and the feeling's right," as Kool and the Gang sang on their 1979 classic Ladies' Night. (Not to be confused with Lil' Kim's 1997 remix—both classics in their own right.) If you were born after 2000 or don't get the reference, we're CELEBRATING women!

It's all about the women this quarter. The 2026 Spring Shades of Vino collection wines are produced by women in significant leadership roles—vintners, winemakers, or vineyard managers.

We shine ellipsoidal lights on these professionals because they are killin' the game in a male-dominated industry. Bravo to them and their exceptional wines.

Exclusive Access for Shades of Vino Members

These exceptional wines are exclusive to Shades of Vino Wine Club members. Join our community of wine lovers and gain access to carefully curated collections featuring diverse, underrepresented winemakers from around the world. Learn more about Shades of Vino Wine Club membership.

A Distinctive Spring Transition

The Shades of Vino Spring collection, just like these talented women, is distinctive. We've transitioned from winter's full-bodied wines to medium-bodied wines with pronounced acidity, minerality, or enchanting florals like:

• 2023 Paterianakis Vidiano, Crete, P.G.I., Greece
• 2024 Anonimas "Os Dunares" Albarino, Rías Baixas, Spain
• 2024 Apollo's Praise Gamay Noir, Lahoma Vineyards, Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes AVA, New York
• 2024 Celler Pinol, Raig de Raïm Blanc, DO Terra Alta, Catalonia, Spain
• 2021 Poggio la Noce "Gigetto" Le Civette Vineyard, Rosso, IGT Toscano, Italy

Perfect for Spring Celebrations

Spring is the backdrop to celebrations like Passover, Easter, and Mother's Day. These wines are perfect for Sunday brunch, entertaining friends, or toasting the occasion:

• NV Lini 910 'Labrusca' Bianco, Lambrusco dell' Emilia IGP, Italy
• 2025 SMAK Spring Rose, Walla Walla AVA, Washington
• 2022 LoveLee Winemakers Select Red, Monterey County, California

Bright Fruit Flavors in Bloom

Ripe and bright fruit flavors bloom in spring and are present in:

• 2022 Carol Shelton "Coquilles Rouge" Red Blend, Central Coast, Contra Costa County, California
• 2023 Violet's Paradise, Monte Rosso Vineyard Zinfandel, Moon Mountain District AVA, Sonoma County, California
• 2023 Elena Familia Pacheco Monastrell, Jumilla, Spain

This is just a tease of this quarter's wines. You'll enjoy exploring the selections. Cheers to the small but mighty army of women wine purveyors who bring a smile to my face, sparkle to my nose, and overwhelming satisfaction to my taste buds with every glass.

Join Shades of Vino Wine Club Today

Don't miss out on exclusive collections like this one. Join Shades of Vino Wine Club to access limited-edition wines from women winemakers and other underrepresented producers. Members enjoy curated quarterly selections, educational tasting notes, and free shipping on 6 bottles or more.

Ready to celebrate women in wine? Become a member today.

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