{"title":"2026 AUTUMN SHADES OF VINO COLLECTION","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(182, 12, 125);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE AUTUMN EXODUS ... \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(182, 12, 125);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISCOVERING NEW LIQUID MERIDIANS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fall, Shades of Vino leaves the familiar behind. The Autumn Exodus of Liquid Meridians travels across continents, coastlines and cultures through unexpected grapes, distinctive regions and wines shaped as much by place and people as by variety. From a red grape transformed into an aromatic Greek white to Syrah grown in Türkiye, Pinot Noir from Germany and compelling blends from South Africa, Croatia, France and beyond, this collection is an invitation to follow your palate somewhere new. Know what you love - but never let it limit where your glass can take you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease enjoy your complimentary Shades of Vino 2026 Autumn Playlist, on Spotify. We paired these specifically for the wines in this collection! Happy sipping, cheerful listening! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5224\/6215\/files\/2026_AUTUMN_SHADES_OF_VINO_SPOTIFY_PLAYLIST_1.png?v=1788902140\" alt=\"\" width=\"71\" height=\"71\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2022-teutonic-bacalao-white-tannat-yolo-county-california","title":"2022 Teutonic \"Bacalao\" White Tannat, Yolo County, California (Willamette, Oregon Production)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusually light hued expression of the deeply colored Tannat grape, Bacalao was pressed and vinified in such a way to become a white wine, revealing bright peach and stone fruit, delicate floral notes and touches of tropical fruit rather than Tannat’s familiar dark-fruited profile. A subtle structural grip gives the wine more texture than a conventional white while lively acidity keeps it fresh and energetic. Bacalao is the name given the wine by the owners as an ode to the style and their heritage and deep love of \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eBasque culture and cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eThis Tannat is grown and harvested by personally selected vineyards in Yolo County, California where they believe gives one of the best representations of this grape in the United States, while being transported the same day for vinification and bottling in their Oregon winery at Teutonic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeutonic Wine Company is an Oregon -Willamette based husband-and-wife project of proprietors Olga and Barnaby Tuttle, who built their small independent winery together, with Barnaby leading its unconventional winemaking approach. His experimentation with wild vineyard yeasts, whole clusters, skin contact and unexpected varieties is perfectly captured by Bacalao: taking famously dark, tannic Tannat and making it as a juicy, flavorful white. It embodies this collection’s exploration of familiar grapes through an entirely different lens, with enough texture and grip for fall. Those who love the power behind a red white but need something lighter to start the gathering or meal - look no further!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teutonic Wine Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49302247702772,"sku":"2022WHTANOR202609010","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5224\/6215\/files\/bacalao-red-1-1709343570484.jpg?v=1788565163"},{"product_id":"2023-khayelitshas-finest-kfw-semillon-chenin-blanc-western-cape-south-africa","title":"2023 Khayelitsha's Finest \"KFW\" Chenin-Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon Blend, Western Cape, South Africa","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Chenin Blanc-led, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc Western Cape blend layered with peach, pear, nectarine and melon, lifted by citrus zest and tropical fruit with honeycomb and biscotti adding savory depth. Fresh, zesty acidity carries into a rounded mid-palate and long finish, giving the wine a balance of brightness and texture rather than simply crispness. That combination makes it especially appealing for early fall: refreshing enough for warmer afternoons, yet its ripe orchard fruit, honeyed nuance and fuller mid-palate have enough substance for cooler evenings and richer seasonal foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounder and wine négociant Lindile Ndzaba launched Khayelitsha’s Finest Wines in 2018 as a 100% Black-owned brand rooted in the Cape Town township where he was born, raised and still lives. After entering hospitality as a dishwasher in 2009, Ndzaba worked his way into restaurant management and learned wine through sommeliers and winemaker tastings, eventually recognizing the divide between Cape Town’s celebrated wine culture and the quality and access available in Khayelitsha. Without his own vineyard or cellar, he developed KFW as a small-batch négociant project, sourcing across the Western Cape and collaborating directly with established winemakers and vineyards—including The Fledge \u0026amp; Co.’s Leon Coetzee and Saxenburg’s Dirk van Zyl—to curate his blends. His mission extends beyond ownership: KFW hosts tastings and pairs its wines with traditional African foods to make fine-wine appreciation more accessible while creating a distinctly Khayelitsha-centered voice within an industry where Black ownership remains notably underrepresented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Khayelitsha's Finest Wines -KFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49302253535476,"sku":"2023WHBSA2026090200","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5224\/6215\/files\/images_80.jpg?v=1788565185"},{"product_id":"2025-kozlovic-malvasia-istria-croatia-slovenia-border","title":"2025 Kozlovic Malvasia White, Istria, Croatia-Slovenia Border","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright and dry, this benchmark Istrian white layers ripe grapefruit, lime, orange blossom and apricot with green apple, peach, dried Mediterranean herbs and a subtle spicy edge. Grown on Istria’s white-clay and limestone Terra Bianca soils, it is medium-bodied with vibrant acidity, gentle mineral salinity and an energetic, mouthwatering finish; temperature-controlled stainless-steel fermentation preserves the grape’s freshness, while a small portion of barrel-fermented Malvazija blended back into the wine adds subtle weight, texture and a faint dry-almond note. The result combines the crisp coastal lift of a refreshing white with enough herbal complexity and structure to feel equally at home as the weather turns cooler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKozlović is a fourth-generation Croatian family winery whose roots in Istria date to 1904, when Antonio and Maria Kozlović established the family vineyards; Gianfranco and Antonella Kozlović took over the estate in 1998 and helped transform Malvazija Istarska from a locally familiar, often simple wine into one of Croatia’s internationally recognized benchmark whites. Gianfranco was instrumental in the modern “Malvazija revolution,” embracing cleaner, freshness-focused vinification, while Antonella has played a crucial role in the estate’s modern identity, operations and international presence, including the vision behind its gravity-flow winery opened in 2012 and its continued commitment to indigenous Istrian character. Their combined work has helped elevate both the grape and the region, while the wine’s citrus, herbs, salinity and subtle textural weight make it an especially strong early-fall alternative to more familiar crisp whites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vina Kozlović","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49302380445940,"sku":"2025WHMASLOV202609030","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5224\/6215\/files\/Malvasia.webp?v=1788565213"},{"product_id":"nv-boschendal-brut-rose-cap-classique-groot-drankenstein-valley-wc-south-africa","title":"NV Boschendal Brut Rose Cap Classique, Groot Drankenstein Valley, WC, South Africa","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA silvery, salmon colored and rum-hued, elegant traditional-method sparkling rosé with strawberry, raspberry and cherry at its core, supported by fine bubbles, refreshing acidity and subtle yeasty complexity. Pinot Noir provides red-fruit character and structure, Chardonnay contributes freshness and finesse, while the small portion of Pinotage gives the blend a distinctly South African dimension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoschendal’s Cap Classique program is led by woman winemaker Danielle Coetsee, who joined the estate in 2017 and took the helm of its sparkling-wine program in 2020; that same year she was named Woman Winemaker of the Year at the SA Women’s Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Awards. Her precision with bottle-fermented sparkling wine gives this rosé both freshness and depth, making it especially versatile for fall entertaining, charcuterie and richer seasonal appetizers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boschendal Wine Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49302381068532,"sku":"NVSPKROSA2026090100","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5224\/6215\/files\/BOSCHENDAL-NV-BRUTROSECAPCLASSIQUE-750ML.webp?v=1788565229"},{"product_id":"2024-serpentina-oseka-i-protok-white-blend-hvar-dalmatian-coast-croatia","title":"2024 Serpentina “Oseka i Protok” White Blend, Hvar-Dalmatian Coast, Croatia","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Oseka i Protok,” meaning “Ebb and Flow,” combines native and historic Adriatic varieties into an aromatic coastal white with acacia blossom, lemon and tropical pineapple notes. Co-fermentation and extended time in stainless steel preserve brightness while adding texture and integration, with limestone- and terra-rossa-influenced vineyards contributing freshness and mineral character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerpentina is a Croatian wine brand rooted in the rugged, sun-drenched landscapes of coastal Croatia, along the Adriatic Sea, where viticulture dates back thousands of years. The name “Serpentina” evokes the winding, terraced vineyard roads that snake through the steep hillsides of regions like Dalmatia, a historic winegrowing area known for dramatic coastal scenery and deeply rooted traditions. The brand reflects this sense of place — bold, expressive wines shaped by the land and the sea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePošip (60%):\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The backbone of the blend; a famous Dalmatian white grape providing the tropical almost baked pineapple and rounded citrus weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eTrebbiano Toscano (20%):\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds clean, bright structural acidity.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eBogdanuša, Maraština, and Muscat (20% combined):\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A fragrant aromatic overlay that contributes the signature acacia blossom and stone fruit notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOseka i Protok is credited to the independent Love Over Money Project rather than an individual winemaker, and instead of operating a proprietary winery, the project leaders function as curators- a group of small oenologists, vignerons, growers and families. They source specific vineyard lots, select regional varietals, and collaborate directly with together the independent, family-owned coastal Croatian producers to guide the exact blend and profile. Serpentina Winery was created to introduce Croatia’s wine culture and lesser-known indigenous grapes to a wider audience. 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The wine emphasizes Cortese’s naturally lively character rather than oak or heavy winemaking, offering a lighter and less familiar expression of Piemonte beyond the region’s famous reds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBricco dei Tati is a tiny family-owned estate purchased in 2006 by husband-and-wife Emanuele “Manu” Gaiarin and Mary Beth Gaiarin, who personally oversee the winemaking and sustainable farming. Mary Beth, a Washington, D.C. native and artist, is also co-founder and co-owner with Emanuele of Virginia-based importer Siema Wines. 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Tangy acidity and moderate tannins keep the wine focused rather than heavy, while mature vines and native-yeast fermentation contribute depth and regional character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced from Finca El Molar - Rus's family-owned, certified organic farm in Albacete - the wine reflects a high-altitude plateau shaped by the fierce, cooling \"El Solano\" wind. Through Mary Taylor, founder of woman-owned Mary Taylor Wine, whose portfolio champions independent European growers such as Jiménez - Manchuela Red is a direct, side-by-side collaboration between importer Mary Taylor and independent grower Rus Jiménez. Working together in the cellar, they taste and adjust the blend to co-curate the wine's distinct final profile, pairing Rus’s deep agrarian expertise of the estate with Mary’s perspective on the palate. 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