In this Autumn release, we turn our attention to the season of warmth, comfort, and spice — not just in the flavors of the wines themselves, but in the voices and stories of the people who craft them. Our Soul & Spice collection reflects the shift from long summer days into crisp evenings, bringing together wines that honor both heritage and innovation, each chosen to embody the soulful, flavorful, and communal spirit of fall.
We are showcasing reds with both depth and approachability. Such as the Caldwell Family Vines, a black-owned brand from Argentina’s Uco Valley, delivers a Malbec with bold spice and dark fruit, crafted with a commitment to sustainable practices that highlight the land’s character to, Marble Red Blend, which offers smooth layers and a food-friendly charm, created by a black woman, boutique producer whose focus is on small-lot winemaking. Then we have on of our house favorite brands, South Africa’s HER Shiraz, made by a BIPOC, women-owned and led collective, speaks directly to the season’s theme — bold, spice-laden, and rooted in the mission of amplifying women’s voices in wine. The AniChe 7 Gables Red, from Washington’s Columbia Gorge AVA, comes from a woman-founded winery - mother & daughter team - devoted to producing terroir expressive blends that are both soulful and versatile at the table. And new to this season, Sheree Harvest Sparkling Cabernet Franc - crafted by Black woman winemaker Sheree Harvest in Maryland - this delightful effervescence
adds a celebratory twist with strawberry, spice, and crisp but off-dry tree fruit notes lifted by bright, lively bubbles.
The whites round out the collection with balance, brightness, and diversity of supple style. Backsberg Smuggled Vines Chardonnay from Paarl, is South Africa's first certified carbon-neutral winery, led by a woman winemaker, and offers golden richness fit for seasonal meals. Dagueneau Les Pentes Pouilly-Fumé from Loire Valley, France, brings precision, smoky citrus lift and creamy texture from a producer known for honoring generational heritage as a daughter-father team. Sicily’s Bellifolli Bianco comes from an estate highlighting the cultural crossroads of the island, with a white varietal blend expressing minerality, brightness and a mouthfeel that makes it endlessly versatile. Finally, but still only one of many more, Brooklyn Cider House -Fabler Barrel Aged Cider (Hudson River, New York) - made by a creative, small-batch Korean-American team in one of the country’s most diverse winemaking regions, nods to seasonal traditions with comforting apple, spice, and oak.
This collection celebrates not only the flavors of the season, but the people shaping them: women-led wineries, BIPOC and culturally diverse producers, and boutique, family focused estates bringing their unique perspectives to the world of wine.
Soul & Spice is about more than just what’s in the glass — it’s about connection, gathering, and honoring the warmth of community. These wines were chosen to invite you in, spark conversation, and remind us why autumn is the season for slowing down, savoring deeply, and celebrating together.
View the Fall Collection Here ... 2025 Shades of Vino Autumn Club Release