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From the Hills to the Coasts: Explorer Club (March 2022)
Featured Explorer Club Wines: 2020 AGRICOLA BRIGALDARA | VALPOLICELLA | VENETO, ITALY Bright ruby. Vibrant aromas of redcurrant, blackberry and candied violet on the knockout nose. Quite juicy on the palate, with floral red berry flavours given laser-like precision by lovely harmonious acidity. Very well-balanced wine, clean and clear. From the Winemaker: "Valpolicella is produced from the vinification of fresh... -
Women's History Month: Female Winemakers, Founders, Owners. Raising the bar again and again! - Harvest Club (March 2022)
Harvest Club Wines: The month of March is Women’s History Month! A time to celebrate the innumerable contributions women have made to our world. And we here at Mission Wines have some of the best wines on our shelves made by some of the best female winemakers in the world! This month’s Harvest Wine Club is featuring an incredible line... -
Earth, Moon, Sun & Sky: Biodynamic Farming and Wine - Harvest Club (Feb 2022)
Harvest Club Wines: What is biodynamic farming you may ask? Biodynamic farming is a form of alternative agriculture that takes an ecological and ethical approach to farming, food, and gardening. Biodynamic agriculture offers a way to maintain and restore ecological balance and organic harmony to your farm ground or garden, making efficient use of your farm's natural energy. The research... -
Stamp Your Wine Passport: Explorer Club (Feb 2022)
Featured Explorer Club Wines: 2017 MAS GRAND PLAGNIOL | "TRADITION" | COSTIERES DE NIMES, LANGUEDOC, FRANCE From the Importer: "I first met Cyril Marès when he was a teenager, and his father Roger was still in charge of the estate and presiding over the appellation. He took over in 1998, married the girl next door (Nathalie Blanc of Mas Carlot...