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The Winter Essentials Mixed Case

A 12-bottle collection designed for the bright side of winter. Comforting reds, crisp whites, and sparkling discoveries that prove January is a time for pleasure, not penance.

The Winter Essentials Mixed Case threads this needle perfectly. It's a collection of wines that are light on their feet but deep in character—bottles chosen to invigorate the palate without sacrificing that essential winter richness.

❄️ The Virtuous Discoveries

If you're looking for wines that feel like a brisk walk on a frosty morning, look to the whites in this case. We've included the 2024 Pinot Gris from Illahe Vineyards in Oregon—a winery so committed to sustainability that they still use draft horses to harvest the grapes. It sits alongside the Sonwater White from the Swartland, a Chenin blend that captures the wild, dusty energy of South Africa. For the traditionalist, there's the limestone snap of Dauvissat's Petit Chablis and the textural elegance of Chagnoleau's Mâcon Villages.

🍷 Comfort & Sunshine

For the reds, we've balanced old-world soul with new-world sunshine. Land of Saints GSM brings a beam of Santa Barbara light to a grey London day, while Domaine Gayda's T'Air d'Oc Syrah offers juicy, pepper-dusted crunch. When the evening draws in, you can retreat to the savoury, brooding grip of Luigi Maffini's Aglianico, the leather-and-cherry notes of Fattoria di Magliano's Morellino di Scansano, or the timeless Pinot Noir comfort of Domaine Ninot's Rully Rouge.

✨ Bookends Worth Celebrating

Bookended by two sparkling wines that rival the big names of Champagne—a Franciacorta of immense pedigree and a Limoux Méthode Traditionnelle—this case is an invitation to broaden your horizons.