Octopoda Cabernet Franc Holiday Wines 2025Pairs with: Rosemary crusted roasted chicken, a juicy bison burger topped with goat cheese, grilled pork chops with a savory plum reduction, pan seared portobello mushroom steaks, or a comforting duck rag tossed with thick pappardelle pasta. Good for: Introducing a dedicated Cabernet Sauvignon drinker to a smoother, more aromatically expressive alternative; sparking instant conversation at a dinner party courtesy of a strikingly cool, octopus art
Pairs with: Mushroom and truffle risotto
Ca' dei Frati ("the house of the friars
Rarely does one see such a perfect synthesis between grape variety and terroir
Good for: Dinner with a red gingham table cloth
Good for: Enjoying French bubbles without breaking the bank
velvety floral sweetness
Good for: Welcoming autumn
The story: David Gordon is one of New York's first recognized sommeliers
Crafted by taking their celebrated Rendezvous Rye blend and finishing it in a sumptuous mix of rare ruby and tawny port casks
clean fruit and classic Loire minerality
The Story: Michel Bernard comes from a family of winegrowers who have been working near the city of Orange since the 17th century
capturing the sunny soul of Southern France with absolute fruit purity
