Romantic May

So what makes May’s box so romantic. Well, we start with something a little exotic. Think of the hotty you see while you are on holiday, dark hair, dark eyes and a tattoo – dead sexy. Then zoom forward 25 years when you are settles and want something a bit more traditional. One that is well dressed and will look and be a fantastic companion at any age.

Your part of the establishment now and want something just a bit more conservative. In May we have your whole life romance covered!

For that exotic “wild side”, we have gone for some truely interesting varieties from the just being re-discovered Romania. Remember that Romania is one of the oldest wine growing countries in the world, and is still today one of the biggest producers. That alone doesn’t say much, but the varieties being re-discovered are amazing. Our first red, “Glia” in Romanian means Mother Earth, and we were so impressed with this “Babska Black” (really, that is the variety) that we loaded up. From the same small winery we have our first Sarba as well. This grape was traditionally considered a “Working man’s” wine because of it’s light mineral taste and low alcohol, but we thought it worthy for our table or summer pic-nic. And the girl at the bar with the tattoo ? That would have to be “Mustoasa” from the same Balla Geza winery that Jancis Robinson so raves about.

Fast forward a few years and you are having the boss and family over for a BBQ. You want to serve something that will go great with whatever they may be nibbling and something they can recognize at first glance and won’t make a face at. Start with a delightfully fresh Pinot Noir Rose from the south of France. Light, tangy and Bio, the chance of this one not having something to offer everybody is ZERO. This is your ticket to the corner office.

If you want to tease just a bit pull out the full bodied Chardonnay from Paparuda. So min stay that they may not even recognize it is Romanian too. And finally to make that big impression, you pull out a classic 2007 Bordeaux to go with the steak. Traditional and well dressed, this is a wine to impress even the stodgiest.

So May offers new things to fall in love with as well as some sure things to guarantee a relaxing afternoon or evening.  It’s like a whole relationship in just 6 bottles and this time, we know you picked a winner.

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