The Instant New Hobby
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2020 Remedy Set: The Instant New Hobby 750 ml
- Curated by unrivaled experts
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- Get credited back if a wine fails to impress
2020 Remedy Set: The Instant New Hobby
As far as years go, 2020 is a stunner. We give you permission to interpret that however you see fit. With the pandemic upending all the things we normally do, it’s like the starting pitcher and the relief pitcher just keep lobbing lemon after lemon. Thankfully, there’s wine—the perfect tonic after your gin and tonic. With that in mind, we’ve curated “remedy boxes” of wine for an array of situations to help you get through the last few months of 2020. Because when life hands you lemons, wine is much better than lemonade.
Jealous of all your friends suddenly becoming expert bread bakers and indoor gardeners? Don’t be. You’re coming out of this pandemic a bonafide wine connoisseur. Learn all there is to know about grape varieties, barrel-aging, and become an expert on the notion of terroir. Dive deeply into the wine in your glass—get to know the flavors, the aromas, and the know-how to tell the difference between a Pinot Gris and a Pinot Grigio. How do you do all that? You take deep dives into our freshest discovery wines from around the globe. Then, you wait for it—when we’re back safely eating at restaurants and it comes time to order the wine—all eyes will be on you, Mr. or Ms. Wine Pro.
2018 Wilson Foreigner Valdiguie Rancho Chimiles Napa Valley
This is one of the wines that is changing the face of Napa Valley and California wine, driven by a new generation of winemakers set on proving Napa Valley’s incredible diversity of terroir.
2017 Diego Conterno Ferrione Barbera d'Alba Piedmont
The 2017 Diego Conterno Ferrione Barbera d’Alba Piedmont is a unique opportunity to taste the famous Conterno magic. This single-vineyard Barbera is magnificent, the nose perfumed with classic Piemontese notes of lavender, roses, tar, and juicy black cherries, the palate mouth-watering and lively with blackberries, cranberries, and cherries.
2017 Tenuta di Fessina Erse Etna Rosso
This absolute stunner is a true rarity, and not just because we nabbed the U.S. exclusive. Only in Sicily is it possible to find a truly best-in-class, old-vine, drop-dead gorgeous 93-point wine like this without paying a fortune.
2018 Château Climens Asphodèle Grand Vin Blanc Sec Bordeaux France
“A classic in the making,” according to the Wine Enthusiast—for Bordeaux collectors, Loire lovers, or fans of textured dry whites, this Asphodèle Grand Vin Blanc Sec is the terroir-driven elixir you’ve been waiting for.
2016 Château Siran Saint-Jacques de Siran Bordeaux Superieur
Château Siran sits just 6 minutes from First Growth powerhouse Château Margaux ($750). The vines behind this wine are just outside the Margaux appellation, meaning you get the same quality and elegance without the price tag.
2015 Albert Bichot Julienas Roche Granit Beaujolais
Beaujolais’ world-class 2015s give Burgundy a run for its money at a fraction of the cost. Leading the way is this sommelier-favorite from Bichot’s storied cellars.