Part of the Oakville estate. Favia will get a new winery as part of the move from its base in Coombsville to a 34.8-hectare (86 acres) vineyard estate in the Oakville American Viticultural Area (AVA). It’s part of a new partnership agreement between the star husband-and-wife duo behind Favia, winemaker Andy Erickson and viticulturist Annie Favia-Erickson, and their long-standing friends, …

Photo: Reddy Vineyards Credit: Jessica Dupuy There’s much more to the Texas panhandle than oil derricks, row crops and windswept landscapes peppered with rolling tumbleweeds, particularly when it comes to wine. The aptly named 41,214km2 panhandle of Texas was a result of the Compromise of 1850 wherein the state’s disputed land claims were resolved. The region is home to the …

Accessible and inviting, with rich red currant and blackberry fruit dusted in mocha. Soft and round on the palate, with a thread of firming graphite. A friendly, open style. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. Drink now through 2027. 42,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. Source : b2861419092ee115c3a31ee95c34bc8e

A festive, easygoing Pinot, with a mouthful of juicy, vibrant cherry and raspberry flavors laced with black tea and spices. Drink now. 75,816 cases made. Source : bbc68473426a8f59daadaecd8e7967d8