Wines from the Pays d'Oc region are fun, friendly and approachable. Hailing from the South of France they are influenced by the Mediterranean climate and are ideal for everyday drinking. Each varietal (count them: 32!) will be a new discovery.
These wines taste of fresh cherries, red currant and wild raspberries - just as if they had been picked in the early morning light. Their deep intensity makes an immediate impression and unleashes a myriad of complex aromas developed over the long Mediterranean summer.
Food Pairing Ideas
These wines are perfect on their own or as a prelude to dinner. Serve them at your next BBQ with grilled shrimp and vegetables or prosciutto and melon.
With a dark, garnet color these wines are beautifully complex with aromas of blackcurrant, cherry, cedar and pepper. Hints of leather, spices and licorice can also emerge. On the palate, coffee and chocolate notes can be detected. With the generous sunlight suffusing the Pays d'Oc region, these wines are left to ripen to perfection, unleashing rich and complex aromas.
Food Pairing Ideas
Cozy up and enjoy some Cabernet Sauvignon and a delicious beef stew with family and friends on a winter day.
Viognier is known for its delicacy and texture on the palate. These wines are representative of the of the Pays d'Oc region's unique terroir with hints of peach, pear and white flowers also to be found.
Food Pairing Ideas
Break out a bottle of Viognier with the Chinese take-out you have on the menu for the night. These delicate, floral wines pair well with Asian flavors.
In Pays d'Oc, Merlot offers surprising depth and an intense dark ruby color. These wines are silky, smooth and velvety on the palate, offering aromas of red fruit, along with a touch of cherry and raspberry. Herbaceous and spicy touches give them a delicious finish.
Food Pairing Ideas
These wines are spectacular for a cozy night in served with your favorite grilled meat — prime rib, lamb, pork loin — they are sure to be a hit! For something new and different, sip and savor a glass with juicy, succulent strawberries.
Delightful grassy flavors are perfectly balanced by lime dominated acidity. These wines represent yet another masterpiece crafted beneath the blue skies of the Mediterranean. Sauvignon Blanc uniquely combines citrus fruits with herbaceous notes to create a crisp, clean wine.
Food Pairing Ideas
Serve these wines with your favorite Mexican dishes - try it with fish tacos, spicy shrimp skewers or ceviche. Make sure to add lots of cilantro, which accentuates the flavors in Sauvignon Blanc.
Tantalizing licorice notes are intertwined with earthy notes. Expect hints of spices, blackberry, blueberry and violet. Don't miss it!
Food Pairing Ideas
These versatile wines pair fantastically with hamburgers, pizza or grilled meats. Perfect wines for all occasions!
These wines are complex with initial aromas of flowers, fruit and sweet candied notes followed by a hint of banana on the finish. Cinsault rosés are appreciated for their delicate and sweet aromas, with hints of red currant and peach. They represent the fresh, fruity, gourmet rosé par excellence. Supple in their structure with hints of cherry, fig and occasionally cocoa, their fullness on the palate make it one of the great varietals coming of Pays d'Oc.
Food Pairing Ideas
Try these wines with a dish that is bursting with flavors of the Mediterranean: a delicate white fish roasted with cherry tomatoes, black olives, and fresh rosemary.
A harmonious marriage of honeysuckle, white roses, acacia and mineral notes offer a distinct bouquet of the Mediterranean. Pays d'Oc Chardonnays are generous, powerful and round on the palate. Expect delicate aromas of apricot, peach and apple.
Food Pairing Ideas
These wines are delicious with smoked salmon with dill and lemon wedges or a baked chicken with leeks in a white wine sauce.