Country:
New Zealand
Region: Marlborough
Varietal: 
Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2011
Body: 
medium-light 
Alcohol: 13%

The Holy Grail, Atlantis, the Fountain of Youth– they all pale in comparison to our search for the illusive Pinot Noir from New Zealand under $25 that is representative of the area and delivers for the price.  Finally.  We present the Fire Road Pinot Noir.   
Nice notes of charred oak with red berry fruit and tar. Touches of citrus, good acidity, and nice minerality adding complexity. Now, where is that Yeti we’ve heard so much about...
try it with: Pork with Roquefort sauce, mussels in a black bean sauce, three-cheese lasagna

Country: Australia 
Region: Adelaide 
Varietal: Blend 
Vintage: 2012 
Body: full 
Alcohol: 14% 

The hilltops in McLaren Vale are world famous for producing great Shiraz. The thin soil is said to tame the over-eager grape, resulting in small but flavorful fruit.  
Comprised of 52% Shiraz, 39% Cab and 9% Petit Verdot, Scrubby Rise is classic Australia with a friendly nod to Bordeaux. It has tons of ripe, blackberry and plum fruit with a hint of eucalyptus & black pepper. The Petit Verdot adds wet floral notes and a bit of earthy, dark weight. A year spent in French and American oak makes this ready to drink right away.