This month, we have a vibrant lineup of wines — all crafted by super talented women winemakers — to help you celebrate Thanksgiving and beyond. These bottles are here to dazzle your holiday table, charm your friends, and keep the good vibes flowing. Whether you’re hosting, toasting, or just coasting through the season, we’ve got you covered.
As we get into this season of gratitude, we can’t help but get a little weepy about how much you mean to our team. We love getting to know you, seeing you every month, and picking wines that we think will blow your socks off. Thank you for being part of the Halfseas community. Cheers to you!

The Halfseas Team

ALL CLUB MEMBERS GET TO ENJOY THESE 3 BOTTLES:

Najma Prosecco

Grape: Glera
Region: Veneto, Italy
Retail: $25

Maker Elisabetta Cichellero, well done!
Nestled between the Venice lagoon and the Carnic Alps, in the province of Pordenone, the lush vineyards of this family-run estate bear witness to the long family tradition of over 200 years of passionate effort and endless love. The symbol of the stone pine presented on each bottle, the tree - used by ancestors for the development of boats and palaces - highlights the family's highest respect for the rich fertility of the surroundings, as also officially recognized by the Italian Certificate of Sustainability (SQNPI) obtained in recognition of the viticultural techniques of integrated pest management adopted and for the respect for the environment demonstrated. They have always taken care of their vineyards with great passion and love, so that their vines grow healthy, to produce grapes of great quality and wines with a strong personality.

Drinking & pairing ideas: Girl dinner (IYKYK)

2020 Dm. de Nerleux Saumur Champigny

Grape: Cabernet Franc
Region: Saumur, France
Retail: $25

As a testimony of the times when the wolf was an animal roaming our countryside, Nerleux means “Black Wolves” in old French. On the estate of the Domaine de Nerleux, wolves made way a long time ago for the vines and the noise of the clippers replaced the howling. The nobility of the wolves and men alike left a lasting impression on the estate, its terroir and then its wines.

In total, nine generations of winemakers succeeded each other until Amélie, the first woman of this lineage, took over. Hers is a legacy marked by strong values such as exchange, togetherness, a commitment to the community as well as the everlasting passion to be the best to exalt the appellations of the Vins de Saumur

Drinking & pairing ideas: Roasted lamb

2023 Dm. Arbeau l'Alignement des Planets

Grapes: Braucol, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Fronton, France
Retail: $22

Oooh, this wine makes me happy.

Maker Anne Arbeau, the fourth generation to run their family’s wine business, based in Fronton at the Château Coutinel. The vines grow in sandy silt and gravel, farmed under organics (Ecocert certified since 2021). Anne says their goal is to produce vins de soif, so they bottle this with minimal aging, to preserve the fresh fruit in bottle. Rather than wait to release the wine until the IGP panel has approved it, they choose to bottle it as Vin de France. “Indeed,” says Anne Arbeau, “in France we have a lot of AOP, a lot of IGP, and even most French people don’t know where they are. So, we think that Vin de France is easier to understand.”

Drinking & pairing ideas: Seared duck breast and grilled maitake

6-BOTTLE MEMBERS ALSO GET TO ENJOY THESE 3 BOTTLES:

2023 Gorgo Chiaretto di Bardolino Rosé

Grapes: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
Region: Verona, Italy
Retail: $18

Producer Roberta Bricolo brings us this organic rosé, unique because it draws on the magic of her local lake, adding charm and depth to a fresh, scented and sensual guise. It excites those who love aperitifs at sunset and satisfy the most demanding palates, opening up a world of gastronomic opportunities for its accompaniment. Roberta Bricolo is currently at the helm of the family company, founded by her parents Alberta and Roberto in 1975. Since its earliest days, it has been devoted to the production of the classic wines of this wonderful corner of the Veneto, between Verona and Lake Garda. The cellar is part of the history of the Verona region and the path that led to its creation sheds light on the lives of people who are used to making courageous choices.

Drinking & pairing ideas: Cocktail hour to light appetizers

2021 Dm. La Pascerette des Vignes

Grape: Gamay
Region: Burgundy, France
Retail: $25

Founded in 2013, Domaine la Pascerette des Vignes is the project of a lifetime of Celine Robertgeot. The estate is located on the slopes of South Burgundy, Maconnais, in Sologny. The vines are intertwined with pastures and forests. In addition, Celine, also raises sheep on 20 ha of pasture. Sheep are also used in the vineyards. The name of this estate “Pascerette” highlights the dual activities; it means shepherdess and also designate the cajole, shelter for the vineyard workers.

Celine uses minimal intervention is the philosophy in the cellar, and with farming practices, in order to make true and authentic wines grown in a preserved environment.

Drinking & pairing ideas: Holiday feast

2021 Corte Scaletto Valpolicella

Grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Region: Veneto, Italy
Retail: $25

Since 2011, the Cavedini family has managed to combine local customs and innovation. The siblings Giulia and Michele Cavedini, with the support of their parents, manage and cultivate several hectares of land located within the Musella estate and surrounded by an environment rich in biodiversity. To preserve this natural balance, both in the vineyard and in the cellar, no chemicals or synthetic products are used. In the cellar, traditional methods are employed to preserve the grapes' natural aromas and flavors. Corte Scaletta prides itself on producing wines that are true to their origins, using only estate-grown grapes. The winery also prioritizes environmental sustainability, relying entirely on renewable energy through a partnership with Enegan and solar power integration.

Drinking & pairing ideas: Wild rice stuffing

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REMINDERS

• As always, our food suggestions are just starting points. Wine is nostalgic and we’re big fans of making what you like, drinking what you like, and not giving a damn if they “go” together.

• Email us at info@halfseaswine.com to buy more single bottles or a 12-bottle case with special pricing.

• Wine pairs best with friends. Tell your friends.