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Wilde Gourmet Club
2026 Wine Theme Calendar
February - Fireside Reds
Meet cold evenings with bold, comforting reds.
Regions/Focus: Rhône Valley (France), Priorat (Spain), Barossa Valley Shiraz (Australia), Mendoza Malbec (Argentina), Douro Valley (Portugal), Stellenbosch Cabernet & Syrah (South Africa)
March - Old World Classics
Rich yet elegant European icons as spring approaches.
Regions/Focus: Burgundy (France), Bordeaux (France), Piedmont (Italy), Rioja Reserva (Spain), Wachau Grüner & Riesling (Austria), Mosel Riesling (Germany)
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April - Spring Whites
Fresh and floral crisp whites match lighter foods and spring produce.
Regions/Focus: Loire Valley (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé – France), Alto Adige (Italy), New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Vinho Verde (Portugal), Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine (France), Grüner Veltliner (Austria)
May - Mediterranean Magic
Sun-drenched wines that make for a nice transition into warmer weather.
Regions/Focus: Tuscany (Italy), Sicily (Italy), Provence Rosé (France), Santorini Assyrtiko (Greece), Priorat / Montsant (Spain), Southern Rhône (France - Ventoux, Luberon, Costières de Nîmes)
June - Cool Whites & Light Reds
Refreshing bottles for the start of summer.
Regions/Focus: Vinho Verde (Portugal), Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (NZ), Casablanca/Valparaíso Coast (Chile), Swartland Chenin Blanc (SA), Oregon Pinot Gris (USA), Clare & Eden Valley Riesling (Australia)
July - Romantic Rosés
Elegant and sharable mid-summer icons for light meze style gatherings.
Regions/Focus: Provence (France), Tavel (France), Central Otago (New Zealand), Sonoma & Mendocino (USA), Rosadom, Navarra (Spain), Stellenbosch/Swartland (SA)
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August - New World: Southern Hemisphere Summer
Wines that shine with BBQ, alfresco dinners, and summer gatherings.
Regions/Focus: Marlborough (New Zealand), Central Otago Pinot Noir (New Zealand), Barossa Valley (Australia), McLaren Vale (Australia), Casablanca Valley (Chile), Stellenbosch (SA)
September - Harvest Season: Winemaker’s Choice
Autumn flavours begin - a perfect time for versatile reds.
Regions/Focus: Piedmont (Italy), Valpolicella (Italy), Douro Valley (Portugal), Burgundy - Mâconnais & Hautes-Côtes (France), Rioja (Spain), Willamette Valley Pinot Noir (USA)
October - Autumn Aromatics: Earth & Spice
Soft reds for cooler, cosier evenings.
Regions/Focus: Alsace (France), Northern Rhône - Crozes-Hermitage &
St-Joseph (France), Veneto - Valpolicella Ripasso (Italy), Oregon Pinot Noir (USA), Swartland Syrah (South Africa), Bierzo Mencía (Spain)
November - Big Reds: Festive Season Start
Full-bodied crowd-pleasers for the start of festive season.
Regions/Focus: Cahors Malbec (France), Barossa Valley Shiraz (Aus), Ribera del Duero (Spain), McLaren Vale GSM (Aus), Mendoza Malbec (Argentina), Stellenbosch Cabernet & Syrah (SA)
December - Festive Luxury: Indulgence
Iconic, celebratory wines for Christmas.
Regions/Focus: Barolo & Langhe Nebbiolo (Italy), Rioja Gran Reserva (Spain), Bordeaux - Haut-Médoc & Margaux Satellites (France), Alsace Riesling & Pinot Gris (France), Napa Valley (USA) Stellenbosch (South Africa)
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