#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions

“In this series we bring you our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions which we personally recommend”

The secrets out, we just couldn’t keep it under wraps any longer. You have to move fast for the returning #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions special stash from Moon Curser.

Santa’s Super Secret Stash…

You may have noticed we’ve gone all quiet and our wine stockpile has run a bit dry. Do not worry though – we are good at hiding things and have stowed away a few precious cellar treasures.

Quantities are very limited and the rules of our seedy and heartless world apply: first come, first served.

Moon Curser Vineyards WINE ADVENT CALENDAR

Our Wine Advent Calendar vanished awfully quick last year and we encourage you to stake your claim to this year’s version soon, if you are so inclined.

Each Moon Curser Advent Calendar contains 12 mystery wines, all beautifully hand wrapped by our elves. The wines include a carefully selected assortment of our current releases (all but one are otherwise sold out and no longer available for sale individually) alongside a selection of library wines from our cellar. Three of the wines are white and there are four red library wines included in the set.

You can start counting down the nights left until Christmas from Dec 13th onwards, until Christmas Eve. Each wine is individually wrapped and numbered, with cryptic clues as to the character of the wine provided at the bottom of each bottle. Need to peek and risk joining Santa’s bad list? We understand – look for the envelope inside your box that reveals and explains the clues.

$525.00 available online

My personal recommendation:

Border Vines 2019

All the Moon Curser wines are great but Border Vines is a great, stand alone wine that never disappoints, that’s why it is not just my favourite but an all around winner.

Osoyoos East Bench grown, Bordeaux inspired: a Cabernet Sauvignon focused blend with Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carménère…no Merlot was harmed in the making of this wine.

The Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carménère are all red grape varieties that are known for being included in wines in the regions of Bordeaux, France. They are frequently blended together in varying amounts, depending on the characteristic of each grape, the terroir and the vintage, to form well-structured medium to full-bodied wines. As usual, Chris and Christian, our fab winemakers, followed their hearts and palates in selecting the Bordeaux varieties to include in the blend. The aim of this wine is to showcase the best of what the season had to offer, and stay true to producing a well-rounded, delicious blend for all to enjoy.

Tasting Notes

The 2019 Border Vines is a dry, medium to full-bodied red wine with a medium ruby colour, and is our go-to for a versatile red wine with good depth, complexity of flavours and structure. Notes of cherry, raspberry and tomato leaf leap out of the glass on the nose. On the palate, this wine is mouth-filling with fantastic weight and good acidity to balance. The nose is complemented with flavours of cassis, sour cherries, vanilla and oregano. Malbec shines through a little more this year, along with the distinct floral notes of Petit Verdot. Excellent length and concentration of flavours in this vintage make it approachable straightaway. This wine will also reward those with patience, as it will benefit from aging in the bottle over the next five to eight years.

I love the ripe fruity flavours of this deliciously rich red wine. There really are no limits to the pairing options. This recipe could be a challenge but not for the Border Vines, it was just right. Mingling on the palate with the mild and spicy dish. A lingering burst of flavour in each sip.

With the limited quantities of the wines from Moon Curser I highly recommend you get on this one as quickly as possible.

$28.99 available online

Free shipping applies for orders of 12 bottles or more. Consider adding some Border Vines to your order to qualify if the other sets have run dry.

Are you looking for the ultimate gift? Look no further than a Wine Club Membership or Gift Card!

‘In The Know’ – Single Case Club

Our “In The Know” Wine Club is a ONE CASE a year commitment. Once a year, in early summer (most likely May, subject to confirmation), you will receive a shipment of twelve bottles of our wine.

Great wine is not the only benefit though. Your “In The Know” membership also entitles you to:

FREE SHIPPING (using ATS or other shipper of our choice) all the time, on all your wine shipments, any size, any wine, any time. Yes, even 3 bottles, each going to a different address in Canada. FREE SHIPPING. We mean it.
Ability to MODIFY the contents of your wine shipments to suit your preferences
10% off all wine purchases in excess of your wine club commitment.
COMPLIMENTARY guided wine TASTING for you and your guests.
If you visit the winery with friends and family, they benefit from your membership discount on their wine purchases.
GUARANTEED ACCESS to new wines upon their release.
Wine club EXCLUSIVE WINES.

The majority of our portfolio is made up of small lot wines that vanish very quickly over the busy Osoyoos summer season. Shipping 12 bottles of our new releases to you in the spring will ensure that you are able to taste the new wines right at the beginning of the season – and if you fall in love with one of our smaller lot wines like, say, our Petit Verdot or Arneis, you will be able to lay your claim to additional bottles (at your 10% In The Know discount and free shipping) before the wine is gone.

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‘Highly Suspicious’ – Two Case Club

Our “Highly Suspicious” Wine Club is a TWO CASE a year commitment. Twice a year, once in the spring (most likely in April, subject to confirmation) and once in the fall (most likely in September, subject to confirmation), you will receive a shipment of twelve bottles of our wine, frequently from our limited releases.

Great wine is not the only benefit though. Your Highly Suspicious Wine Club membership also entitles you to:

FREE SHIPPING (using ATS or other shipper of our choice) all the time, on all your wine shipments, any size, any wine, any time. Yes, even 3 bottles, each going to a different address in Canada. FREE SHIPPING. We mean it.
Ability to MODIFY the contents of your wine club shipments to suit your preferences.
15% off all wine purchases in excess of your wine club commitment.
COMPLIMENTARY guided wine TASTING for you and your guests.
If you visit the winery with friends and family, they benefit from your membership discount on their wine purchases.
GUARANTEED ACCESS to new wines upon their release.
Wine club EXCLUSIVE WINES.

JOIN NOW

Shipments are charged as they happen, and the individual price of each shipment usually falls between $370 and $400 plus applicable tax/bottle deposit, depending on the wines selected. Please be aware that the contents of each shipment listed on the website is subject to change.

If you have any questions about membership please feel free to call the winery at 250-495-5161 or email our Wine Smuggling Operations Coordinator at wineclub@nullmooncurser.com.

Please call us at 250.495.5161 to chat about sharing our wines with others. We have several options available – gift boxes, festive wrapping and Moon Curser tote bags. A gift of a year-long Wine Club membership or electronic gift certificates are also available. See all the Gift Giving options here. Shipping costs are based on quantity of wine placed with the order.

Sales only Mon-Fri 10-5. Extremely limited stock. New releases spring ’22.
Advent Calendar and other treats from Santa – limited quantities!

Check out #ThisWineThatDish for a recipe idea to pair with Border Vines 2019. This is an any time of the year recipe because all the ingredients are readily available. It’s pretty simple and you can use canned corn and black beans with the fresh Anaheim peppers. Goes down great with a glass or two of Border Vines and some organic taco chips.

Information, wine notes and images courtesy of the winery. My notes (bold italics).