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Cod with citrus & fennel, or soft, creamy cheese (have you tried the Brillat Savarin on the cheese plate at Crushed?)

Nice & chilled, please

Chad and Bree Stock, a husband-and-wife team, have merged their superpowers and unique backgrounds in wine to create Ltd. +, which emerged as a collaboration with farmers in the area, inspired to develop a diverse and sustainable wine landscape. The wines, often made from less common grape varieties adopting innovative techniques, are changing preconceived notions of Oregon wine.

Where do we start? The whole project is geared toward ensuring Oregon remains a viable wine-growing region through climate change. They’re not only encouraging growers to work with a more diverse spread of grapes that will weather the changing weather, but they’re also ensuring that seasonal workers are employed for longer because these alternative grapes ripen at different times. They’re also active supporters of the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities in wine.

This gorgeous new white blend is a delightful fusion of Willamette Valley's rich history in Pinot Blanc, vibrant present in Chardonnay, and promising future in Aligote; keeping the conversation about white blends in the Willamette alive.

Place: Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Grapes: Aligote, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc
Style: Vibrant + zesty
Ingredients: Grapes & minimal sulphites

Thai yellow curry, lemon herb chicken, sushi with yuzu dressing

Keep her cool

Chad and Bree Stock, a husband-and-wife team, have merged their superpowers and unique backgrounds in wine to create Ltd. +, which emerged as a collaboration with farmers in the area, inspired to develop a diverse and sustainable wine landscape. The wines, often made from less common grape varieties adopting innovative techniques, are changing preconceived notions of Oregon wine.

Where do we start? The whole project is geared toward ensuring Oregon remains a viable wine-growing region through climate change. They’re not only encouraging growers to work with a more diverse spread of grapes that will weather the changing weather, but they’re also ensuring that seasonal workers are employed for longer because these alternative grapes ripen at different times. They’re also active supporters of the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities in wine.

The coolest thing about this wine is the story behind it—old vine Arneis from a special vineyard gifted by Barolo’s Vietti family to the Chehalem Mountain-based Ponzi family decades ago. It’s a beautiful connection between two winemaking families and a rare chance to see how this Italian variety thrives in Oregon’s unique soil and climate.

Place: Chehalem Mountain, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Grapes: Arneis
Style: Zesty & tropical
Ingredients: Grapes & minimal sulphites

Miso-glazed salmon, pea & asparagus risotto, a good Gruyère

Serve from the fridge, ice bucket not strictly necessary

Chad and Bree Stock, a husband-and-wife team, have merged their superpowers and unique backgrounds in wine to create Ltd. +, which emerged as a collaboration with farmers in the area, inspired to develop a diverse and sustainable wine landscape. The wines, often made from less common grape varieties adopting innovative techniques, are changing preconceived notions of Oregon wine.

Where do we start? The whole project is geared toward ensuring Oregon remains a viable wine-growing region through climate change. They’re not only encouraging growers to work with a more diverse spread of grapes that will weather the changing weather, but they’re also ensuring that seasonal workers are employed for longer because these alternative grapes ripen at different times. They’re also active supporters of the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities in wine.

Okay, kids – we’re gonna get geeky about the science behind the ripening of these grapes: those green, herbaceous flavours often found in Sauvignon Blanc (think bell pepper or gooseberry) come from compounds called methoxypyrazines, which are photodegradable—meaning they break down when exposed to sunlight. In the Willamette Valley, growers remove leaves around the grape clusters, letting the sunshine work its magic, while the cool climate keeps the wine fresh and vibrant. The result? A tropical, sun-kissed Sauvignon Blanc with guava and passionfruit flavours, made even richer by barrel fermentation and ageing on its lees—a fun twist on a classic variety!

Place: Eola Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
Style: Exotic & creamy
Ingredients: Grapes & minimal sulphites

Sauteed mushrooms, beef burgers, mole chicken

Up to an hour in the fridge

Blair and Caroline Guthrie are making honest wines, farmed responsibly. Their baby side project (only 600 cases a year) is filled with so much love – their wines are comforting and lighthearted as a Sunday morning dance party in your bathrobe. Beneath that, they are strongly focused on preserving and encouraging the good in the world – environmentally, ethically and everything in between

Petite Sirah, called Durif back over in its native France, and sometimes in Australia, is extremely rare with super limited plantings (by grape standards) across the world.

Place: Napa, California, USA
Grape: Petite Sirah
Style: Serious and seriously good
Ingredients: Grapes + SO2

Roast chicken, a good char siu bao, anything fennel – be it seeds, fonds or the whole darn thing

Chilled, but can stand a few minutes to warm up

Alice Verburg, the middle child to Niels and Penny (who we know from the Saboteur White & Red) works with dad in the cellar at Luddite, adding a bit of fun & femininity to their wines. The culinary school grad, who has a couple of international harvests under her belt already, makes ONE barrel of her own wine every year that typically sells out at the speed of light – before she can even set any aside for herself!

Much like Ali herself, this wine ain’t no shrinking violet! It’s an adventure of smell, flavour and texture. Girl is gonna give dad a run for his money!

Place: Bot River, South Africa
Grape: Chenin Blanc
Style: Sassy, savoury and splendid
Ingredients: Grapes + a splash of SO2

Grilled anything – zucchini, corn, steak.

Summertime = 20 – 30 minutes of fridge time

Blair and Caroline Guthrie are making honest wines, farmed responsibly. Their baby side project (only 600 cases a year) is filled with so much love – their wines are comforting and lighthearted as a Sunday morning dance party in your bathrobe. Beneath that, they are strongly focused on preserving and encouraging the good in the world – environmentally, ethically and everything in between

These babies do not have capsules because the Guthries see them as purely aesthetic and, therefore, unnecessary. We think it adds to the sexiness, personally! Plus - way easier to open! 

Place: Sonoma County, USA
Grape: Syrah
Style: Full & vibrant
Ingredients: Grapes + only minimal sulphites

Steamed seafood, paprika-spiked potatoes, roast goose

Chilled but you can keep it out of the fridge once it's open

Hubby to the ‘H’ in pH, is but one of many monikers for Thinus Krüger – cowboy, maverick, rock star are just a few of the others. Big hair, big moustache, big ideas and big adventures are the hallmarks of his pioneering project, named after a Norwegian ship that attempted to sail to both the North & South Poles. He’s headed to the edges of the winemaking map to find what vineyards lie over the next horizon, resulting in audacious and unusual wines that make the world feel like the good place it should be.

This baby comes from the only Grenache Gris vineyard in South Africa and Thinus is the only one making it in an orange skin contact style!

Place: Voor Paardeberg, South Africa
Grape: Grenache Gris
Style: Melty gummy goodness
Ingredients: Grapes + SO2

Chicken piccata, white-based pizza, a real good dhal

 Serve from the fridge, but you can leave it on the table while you enjoy (it'll be gone before it has time to warm up)

Blair and Caroline Guthrie are making honest wines, farmed responsibly. Their baby side project (only 600 cases a year) is filled with so much love – their wines are comforting and light-hearted as a Sunday morning dance party in your bathrobe. Beneath that, they are strongly focused on preserving and encouraging the good in the world – environmentally, ethically and everything in between.

They seek out some of the best in the biz farmers in the region, who are doing things the right way in the vineyards. Eschewing capsules entirely, they’re saving waste on that front too. They also support cool young artists they trawl up on the interweb for their labels.

Sometimes the realities of being a teeny-tiny producer kick in & you run out of space in the cellar during harvest. Luckily for us, this resulted in one of the yummiest things we've sipped all year! 

Place: California, USA
Grape: Organically grown Chenin Blanc, Vermentino, Grenache Blanc
Style: All you ever wanted in a white
Ingredients: Grapes & minimal sulphur

Great solo, but lovely with seafood, and spicy Thai food.

Nice and cold.

Blair and Caroline Guthrie are making honest wines, farmed responsibly. Their baby side project (only 600 cases a year) is filled with so much love – their wines are comforting and light-hearted as a Sunday morning dance party in your bathrobe. Beneath that, they are strongly focused on preserving and encouraging the good in the world – environmentally, ethically and everything in between.

They seek out some of the best in the biz farmers in the region, who are doing things the right way in the vineyards. Eschewing capsules entirely, they’re saving waste on that front. They also support cool young artists they trawl up on the interweb for their labels.

It's like a perfect mixtape, with a bright and lively personality that's impossible to resist.

Place:  Lodi, California, USA
Grape: Organically grown Picpoul Blanc
Style: Refreshing and yummy
Ingredients: Grapes & minimal sulphur

Food is not a requirement but it will play nicely with gentle curries, steak and Christmas dinner

About half an hour in the fridge

Blair and Caroline Guthrie are making honest wines, farmed responsibly. Their baby side project (only 600 cases a year) is filled with so much love – their wines are comforting and lighthearted as a Sunday morning dance party in your bathrobe. Beneath that, they are strongly focused on preserving and encouraging the good in the world – environmentally, ethically and everything in between.

We love a wine that doesn’t follow the rules. This wasn’t originally intended to be a light, bright bundle of joy – due to the risk of smoke from the 2020 Cali wildfires impacting the grapes, the Guthrie’s decided to go with carbonic maceration as their fermentation method of choice as this helped them safeguard against possible nasties from smoke taint. A pretty darn delicious backup plan, if you ask us!

Place: Mendocino County, California, USA
Grape: Organically grown Grenache
Style: Fruit-packed fun

Great solo, but also with salads, and seafood.

Nice and cold.

Blair and Caroline Guthrie are making honest wines, farmed responsibly. Their baby side project (only 600 cases a year) is filled with so much love – their wines are comforting and light-hearted as a Sunday morning dance party in your bathrobe. Beneath that, they are strongly focused on preserving and encouraging the good in the world – environmentally, ethically and everything in between.

They seek out some of the best in the biz farmers in the region, who are doing things the right way in the vineyards.  Eschewing capsules entirely, they’re saving waste on that front. They also support cool young artists they trawl up on the interweb for their labels.

It's like a holiday in a glass. Don't think too hard about it - just let yourself be transported.

Place: Sonoma County, California, USA
Grape: Biodynamically grown Vermentino
Style: Refreshing and yummy
Ingredients: Grapes & minimal sulphur