Since Homer first sang of love and war in Ancient Greece, the relationship between these two forces has captivated storytellers and audiences alike: the “rose” and the “arrow,” innately connected yet conflicting elements of the human condition. Each defined by the existence (or absence) of the other.

Our favorite wines, like our favorite stories, inspire us to appreciate the harmony created by opposites: acid and sweet, simple and complex, solid rock and sprouting vine. The latter pair is where our narrative begins.