January 2026 Wine Club
New Year, New Wines
We did it guys! Another lap around the sun and we’re all still standing so we’ll keep this brief. January always arrives with a lot of opinions about what we should be doing (dry this, reset that), but around here we’re firmly in the camp that a new year is worth celebrating. With intention, yes—but also with whatever brings you joy. And wine… obviously. This month we have curious wines from classic regions, like Burgundy and Bordeaux, by French producers who do things in a way that blurs the line between old and new. Consider them companions for setting intentions and easing into the year at your own pace. A fresh calendar only lasts for so long so revel in a quieter pace and savor the chance to step outside, literally and figuratively.
1) Henri Dufrères Bourgogne Blanc 2023, Burgundy, France
Wine: White // Grapes: Chardonnay // Club: Vin de Soif & Cork Dork
About the Producer: Henri Dufrères represents the next generation in Burgundy, looking forward by looking back. Working with sustainably farmed vineyards in the Mâcon, the focus here is on purity, restraint, and letting Burgundy’s legendary clay-limestone soils shine. The wines are vinified simply and aged in stainless steel, keeping things crispy and timeless.
About the Wine: Here is a Chardonnay without the weight you traditionally associate with this grape in your glass. Snappy citrus peels with a soft mineral baseline, it tastes like you are going to forget your Dry Jan resolutions and have a second glass. Clean finish, plenty of energy, and zero heft this wine is exactly what we want as we stumble into a new year.
2) Henri Dufrères Coteaux Bourguignons 2024, Burgundy, France
Wine: Red // Grapes: Red Blend // Club: Vin de Soif & Cork Dork
About the Wine: Juicy, energetic, and quietly complex, this is the kind of red that thrives in the darkness of January. You’ll pick up on ripe cherry fruit, a touch of spice, and that unmistakable white peppery lift that comes from limestone soils. It’s bright but deeply satisfying, which is just further proof that comfort doesn’t have to be heavy.
“The harvest is manual with the help of lots of friends, to give a little extra soul to the wines.”
3) Les Terres Dubien “Initial BC” 2019, Bordeaux, France
Wine: Red // Grapes: Merlot & Malbec // Club: Cork Dork ONLY
About the Producer: Les Terres Dubien is a small but mighty estate founded in 2020 on the Médocaine peninsula, just north of Bordeaux. With only three hectares under vine, winemaker Benoit takes a deeply personal, hands-on approach by farming organically and biodynamically, harvesting manually (often with friends), and letting native yeasts guide fermentation. Every bottle is a true collaboration between time, land, and hand.
About the Wine: This wine is something special and is begging to be your “initial” bottle of 2026 (I’m sorry… I had to.) Hand-picked Merlot and Malbec come together resulting in a wine that feels calm and composed without losing depth. Think black plum, blackberry, and cocoa, but not the hot chocolate kind. Its subtle structure and a quiet confidence make this one perfect for those cold, reflective evenings at home alone by choice.
