Mother’s Day is about honoring the women who shape our lives with love, wisdom, and grace. This year, elevate your gift-giving with a pairing that’s as thoughtful as it is beautiful: the 2023 Oceano Ultra-Low Alcohol Syrah, a SIP Certified Sustainable, vegan-friendly wine, matched with a bouquet of fragrant, hand-selected florals.
This isn’t just wine and flowers—it’s a carefully curated pairing where each floral note is chosen to complement and elevate the unique character of the wine, creating a sensory celebration and a mindful, luxurious experience that lingers long after the last sip and bloom.
The Wine: 2023 Oceano Ultra-Low Syrah
Crafted from the Spanish Springs Vineyard on California’s San Luis Obispo Coast, this Syrah is a category first: only 3.5% alcohol by volume and 38 calories per glass, with the entire bottle containing the same alcohol as a single glass of traditional wine. It’s a refined choice for the mindful mom who appreciates luxury and wellness in equal measure.
Tasting Notes:
- Deep purple hue
- Complex bouquet of blackberry, plum, baking spice, and black pepper
- Nuances of tobacco, dried cranberry, and hibiscus tea
- Grippy tannins, moderate acidity, medium-plus body
- Long finish with dark plum and spice
Pairing wine and flowers isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about creating a memorable, multi-sensory experience. The aromas and colors of your bouquet can echo and enhance the wine’s own bouquet, making the gift even more special.
Florals That Pair Beautifully With Oceano Ultra-Low Syrah
Given the Syrah’s aromatic profile—rich berries, spice, floral hints, and earthy undertones—choose flowers that complement or mirror these notes, especially in scent.
- Eucalyptus or Bay Leaves: Add greenery with earthy, herbal aromas that highlight the wine’s tobacco and earthy undertones.
- Deep Red Roses or Dark Peonies: Their lush, velvety aroma and deep color echo the wine’s dark fruit and spice, creating a sense of depth and romance.
- Hibiscus Blooms: If available, hibiscus adds a subtle, tart fragrance that directly reflects the hibiscus tea nuance in the wine.
- Lavender or Purple Stock: These flowers bring a gentle, spicy-sweet aroma that plays beautifully with Syrah’s baking spice and black pepper notes.
- Cranberry Viburnum or Waxflower: Their subtle, tart scent and delicate appearance nod to the wine’s dried cranberry and floral hints.
Sensory Nuances: Why This Pairing Works
For the mom who appreciates the subtleties of life, who finds joy in the little details and meaning in every moment, this pairing is the perfect expression of love and gratitude. Choosing Oceano Ultra-Low Syrah alongside a bouquet of thoughtfully selected florals reflects her love of beauty in all its forms and invites her to slow down and savor the experience. This gift is about creating a feeling—a sense of calm, connection, and celebration—that goes beyond what’s in the bottle or the vase. It’s the thought, the intention, and the love infused into every detail that make this pairing truly unforgettable.
The Finishing Touch: Custom Newspaper Flower Wrap
For an extra layer of personalization, wrap your bouquet in a customizable Mother’s Day newspaper wrap. This charming touch adds a story and a keepsake to your gift, making the moment even more memorable.
How to Assemble Your Mother’s Day Gift
- Select your favorite flowers from the options above, focusing on scent and color harmony.
- Wrap the bouquet in a customizable newspaper wrap for a personal touch.
- Present alongside a chilled bottle of 2023 Oceano Ultra-Low Syrah.
- Add a handwritten note sharing the thought behind your pairing.
Celebrate With Intention
This Mother’s Day, say it with wine and flowers—a pairing that’s as unique and mindful as the woman you’re celebrating. With Oceano Ultra-Low Syrah and a bouquet chosen for scent and symbolism, you’re not just giving a gift; you’re creating a sensory memory that will linger long after the day is done.
Happy Mother’s Day from Oceano Wines—where luxury meets mindfulness, one beautiful pairing at a time.
