If you’re going to fly 39 combat missions or strap into a space shuttle, you need an iron-clad foundation. Meet Aglianico: a powerful, late-ripening grape built for the long haul. Discover why this deep, high-elevation Paso Robles pour perfectly matches the heavy-tannic discipline of Arizona Senator Mark Kelly.

We’re pairing six distinctive wines with six fascinating senatorial personalities—mapping every level of acidity, tannin, and structural grip to actual legislative DNA. Some pairings make perfect sense; others will completely upend what you know about the grape. (And yes, there’s one Republican in the mix).