Mourvèdre

Certified-biodynamic Châteauneuf du Pape from a 7th generation winemaker? Yes, please! Complex & elegant, with aromas and flavors of dark cherry, blackberry, rosemary, cedar, and smooth tannins.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape fans looking to save a few dollars would do well to snag a bottle of this GSM blend from nearby Rasteau. Biodynamically farmed and produced with relatively minimal intervention, it offers all the generous... Read More

This organically farmed & naturally vinified blend from Minervois displays the appellation’s typical rusticity with plenty of juicy, freshness. It’s a classic GSM blend, but with a touch of feral character—delicious!... Read More

A bold, vibrant rosé from France’s original AOC, this wine is a hint with wine geeks and novices alike: bright, crisp acidity and abundant strawberry and grapefruit flavors make it a versatile wine with almost any... Read More

An incredibly versatile wine with complex and refined aromas of licorice, red fruits, and subtle spice leading to a well-structured but soft palate bursting with bright red fruit, black pepper, and garrigue. Delicious!... Read More

Inspired by Gideon Beinstock’s work at Clos Saron, Aaron & Cara Mockrish are making low-intervention, natural wines reminiscent of their mentor—this Rhône-esque blend is lively, fresh, and juicy, but with plenty... Read More

Among the greatest producers in the southern Rhone, the late Henri Bonneau did everything the traditional way: no synthetic treatments, low yields, long aging in very old neutral oak. His wines are powerfully concentrated but... Read More

Named for the French slang for chillable, chuggable light reds, this low-intervention red blend marries approachability with surprising structure. Refreshing acidity with notes of raspberry, hibiscus, & wet rock.

Dark rosé or light red? This zero-zero natural wine from Las Jaras defies categorization! A co-fermented blend of red & white varieties, it is bright, juicy, and fresh, with undertones of wildflowers and spice. Delicious!... Read More

This light, juicy summer red is so atypical in style for its region that the cuvée name ‘Ché Chauvio’ is a joke from the local dialect meaning “If you knew…” Light and bright in style,... Read More

From organically-farmed vines in the Côtes de Provence, this is a classic example of well-made Provençal rosé. Dry and very fresh in style, it balances notes of red fruit, saline minerality, and a savory hint... Read More

A collaboration between viticulturist Erik Mallea and winemaker Justin Willet (of Lieu Dit and Tyler wineries), this classic GSM blend comes from sustainably-farmed fruit fermented with native yeasts and aged in neutral oak. Red... Read More

One of the greatest values among France’s truly great, age-worthy reds, this wine comes from very old vines in the Terrasses du Larzac. Aged in a combination of demi-muids and large foudres, it is both rugged and refined,... Read More

Steve Matthiasson’s juicy, gulp-able take on Mataro—also known as Mourvedre or Monastrell—trades the variety’s typically full-throated, inky, tannic heft for zinging acidity, juicy dark berry flavors, and... Read More

Tendu is Steve & Jill Matthiasson’s second label, an opportunity to experiment with unusual varieties and new sources of fruit. The 2021 rosé offers mouthwatering acidity, bright red fruit aromas and flavors, and... Read More

Tendu is Steve & Jill Matthiasson’s second label, an opportunity to experiment with unusual varieties and new sources of fruit. The 2021 rosé offers mouthwatering acidity, bright red fruit aromas and flavors, and... Read More

Citrusy, fresh, and pleasantly dry, this organically-farmed rosé from Steve and Jill Matthiasson might just be their best vintage yet! With lively acidity lifting hints of strawberry, it is a perfect accompaniment to a... Read More

Citrusy, fresh, and pleasantly dry, this organically-farmed rosé from Steve and Jill Matthiasson might just be their best vintage yet! With lively acidity lifting hints of strawberry, it is a perfect accompaniment to a... Read More

Monastrell—known elsewhere as Mourvèdre—is the native grape variety to Jumilla, in southeastern Spain. Olivazres’ tasty version comes from ungrafted, pre-Phylloxera rootstock and offers chewy tannins,... Read More

Peyrassol crafts this organic rosé from fruit sourced from their neighbors. With aromas and flavors of tangy red fruit, wet stones, and crisp acidity, this is a well-balanced offering with plenty of verve and energy. A... Read More

Any traditional, Old World wine lover will appreciate this organically-farmed Bandol. Rustic and fully flavored, featuring grainy tannins, elegant fruit and mouthwatering acidity. Bandol rouge is built to age, so get one for your... Read More

Any traditional, Old World wine lover will appreciate this organically-farmed Bandol. Rustic and full flavored, featuring grainy tannins, elegant fruit and mouthwatering acidity. Bandol rouge is built to age, so get one for your... Read More

From one of Provence’s most historic estates, this wineis serious & brooding, but offers more generous fruit than the château’s other reds, meaning it can be enjoyed somewhat earlier in its development. Dark-fruited,... Read More

From a winemaking family with history dating back to 1780, this rich, robust Spanish red remains an incredible value for such a traditional, small-production offering. Intense aromas of fruit jam—darky cherry, brambly blackberry—and... Read More