2020

Farmed organically and vinified with no added-sulfur, this will please fans of light-bodied natural wines. Fresh, funky, and light, with tart red fruit redolent of fresh watermelon, soil, herbs, and white pepper. Delicious served... Read More

Ama pét-nat tea is a new fine-aged low alcohol drink made with water from the Izarraitz Massif in the Basque Country and carefully selected varieties of tea and herbal infusions. Hiru combines two Malawi-grown varieties... Read More

This tiny-production white ferments and matures in underground clay amphorae with a short period of skin contact and some oxidative handling. Waxy in texture, but with excellent acidity, it offers notes of honey, nuts, wildflowers,... Read More

Located just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean and right at the boundary of the marine layer, Campbell Ranch provides a cooler microclimate for Syrah reminiscent of the northern Rhône. Dark-fruited, savory, and slightly... Read More

Made from organically-farmed fruit form a single vineyard, this wine is created by macerating Neuburger for eight hours before pressing, then adding Chardonnay and pressing immediately. As a result, it has just a touch of skin... Read More

This light-to-medium-bodied easy-drinking red comes from 60-year-old vines of Grolleau! Fermented via carbonic maceration and rested in concrete tanks for six months, it is a pop-and-pour wine meant to be enjoyed young—fresh,... Read More

This delicious Provençal white blend offers round, juicy white fruit flavors lifted by fresh, citrusy acidity and a cool, mineral-driven finish redolent of the Mediterranean ocean breeze. An excellent alternative to favorite... Read More

Grown and vinified following natural principles, this white blend is aged on fine lees in mostly concrete—aromas of honeysuckle and pear, with pleasant acidity and ripe, round stone fruit on the palate. Delicious!... Read More

A classic example of superbly-crafted, lower-intervention Cabernet Franc from the variety’s spiritual home in Chinon. The palate is bright & red-fruited, with hints of the variety’s characteristic greenness, wet stone,... Read More

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

4th-generation vigneron Jean-Marie Bechtold is the only organic grower in Dahlenheim & is currently in conversion to fully biodynamic viticulture. His lovely ‘Obere Hund’ ages in large neutral oak barrels and offers... Read More

This grower champagne knocks the socks off similarly-priced bottles from the big houses; elegant and silky, with layers dried apricots, dried peaches, flowers, and spices. Lively and fresh, with enough richness to please a variety... Read More

As a believer that good quality Syrah should be on everyone’s table—and not just a “special occasion” wine—Josh Bergström set out to make a fresh, restrained example that pairs well with food... Read More

Best’s Riesling plantings date all the way back to the 1860s, and over time they’ve developed a distinct but classic style: aromas of kaffir lime, pear, and jasmine lead to a fresh, crisp palate with layers of zesty... Read More

Jérémy Bricka works revive old varieties and winemaking traditions in Isère. Douce Noire was once thought to be the same variety as Dolcetto, but now we actually know it to be the same as Charbono or Bonarda.... Read More

Hailing from Marche, this medium-bodied blend is made from organically-grown Sangiovese and Montepulciano, all fermented and aged in steel and concrete to preserve freshness. Bright and red-fruited, it is a crowd-pleasing option... Read More

Aromas of freshly-picked cherry, raspberry, and strawberry open into flavors of luxurious red fruit and the exotic spice characteristic of the Carneros AVA, next door to more-famous Napa. Pleasant acidity and a supple mouthfeel... Read More

This easy-drinking, versatile red blend marries aromas and flavors of red cherry and subtle plum with a hint of earth, and a soft, elegant finish. Wonderfully at home on pretty much any table. Absolutely delicious! Food Pairing... Read More

Aromas & flavors of wildflowers, piquant red fruit and hints of underbrush showcase the terroir of Juliénas beautifully. The palate opens with bright, mouthwatering acidity, high-toned red fruit flavors, and a lean, lithe... Read More

The secret’s out about wines from the Jura, but nearby Savoie remains a bit of a hidden gem for those looking for delicious, unique wines that offer wonderful value. This dry white is clean and lively, as you’d expect... Read More

The secret’s out about wines from the Jura, but nearby Savoie remains a bit of a hidden gem for those looking for delicious, unique wines that offer wonderful value. This dry white is clean and lively, as you’d expect... Read More

The estate’s flagship bottling of Cabernet Franc, this is a low-intervention wine with remarkable freshness, offering ripe, snappy red fruits and beautifully integrated tannins with subtle earth. Crowd-pleasing and very... Read More

Produced in a traditional ‘Burgundian’ style via long fermentation and only semi-carbonic maceration, this wine offers surprising structure & grip for a Fleurie, albeit with plenty of characteristic juicy red fruit... Read More