Grenache

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

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

A traditionally-styled Rioja Reserva that pairs perfectly with red meat—vibrant red fruit flavors are supported by toasty oak and velvety tannins on a long, smooth finish that just doesn’t stop. Excellent value, especially... Read More

Jean-Paul Versino combines fruit from estate’s newest vineyards outside of Joncquières with declassified Châteauneuf-du-Pape to produce this vibrant and earth wine. The addition of Merlot adds body and notes... Read More

Not your everyday ‘poolside’ rosé!! This Cru Classé Côtes de Provence pours a very pale pink and offers plenty of strawberry fruit but displays surprising richness and roundness from time spent... Read More

A unique Provençal red made from 90% Tibouren and 10% Syrah, this is medium-minus in body but very complex, with refreshing acidity, restrained red fruit, plenty of earth, and a cool, mineral-driven finish. Drinking well... Read More

With a focus on elegance over power, this limited-production blend of Garnacha and Carignan (called Samsó locally) is fresh and balanced with aromas and flavors of brambly black fruit, forest floor, wet stone, and silky... 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

This crowd-pleasing, food-friendly southern Rhone red blend is made from predominantly Grenache (and a touch of Cinsault), handled carefully to produce a fresh, accessible wine with floral aromas, notes of juicy red fruit, and... Read More

A lean, acid driven rosé from low-intervention Oregon winemaker Brianne Day! Made from primarily Pinot Noir with just a touch of Grenache, it is citrusy and bright, with dry red fruit—strawberry, watermelon—in... Read More

Made by the head oenologist of an organic wine co-op, this juicy, bright blend of Grenache and Syrah is the perfect crowd-pleaser for a potluck, backyard BBQ, or dinner party with friends. Notes of blackberry, smoky minerality,... 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

Produced from 100% Grenache Gris, this refreshing dry rosé comes from Languedoc-Roussillon but is very Provençal in style—pleasant, lifting acidity and a strawberry fruit profile are supported by cool, refreshing... 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

Coming from Matthew Rorick's own vineyard, this natural expression of Sierra Foothills Grenache opens with tart acidity that leads into crunch red fruits, briny minerality, and dried rosemary. Super drinkable already, it also... Read More

To produce this accessible offering, François Ducrot sources his fruit from three organic farmers working in Languedoc. After 15 days fermenting on its skins, the wine is aged in steel tanks to preserve its fresh, fruity... 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

A surprising blend of Syrah and Barbera, this Kosher for Passover wine comes from Israel’s Galilee. Marrying Barbera’s bright red fruit with the dark, savory profile of Syrah, it is a well-balanced and food friendly... 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

This fresh, versatile red blend is made up of 85% Garnacha and 15% Syrah, grown organically and spontaneously fermented in stainless steel before aging in steel and cement tanks. Lively acidity lifts up red and black fruit flavors... Read More

Formerly the assistant winemaker at Matassa, François-Xavier Dauré set off on his own to make tiny quantities of expressive, transparent wines from his family’s old vines. This Grenache was aged in amphora... Read More

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

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

Marty Winters and Alex Pitts teamed up in 2012 to start making accessible, well-made wines with a true sense of place—terroir. Vibrant and juicy with red and black fruit, plus restrained alcohol and tannins, it is an ideal... Read More

Organically farmed, spontaneously fermented with native yeasts, and matured for four months in stainless steel, this is a crisp, focused style of Grenache Blanc, with lifting acidity providing balance to the fleshy, textural mid-palate... 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

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

With juicy, ripe red fruit and soft tannins, this Sardinian expression of Grenache—called Cannonau locally—is easy to love and should prove incredibly crowd-pleasing. Hints of baking spice and earth lead to an elegant... Read More

Grown in the south of France along the Hérault River, this cheerful rosé boasts a pleasant, intense nose with hints of strawberries. Crisp and refreshing, with vibrant red fruit flavors and pleasant acidity. As usual,... Read More

Grown in the south of France along the Hérault River, this cheerful rosé boasts a pleasant, intense nose with hints of strawberries. Crisp and refreshing, with vibrant red fruit flavors and pleasant acidity. As usual,... 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

This entry-level IGP wine from Provençal stalwart Peyrassol offers lively, refreshing acidity with aromas and flavors of red fruit, garrigue, and an elegant, mineral-driven finish. Thirst-quenching and summery!... Read More

This cheerful Côtes du Rhône displays a lovely fruit profile of plum, black raspberry, and red cherry girded by floral aromas and spicy notes of lavender, licorice, and black pepper. An all-purpose superstar at a great... 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

This organically-grown blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah was aged in concrete for a fresh, juicy, food-friendly style free of oak influence. Aromas and flavors of red berries, flowers, and peppery spice. Very crowd pleasing... Read More

José Luis Ripa Sáenz de Navarrete is the husband of María José López de Heredia, proprietor of the Rioja’s greatest estate, so it’s safe to say he knows how to make great Rioja. His... Read More

Inspired by the wines of Côte-Rôtie, where she grew up, Marjorie Gallet found a few parcels in Roussillon that reminded her of the Northern Rhône and started making a name for herself. This easy-drinking red... Read More

Farmed traditionally for six generations & following strict organics today, this estate is an under-the-radar example of great Corsican wine tradition. Raised in tank, this is a juicy, ripe red with restrained tannins & alcohol—crowd-pleasing,... Read More

Forget the old adage about drinking rosé young! This wine, like many fine rosés, is built for age: vibrant and focused, with abundant red fruit, floral aromas, steely minerality, and richness imparted by barrel aging.... Read More

Naturally fermented in concrete lagar and very lightly filtered, this ‘entry-level’ natural wine from Sota Els Àngels displays wonderful purity of fruit, with lively acidity lifting up a palate full of juicy... Read More

A classic example of southern Rhône white, this wine is round and ripe in style with notes of crushed pear, white peach, white flowers, and a pleasantly waxy texture. Those looking for richer, less acidic white wines will... Read More

While many reds from Montsant & Priorat are ripe, high-alcohol monsters, this organically-grown blend of bucks the trend with incredible freshness and restrained alcohol. Bright, juicy fruit is complemented by hints of licorice,... Read More

This fresh, funky blend makes use of two red varieties—Garnacha & Graciano—along with a small of Albarino, a white variety, for a bright, light, fresh wine with plenty of juicy red fruit, elegant minerality, and surprising... Read More

In the careful hands of Anaïs Vallot, this low-yielding vintage resulted in some of the finest Côtes-du-Rhône we’ve had the pleasure to taste! Elegant and age worthy, it offers more structure than your average... Read More

This Rhône-inspired blend comes from the Sierra Foothills, one of the most exciting regions in California for fans of Old World and lower-intervention wines—notes of fresh raspberries and brambly blackberries are layered... Read More