Red Wine

A slightly tarter expression of Grenache, with a medium weight, generous fruit, and an earthy finish thanks to the inclusion of some Syrah. Frédéric is a rising star in The Gard department of the Rhône valley where he’s crafting natural wines with a disti

A surprisingly serious Gamay, with vibrant spices, touches of funk, and more subdued red berry fruit. The wine sees a blend of carbonic maceration, destemmed grapes and whole clusters. This is a brand-new project, begun in 2019, from a young winemaker nam

Sadly, winemakers Isabel and Jeremy had such a poor harvest in 2020 that they decided to just co-ferment a majority of the red and white grapes into a handful of cuvées. But the results are lovely. Feeling a bit like a field blend, it’s fresh, easy, and j

Domaine Chasselay "Beaujolais Is Not Dead" 2020

Keropatis is a term that locals use to describe light, short maceration reds. There’s an excellent mineral backbone to the wine, with black raspberry and plenty of freshness. A true summer red. Dionysis and Maria Papanikolopoulos refer to their winery as

This is classic (mostly) Northern Rhône Syrah through and through, and at a fraction of the price of something like a Côte Rotie. Green olives, deep red Syrah fruit, and structured granitic minerality on the finish. François has become one of the Northern

Black raspberries, with a refreshing juiciness, good acidic structure, and a savory backbone. Reminiscent of a friendly Beaujolais-Villages, and amenable to a slight chill. This is the “house” wine of the estate, showcasing their approach of marrying trad

Château Belregard-Figeac "Tellus Vinea" Bordeaux Rouge 2020

“Like a beer, only not a beer…it’s El Impostor”. A tasty little rosé with a bit of a sparkle to it. The juice is left on the skins for 24 hours, then aged on the lees for 2 months, after which some additional grape must is added to start a secondary ferme

Aromas of dark berries and delicate purple flowers, with beautiful salty seaside tang. Winemaker Jerome Charles Binda does not come from a wine background, but made the decision at age 45, after being convinced of the value in saving these ancient native

Importer Indie Wineries has tapped their closest friends in their portfolio to make a line of affordable but delicious wines for everyday consumption. It’s hard to find Nerello Mascalese at this price point; it’s considered the Pinot Noir of Sicily.

Deep, dank and herby. Philippe Viret is the sole practitioner of “Cosmoculture”, for which he even holds a patent. This approach uses knowledge of the earth’s energy fields to determine where to plant, when to plant, went to harvest, and many other viticu