Eastern Europe/Balkan

Loads of juicy goodness yet tethered to a subtle earthy backbone. The Koráb family began cultivating mostly old vines in 2006, transition to organic, and finally biodynamic farming practices. They strive to fuse the traditions of their heritage with moder

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

Agiorgitiko is the most widely planted red grape in Greece for good reason. Full bodied with excellent structure and bright, vibrant red berries and succulent plums. If you haven’t dove into the world of Greek red wines, this is the perfect entry point.

Vranec is a red variety indigenous to the Balkans. Dark ruby in color, with a robust aroma of dark and sour cherries intertwined with floral notes. On the palate, the fruit is juicy and concentrated with soft and pleasant tannins that add wonderful textur

Milan’s father planted a lot of Dornfelder in the early 00’s, and for years Milan wasn’t into the varietal. He finally came to terms with it when he realized he didn’t have to try to mimic the classic wines of the world and could instead forge his own pat

Aromatic green herbs open, with a stewed tomato quality on the finish. The body is medium plus, with light red fruits. Alibernet is a hybrid between Cab Sauv and Alicante Bouschet, a red-fleshed grape. The winemakers also keep bees and grow herbs in an ef

Deep earth and a light tannic structure are complimented by subtle cherry fruits and clean minerals. The Zaro family’s ancestors first settled in Izola in 1348, and to this day they are profoundly committed to the traditions of their lineage and region. T

A lighter red for fans of Trousseau or Freisa. Like those wines, however, there is still some grip thanks to the inclusion of stems in the press. The winery was founded in 1914; after the fall of the Soviet Union, Gaioz re-established the estate with a ph

Sometimes it takes a wine from Morocco to remind you that Cab Sauv can be awesome. This wine sings with minerality, spice, and a depth of red fruits. Not too overbearing, either. Morocco was a flourishing wine-production country until it gained independen

Pinot Noir works very well on the volcanic soils of northern Hungary. Aromas of cherries and cranberries burst forth. On the palate, deep red forest berries are complemented by complex spice, delicate wafts of smoke and earth. Very gentle tannins and clea