The nose reveals dark berry fruit, sous-bois and light Indian ink aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins and crisp acidity, a little rustic in a good way with a slightly savory finish. Lovely." - 92 Points Vinous Galloni, Hard to get wine by a legendary Beaujolais producer. Marcel Lapierre (one of the famed "Gang of Four" vignerons responsible for championing the old 'natural' ways wine-making that raised the reputation of Cru Beaujolais -

Envinate ‘Taganan’ Tinto is one of our favorite reds for year-round sipping. This kitchen sink blend of indigenous Canary Islands varieties is wild yeast fermented with 30% whole clusters and aged in barrel for eight months. If you like juicy, aromatic, and smoky reds, this island-influenced bottle is totally for you.

Skin fermented (native yeasts) for 3 days in stainless steel before racking into a large used oak cask
No SO2 during harvest or fermentation
Bottled in April of 2020
Heidi Schröck took over her family winery in 1983, in the historic village of Rust. In 2003 Heidi was awarded “Falstaff Vintner of the Year”, making her one of only a handful of women to obtain this distinction.

Ruby red in color, this Valpolicella Superiore offers fleshy aromas of wild berries, black currants, black cherries, and spices, with hints of chocolate. On the palate, the wine is dry and robust with velvety texture.

These 20-30 year old Nerello vines, from some of the best terroirs on the volcano: 950m high on the North Slope of Mount Etna, have been owned by the Rallo family since 1860. Brother and sister team Giacomo and Flavia have taken the lead in continuing the tradition of making organic, natural wines to best showcase their family’s vineyards. Smoky dark fruit, meat, spice.

A most peculiar wine from one of the most renowned producers of Chablis, this chardonnay is fermented and aged in Amphora. The grapes are fermented whole, including skins, giving this wine texture and body unparalleled in Chablis. The oxidative character from the long fermentation in clay is balanced perfectly by the precision and acidity of the Chablisien terroir.

Fresh berry and red plum aromas are lifted by complementary notes of oak grain and vanilla. This value-priced crianza from a very good year feels flush but primed by punchy acidity. Red plum, berry and a hint of wood spice make for a classic Rioja flavor profile, while this remains tasty and fresh on the finish. BEST BUY!

A unabashedly delicious harvest wine, this super fresh and light red is just this side of rosé. Pinot Noir berries are supplemented in the fermenter with additional direct-pressed juice from Pinot Noir, St Laurent and Kerner grapes, shifting the ratio of skins to juice and creating a tart and refreshing wine that is delicious chilled on it's own or with tapas!

This fresh and minerally Falanghina has brightness and rich aromatics of mandarin orange, ripe pear and floral notes thanks to the lush climate of Campania and the rich volcanic soils on the slopes of Roccamonfina. Made naturally but simply with native yeast and a 12 hour maceration on the skins this wine begs for fresh pasta primavera and lobster tails!

"Reductive aromas of violets and camphor segue to black cherries and licorice root. This needs an aggressive decant, but the mouthfeel is polished and slick. The tannins are well wrought and compact. A full-weighted wine in a modern style that will have its fans. Sustainable. Drink or hold." - James Suckling

This Chardonnay opens delicately with rich notes of vanilla bean and almond husk, which is reminiscent of a decadent creme brulee. The creamy notes are balanced by a soft minerality and a hint of tropical fruit. Those creamy notes continue to your palate where they are joined with bright acidity and well-integrated oak that leads into a long, creamy finish.

We welcome this wine to scene! It is a beautiful version of Pinot Noir made in the most natural and hands off way possible. The wine maker was born into a farming family and has worked with Jack Rabbit Hill before venturing into his own project. The wine is fresh and a wonderful expression of organic wine that is pretty and not at all mousey.

Nicely concentrated, crisp fruit flavors give this medium-bodied wine a lot to like. Tangy white-peach and Pippin apple flavors are lightly accented by lemon, adding to the vibrant mouthfeel. #2 Best Buy Wine Enthusiast 2020