The Funaro siblings are working with an eye towards sustainability - with fruit orchards, vegetable fields, olive groves, and of course, vineyards on their property here in Sicily. This Zibibbo is aromatic and floral, with notes of honeysuckle and seabreeze.
Sparkling Chenin Blanc is one of the best ways to get any party started. This wine is orchard fruited, floral, and spunky - perfect for your next get together. Sebastien Brunet converted his family estate to organics in 2006 and the wines are only getting better for it.
Domaine de Melandes grows Chardonnay on just 29 hectares of land in Chablis. Family-run and certified organic, this winery was one of our favorite discoveries this year. This Chablis is racy, mineral-driven, nuanced, and complex. An absolutely delicious textbook expression of Chardonnay from this region.
Ask any sommelier, and they will tell you Chenin Blanc on Schist soil is an absolute dream come true. Here in Anjou, that’s exactly what we’re working with. The mild climate and Maritime influence of Anjou, paired with the mouth watering acidity and gorgeous orchard fruited characters of Chenin Blanc deliver way above its price point.
Bengoetxe is the only winery from the Denomination of Origin Getaria Txakolina that produces organic txakoli guaranteeing its production without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers. On top of that, it’s perfectly quaffable, thirst-quenching, and refreshing.
Looking for something refreshing and dry? This bottle is for you. This Petit Chablis is a stunning example of what Chardonnay can be! Sourced from higher slopes around the outskirts of the Chablis appellation, this wine has very bright acidity and zesty citrus notes.
A staple at the shop and hands-down one of the best values in Burgundy that you are likely to find. Jean-Jaques Robert is a staunch defender of his terroir and translates the beauty of his vineyards microclimates with the finesse of a master painter. Often compared to the greater wines of the Cote de Beaune but at a fraction of the price. This wine is truly not to be missed.
The Bauer family is dedicated to sustainability and biodiversity in their winemaking, ensuring there is a lush green cover with indigenous flora in all their vineyards. The greenery of the terroir is beautifully reflected in this wine, with 30 days skin contact giving it notes of citrus and grass.
This classic Anjou Cabernet Franc is exactly what we want on the dinner table every night. It is bright, with a lively freshness and a savory backbone only Cab Franc can produce.
The village of Rosswag is often forgotten in the conversation about German wines. 99% of grapes go directly to village coops. The other 1% goes to the wines of Olympia and Hannes Roterfaden. They use the old vines, steep slopes, and lack of preconceived notions of what Rosswag wines should taste like, to their advantage.
With 750 year old vineyard sites, it’s no surprise that Koehler-Ruprecht has continued to be a standard for excellence in German Rieslings. The old school traditions of spontaneous fermentation in 1200L and 600L oval casks and zero chaptalization produce dry wines that are vast, sumptuous, and fruity. Pair with lighter dishes like fish and chicken.
Domaine de la Fessardière is, without question, one of the top names to know in Muscadet. Certified organic, mineral-driven Melon de Bourgogne is what you get, with a subtle nod to Burgundy owing to the domaine's use of old oak foudres for aging, a rarity in the region. Oysters may be the classic pairing, but try this with any kind of seafood for a real treat.
We love exceptions to rules. St. Bris is the one village in Burgundy where they plant Sauvignon Blanc! It exudes textbook Sauvignon Blanc aromatics with quintessential Burgundian minerality. The perfect wine to satisfy the Sauvignon Blanc lovers and the Burgundy lovers in your life!
This Burgundy is great to open now or to put down for a few years to mature. Upon opening, it needs a little time to reveal its true essence but once it does, notes of almond, lemon zest, and white flowers shine through in the glass.
This Alsace Blanc — a blend of Sylvaner, Auxerrois, and Muscat grapes— comes from vines growing on silt, limestone, and loess (deposits of airborne silt.) This mix of soils gives the wine powerful aromatics and vivacious energy.The peachy, herbal flavors and mouth-watering acidity Sylvaner is known for really shine through here, and make this blend perfect for enjoying with Alpine cheeses.
The vines of Languedoc are picturesque, surrounded by pine forests, oak and olive trees, and fruit orchards. For Paul Mas’s vineyard, exceptional sun exposure, crosswinds, and mineral soils yield a wine that smells of honeydew, pears, and flowers. This single-variety wine is fresh and lively with good acidity and a honey finish. Pair with fresh seafood or chicken.
Bruno and Thama moved to France to escape the fast paced lifestyle they were living in Brazil. They took over Les Chemins de Bassac in 2019. This wine ages for 5 months, and has generous notes of honeysuckle and cantaloupe aromas, pleasantly round with good acidity. Perfect on its own or with all kinds of finger food and easy light dishes.
The loam and calcium found in the soil in the Langenlois region of Austria create the ideal conditions for the aromatic and palate-cleansing Grüner Veltliner grape. The Rosner family harvests the grapes in the morning while it’s still cool, ensuring only the most delicate and fresh expression of their region makes it into the bottle.
This chardonnay is grown on calcareous soils and fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel. The warmer climate of the languedoc lends tropical fruit characteristics while maintaining freshness and minerality. Pair this with herb roasted chicken!
Controvento winemaker Vincezo Di Meo believes in letting his young vines speak. This wine, like all the others, is produced entirely without additives or intervention: no fining, filtering, or sulfur, and spontaneously fermented. Mouthwatering with just a hint of salt, it’s a perfect pairing for fresh seafood or antipasto.
Located just south of Lake Garda, winemakers Alessia and Stefano Bertaiola are working hard to represent the “soul and the soil” of the region in their wines. The terroir is complex; the surrounding hills having been shaped by an ancient sea and glacial movement millenia ago. Needless to say, this wine gets more interesting with each sip.
