Organic / Biodynamic

“The 2022 Álvaro Loza was produced with grapes from Haro and Labastida, mostly Tempranillo with some Viura from his own vineyards, four small plots worked organically since 2019 (but still not certified until 2023),... Read More

“Aromatics of our 2021 Tinto lead with notes of cinnamon and baked cherry, revealing an emphasis of Grenache and Tempranillo in the blend. This wine shows depth and concentration while being light on its feet with lower... Read More

Until this wine in the 2017 vintage, I could count on one finger the number of Italian Chardonnays I had offered in my 17 years in business. Now, 18+ years in, that number has risen to two.

And a whopping one more that I have... Read More

Vermentino often shows the fragrance of macchia, the mix of evergreen shrubs and herbs that typifies the Sardinian landscape. Costamolino hints at aromas of pine and mint coupled with ripe stone fruit and sweet citrus. The palate... Read More

I love Chenin Blanc in all its forms – with it’s bright acidity, floral aromas, green apple fruit and medium textural weight, Chenin is possibly the most versatile wine to pair with food. For me, the Chenin Blancs... Read More

“A blend of 90% Viura with 5% each Malvasía Riojana and Palomino Fino from three vineyards in the villages of Baños de Ebro, Samaniego and Ábalos. The clusters were pressed, and the juice fermented with... Read More

Picked under beautiful conditions in October 2022, the grapes survived the long, dry, hot summer and produced a stunning wine that shows great ripeness and opulence backed by great acidity. Cassis, black cherry, licorice, chocolate,... Read More

The 2021 Syrah Purisima Mountain Vineyard is a potent, dense wine. Black cherry, plum, menthol, licorice, black olive and spice are all amplified in this potent, heady wine. There's a touch of new wood here, nicely integrated... Read More

A smooth, broad and berry-soaked wine that is mouth-filling, ripe and rich yet balanced. it combines gorgeous ripe blackberries, black cherries, orange zest and hints of sage and black pepper. Full-bodied and moderately tannic... Read More

Produced from a small 1.12 hectare parcel that's located high on the hillside, right below where the castle used to sit. The oldest vines here were planted as far back as 1930 in rocky limestone soils and today they are farmed... Read More

The picking decisions for Chardonnay favor tension and vibrancy over opulence and richness, as Bethel Heights believes this gives the wines the best expression of the cool, wind influenced place they call home. Bethel Heights... Read More

This complex Champagne has delicious aromas of waffle cones, vanilla beans, apricots and pastry with touches of white chocolate and salted caramel. It’s electric on the palate, which is creamy yet structured and focused,... Read More

98 points The Champagne Guide

“100% chardonnay from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Chouilly, Cramant and Oiry; 25% vinified in barrels of more than 15 years of age; partial malolactic fermentation; aged more than a decade on lees;... Read More

100% Chardonnay from a low-yielding vineyard. A lively, unoaked Chardonnay with beautiful fruit (apple, citrus, hints of pineapple) and lovely acidity. A prolonged contact with the lees and periodic stirring adds roundness to... Read More

100% Pinot Noir from a low-yielding vineyard. The grapes are hand-picked. 40% of the wine is aged for 3 months in French and American oak barrels, the remaining in stainless steel tanks. Aromas of red fruits (raspberries, strawberries)... Read More

The color is a yellow of medium intensity. Fragrant with aromas of ripe fruits like pear, peach, apricot, citrus peel and notes of roses and orange blossom. The juicy, sweet tannins & good natural acidity give a particular freshness,... Read More

Okay… so what have we got? Hermanos de Pecina is an “old school” Rioja producer, committed to traditional practices such as long aging in mostly neutral American oak, open-air racking by hand (trasiego), and... Read More

Careful selection and hand-harvesting of 40-50 years old Garnacha Tintorera. Dark ruby red with an intense and complex nose. Vibrant and elegant on the palate with good structure, balanced acidity and firm polished tannins. Best... Read More

The 1999 Colheita offers up a rich bouquet of dates, figs, brown sugar, walnuts and honey. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and supple, with an open-knit, layered and nicely concentrated core, lively acids... Read More

“An amazing entry-level wine thanks to the wide spectrum of stone fruit, citrus and white tree fruit aromas. Also some floral notes. At once well structured and light-footed on the barely medium-bodied palate. Excellent... Read More

Casa Castillo is producing some of the most distinctive and best reds in Spain. Heck, their wines compete with anything in the world. It’s very difficult to “peg” them… yes, they are from Spain, but they... Read More

Sourced from our own vineyards, Cuvée Alexandre wines express our dedication to quality and the expressions of the Terroir of Lapostolle.

Nose: Complex, with red and black fruit such as maqui berry and spices such as red... Read More

The organic Volpaia 2020 Balifico is an IGT blend of 65% Sangiovese and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cabernet Sauvignon is impossible to miss, as this wine is very driven by aromas of blackberry, bitter chocolate and garden herb... Read More

A delicious, well-rounded and velvety Chianti Classico with aromas of strawberries, raspberries and mild spices. Medium-bodied with finely grained tannins and texture. Juicy and velvety with elegance and a pure character. Fresh... Read More

Before he was awarded multiple Winemaker of the Year awards, Raul Perez was a young winemaker working for his family’s winery, Castro Ventosa. Founded in 1752, the winery is the largest owner of vineyards in Bierzo, a small... Read More

Catalpa is the quintessential Cabernet for all fans of the grape, and it is the year round wine you’re looking for. Meaning you can have it with standing rib-roast in the winter, leg of lamb in the spring, and grilled ribeye... Read More

The Atamisque wines have been favorites of mine for years. When I first visited the property over nine years ago the winery was still under construction, but even then I was struck by the incredible quality of the wines being... Read More

100% Mouvedre from 40-60 year old vines. Wine of character with crunchy fruit on the palate. It is juicy and has a nice velvety texture. Vinified and aged in cement and neutral oak barrels.

A rich style with purity, zest and admirable fresh orchard fruit definition. A little yeasty wealth, bruised apple and sweet spice.

A fruity, juicy and mellow red with notes of strawberries, raspberries and mild spices on the nose, following through to a medium body with sleek tannins. It’s fruity and mellow with a relaxed finish. From organically grown... Read More

A dense garnet robe reveals a precise nose, peppered with aromas of licorice and blackcurrant bud. On the palate, these same notes unfold with suppleness and roundness, enriched with blackberries.

The classic 2022 Ventoux Terrasses checks in as a normal blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah that was raised all in concrete tank and inox. Its deep ruby hue is followed by a ripe, spicy, peppery, medium-bodied red that has tons... Read More

The Kerbuccio has risen, morphed from its previous form into a new creation. Deeper, darker more intense and powerful. It's back!

Sounds like some sort of crazy Japanese graphic novel! This gem from the famed Jean Marc Lafage... Read More

Gorgeous nose, exuding rose petals, violets, wood smoke and pine needles. Light-to-medium-bodied, with very fine, almost imperceptible tannins and vibrant acidity, leading to a tight, tense finish. Great finesse and balance; this... Read More

The Commanderie de Peyrassol has been the benchmark for Provence rosé for decades. Yes, long before angels whispered and Hollywood power couples like Brangelina got in the game with creatively named labels in fancy packaging... Read More

Coming from vines around the estate and some near Beaucastel, and made at Vieille Julienne, the deeper hued 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape offers a beautiful, very classic style in its darker cherry and mulled blueberry-like fruits... Read More

The “Noble Wine” of Montepulciano was once considered the finest in the region before the rise of Brunello di Montalcino. Stylistically, they’re very similar- The best are all or nearly all Sangiovese, but whereas... Read More

Let me just put it out there: this is an offer for wines from Bierzo, Spain, made from the Mencia grape... Some of you know what that is... think Raul Perez. For most of you, you are thinking, Huh? What? Why am I getting this... Read More

From a northeast-facing site, located between Oger and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Adrien Dhondt’s 2020 Blanc de Blancs Oger Les Plantes d’Oger is showing very well. Disgorged in April 2024 with one gram per liter dosage,... Read More

This has an extremely beautiful nose even though the wine is still very youthful. Stunning red fruit aromas with a wealth of subtle spicy and rooty notes. Stunning harmony and silkiness on the medium- to full-bodied palate. I... Read More

From a single vineyard planted to 50+ year old Grenache. No oak. Deep, dark purple, almost black in color, the wine surprises with its high-toned raspberry, strawberry and floral aromas of youth. But once you start drinking, the... Read More

Quite an opulent expression of Chateauneuf, with a nose of preserved cherries, spices and bitter chocolate. Powerful and highly structured on the full-bodied palate. The long, bold finish is packed with bitter chocolate, caramel... Read More

Arguably one of the top five producers in all of the Southern Rhone, dynamic owner/winemaker Christophe Sabon combines the best of both traditional and modern techniques to produce some of the most elegant, yet seductive wines... Read More

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The Domaine de la Vieille Julienne was founded in the 17th century,... Read More

Ever wondered what two of the finest producers in Burgundy would do with Provencal rose? Well this is it! In 1990 Jacques Seysses, founder of Domaine Dujac, and Aubert de Villaine, co-director of Domaine de la Romanee Conti, founded... Read More

Lebanon’s rich history in wine dates back over 6000 years when grape vines were first planted in the Bekaa Valley, the Middle East’s agricultural heartland. It was the Phoenicians in 3000 BC that began to travel from... Read More

Mineral-drenched. The wine is a case study in terroir. Fundamentally of a place, the kind of white that will make you look like a brilliant sommelier if presented alongside the wide middle of the American culinary spectrum. I... Read More

could mop the floor with many Châteauneufs...Worth buying by the case. - Wine Advocate

Many of you have heard the story on this baby... it's one of our top sellers of all time. Literally yards away from being classified... Read More

Every time I taste this wine, my mind keeps circling back to famed writer Oz Clark’s description of Grenache… “…good Grenache is one of the great wine experiences. It has a wonderful raw-boned power that... Read More

Glou glou is a French onomatopoeia for glug glug. It's taken on a second meaning in the wine world for something that you'd pour a comically oversized glass of and quaff with abandon. It's light and easy and generally... Read More

A citrusy nose leads to bright yellow fruit flavors and a lovely minerality on the finish. Very Chablis-like and versitile for pairing on the dinner table.

Coming from cooler terroirs, this is a Pinot Noir with hints of ripe red cherry and finely grained tannins.

A hefty dose of Syrah (40%) gives this baby more heft than you might expect from a Cotes du Rhone. In addition to the aforementioned Syrah, Monsieur Besnardeau ages this for six months in large oak barrels (demi-muids). So, to... Read More

Delphine and Julien own 35 hectares of land with about 20 hectares planted to vines. The vineyards are spread over 50 terraces on either side of the valley of Pegairolles de l’escalette and Lauroux. All vines on the property... Read More

“Syrah steps forward to make Clapas rouge the price/quality winner of Julien and Delphine’s very strong line-up. The tank sample I tried this winter was dominated by tapenade and fresh dark berry aromas. Delphine thinks... Read More

The wine is a nice combo of that irresistible Mediterranean citrus that is present in top pink wines from Provence, with a little more tart red fruit. Accessible, dry, and a million miles from the banal rosé that has encroached... Read More

St. Damien’s vineyards in La Baumette, a “hot” corner of Gigondas, not only have terrific exposure allowing for maximum ripeness, but also the same famed galets roulees like neighboring Chateauneuf du Pape. A... Read More

“Diego Magaña is already one of the hottest names in the new generation of young Spanish winemakers, and as great as his wines are, he’s only just getting started.” – Importer

“flat out great…... Read More

One of the newest estates in Ribera del Duero, Dominio del Águila, was founded by Jorge Monzón and Isabel Rodero in 2010. Located in the village of La Aguilera, Jorge farms 30 hectares of vines organically with ongoing... Read More

“Amazingly original… wild, unconventional, so appealing… lots of identity.” - Decanter

With a slew of 97+ pt wines under his belt, and a newly anointed 100 pointer, owner and winemaker Jorge Monzon is... Read More

The 2024 Criolla Chica Proyecto Las Compuertas opens with cherry notes, a hint of herbs and balsamic undertones. Light-bodied, delicate, and silky, it finishes with lingering fruit on the back palate. Pleasant and easy-drinking.... Read More

Since the 1998 vintage the wine has been based on Syrah, a Northern Rhône approach to a wine that is almost always Grenache-based. This focus produces wines of greater aromatic intensity and structure, though is much more... Read More

This release of the NV Champagne Vignes De Bisseuil is based on 2019 but also includes 2018 and 2017. In the glass it pours a bright silver straw hue and offers savory, ripe aromas of pear, melon rind, fresh earth, and briny salinity,... Read More

This cuvée is always such a clear-eyed picture of snappy, fragrant Meunier full of just-ripe apricot, fresh almonds and an almost citric focus on the palate. Based on the 2019 vintage with reserves from 2018 and 2017, there's... Read More

The nose is an absolute knockout, offering intense apricot, clementine, passion fruit and floral scents that you can pick up across the room. The flavors deliver what the aromas hint at – full, rich and intense, with vibrant... Read More

“From vineyards nestled in the Cap de Creus Natural Park, Cala Rostella is a pure expression of Mediterranean vitality. Organic and thoughtfully grown among oaks and coastal winds, it pours a clean, bright cherry hue. On... Read More

“In the northeastern corner of Catalonia, where the Pyrenees descend into the Mediterranean, Empordà’s vineyards are shaped by the relentless Tramuntana wind and the region’s mix of granite sand and clay... Read More

“An intense and complex, certified organic, terroir olive oil from Olival dos Arrifes at Herdade do Esporão. Ideal for intense dishes or those needing a touch of freshness, such as fresh pastas, steamed or grilled... Read More

The 2019 Reserva red is a blend of Aragonez 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Trincadeira 20%, Alicante Bouschet 15%, and dollops of others for the rest, all aged for one year in 25% new oak (60/40 American and French). It comes in... Read More

Esporão Reserva is the wine that captures the essence of Herdade do Esporão. It was the first wine made by Esporão in 1985. A classic obtained exclusively from our organic grapes. The diversity of Herdade... Read More

Tasted at the winery, I was floored by this wine. Herdade do Esporao is one of Portugal’s jewels. The estate is located in the heart of Alentejo in southeastern Portugal, and is home to cork oak forests, olive groves, neolithic... Read More

“Notes of fresh red fruit, with a floral and spice nuance. Fresh and direct, with an elegant texture, predominate notes of sour cherry and red fruits. Robust tannins. Fresh and elegant finish.”

“A pale yellow, with saline, white pepper and anise nuances to the succulent yellow plum and star fruit. Pithy, soft citrus notes lend texture and interest to this atypical Alvarinho, Arinto, Verdelho, Gouveio, Viosinho... Read More

“The aroma reveals intense notes of wild berries and black plums, complemented by sweet spices and a toasted finish due to aging in barrels. With a dense and balanced flavor, where black fruit predominates, enriched with... Read More

“A complex yet harmonious olive oil, with a good balance of bitter and spice, from certified organic olive groves. Ideal for finishing a variety of dishes, including soups, tomato salad, or even pesto.”

“The deep yet delicately peachy fruit of this ravishingly beautiful Wachau dry riesling is very hard to resist. Also notes of pink grapefruit and Amalfi lemons. Excellent concentration, but this is also fine and cool. Very... Read More

The 2023 Malbec Concreto is sourced from Paraje Altamira and Gualtallary. True to its name—this purple-hued wine is bottled right after a winter in concrete vats, with no oak aging. It reveals aromas of violet and blueberry,... Read More

Fósil is a white mountain wine. It comes from our vineyard in the Estancia Place within the IG San Pablo, at 1400 meters of elevation, and only 300 meters away from the Cordillera. ­e immensity of the mountain range... Read More

Deep purple color, with bluish hues. Intense red fruits and flowers aromas, such as roses and violets. Herbal notes. Soft and silky entry, great structure, acidity that provides freshness and mineral texture. Long finish.... Read More

What I find compelling about this wine, and the new wave of Argentine Malbecs being produced, is how pure they are. Very little oak, and what oak is used is “neutral”. Restrained viticulture as well, resulting in wines... Read More

The spice of Alsace and one of Famille Hugel's signature wines. It is both aromatic and extroverted through its floral and spicy notes. Gewurztraminer is an invitation to accompany a variety of spicy Asian dishes as well as... Read More

A beautifully round Riesling with a pronounced minerality, the Hugel Classic shows off a gorgeous, quenching salinity that makes it pop! Hints of lime and lemon-grass on the nose give way to a DRY wine filled with green plum and... Read More

While the name, grape and background are interesting, what I find compelling about this wine is how uniquely delicious it is. Italy, particularly Sicily in this case, is blessed with a plethora of indigenous grapes and small producers... Read More

The vineyard where this wine comes from, Timpa, takes it’s name from a Sicilian word meaning “steep slope”, which given that it’s on a 70% grade they’ve more than earned. That is, to be blunt, incredibly... Read More

Feudo Montoni is one of Sicily’s oldest wine estates, founded in 1469 its family owned and operated by the Sireci family today. Certified organic the property is focused on authentic expressions of indigenous Sicilian grape... Read More

Put simply, this is delicious red wine with bubbles. Richly aromatic and intensely grapey on the nose, with dark cherry, dried tea, sandalwood, ground clove, anise and cardamom all adding to the mix. This is a very well-balanced... Read More

“This superb Riesling has an almost piercing concentration and depth of flavour, with aromas of lime, passion fruit, fresh white flowers and an undercurrent of savoury minerality. Despite the sunny conditions of the vintage,... Read More

Freire Lobo VIGNO White is the result of a blend of indigenous grape varieties from the Dão region, such as Encruzado, Bical, Cerceal, Fernão Pires and Barcelo. Without any barrel influence, in order to highlight... Read More

Elisa Freire Lobo began her winemaking career in 1996, working and studying in the Bairrada region at Caves São João and the following year in the Douro with Anselmo Mendes. Being that she grew up in the Dão... Read More

The 2021 Barolo Bricco Delle Viole is more refined and complete at this tasting, with more depth than the Coste delle Rose, exhibiting notes of raspberry liqueur, pressed flowers, sweet herbs, and fresh earth. A very pure and... Read More

A co-fermented blend of 70% Barbera and 30% Freisa, two of Piemonte’s most important indigenous grape varieties. The Barbera brings the smooth juicy black cherry fruit and the Freisa adds lift with white pepper and wild... Read More

The Piancarda vineyard is Garofoli's top source for Montepulciano grapes, located in Marche's top denominations for Montepulciano-based wines. The Piancarda wine, using 100% Montepulciano from this vineyard, is a classic... Read More

The 2023 Chablis Au Dessus des Carrières was bottled a couple of weeks prior to my visit after 12 months on the lees and a fermentation that was strung out over 12 months! It has an exquisite, beautifully defined and focused... Read More

This Pinot Grigio is made from grapes hand-selected from some of the best sites along the Italian border in Slovenia. It is bright and crisp, with aromas of delicious green apple, acacia flower, and almonds. Ready to enjoy now.... Read More

From one of the finest winemakers in Eastern Europe, Aleks Simcic, and sourced from a handful of organic vineyards in the Goriska Brda region of Slovenia. Giocato is an amazing value when you consider where the grapes come from... Read More

So, Ripasso- literally to “re-pass”. It’s a method of winemaking normally associated with one of Italy’s most sought after, bolder reds: Amarone! Valpolicella grapes are harvested and the top fruit is left... Read More

Look familiar? By now, it should, as the wines from Guillaume Gonnet have become our top-selling Rhones – red and rose! I’ll give you a brief refresher… then the wine! According to local archives, the Gonnet... Read More

Dark magenta color. So much fruit in this wine, ranging from fresh blackberry and raspberry to mixed berry jam. The mix of intense fruit, dark cocoa, vanilla, dried herbs and tobacco is very classic Cabernet, but the Syrah and... Read More

The 2024 La Musaranya was produced with Garnacha Blanc from three plots of older vines worked in concrete, where they achieve micro-oxygenation and depth, with intensity and purity. It has floral notes, perfumed and elegant but... Read More

While the overwhelming majority of wines in Alsace are currently bottled using only one grape, there is an old tradition of blending white grapes to create a lovely table quaffer. And who knows more about tradition than Famille... Read More