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Jean Marc Brocard Chablis Sainte Claire Biodynamic 2023 750ml
Expert Review
Chateau Miraval Cotes de Provence ROSE Organically Farmed 2023 750ml
Winemaker Description
An alluringly clear pale pink colour with gleaming pastel pink reflections. Fine and elegant, the nose offers a superb aromatic bouquet with notes of red berries and cherry blossom.The mouth is full, vivacious, and distinguished with a refinement that is heightened by delicious notes of blood orange and redcurrant perfectly balanced by a lovely mineral structure and just the right hint of bitterness. These luscious aromas are prolonged on the lingering finish of this elegant, well-balanced wine.
Like in the Northern Rhône, the 2023 vintage was full of contrasts in Provence, requiring composure and meticulous and permanent attention of our vines. After a dry winter, the spring was particularly wet with episodes of hail which caused damage. Following these heavy rains, we had to face significant spells of mildew before a particularly hot and dry summer.
The harvest thus began early on September 6th. Due to these climatic hazards, the harvest offers a limited quantity but with magnificent quality. The wines are now resting peacefully in the cellar. In the fall, we were also able to harvest a good crop of olives, around 15 tonnes.
Rapitala Nero d'Avola Alto Reale Organic Sicily 2022 750ml
WInemaker Description
Nero d’Avola gives this wine a red passion color, hints of ripe fruit and an intense and harmonious taste. Immediate and direct but not trivial, it differs in the altitude at which its grapes are grown, which allows for a fresher wine, with delicate tannins and easy to drink style.
Expert Rating (2021 Vintage)
James Suckling writes: Attractive nose of raspberries, strawberries, cherries and peppercorns. It’s medium-bodied, with bright acidity, medium-firm tannins and a delicious finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now or hold. - James Suckling 91
Handwerk Gruner Veltliner Kamptal Organic 2022 1.0L
Anne Krebiehl MW of Vinous writes 92 Points: The 2022 Grüner Veltliner Handwerk was harvested in Kremstal sites, from gneiss and conglomerate soils with a smaller proportion of loess and loam. The nose is a full hit of yeasty earthiness, pepper and super-savory miso paste, with hints of fern and sage. Peppery verve is alive on the palate, despite being bedded in this richness on a nonetheless slender body with a lovely phenolic web. (Bone-dry).
A Gruner that tastes just like Gruner should - citrus, white pepper, light and crisp. Perfect sipper, or pair with sushi, Thai, chicken, salads. Dry, not sweet. Winemaker Description. Rand Sieger - Lead Sommelier 67 Wine.
Grgich Hills Chardonnay Estate Grown Napa Valley Chardonnay Biodynamic 2021 750ml
James Suckling 93 Points | Aromas of dried orange peel, lemon grass and hay. Medium-bodied with lovely complexity. Herbs and dried citrus meld together, with a hint of white tea adding intrigue. Well composed. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Mike Grgich, who turned 100 in April 2023, emigrated from Croatia to California in 1958 and worked his way up as a winemaker until, in 1973, he produced the Chateau Montelena Chardonnay that triumphed in the 1976 Judgement of Paris tasting. His own winery, then Grgich Hills Cellar, was founded as a partnership in 1977. Grown near San Pablo Bay, the estate Chardonnay is fermented and aged in barrels and foudres, 40% of which are new French oak. Ronan Sayburn MS: Gunflint reductive nose with green cardamom, cucumber skin, oyster shell and seaweed. Smoky subtle oak. Lean, tight and mineral. Eugenio Egorov: Hints of citrus and caramel with a touch of vanilla on the nose. Creamy and vibrant with beautiful citrus and balanced acidity. Ben Gubbins: Struck match, toast and lime aromas. The palate is firm and citrussy, holding tight through a citrus and pineapple finish. Drinking 2023 - 2030.
Robert Parker 92 Points | A non-malolactic wine—made in the spirit of the Chateau Montelena Chardonnay that impressed at the Paris tasting in 1976—Grgich's 2020 Estate Grown Chardonnay features gentle toasty notes, a hint of roasted hazelnut, plus bright pineapple and citrus fruit. It's medium-bodied, zesty and refreshing, with a long, clean finish. Drinking 2022 - 2026.
Jeb Dunnuck | The 2020 Chardonnay is enjoyable, with attractive melon and stone fruits as well as a medium-bodied, easygoing style on the palate.
Jancis Robinson | Subtle aromas of mixed stone fruits pick up a bit of rich spice on the palate as well as notes of lemongrass carried through a long finish. It is not as refined as the Miljenko’s Selection though it retains an overall sense of restraint and a lot of length.
This 2020 Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay entices you with aromas of fresh peach, citrus, and honeysuckle followed by bright fresh acidity and a beautiful chiseled minerality leading to a finish that is layered with undertones of passion fruit, white peach and a hint of Madagascar vanilla. Winemaker Description.
Montinore Pinot Noir Red Cap Willamette Valley 2021 750ml
Expert Ratings
James Suckling 92 Points | Notes of ripe cherries and dried cranberries with hints of toasted cloves and chocolate. Some ashes, too. Medium-bodied with juicy crunchiness and chalky tannin structure. Vivid acidity with fresh sour cherries at the end. - James Suckling.
Wine Spectator Tim Fish writes | This shows focus and good energy, with lively plum and guava flavors accented by dusky spices and forest floor, finishing with medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2028.
Feudo Montoni Sicilia Grillo della Timpa 2022 750ml
Eric Guido writes: The 2022 Grillo Timpa lifts from the glass with a minty freshness, blending sweet green melon with candied lime suggestions. It's soft and enveloping, with brisk acidity ushering in citrus-tinged orchard fruits and saline minerals that add a crunchy sensation. The 2022 finishes perfumed and wickedly fresh. The mouth is left watering as barely-ripe kiwi hints fade. - Vinous 90
Monica Larner writes: The organic Feudo Montoni 2021 Sicilia Grillo Timpa has a pretty bouquet that is woven tight with summer peach, pear and honey. This Grillo offers a slightly waxy or oily texture with subtle mineral tones and fresh acidity. - Robert Parker Wine Advocate 90
Clive Pursehouse writes: Timpa, meaning steep slope, and the vines are located on 60% slopes, with sandy soils mixed with stone grown organically near Agrigento in central Sicily. Aromas of almond skin, white flowers, and citrus peel lead to notes of savoury herb and stony minerality. The palate is classically Grillo—bright notes of grapefruit, wet slate, a dash of herbs and a zest acid-driven finish. - Decanter 90
Alison Napjus writes: A zesty white, with vibrant acidity buoying an exuberant range of tangerine, kiwi fruit, pink grapefruit granita and lime blossom notes. Sleek and well-knit, with spice and mineral accents on the finish. Drink now. - Wine Spectator 90
Hugel Gentil Alsace ORGANIC 2022 750ml
Points James Suckling | All at once, this is ripe, generous, cool and fragrant. A wide range of aromas, from lemon zest to honeysuckle. The joyful fruit and freshness make this juicy dry white so easy to enjoy, but the balance is also spot-on. Clearly the best vintage ever of this wine. (2020).
A kaleidoscope of grapiness, produced exclusively from hand harvested grapes in predominantly clay and limestone vineyards, from a dozen of the most favored localities in and around Riquewihr. Gentil Hugel allies the suave, spicy flavor of Gewurztraminer, the body of Pinot Gris, the finesse of Riesling, the grapiness of Muscat and the refreshing character of both Pinot Blanc and Sylvaner. Winemaker Description.
Pares Balta Penedes Mas Petit Organic 2020 750ml
Expert Review
James Suckling writes 91 Points | A well-balanced and flavorful blend of garnatxa and cabernet. Dark cherries, plums and earth aromas mingle on the nose and follow through to a medium body with creamy tannins. Vibrant with a fruity and chocolaty finish. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink now.
Avignonesi Cantaloro Toscana Organic Biodynamic 2020 750ml
Our Professional Review
Bart Hopkins 67Wine.com | A juicy, joyous organic blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that’s bright, perky, full of life and begging for food. Aromas of spiced cherries on the nose with a medium body and an earthy note that adds complexity. A touch of earth and spice adds complexity, with balanced acidity and softly tamed tannins that leads to a cheerful, food friendly finish. This is a perfect pizza, pasta, weekday red that satisfies without breaking the bank!
Expert Review
James Suckling writes 93 Points | A tight, focused red with currant and cherry character and hints of chocolate and sandalwood. Medium to full body, creamy and refined tannins that are long and flavorful. Very well done. From organic grapes. Drink or hold.
Winemaker Description
A versatile, young red wine with a ruby red color and a bouquet characterized by inviting aromas of ripe cherries, blueberries and sweet spices. The taste is medium-bodied, fruity and smooth with a long lingering, dry finish, reminiscent of undergrowth, with an underlying hint of menthol. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot.
Renieri Rosso di Montalcino Organic Tuscany 2021 750ml
Expert Reviews
Eric Guido writes: The 2021 Rosso di Montalcino opens with a dusty bouquet, blending sweet smoke with mentholated herbs and wild strawberries. This begins with a lovely inner sweetness and cooling minerality, which lifts its tart wild berry fruits. Zesty acidity refreshes the palate as the 2021 finishes long and stains with a licorice tinge. Very nice. Drinking 2023 -2027. - Vinous 90
Zekun Shuai writes: An excellent Rosso di Montalcino that shows precision of ripeness and a mineral twist. Plenty of red berries, plums and hints of grapefruit and fine spices. Juicy and tense on the palate with good texture and firmness. From organically grown grapes. Drink now. - James Suckling 92
Quinta de Soalheiro Minho Alvarinho 2023 750ml
Debra of 67Wine.com | This still Vinho Verde white has ripe tropical fruits on the nose and on the palate. It shows great freshness, with generous depth, mouth coating texture, lively acidity, minerality saline and an energetic finish. Pair with shellfish, white fish, poultry, salads and cheeses.
92 Points Wine Advocate | The Soalheiro Alvarinho is one of the top Alvarinho's in Portugal and is widely regarded as a benchmark for the region.
Soalheiro Alvarinho has a bright, lemon-yellow colour. This wine is distinguished by its fresh and elegant fragrance, revealing the aromatic complexity of Alvarinho variety.
The flavour has intense tropical and mineral notes that balance perfectly with the acidity and moderate alcohol content.
The so-called unoaked "classic," as it is colloquially known, is dry (2.5 grams of residual sugar and seven grams of total acidity) and comes in at 12.7% alcohol. As much as I liked the Granit this report, this is the winner to me in this price range. Firmer and more concentrated on the finish, it seems to evoke the essence of Alvarinho, while always showing off fine acidity.
At a rather nice price (even though it has ticked up a bit), at least compared to upper-level Vinhos Verdes these days, this is still a bargain. It's a solid wine that combines elegance, persistence and aging ability. It has enough stuffing to pair with food, but this is so fresh and pure, I mostly love to drink it on its own. Sit on the porch and knock this back on a sultry summer evening.
Gerard Boulay ROSE Sancerre Sibylle ORGANIC 2023 750ml
Our Professional Review
Bart Hopkins writes: One of our favorite recommendations for the past three years, Gerard Boulay Sancerre Rose is made of 100% Pinot Noir and is certain to make your mouth water! The wine is balanced between juicyness and acidity, with obvious red berry notes. Boulay’s Sibylle Rose is made from mature 35 to 40+ year old vines, in the village of Chavignol, where many believe the best Sancerre is made. - 67Wine Buyer
Winemaker Description
Unlike many Sancerre Roses, Gerard harvests his Pinot specifically to make rose by direct press, then into tank. It is not a selection of young vines as he has no young Pinot vines. What makes the rosé one year could make red another, and vice versa, depending on what the vintage gives.
Varietals: Pinot Noir. Organic: Practicing. Vineyard: From 35-40 year old Pinot Noir vines on the steep hillsides in front of the Boulay home in Chavignol. Orientation: Multiple parcels, varied exposure. Soil: Steep clay hillside. Viticulture: Gerard works the soil manually and lets nature make the wine. Vinification: Tank fermented. Boulay adds no yeast and minimal amounts of SO2. Aging: Tank aged. Production: 200 cases annually.
Expert Review
Antonio Galloni writes: The 2023 Rosé Sibylle is redolent with crushed berry fruit, rosewater, spice, mint and orange peel. Sensual and layered in the glass, the 2023 possesses lovely textural resonance to play off its effusive aromatics. It’s a gorgeous wine from Gerard Boulay. Drinking 2024 - 2026. - Vinous 90
Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Organic 2021 750ml
Wine Spectator | A racy version, this boasts black cherry, blueberry, violet and iron flavors. A firm line of tannins works in concert with the acidity, while flashes of Mediterranean scrub peek through. Mouthwatering finish. Sangiovese and Merlot. Drink now through 2032.
Jeb Dunnuck | A bright ruby color, the 2021 Chianti Classico is expressive on opening with aromas of grenadine, candied red flowers, orange peel, and wet stones. Medium-bodied, it’s linear and graceful, with fresh acidity, fine tannins, and a clean finish. A very charming wine, it’s prime for drinking over the next few years.
Winemaker Description
The Chianti Classico has a vivid ruby color and a strong nose of fresh red fruit with hints of cherry. This is a well-structured wine with a fruity finish. Winemaker Description.
Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Biodynamic Organic 2021 750ml
Winemaker Description
The Rosso di Montepulciano 0 has a ruby red colour highlighted by purple streaks. The bouquet presents caresses of violet, raspberry and black currant, integrated with aromas of sweet spices, cinnamon and vanilla. On the palate it is pleasant and fresh, supported by a good acidity. It is accompanied by an enveloping tannic structure and notes of ripe red and black fruit.
Expert Rating
James Suckling 91 Points | (2020 Prior Vintage) Notes of ripe red berries, licorice, cocoa and bark. Ripe but fresh with medium body and fine tannins. Juicy and fruit-forward. Vivid and delicious. From biodynamically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink now.
Vina Zorzal Garnacha Navarra 2022 750ml
Winemaker Description
100% Garnacha from different plots in the Fitero village. Spontaneous fermentation in tank.
Expert Reviews
92 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate | Luis Gutierrez writes: The regular red 2022 Garnacha was produced with grapes from the whole region—Corella, Cintruénigo, Fitero and now also Lerga—from their earliest harvest ever under very warm weather, and it fermented with 20% full clusters and was bottled early and unoaked. It has contained ripeness, 13.41% alcohol, berry fruit, hints of licorice and a touch of honey and beeswax. It is primary and has a medium body and a juicy mouthfeel with good grip and tension, more serious than the nose points at, with some chalkiness and without any heaviness or heat. Purity. This is fresher than anticipated after the torrid 2022 summer.
90 James Suckling | Zen Shuai writes: A light, bright rendition of graciano showing more strawberries and potpourri than peppery spices. Cheerful and crunchy, with a medium body and fresh, fine-grained tannins. Quite approachable now.
Bassermann-Jordan Riesling Trocken Pfalz ORGANIC 2022 750ml
The nose has floral notes with accents of peach and fresh pear. Light and refreshing on the palate with lots of elegance. Gentle sweetness and a fine acidity gives a nice balance to this Riesling. Pairs perfectly with Asian food, seafood, or just as a delicious sipping wine. Winemaker Description.
Montenidoli Vernaccia di San Gimignano Tradizionale 2022 750ml
Debra 67Wine.com | Montenidoli is a mountain above the appellation of San Gimignano. A noble and elegant expression of Vernaccia San Gimignano from this historic estate. This wine is certified organic, aged in stainless steel and macerates on the skins for about 7 days. It has nice complexity , light-medium bodied, energetic, vibrant with a nice texture. Fresh, pure, with flavors of stone fruits , orange zest and blanched almonds and a nice lingering finish. Pair with seafood, pasta and vegetables or simply with cheeses. Debra, Italy white wine Buyer
Pair with Mediterranean cuisine based on olive oil, fried and raw fish, sushi, oysters and shellfish. Winemaker Description.
Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux VACQUEYRAS Cuvee Azalais Biodynamic 2021 750ml
Pares Balta Brut Nature Cava Organic NV 750ml
Domaine Jean Foillard Beaujolais Villages Organic 2022 750ml
Jean Foillard is at the pinnacle of Beaujolais winemakers! Serve Chilled to 64º or about 20 minutes in the fridge!
Expert Review
Tom Wolf writes: For this over-delivering Beaujolais-Villages, Jean sources organic grapes from excellent parcels around his village of Villié-Morgon as well as Lancié, Saint-Amour, and Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne, and ages the wine through an extended élevage more akin to that of his renowned Morgons than to other regional bottlings. Accordingly, the wine evolves slowly, becoming more poised and complete. Evoking pomegranate, rhubarb, and black tea, the result is a beautiful initiation to Jean’s house style, distinguished by a mesmerizing tension between depth, density, silkiness, and elegance.
Winemaker Notes
Foillard’s wine, with its sensuous notes of red fruit, mouthwatering acidity, and low alcohol, tastes as if he crafted it specifically for this bouchon table.
With a slight chill, this rouge, made with Gamay from parcels around Villié-Morgon, Lancié, Saint-Amour, and Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne, is as dreamy as the scene.
Alvaro Palacios PRIORAT Camins del Priorat 2022 750ml
Winemaker Description
Expert Reviews
Wine Spectator | This elegant red shows lovely balance and accessibility, offering fine-grained tannins enmeshed with flavors of ripe black raspberry, plum, crushed pine and milled pepper, plus a lively touch of mandarin orange peel. Lingering and lightly chewy on the finish. Garnacha, Samso, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Drink now through 2032. (2022).
Josh Raynolds writes: Shimmering violet. Vibrant blackberry, cherry and floral aromas are complemented by hints of licorice and succulent herbs. Concentrated bitter cherry and dark berry preserve flavors stretch out and turn livelier with air. Gently gripping tannins give shape and focus to a long, spicy finish that shows very good clarity and repeating florality. Drinking 2022 to 2028. - Vinous 92
Alison Napjus writes: This elegant red shows lovely balance and accessibility, offering fine-grained tannins enmeshed with flavors of ripe black raspberry, plum, crushed pine and milled pepper, plus a lively touch of mandarin orange peel. Lingering and lightly chewy on the finish. Garnacha, Samsó, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Drink now through 2032. - Wine Spectator 92
Zekun Shuai writes: Hints of stewed herbs to the nicely baked cherries, strawberries and some hibiscus and dark spices. Fruity, medium-bodied on the palate with fine-grained tannins and a fresh, medium-long finish. Drink now. - James Suckling 91
Tramin PINOT GRIGIO Trentino Alto Adige 2023 750ml
Eric Guido writes: The 2022 Pinot Grigio is remarkably pretty, with a slightly tropical mix of citrus and melon complemented by exotic florals. This opens with a pleasant inner sweetness neatly balanced by lime-tinged orchard fruits and zesty acidity. It finishes spicy and crisply refreshing, leaving hints of candied ginger to linger. The 2022 is a pleasure to taste. - Vinous
Zekun Shuai writes: A pure, textured pinot grigio showing hints of hot stones and tarragon to the melon and green apples. Fresh, medium-bodied and nicely dry and pithy. A very good example of nice pinot grigio neutrality. Drink now. - James Suckling 91
Jim Button writes: For the money, this is an excellent value Pinot Grigio, offering juicy apple and melon fruit with fresh, zippy acidity. It's nicely concentrated, herbal at first and then crunchy, with some gorgeous nectarine emerging. Persistent, stony and floral, this is a superb example of what the grape can achieve when treated right. - Decanter 91
Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico Organic 2021 750ml
Winemaker Description
Deep, ruby-red in color, this Chianti Classico offers aromas of ripe cherries and red plums, with subtle notes of toasted vanilla beans and purple flowers. On the palate, the wine displays a superbly structured character with bright acidity and a pleasantly savory finish.
Pair this wine with grilled steak tips and ratatouille.
Walter Speller Jancis Robinson 17+ Points | Lustrous, concentrated ruby with the beginning of orange tinges. Deep nose of cherry and raspberry fruit and stony notes. Gorgeous, lush, tangy sour-cherry fruit with tannic bite on the finish. Drinking 2024 to 2030. (2021)
James Suckling 92 Points | Aromas of red plums, dried lavender and new leather followed by forest floor, dried orange peel, and a hint of terra-cotta. Medium-bodied, firm yet fine-grained tannins with crisp acidity. Subtle mineral finish. Nice depth with layers. From organically grown grapes. Try after 2025. (2021).
Michaela Morris Decanter | The Bacci family proposes three Chianti Classico – all Sangiovese in purezza – conforming to the denomination’s quality hierarchy. The annata is assembled from a variety of plots spread throughout the estate’s 510-hectare expanse – some on yellow marine sands, others on calcareous clay. Earthy rather than fruity, the 2021 entices with tobacco, green tea and a hint of petrichor. While still fairly wound up, the palate is set against sour red cherry. Steely acidity accentuates grainy, slight rustic tannins, and this needs a hearty braise to absorb. (2021).
Purato Nero d'Avola Organic Sicilia 2023 750ml
Our Professional Review
Bart Hopkins of 67Wine.com | Made from organically grown grapes and vegan friendly, this dark, juicy, easy drinking Nero d’Avola is uncomplicated, packed with flavor, and irresistibly delicious. Plump and round in the mouth with blackberry, plum and raspberry fruit at its core with silky tannins and a velvety rich texture. An affordable indulgence for any meal, this is an ideal partner to pasta in tomato sauce and hearty pizza.
Winemaker Description
Deep purple red color. The nose reveals intense fruity notes of blackberry and blueberry compote, together with smoky and spicy notes. On the palate it is extraordinarily round and complete, with a natural and effortless balance of tannin and acidity, structure and length.
Purato’s environmental commitment extends into the winery. Purato uses eco-friendly packaging, made from recycled paper, pure vegetable ink on the labels and 85% recycled glass for the bottle.
Zorzal Malbec Terroir Unico Tupungato 2023 750ml
Winemaker Description
This hand harvested, 100% Malbec wine is from multiple vineyards in the Uco Valley. The wine predominantly shows notes of coffee, blueberry, and chocolate with secondary notes of licorice, black cherry, cinnamon, baking spices, and sage. The complexity of the wine extends into the palate by being big and bold without being flabby, with smooth tannins and light acidity. The wine finishes extremely strong with plum, cassis, doughnut cake, and fine silky tannins. A wine that out delivers it’s price by tenfold!
Expert Rating
James Suckling 90 points | A soft, creamy malbec that’s rather reserved and fine with dark fruit and a citrus undertone. Medium finish. Drink now.
Mas de Gourgonnier Les Baux de Provence ROUGE Organic 2021 750ml
Winemaker Description
A richly flavored red with autumnal aromas, plush red/black fruits and peppery spice. Few other Provençal reds can match the power and grace of this bottle (its form a traditional Normandy "Calvados" shape that only Gourgonnier uses).
Pair with grilled steak, lamb and richly flavored cheeses.
Di Majo Norante, Molise, Falanghina ORGANIC 2023 750ml 91JS
This Falanghina is fresh, easy drinking with pleasant stone fruit flavors and a crisp, dry finish..
Enjoy with salads, grilled vegetables, light seafood dishes and pasta salads.
Debra, Italy White Wine Buyer
This old vine wine is made from Falanghina, a grapevine cultivated in Molise by the ancient Sannites, who considered it one of the best. The vineyard where the grapes are grown faces south, with a clay soil that gives it a particular minerality and balance between acidity and body. Winemaker Description.
Chateau de Manissy Tete de Cuvee Tavel Rosé Organic 2022 750ml
Winemaker Description
The delicious Tavel Rosé Tete de Cuvée is the first wine ever made by historic Rhone Valley winery Chateau de Manissy. It's a biodynamic barrel-aged dry Fench rosé made from Grenache, Clairette and Cinsault grapes. Rich and complex with aromas of ripe quince, dried orange, hints of almond and exotic spice.
A gorgeous Tavel and one of those rosé wines that is built for short-term aging. The palate is silky yet full with luxurious red currant, cherry and mineral notes that cascade over the palate. A wine to serve with just about anything. Grilled tuna steaks, white meats, barbecue, ceviche. It's all good.
Expert Review
Joe Czerwiński writes: Aged in oak foudres of 25 hectoliters, the 2022 Tavel Tete de Cuvee is in some ways the most traditional of the Tavels on offer at this impeccably run estate, eschewing stainless steel and leaving out Syrah in favor of Grenache, Cinsault and Clairette. A light ruby in hue, it does show hints of pencil shavings on the nose, alongside more classic notes of red currants, tangerines and a touch of garrigue. It's full-bodied yet not overly expansive, with the wood seemingly helping to provide structure and length. Drinking 2023 - 2025. - Robert Parker Wine Advocate 92+
San Pietro Gavi Piedmont Organic 2023 750ml
This biodynamic wine is bright, pale yellow in the glass offering aromas of minerals, flowers and fresh stone fruits.
Excellent structure and balance creating a certain elegance of fruit, acidity, freshness and a lingering finish. Winery notes
Aslina Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch Organic Natural 2021 750ml
Michel Guignier Beaujolais 2022 750ml
Expert Review
James Suckling 92 Points | Very bright with plenty of lemony freshness on the nose. Very straight and clean on the medium-bodied palate, with a pronounced chalky minerality. Long, crisp finish in which the lemon and chalk notes are exactly matched. From vines growing on a clay-limestone soil. Bottled unfiltered. (2022).
Allan Meadows writes: Very pretty, even perfumed, and highly expressive nose freely reveals its aromas of plum, dark gamay and a plenitude of spice elements. The delicious, round and pliant middleweight flavors possess good vibrancy that carries over to the dusty, slightly raspy and ever-so-mildly drying finish where a hint of warmth slowly emerges. This is attractive in its fashion though it would be fair to observe that the balance isn't perfect. Even so, for $19 it still represents fair value. - Burghound
Domaine Olga Raffault Chinon Rosé 2023 750ml
Our Professional Review
Rand Sieger 67 Wine Buyer | This organic Cabernet Franc rosé from the center of the Loire Valley is made from hand harvested fruit half of which is whole cluster direct pressed, and half seigneé (bleeding off). It is dense and aromatic with fresh acidity and a light pearliness.
Winemaker Description
100% Cabernet Franc. Raffault uses 50% certified-organic estate fruit (from sandy, gravelly, flat parcels along the Vienne) and sources the other 50% from a neighboring grower in conversion to organic farming. All of the wine is made from hand-harvested fruit in the Raffault cellar.
Half of the fruit is pressed directly as whole clusters and the other half is saigné. The fermentation takes place spontaneously with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks. The wine does not go through malolactic fermentation and is aged in tank as well. It is bottled with a light, non-sterile filtration in the spring following the vintage.
Speri Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso Organic 2021 750ml
Expert Review
Bart Hopkins 67Wine.com | There are times when we look to wine for a sense of challenge, its compatibility with a particular food and perhaps a particular mood. Although, sometimes we’re not always in a challenging state of mind, but rather in a mood that calls for something comforting and just plain delicious. May I present just such a wine, the 2020 Speri Valpolicella Ripasso, made from organically grown grapes. In the glass, the aroma brings forth a beautiful dark fruit bouquet with notes of chocolatey cappuccino and licorice vying for your attention. In the mouth, the wine glides effortlessly on the palate with velvety richness and smooth supple tannins, finishing long and elegantly. Perfectly balanced without a trace of heaviness, this is a wine that provides pure hedonistic drinking pleasure without challenging us to decide if it's the right wine or not. A great choice for meat or hearty pasta dishes.
Tasting Notes: A deep intense ruby red color, with hints of red fruit, spices and cocoa on the nose. Warming and smooth on the palate, nicely balanced by rounded tannins.
Podere Castorani Cadetto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Organic 2019 750ml
James Suckling 90 Points | An approachable montepulciano with aromas of sour cherries, lemons, raspberries and olives on the nose. Some rosemary stems. Medium-bodied, with medium tannins and a fresh, easy finish.
Ruby red with violet notes, along with a nose of intense red fruit notes, with light hints of spices and chocolate. On the palate, it is full bodied with mature tannins and notes of spices and chocolate.
Perfect with chicken, light beef dishes, veal, and classic Italian pasta with tomato or meat sauce. Winemaker Description.
Sepp Moser Gruner Veltliner Classic Biodynamic Organic 2021 750ml
The Classic range from Sepp Moser is for uncomplicated enjoyment. Delicate aromas of pear, kiwi, apricot and white spice. On the palate stone fruit flavors and white pepper lead to a gently textured, mineral and citrus finish.
The Sepp Moser Estate was founded by the famous Austrian wine producing pioneer, Lenz Moser. 2 generations later and the family-owned estate is owned by Nikolaus Moser who took the reigns in 2000. Nikolaus produces an international range of varieties as well as the ever more important local varieties of Gruner Veltliner and Riesling. All Sepp Moser wines have been organic (and all estate wines biodynamic) since 2007.
The majority of the Gruner Veltliner grapes for this dry white were grown on the steep, rocky terraces of Rohrendorf in Kremstal and the surrounding area. The löss soil on these steep terraces is rich in lime and sediments from the last ice age, and can be up to 35 metres thick! Vines are trained on high trellises, with grapes organically produced and hand harvested. Grapes are destemmed and crushed and the must left to settle for 3-4 hours before pressing. Fermented and aged in stainless steel. Winemaker Description.