There is a diverse approach to viticulture and winemaking, including increasing environmental considerations. There are many opinions and philosophies at play and many terms used, such as organic (certified or practicing), sustainable farming, biodynamic (certified or practicing) and natural winemaking (native yeast, limited to no added SO2). The french use a term we like called “lute raisonnée” translated as “a reasonable fight” or “supervised control.” This is considered a more pragmatic approach to farming where biodiversity in the vineyards is encouraged through the use of cover-crops, use of manures and natural composts to fertilize the vines. These organic methodologies can offer a happy medium to official governmental certification which can present unwanted financial or bureaucratic challenges to the small winery or vigneron.
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From the Montepulciano area of Italy, this wine is mostly Sangiovese with some Merlot blended in. The result is an easy drinking, fresh layered cherry and berry red with nice Italian style and medium body. Nice hints of earth and...
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96 POINTS, The Wine Advocate. "The 2021 Pinot Noir Laurelwood District has slowly unfolding aromas of cranberries, tangerine peel, pipe tobacco and forest floor. The medium-bodied palate is powerful and generous with concentrated fruit, grainy tannins, plenty of refreshing acidity...
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Remelluri makes concentrated, structured Rioja reds from all organic estate fruit. With its elegant nose of cherries and cassis, this velvety reserve bottling is well-balanced and offers great length and certainly great aging potential. An excellent match with steak or...
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This vintage shows top quality old vine fruit of violets, blackcurrant and wild raspberry, magnificently intense color and layered texture with notes of truffle and black pepper. Although this wine is designed for early-drinking, it can be kept and cellared...
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A pure and unmanipulated Chardonnay that has wonderful purity of fruit. Made in small batches and sourced from the following vineyard sites: Bien Nacido Block I planted 1973, & Riverbench Vineyard. Gorgeous! The grapes were whole cluster pressed along with...
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Gorgeous small batch pinot noir. Fabulous purity of fruit and made by hand by people who love their jobs! This wine is a blend of Rancho Sisquoc, Bien Nacido and Rancho Ontiveros Vineyard, all located in the Santa Maria Valley....
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Our favorite sparkling wine from California is on sale! 90 POINTS, WINE SPECTATOR. "Offers rich aromas of spicy yeast and baked apple, and opulent flavors of lemon curd & Asian pear that finish with a crisp, mineral acidity. Drink now."...
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The Mirabelle Brut Rosé is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Pinot Noir lots provide brightness of berry fruit and body, while the Chardonnay lends length and zest to the palate. The finished Brut Rosé exhibits fresh, elegant...
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This is a knockout Chianti Riserva from Selvapiana that is elegant, with floral layers of raspberry, earth, and spice. This beautiful wine is a stunner now but will also be a joy to revisit over the next 15+ years. 93...
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Rufina is the northernmost district in Chianti. Dark cherries, worn leather and a hint of menthol are displayed in a fresh and juicy way with great minerality and just the right amount of structure. A great wine to serve with a...
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Rufina is the northernmost district in Chianti. Dark cherries, worn leather and a hint of menthol are displayed in a fresh and juicy way with great minerality and just the right amount of structure. A great wine to serve with a...
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The Estate bottling demonstrates the complex nature of the 2018 vintage. Dark red fruit including raspberries, black tea, clove and rose aromatics define the nose. The palate has smooth tannins and bright acidity while still being rich and rounded. Aged...
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Bright and crisp with minerality, the flavors of this wine pair beautifully with hard-to-pair dishes such as salads, asparagus and vegetarian dishes. Certified Sustainable Farming.
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Small family-owned, grower Champagne made from 1er Cru vineyards in the Cotes des Blancs region. The aromas are led by stone fruit and citrus, wrapped in a layer of roasted hazelnut, ginger, and saffron. This elegant Champagne is handmade with precision...
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Ultra-traditional Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley. Beautiful fruit shines through balanced with rocky minerality and a wonderful crispness. Great length on this and it reflects perfectly the region and village of Pouilly-Fumé. Organic & sustainable.
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100% Carricante, which is unique to Sicily. The volcanic soils from Mt Etna as well as the proximity to the ocean play a central role in crafting this special wine. There is a fresh, floral and salty-saline composition here, along...
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Pure joy in a glass! Don't miss this great Cotes du Rhone from Kermit Lynch. This custom cuvee Cotes du Rhone is delicious and ready to drink early and often. The blend features Grenache along with small amounts of Syrah, Carignan,...
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Check out this small batch, hand-crafted Sauvignon Blanc from Santa Barbara. The wine is highly aromatic and intense. A classic from California with tropical and floral fruit. Stainless steel fermentation keeps this wine balanced with great minerality and acidity.
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94 POINTS, Vinous. "The 2021 Zinfandel Turley Estate is bright, punchy and intensely savory. This St. Helena Zinfandel delivers the goods. Powerful and deeply resonant, the Estate is absolutely compelling. This Zinfandel, in reality a Zinfandel-based field blend of 24...
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They take Barbera seriously at Vietti. This bottling from Asti shows their dedication to this varietal. Medium-bodied, dry, and offering soft tannins. The dark, brambly fruit is buffered by earth notes and a touch of spice and a red cherry finish....
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The history and attention to detail at this domaine are unmistakable. This producer puts out high end Barolo and this 2019 Castiglione is no exception. 95 POINTS, The Wine Advocate. "The 2019 Barolo Castiglione is a layered and generous wine...
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The Vietti Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco drinks like a young Barolo but costs a fraction of the price. Light cherry notes, raspberry, and a touch of menthol and spices come together in this elegant, medium-bodied wine, backed by fine tannins. Organic.
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100% unoaked Chardonnay from the Cote Chanonnaise region in far southern Burgundy. This is a textural wine — a real-deal ‘white Burgundy’ at an incredibly affordable price. Medium-bodied on the palate and mixing bright fruit with a stony component, it is...
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Carmignano is a small DOCG in the northern part of Tuscany where Capezzana is making beautiful and expressive Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon blends. 93 POINTS, James Suckling. "A deep set of red plums and berries with some fine tobacco leaf and savory...
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This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is farmed organically by a number of small family-owned farms. Fermented and aged in open top concrete fermenters and then 18 months in large French oak casks. The result is a showcase of currant and berry...