Carignan

With a focus on elegance over power, this limited-production blend of Garnacha and Carignan (called Samsó locally) is fresh and balanced with aromas and flavors of brambly black fruit, forest floor, wet stone, and silky... Read More

This fresh, lively red blend is 53% Valdiguie, a grape frequently confused with Gamay, while much of the remaining blend comes from a co-planted field with dozens of variety. Bright acidity, juicy raspberry, blackberry, and a... Read More

Somewhat unusually, this organic Provencal red is made from a single variety—Carignan—rather than the traditional GSM blend. Bright, food-friendly acidity leads to lively red fruit flavors, subtle pepper, and a smooth,... Read More

Named for the French slang for chillable, chuggable light reds, this low-intervention red blend marries approachability with surprising structure. Refreshing acidity with notes of raspberry, hibiscus, & wet rock.

Dark rosé or light red? This zero-zero natural wine from Las Jaras defies categorization! A co-fermented blend of red & white varieties, it is bright, juicy, and fresh, with undertones of wildflowers and spice. Delicious!... Read More

This delightful red blend comes from organic vineyards around Mendocino and is hand-picked, separately vinified with minimal intervention, and bottled with minimal effective sulfur. Hints of red cherry, juicy blue fruit, subtle... Read More

A perfectly evolved Rioja Reserva from the region’s top producer (in our humble opinion), ‘Viña Bosconia’ offers persistent aromas of mature red fruit, plenty of structure paired with elegance and restraint,... Read More

One of the greatest values among France’s truly great, age-worthy reds, this wine comes from very old vines in the Terrasses du Larzac. Aged in a combination of demi-muids and large foudres, it is both rugged and refined,... Read More

Grown in the south of France along the Hérault River, this cheerful rosé boasts a pleasant, intense nose with hints of strawberries. Crisp and refreshing, with vibrant red fruit flavors and pleasant acidity. As usual,... Read More

Grown in the south of France along the Hérault River, this cheerful rosé boasts a pleasant, intense nose with hints of strawberries. Crisp and refreshing, with vibrant red fruit flavors and pleasant acidity. As usual,... Read More

This entry-level IGP wine from Provençal stalwart Peyrassol offers lively, refreshing acidity with aromas and flavors of red fruit, garrigue, and an elegant, mineral-driven finish. Thirst-quenching and summery!... Read More

This cheerful Côtes du Rhône displays a lovely fruit profile of plum, black raspberry, and red cherry girded by floral aromas and spicy notes of lavender, licorice, and black pepper. An all-purpose superstar at a great... Read More

Inspired by the wines of Côte-Rôtie, where she grew up, Marjorie Gallet found a few parcels in Roussillon that reminded her of the Northern Rhône and started making a name for herself. This easy-drinking red... Read More

When he’s not making zinfandel for Turley, Tegan Passalacqua crafts the beautiful, small-production Sandlands wines—some of California’s most sought-after! This unique blend comes from three very old vineyards... Read More

Forget the old adage about drinking rosé young! This wine, like many fine rosés, is built for age: vibrant and focused, with abundant red fruit, floral aromas, steely minerality, and richness imparted by barrel aging.... Read More

Made from Carignan—a red-skinned variety—this white wine is pressed away from the skins on the day of harvest and then treated quite naturally in the cellar. Aromas and flavors of white flowers, melon, pineapple, pomegranate,... Read More

Naturally fermented in concrete lagar and very lightly filtered, this ‘entry-level’ natural wine from Sota Els Àngels displays wonderful purity of fruit, with lively acidity lifting up a palate full of juicy... Read More

While many reds from Montsant & Priorat are ripe, high-alcohol monsters, this organically-grown blend of bucks the trend with incredible freshness and restrained alcohol. Bright, juicy fruit is complemented by hints of licorice,... Read More