2021 Wine

A gorgeous, complex example of good Meursault—round, rich, and luxurious, with round flavors of orchard fruit (think green apple, pear), pleasant acidity, and texture from time in oak. Showing well now, it also has great... Read More

This single-vineyard Malbec comes from Mendoza’s Uco Valley, 4000 feet above sea level. Big, bold, and broad-shouldered, it bursts with classic flavors of ripe, juicy blackberry, mocha, and earth plus richness imparted by... Read More

This is a well-priced and crowd-pleasing Pinot Noir from 40-year-old vines in Alsace—notes of bright, juicy cherry and red berries lead to subtle hints of black pepper, all lifted by vibrant acidity. Restrained in style,... Read More

One of our annual favorites! This slightly spritzy rose comes from Spain’s Basque Country—juicy red fruits combine with citrusy acidity to make this a classic pairing for summer tapas. Dry & low in alcohol, it’s... Read More

This ‘orange’ wine from natural wine superstar Elisabetta Foradori’s Tuscany project Ampeleia is a field blend of white Italian varieties fermented with skin contact, which results in the copper color, slight... Read More

From a valley between two spent volcanos, comes this small-production, low-intervention red. The three varieties are co-fermented and matured in underground clay amphorae. Elegant, delicate, & fresh, with red fruit, floral aromas,... Read More

Did you know Vinho Verde can be red? That’s right! The name of a region, rather than a style of wine, it includes vibrant, light-to-medium-bodied reds like this indigenous blend, full of strawberry fruit lifted by very pleasant... Read More

A cooler-climate expression of the famous Sonoma Coast terroir from one of our favorite domestic producers! Restrained and delicate, with tart red fruit flavors—cranberry, sour cherry—and subtle hints of forest floor.... Read More

A bolder offering within the much-loved Anthill Farms single-vineyard lineup, ‘Campbell Ranch’ is very savory, with layers of ripe raspberry, brambly blackberry, crushed wildflowers, fresh mint, pine, and a gamey undertone.... Read More

From a single vineyard just below Occidental Ridge, this gorgeous Pinot Noir benefits from a large diurnal shift, resulting in an elegant wine with precise acidity and structure. A particularly exceptional vintage, this offers... Read More

From some of the oldest Chardonnay vines in the entire state of California—approximately 80 years!—this classic example of Russian River terroir deftly balances richness and restraint, with lively acidity lifting notes... Read More

This is a fresh, juicy, cool-climate red made from organically-farmed younger vines of Zweigelt and Pinot Noir in Austria’s Kamptal. Unfined, unfiltered, & produced with minimal sulfur, it is a bright, red fruity, slightly... Read More

A stunning Chardonnay from one of California’s most exciting boutique producers! Vibrant aromas of pear skin and agave with subtle floral notes. Stony on the palate, offering vibrant citrus fruit and quince. Finishes dry... Read More

Emile Balland crafts this juicy, fresh blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay from 50-to-60-year-old vines planed in clay-limestone soils. A delicate maceration and spontaneous yeast fermentation result in a bright, light red that drinks... Read More

Barbara Öhlzelt’s lean, racy wines are a bit of an anomaly in Kamptal, which is better known for riper, more textural styles. From a single vineyard named for its blue stones, this is an incredibly mineral-driven example... Read More

This unique red blend comes from low-intervention winemaker Ian Barry—fresh and vibrant in style, it offers food-friendly acidity with juicy red and blue fruit, hints of apple, floral undertones, & excellent minerality.... Read More

This tiny-production wine from Barry Family Cellars was only available in the Finger Lakes, at least until now! Hand-picked Grüner Veltliner from the east side of Seneca Lake was split into roughly equal parts, with one whole-cluster... Read More

This bold, powerful Cabernet comes from the organically-farmed Montecillo, Monte Rosso, & Lichau Hill Vineyards. Fermented with native yeasts and aged in older French oak, it is powerfully dark-fruited and ripe, with hints of... Read More

This vibrant, joyful expression of Cabernet Franc comes from an organic estate just east of Bourgueil, tended by the thoughtful vigneron Pierre Gauthier. Fermented using native yeasts & aged in stainless steel, it is a bright,... Read More

The inaugural vintage of Franck Besson’s pet-nat rosé! From 100% organically-farmed Gamay in Beaujolais, this is a naturally-produced bubbly using only native yeasts and zero sugar. Bright, refreshing acidity lifts... Read More

Best’s Riesling plantings date all the way back to the 1860s, and over time they’ve developed a distinct but classic style: aromas of kaffir lime, pear, and jasmine lead to a fresh, crisp palate with layers of zesty... Read More

Although sometimes associated with bold, tannic, somewhat “rough” country wines, Nero d’Avola in the right hands can produce fresh, elegant wines that are well worth your attention! Aromas & flavors of wild blueberry,... Read More

For three decades, Bloomer Creek have been pioneers in organic winegrowing and natural vinifications in the Finger Lakes, and this funky, complex ‘orange’ wine might be our favorite of theirs yet! Incredibly autumnal,... Read More

Grown organically in the dry, stony, desert-like region of Aragon, this well-priced Spanish white offers floral, fruity aromatics and a fairly ripe, fruit-driven palate with waxy texture & lifting acidity. Packaged on recycled,... Read More