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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98 POINTS, James Suckling. "This is amazing on the nose with dried strawberries, sandalwood, mahogany and tea leaf. Iron and rust underneath the fruit. Dried flowers, nutmeg and rose petals. Full-bodied yet agile and energetic with layers of fine dusty...
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Burgundian roots and history combined with Willamette Valley terroir make for a perfect combination in our opinion. This is Pinot Noir with class that will impress. 94 POINTS, Wine Spectator. "Impeccably structured yet sleekly elegant, with raspberry and blueberry flavors...
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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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An unoaked and unmanipulated Chardonnay that has wonderful purity of fruit. This is made from the organic Rancho Vinedo Vineyard, and fermented with native yeast in old neutral oak barrels. With minimal sufur at bottling this is a natural Chardonnay...
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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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Rare and beautiful small production Zinfandel -- from 100+ year-old vines. Planted in 1918 and certified organic by CCOF, this vineyard is part of California history. The vines are farmed without irrigation in granite rocks and sandy soil. This vineyard...
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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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Russian River Ranches Chardonnay is a beautiful, pale straw color. On the nose, this wine is a virtual cornucopia of aromatic fruit. It opens with scents of pear and Honeycrisp apple accentuated with notes of nougat, roasted nuts, oak spice...
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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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Wine from Mt Etna, the volcano in Sicily! 95 POINTS, James Suckling. "A very pretty, perfumed, young Etna rosso with plenty of fresh flowers, focus and finesse. Medium-bodied, it has fine tannins and a long, bright finish. Best ever? Drink...
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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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95 POINTS, The Wine Advocate. "The 2022 Zinfandel Turley Estate is composed of three generations of plantings that commenced in 1996. Medium to deep ruby in the glass, it opens with pure, deep, characteristic aromas of grilled yellow peaches, red...
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This Barolo really delivers for the price. Offering a bright nose of crushed flowers, classic Nebbiolo aromatics, this wine dives right into vibrant red fruits dancing along with notes of rose petal, spice, tobacco, and orange peel. Energetic and vibrant,...
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This blend of Chardonnay, Sauv Blanc and Nascetta from the Langhe in Piedmont offers notes of crisp stone fruits, orange zest and herbs all wrapped in great freshness and vibrancy. This is unoaked and finishes clean. Delicious! Organic.
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Shop favorite. Gorgeous floral fruit with peach and honey and freshness. Serious elegance here with a mouthful of bright, crisp minerality. In our opinion, nobody creates a finer Arneis than Vietti. Vegan friendly. Certified sustainable farming.
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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 2020 Castiglione is no exception. 94 POINTS, James Suckling. "Racy and focused. I like the aromas of lavender, violet and...
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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. "...Luca...
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100% unoaked Chardonnay from the Cote Chalonnaise 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...
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Montagny is situated at the southern end of Burgundy's Chalonnaise region. The vines are grown in chalky clay, and the wines produced are great values. This one is raised entirely in stainless steel to preserve the delicate floral and fruit...
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A raw energy courses through this bottling made from gnarled old bush vines of mostly Nerello Mascalese. Hints of ripe cherry and tar soar from the glass, and the chewy mouthfeel is marked by an undeniable volcanic grit—a signature of...
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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...