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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Carmignano is a small DOCG in the northern part of Tuscany known for beautiful and expressive Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon blends. This Riserva bottling is a showstopper! 96 POINTS, Antonio Galloni of Vinous. "The 2020 Carmignano Riserva Piaggia impresses with its understated...
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100% Cannonau (Grenache) from the island of Sardegna. Bold and aromatic fruit envelopes the palate along with a subtle earthiness and some dried herb notes. This distinctive wine offers soft tannins, so the wine is enjoyable on its own but...
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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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85% Sangiovese and the rest Colorino, Canaiolo, and Merlot from 50+ year-old vines. Barrel aged. 92 POINTS, James Suckling. "Ripe, luminous red berries with fine spices and a hint of crushed-stone minerality. Medium to full body on the palate with...
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99 POINTS, James Suckling. "Pears, peaches and hints of honeysuckle. So perfumed with rocky undertones and notes of bananas and flint. Full-bodied with a freshness and depth that is impressive and extremely long and persistent. Flint and lime at the...
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Rare and limited production top Pinot Noir! 99 POINTS, James Suckling. "Purple fruit with lavender and seaweed. Hints of volcanic salt and peaches. Full-bodied yet tensioned and very focused. Muscular and very, very long. Flexing with form and beauty. Uniquely...
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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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As classic and traditional, as it gets. Lavantureux offers the essence of Chablis in this 2022 bottling. The wine displays show-stopping nerve or energy, along with minerals galore. This wine can easily be enjoyed on its own as it can...
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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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This wine has a beautiful and inviting nose, leading to loads of wild strawberries and black raspberry that is juicy on the palate. Intertwined with the fruit are notes of smoked herbs and underbrush. There is a streak of acidity...
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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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Bring on the calamari! This classic white is a natural with seafood. Lemon-y, crisp, creamy too. Assyrtiko is the most famous Greek grape, mainly because of its impressive acidity, which makes it the perfect food wine. This rounder expression of...
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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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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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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...