Natural Wines
Natural Wine Definition
According to latest edition of The Oxford Companion to Wine:
- Grapes are typically grown by small-scale, independent producers.
- Grapes are hand-picked from sustainable, organic, or biodynamic vineyards.
- Wine is fermented with no added yeast (ie. native yeasts).
- No additives are included in fermentation (yeast nutrients, etc).
- Little or no sulfites are added.
There is no official or regulated definition of natural wine.
Christina Netzl 2022 Zweigelt, Carnuntum, Austria
A deep purple Austrian natural wine with a great balance of dark fruit aromas, hints of spice, tannins, and great acidity. Cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, cinnamon, and notes of sandalwood. Serve with a slight chill.
$27.99
Complémen'Terre 68 Ares 2023 Folle Blanche, Vin de France
A true natty white from the Loire Valley made from 100% Folle Blanche. Bright aand aromatic, yellow melon, lemon confit, racy acidity, white flora. Saline and juicy fruit on the palate. No fining or filtration. No sulfur. Biodynamic.
$29.99
Gut Oggau 2022 'Josephine', Burgenland, Austria
Red cherry and almond knitted with fine fresh acidity. Smells like a Porto, super concentrated and ripe fruit. Acidity goes well with the full body and the finish is long. Unique one. Deep intense color, with a leather, mushroom and wet forest.
$67.99
Milan Nestarec 2023 'Nach', Moravia, Czech Republic 1L
This red is so juicy and easily palatable that even a liter might not seem enough! Perfect for all kinds of occasions with all kinds of drinkers, be they natural wine fans or haters. A Blaufrankisch blend with cherry, raspberry, black pepper, and herbs.
$33.99
Pheasant's Tears 2023 'Mtsvane Tibaani' Amber Wine, Georgia
Farmed organically, the juice macerates on its skins for 3 days prior to fermentation. Aged in qvevri where it rests for a year. Medium-bodied with perfectly ripe stone fruit and pear flavors, honeysuckle, earthy, clay, and a tangy finish. Skin-contact!
$31.99
Scheuermann 2023 Riesling Trocken, Pfalz, Germany
Scheuermann Pfalz Riesling Trocken is mineral-driven, crisp, and juicy from start to finish. Tart pear and green apple, subtle spices, and very aromatic. Bottled without fining, filtration, or sulfur additions. Biodynamic and organic preparations.
$29.99
![Poderi Cellario E' Orange, Piedmont, Italy 1L [Orange]](https://cdn.shoplightspeed.com/shops/611413/files/72257017/poderi-cellario-e-orange-piedmont-italy-1l-orange.jpg)
Poderi Cellario E' Orange, Piedmont, Italy 1L [Orange]
Dive into a zesty adventure with this playful orange! Dry, bursting with tropical vibes that dance on your tongue. Delightful hint of bitterness plays perfectly with its crisp character. A refreshing liter bottle that's ready to liven up any gathering!
$27.99
![Stekar 2023 Sivi Pinot Grigio, Slovenia [Orange]](https://cdn.shoplightspeed.com/shops/611413/files/71520466/stekar-2023-sivi-pinot-grigio-slovenia-orange.jpg)
Stekar 2023 Sivi Pinot Grigio, Slovenia [Orange]
Gorgeous salmon peachy color. Intense on the nose and palate with dried and ripe tree fruit, spicy apricot, and an undertone of fresh minerality. Wonderfully long finish, gorgeous depth, a slight grip, and well-rounded acidity for a very balanced ‘orange.
$27.99
![Noita Winery 2022 'Hex Bag' Grüner Veltliner + Pinot Gris, Finland [Orange]](https://cdn.shoplightspeed.com/shops/611413/files/71508699/noita-winery-2022-hex-bag-gruener-veltliner-pinot.jpg)
Noita Winery 2022 'Hex Bag' Grüner Veltliner + Pinot Gris, Finland [Orange]
From 80% Pinot Gris, 20% Grüner Veltliner harvestd in Austria. 7 day skin contact. Full of stone fruit, particularly apricot & peach - slightly restrained by Pinot Gris’ umami notes. Exciting acidity with a light reduction on the nose.
$43.99
Matt Crutchfield Wines 2023 Skin Contact Cortese, Clarksburg, California
Whole cluster fermented for 13 days in stainless steel, when moved to neutral oak for 11 months. Approachable tannin and bursting acidity are accompanied by a rainier cherry, pineapple, orange, and banana smoothie on the palate.
$31.99
Phelan Farm 2023 Pinot Noir, San Luis Obispo Coast, California
One of famed Sommelier Raj Parr’s projects, Phelan Farm is located North of Santa Barbara in the coastal town of Cambria. Made with natural yeast, minimal use of sulfur and no fining or filtration. This is an exciting project with amazing potential!
$69.99
Grosgrain 'Petit Grosgrain' 2021 Walla Walla Valley, Washington
46% Grenache, 16% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre, 15% Charbono, 8% Carignan: Deep ruby, redolent of fresh blackberry, plum, olive, and garrigue. Tightly-wound and worthy of a little decant in it’s youth, will delight for years to come.
$29.99
Vinestar 2024 Penedès Ancestral, Spain
A blend of Xarel-lo and Macabeo, this sparkling wine is produced using the ancestral method. It is characterized by refreshing notes of tropical fruit and white flowers. Perfect as an aperitif or summer sipper.
$29.99
Domaine de La Combe 2022 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie, Loire, France
A subtle nose of spiced apples, herbs and baking spices. Medium body with fresh acidity. Round and silky with a caressing texture and lovely fruit development which flows into the delicious and spicy finish. Organic, minimal intervention.
$19.99
Nuzzella 2022 'Una Giornata al Mare' Terre Siciliane, IGT Sicily, Italy
90% Carriacante + 10% Catarratto with 15 days of skin contact. Citrus, white flowers, and volcanic minerality with persistence. On the palate, it is fresh and harmonious, with a long and enveloping finish. No fining, filtration, or sulfur addition.
$29.99
Domaine Henri Milan 2017 Le Jardin, Merlot, Vin de France
There are grape varieties that only accept one climate, one region, this is not the case with Merlot which expresses itself magnificently. Le Jardin combines finness and concentration. Aromas of black fruits and truffle found in the mouth. Smooth + silky
$47.99
Stanislao Radikon 2021 'Slatnik' Chardonnay, Venezia Giulia IGT, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
One of the best, with exotic bouquet of tropical florals, dried tangerine and sweet spice. It’s soft-textured, with a sweet and sour citrus mix adding mouthwatering tension, while taking on notes of grapefruit and kiwi in a fun and jovial expression.
$69.99
Stanislao Radikon 2019 'Oslavje' Venezia Giulia IGT, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy 500mL
60% Chardonnay/40% Sauvignon Blanc. The wine is racked and aged on its lees in huge Slavonian oak casks (25-35-hectoliter) for 3-4 years, racked twice a year. The wine is then bottled without filtration. The bottles are aged for several years.
$53.99
Malbec de Sed 2023 El Cepillo, Valle de Uco, Argentina
A lighter style of Malbec. Expect crunchy red cherry, wild raspberry, and a hint of pomegranate, layered with dried herbs, violets, and a touch of black pepper. The tannins are light, the acidity is mouthwatering, and the finish is pure and refreshing.
$21.99
Domaine La Roche Buissière 2021 Côtes du Rhône Rosé, Rhône, France
100% Grenache from a region that does it better than the rest, with strawberry orange hue, this wine has intense and clean aromas Strawberry, pomegranate, red berry and white peach. Refreshing on the palate, with crisp bright, light, acidity.
$22.99
Vignerons Les Matheny 2020 Arbois Chardonnay, Jura, France
The wine soars from the glass, a storm of ripe green apples, stone minerals and musky honey. The palate is both firm and expansive, with a generous pinch of telltale Jurassic salt lengthening the complex, penetrating flavors of greengage and candied lemo
$49.99
Paolo Bea 2017 'Cerrete', Montefalco Sagrantino, Umbria, Italy
The cooler position of the Cerrete vineyard, located at the highest altitude in Montefalco, take Sagrantino to new heights. Despite this wine's intensity of fruit and robust tannins, it remains balanced and elegant.
$179.99
Paolo Bea 2018 Rosso de Véo, Umbria IGT, Italy
Wild nose with crushed stone, blackberries and dusty dried flowers. This is racy and sleek, impressing with its vibrancy and grippy tannins. The balance here is off the charts and brings a lot of value for lovers of Paolo Bea. Ready to drink now.
$99.99
Azienda Agricola Bertolino 2021 Nicuzza Bianco IGP, Sicily
An intense skin-contact. Grown on the Marsala side of the island of Sicily, the vineyards are influenced by the sea and bring a salty edge to the wine. Complex and lush with musky floral, dried yellow peach, tangerine rind, smoky herbs, and sea spray.
$29.99