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.
Terre Joie 2022 Allegresse Red Blend, West Bekaa, Lebanon
72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cinsault, 10% Grenache, & 6% Cabernet Franc: Sloping clay-limestone terroir between merging European, African and Arabian tectonic plates. These attributes give the hand-picked Allegresse fruitiness, freshness, and smoothness.
$24.99
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
Vinarstvo Magula 2019 Baccara, Malokarpatska, Slovakia
Dark ruby-purple wine, it features notes of black fruit, red cherries, and wild berries, with fine, firm tannins, a fresh and juicy texture, and a lingering mineral finish. Versatile for dishes with pork, beef, mushrooms, or cured meats.
$33.99
Pax Mahle Wines 2021 Alder Springs Vineyard Grenache, Mendocino County, California
Black cherry and white flowers and loads of glorious spicy plum scented and berry aromas and flavors make for a spellbindingly aromatic red wine. Full, luscious and spicy, this wine emanates California sunshine and fine sandstone soil flavors.
$57.99
MOVIA 2012 Veliko Rdece - Rosso, Primorska, Slovenia
70% Merlot, 20% Pinot Noir, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon: Blackberries, black currants, black cherries, ripe plums and red roses. Buttery scents, interlaced with perceptions of sweet spices, and plum tart. Notes of cedar, eucalyptus, and chocolate.
$67.99
Pax Mahle Wines 2022 Sonoma Hillsides Syrah, Sonoma, California
Inspired by the flamboyant Rhône, this is 100% Syrah one of the most exciting and compelling ever put into bottle. Like a St. Joseph, blended together from multiple sites and utilizing the exposition of hillside vineyards, freshness and vibrancy wins.
$64.99
![Sebastien Besson 2020 L'Agrume Macération Blanc, Beaujolais, France [Orange]](https://cdn.shoplightspeed.com/shops/611413/files/57699828/sebastien-besson-2020-lagrume-maceration-blanc-bea.jpg)
Sebastien Besson 2020 L'Agrume Macération Blanc, Beaujolais, France [Orange]
Agrume means ‘citrus’ to tip a hat to the natural citrus and bright characters of the grape, but this wine layers in so much extra depth and complexity than just citrus. With remarkable aromatics of earthy fruit, and a full texture in the mouth.
$59.99
Pax Alpine 2023 Alpine Peaks Gamay Noir, Sierra Foothills, California
Vibrant red fruit aroma such as cherry, raspberry, and cranberry, possibly with floral notes of violet and a hint of spice. Exhibit flavors of fresh strawberries, red currants, and a subtle earthy undertone. Lively acidity and light to medium body.
$43.99
Gönc 2021 60s Kerner White, Stajerska, Slovenia
Pretty aromatics classic of Kerner, crisp green apples, citrus, orange blossoms and a saline mineral hint. It flows with a round and almost creamy texture, filled with ripe orchard fruit followed by fresh citrus acidity that culminates in a saline finish.
$21.99
![Philokalia 2020 'Grapes of Wrath' Skin Contact White, Bethlehem, Palestine [Orange]](https://cdn.shoplightspeed.com/shops/611413/files/64415361/philokalia-2020-grapes-of-wrath-skin-contact-white.jpg)
Philokalia 2020 'Grapes of Wrath' Skin Contact White, Bethlehem, Palestine [Orange]
Macerated on its skins for 9 months. A poised and refined nose opens with beeswax, candied mandarins, peach pit and apricot with hints of white flowers. The palate follows suit with attractive fruit, a light tannic grip and a long enticing finish.
$75.99
Weingut Brand Bros 2021 The Electric Acid Test Chardonnay, Pfalz, Germany
Not what you are expecting with a Chardonnay,. Super high acid, like a lightening bolt on the palate. Bright citrus and orchard fruit, minerals, zesty finish. Organic. Minimal intervention.
$22.99
Paolo Bea 2018 'Vigneto Pagliaro' Sagrantino de Montefalco, Umbria, Italy
Exotic from the first tilt of the glass, the Pagliaro is youthfully intense, with a blend of cherries and sweet spice, mixing dried violets, sage, cloves and smoky minerals. Elegant and refined, with silky tannin, supported by fresh acidity.
$119.99
![Paolo Bea 2020 'Lapideus' Bianco Umbria IGT, Italy [Orange]](https://cdn.shoplightspeed.com/shops/611413/files/56700428/paolo-bea-2020-lapideus-bianco-umbria-igt-italy-or.jpg)
Paolo Bea 2020 'Lapideus' Bianco Umbria IGT, Italy [Orange]
Round and juicy, with a pleasant sweetness balanced by orchard fruit and spicy ginger. An easy-drinking yet unique wine. Paolo Bea's winemaking follows organic and biodynamic practices, encouraging integration of the vineyards with surrounding landscape.
$79.99
Stanislao Radikon 2018 'Oslavje' Venezia Giulia IGT, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy 1L
60% Chardonnay + 40% Sauvignon Blanc, the organically farmed, stunningly low-yields, hand-harvested fruit is de-stemmed and gently crushed with a pneumatic press. Placed in old Slavonian oak vats and co-fermented with native yeasts. 3 months skin contact.
$109.99
Thomas Pico Domaine Pattes Loup, Vent d'Ange 2021 Chablis, Burgundy, France
100% Chardonnay. Mise Tardive refers to the undergoing a longer elevage with extended lees aging. Fermented in concrete eggs with the balance in stainless. Seeing no oak at all. This is concentrated and opulent, yet racy and intensely saline. Delicious!
$57.99
Stanislao Radikon 2022 'RS' Rosso Venezia Giulia IGT, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
RS22 blends crushed raspberries, pomegranates and mint with savory tomato leaf and clove to form a captivating bouquet. It’s soft and round with a deep mix of ripe red fruits and stimulating acids. Easily served slightly chilled, and not to be dismissed.
$49.99
Stanislao Radikon 2022 'Sivi' Pinot Grigio, Venezia Giulia IGT, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Exotic citrus, florals and dried peaches effortlessly waft up from the glass. It’s soft-textured yet juicy to the core, with motivating acidity and a mix of blood orange and tangerine framed by a salty mineral twang. This Pinot Grigio is ready to drink.
$49.99
A Chingao Vineyards & Envínate 2021 'Albahra Chingao', Castilla La Mancha, Spain 1.5L
Alicante Bouchet: The first release from Envínate from fruit grown in the Almansa region of Spain. Made from 25 year old vines growing at high elevation in limestone rich soil. Vinified 70% whole cluster and aged in concrete with no added sulfur.
$99.99
A Chingao Vineyards & Envínate 2021 'Albahra Chingao' Castilla La Mancha, Spain
Alicante Bouchet: The first release from Envínate from fruit grown in the Almansa region of Spain. Made from 25 year old vines growing at high elevation in limestone rich soil. Vinified 70% whole cluster and aged in concrete with no added SO2.
$34.99
Viñedos de Alcohuaz 2019 'Tococo de Alcohuaz' Syrah, Elqui Valley, Chile
Notes of smoked bacon, violets and tar, blue fruit and some iron - freshness and balance. It's juicy and characterful with depth, complexity and vibrant minerality. The finest Tococo yet, transcending the character of the vintage. Pure elegance of fruit.
$63.99
Ar.Pe.Pe. 2017 'Il Pettirosso', Valtellina Superiore DOCG, Italy
Pressed rose, wild berry, smoke and dried Alpine herb aromas emerge from the glass. The graceful palate offers red cherry, cranberry and star anise alongside a salty mineral note while deft tannins provide lithe support. Lovers of finesse will be smitten.
$46.99
![Gulp Hablo 2024 Orange, Spain 1L [Orange]](https://cdn.shoplightspeed.com/shops/611413/files/40397409/gulp-hablo-2024-orange-spain-1l-orange.jpg)
Gulp Hablo 2024 Orange, Spain 1L [Orange]
50% Verdejo / 50% Sauvignon Blanc, macerated separately on skins for 5-7 days. Aromatics of orange blossom and tropical jackfruit with moderately tannic dried citrus peels, tea and preserved apricots on the yeasty and textured plate, a value 1-Liter!
$23.99