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.
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Paolo Bea 2018 'Lapideus' Bianco Umbria IGT, Italy [Orange]
Wines from Paolo Bea are undeniably pretty, fruit-focused, mid-weight wines showing outstanding purity and appeal, making them very easy to love. Honeyed dried peaches and apricots, complemented by spiced blood orange. This is lively and softly textured.
$79.99
Vouni Panayia Winery 2019 Woman In The Wine Press, Paphos, Cyprus
Delicious, fragrant, incredibly aromatic grape of Morokanella. Pale lemon green color with bright acidity. Elegant bouquet of fresh apricot, peach and some herbal notes with a finely textured and crisp finish. Paris beautifully with the Mediterranean.
$67.99
Paolo Bea 2016 Pagliaro Secco, Sagrantino de Montefalco, Umbria, Italy 1.5L
An intense mix of dusty dried cherries, blood orange, crushed roses and hints of plum sauce totally captivates as this opens in the glass. Itʼs deeply textural yet not weighty, with grippy tannins. A classic beauty that will age.
$299.99
Paolo Bea 2018 San Valentino Rosso, Umbria, Italy
Darkly floral and earthy, slowly evolves with hints of crushed ashen stone and dusty dried flowers. The palate dials the energy up high, sleek and racy with vibrant red berry fruits accentuated by florals. Wines from Paolo Bea are undeniably pretty.
$69.99
Vignerons Les Matheny 2014 Vin Jaune, Arbois, Jura, France 620mL
Deep yellow-gold, flashes of green, intoxicating aromas. Brooding notes of bruised pear, quince, overripe pineapple, yellow and green apples, marzipan, preserved Meyer lemon, crushed almonds, fino sherry, honeycomb, crushed river stone, baking spice.
$109.99
Paolo Bea 2019 Santa Chiara Bianco, Umbria IGT, Italy
Old-vine blend that goes through 25 days of maceration and refined in stainless steel for two years. The nose immediately pulls you to the glass with crushed rock, ginger, peppery dried flowers and exotic citrus. Soft and silky texture, yet has intensity.
$69.99
Champagne Chavost Blanc d'Assemblage Brut Nature, France
Biodynamic, no fining, filtration, or sulfur additions. Brut Nature, meaning no added sugar during the disgorgement process . The nose is shy, but the palate delivers melted butter and fine mousse on a body of creamy, red apple flesh. Disgorged 1/2025.
$63.99
Cantina Orsogna 'Spiritus Terrae' Malvasia Orange Terre di Chieti IGT, Abruzzo, Italy
3 day skin-contact using ‘spontaneous fermentation’ which relies on naturally occurring yeast present in the environment. The result is a vivid mid-orange wine with notes of ripe peach, mango, rosewater and orange blossom. The palate is fresh and grippy.
$23.99
Azienda Agricola Arianna Occhipinti 2023 SP68 Rosso, Sicily, Italy
Scented with a blend of violets, roses, white pepper and dried strawberries. Pure, with sweet herbal notes accentuating the citrus-enriched wild berries and supported by vibrant acidity. A gentle tension leaving a lovely hint of lavender that slowly fades
$37.99
Paolo Bea 2017 'Vigneto Pagliaro' Sagrantino de Montefalco, Umbria, Italy
Unbelievably pretty, this is a veritable spice box on the nose, mixed with masses of dried flowers and exotic spices. Its textures are pure silk. Dark red fruit melds with their mineral underpinnings to create an impression of total elegance.
$119.99
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Vinessens - Casa Balaguer Coleccion Origen 2021 'El Carro de la Mata' Moscatel, Alicante, Spain [Orange]
Golden yellow in color. Stone fruits, orange peel and jasmine on the nose. Marine aromas from the saline soils combine with notes of baked earth and clay from the amphorae. Dry and refreshing on the palate with a pronounced saline character, from terroir.
$29.99
Principiano Ferdinando 2020 Barolo, Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont DOCG, Italy
The Barolo Serralunga is redolent of tar, incense, menthol, licorice and macerated black cherry. This potent, strapping Barolo packs a serious punch. Sage, cloves, leather and a range of balsamic notes, with tons of depth as well as character.
$59.99
Peter Lauer 2024 'Barrel X' Riesling, Saar, Mosel, Germany
Barrel X” is Florian Lauer’s Platonic ideal of what a slightly off-dry (feinherb) Saar Riesling should be. Complex notes of citrus rind, tart green apple, saline, and minerals. Refreshing, and approachable this is the perfect bottle to kick-start any day.
$22.99
Domaine Robert Sérol 2022 'Eclat de granite' Gamay, Côte Roannaise, Loire, France
The Eclat de Granite is a vibrant and expressive Gamay, offering aromas of red fruits like cherry, raspberry, and strawberry, alongside savory herbs and a touch of stony mineral. Bright acidity, silky mouthfeel, and a rounded, lingering finish.
$19.99