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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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