Organic, Biodynamic and Natural Wines

The small family domaine in France that works traditionally using techniques and savoir faire passed down across multiple generations is under serious threat today. Consolidation, technology, regulation, foreign investment, globalization,... Read More

Founded by Ernesto Catena, a fourth-generation winemaker of Italian descent, Alma Negra means Black Soul due to the deep, intense color of the wines made from the Bonarda grape. The first wines made, which were all reds, had... Read More

Tasting Note: Intense golden yellow colour with green hues. On the nose, it is fresh and elegant with notes of white peach and green apple, pineapple and delicate hints of lemon. On the palate, the entire mouth is pervaded by... Read More

The Tissot family has been making wine in the Jura for decades — Stéphane's father André started the domaine in 1962. Stéphane's first vintage was in 1989, at the tender age of 19, and almost... Read More

The Tissot family has been making wine in the Jura for decades — Stéphane's father André started the domaine in 1962. Stéphane's first vintage was in 1989, at the tender age of 19, and almost... Read More

Telmo Rodríguez founded Bodega Lanzaga in 1998 and opened his winery in 2009 in the village of Lanciego, located in the subzone of Rioja Alavesa. He saw incredible potential in the area, but, it’s worth pointing out... Read More

Brood Fermentation

We're Lauren and Jim! We've collectively worked across the beer, wine, hop, and malt industries for 10+ years and have now landed in the rich fruit basket that is Nelson, Aotearoa New Zealand. We farm... Read More

Bruma d’Autunno comes from an ancient vineyard planted in 1926 that has been re-named after the winemaker's son Riccardo. The vines are almost 100 years old and they resemble humble old ladies, which magically become... Read More

Catherine and Pierre Breton are the real life bon vivants vignerons of lore. They are passionate about what they do, they enjoy sharing it with others, and they entertain with a generosity and charm. That they make great wine... Read More

Ripe raspberry, pressed violets, licorice and dried herbs compose the multifaceted aromatic profile of the 2022 Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet de Beaucastel. Shaped gently by soft tannins, this refined red contains solid... Read More

Tasting Note: Beautiful gold colour with subtle green highlights. The nose reveals a superb aromatic bouquet, very refined with aromas of citrus fruit and rose petals. With a beautiful tension and perfectly balanced, the mouth... Read More

Château Le Coteau is one of the only remaining family-owned properties in the Margaux appellation, a bellwether in biodiversity that produces a balanced, Cabernet-dominant grand vin. The Léglise family has owned this... Read More

It is no surprise that Château Thivin is the benchmark domaine of the Côte de Brouilly; everything about it is exceptional. Built in the fifteenth century on an ancient volcano which juts out steeply into the valley... Read More

Tasting Note: The wine is a clear, pale pink with silver reflections. It has a delicate yet expressive aroma of firm white fruits and rose. The taste is well-balanced, both round and fresh, with flavors of fruit, pomegranate,... Read More

A promising young talent in Romagna, Chiara Condello tends some 10 acres of Sangiovese grapes in Predappio, a small village in the foothills of the Apennine mountains in central Italy. Here in Romagna—which some experts... Read More

Named after the ancient glaciation period that formed this exceptional terroir, Otira is the purest expression of its site. Following the French tradition, our vineyard is planted in high density Dry farming and organic practices... Read More

The ancient fishing village of Cassis has seen its fair share of visitors over the millennia. Greek sailors from Phocaea established the nearby colony of Massalia (modern-day Marseille) in the sixth century BC, bringing their... Read More

The ancient fishing village of Cassis has seen its fair share of visitors over the millennia. Greek sailors from Phocaea established the nearby colony of Massalia (modern-day Marseille) in the sixth century BC, bringing their... Read More

A short distance from Madrid, the rugged, weathered peaks of the Sierra de Gredos serve as a refreshingly cool retreat from the heat and bustle of the capital. Ancient hilltop towns and cottages dot the tortured landscape of alpine... Read More

Mick & Jeanine are thankful to continue with this vineyard they have worked with since 2017 called ‘Rustenhof.’ This great farm in the Faure area has an abundance of lovely Cinsault, amongst many other varieties and... Read More

This chenin is sourced from vines with an average age of 25 years. It is pressed slowly, at a low pressure, is cold stabilized, and undergoes a long, cool alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel. Once the fermentation is over,... Read More

After studying business, Agnès could not bring herself to sell a plot of land, a family property since the 1950s in the Auxey Duresses appellation, and decided to become a winemaker. After returning to school and learning... Read More

To say that Gamay runs in the blood would not be such a terrible exaggeration for Alex Foillard. The son of “Gang of Four” Morgon producer Jean Foillard, Alex had early exposure to the world of wine, and more specifically,... Read More

It is one thing to play with varietals from a lesser site; to convert a portion of grand cru fruit in such a manner requires a more substantial level of commitment. With three weeks of skin contact, the “Comme un Rouge”... Read More

The Collottes have been grape growers in Marsannay for four generations, but it wasn’t until 1981 that a young, 16 year-old Philippe Collotte bottled the first wine under the name of Domaine Collotte. He subsequently leased... Read More

Sebastian Vicente helms the purposeful Domaine de Fondrèche, which was founded in 1991. Located in Mont Ventoux, an area famous for the Tour de France, Sebastian continues the estate’s laser focus on preserving the... Read More

Upon meeting Sophie and Catherine one cannot help but notice their ease and quiet confidence in a setting that is neither modern nor traditional. Their tasting room is simple and modest much like their cellar so that the overall... Read More

When tasting the wines of Denis Jamain, it is clear that the appellation of Reuilly, in the eastern Loire, is experiencing a renaissance, moving far beyond its former status as the “poor man’s Sancerre.” This... Read More

This is young vine Bandol!

Domaine des Haut Châssis is a family estate located in the area of Les Chassis, in the center of the Crozes-Hermitage appellation. Frank Faugier is the 5th generation and took over the 20 hectares in 1998, and created the... Read More

There are few names as revered in the Northern Rhône as the name Graillot. It was in 1985 that the legendary Alain Graillot, who after working with Jacques Seysses at Domaine Dujac, came back to his home in Crozes-Hermitage... Read More

The Cellier aux Moines is the renaissance of one of the oldest domaines in Burgundy, in Givry, known as a Cistercian Cellier surrounded by its Clos since 1130. The Clos du Cellier aux Moines is a Premier Cru Classé in Givry... Read More

The Cellier aux Moines is the renaissance of one of the oldest domaines in Burgundy, in Givry, known as a Cistercian Cellier surrounded by its Clos since 1130. The Clos du Cellier aux Moines is a Premier Cru Classé in Givry... Read More

The family tends vineyards in Vosne-Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin and Nuits-Saint-Georges, plus smaller parcels classified either Bourgogne or Coteaux Bourguignons (all 100% Pinot Noir) near Vosne-Romanée and Vougeot.... Read More

Brothers Xavier and Jérôme Garnier share a passion for wine and the Chablis region, where their family has owned a 57-acre estate for many decades. While their father sold grapes to negoçiants, the brothers... Read More

As of the 2018 vintage and with his old vines, great genetic material, and field blends, Pascal felt the name Passetoutgrain was too generic and did not do justice to the wine. He chose to call it Pourpre in reference to its deep... Read More

Sourced from thee parcels with two in Vosne (Lutenière and La Croix Blanche) and one in Chambolle (Maladières). All three parcels are in the best locations for Bourgogne as they are bordered by the D974 and adjacent... Read More

Corsicans are no strangers to rugged landscapes and isolated areas, yet there is only one spot on the island that has earned the name of “Desert” among Corsicans. The Agriates Desert is a large, rugged, empty and arid... Read More

Domaine Joseph Roty boasts one of the largest concentrations of old vines in Burgundy, averaging about 65 years. The domaine is fanatical about old vines, they have some of the oldest in France, the living ambassadors of the affinity... Read More

Domaine Joseph Roty boasts one of the largest concentrations of old vines in Burgundy, averaging about 65 years. The domaine is fanatical about old vines, they have some of the oldest in France, the living ambassadors of the affinity... Read More

Created in 2009 by Sophie and Matthieu Woillez the Domaine La Croix Montjoie covers a total of ten hectares in the village of Tharoiseau. The appellation Bourgogne Vézelay is located in the south of the Yonne department,... Read More

Of the 175 wine growers in Vacqueyras; only 45 are bottling their own wines and selling direct from the domaine, with the rest selling to the co-op or to one of the three négociants in town. The Vache family of Domaine... Read More

Apple Varieties: 49% bitter (Mettais, Frèquin...), 36% bittersweet (Binet Rouge, Bisquet), 15% tart (Rambeau, René Martin)

Located in the Friardel commune, low-branched trees, soil of silt, flint, clay with chalk... Read More

Domaine Luneau-Papin was founded in the 1990’s, uniting two wine-making families through the marriage of Pierre Luneau and Monique Papin. The Luneau family has been growing melon B (or melon de Bourgogne) in Le Landreau... Read More

That Maxime Magnon is part of one of the most revolutionary wine movements in France should give him a justifiable swagger to his step, yet he is nonetheless a reluctant hero. Originally from Burgundy, he was not born with hereditary... Read More

Just east of Sancerre is the village of Chavignol, home of Domaine Paul Thomas. It is a small estate on the slopes of the Les Mont Damnés, from which they produce beautiful wines from the deepest, purest outcropping of... Read More

Sourced from a single parcel: Les Préveaux in Savigny-les-Beaune

This cuvée comes from plots in Marsannay, Gevrey-Chambertin, Brochon, and Fixin (40-year-old vines). It is thus a Bourgogne from different terroirs, but all of noble origin.

You will find in this wine the delicacy of the... Read More

With a sharp eye, natural instinct, and solid Burgundian pragmatism, Roland Lavantureux made a name for himself crafting no-nonsense Chablis that has come to be one of the most reliable of the old reliables at Kermit Lynch Wine... Read More

This cuvée is similar to Les Originelles in that it is from a blend of different vineyards and that the amount produced and vineyards that it is sourced from vary from year to year. Its identity comes from the granitic... Read More

Domaine Valma was created by Valentine and Stéphane Mathieu, wine lovers with a soft spot for the Beaujolais. They began their wine careers in sales and marketing, which inspired their dream to create something entirely... Read More

Sophie and Vincent Morey both come from families of winegrowers in Santenay and Chassagne-Montrachet respectively. After studies at Beaune’s Lycée Viticole and work experience in St-Emilion in the Bordeaux region,... Read More

At the foot of the majestic Schlossberg hill surrounded by vines and roses, lies Domaine Weinbach. Named after the little stream which runs through the property, and planted with vines since the 9th century, it was established... Read More

Located in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil in the Loire Valley, Domaine Amirault's Clos des Quarterons is a 92-acre vineyard. The Domaine has been in the Amirault family for six generations and is currently managed by Xavier Amirault... Read More

Tasting Note: Bright aromas of lemon, orange blossom, fresh baked apple pie, and river stone on the nose of the 2022 Sta. Rita Hills AVA Chardonnay. On the palate bright, taut acidity and delicate flavors of candied lemon, crushed... Read More

Located in Wachenheim, this estate was one of the “Three Bs of the Pfalz”; historically Basserman-Jordan, von Buhl, and Bürklin-Wolf were the most important estates in the Pfalz. Today, Dr. Bürklin-Wolf is... Read More

The Kerner variety is a cross between Schiava and Riesling , created in Weinsberg (Germany) in 1929. It's named in honour of the poet and physician Justinus Kerner. It prefers the light, gravelly and sandy soils of the higher... Read More

Bright, fresh and juicy, this wine is lifted in all the right ways! This wine shows red and black fruits, herbs and spice, all leaping from the glass. The palate is light and ethereal, with freshness from acid, a touch of grip... Read More

Eva Fricke was raised in Bremen, Germany, a place better known for beer than wine, the daughter of doctors. Uninterested in medical school, Eva made her way to the Rheingau to study at Geisenheim University before setting off... Read More

Growing up, Fabien “always knew” he wanted to be a winemaker. Since childhood, he worked alongside his father and grandfather since childhood. He studied at the nearby lycée, then left home for a stage in Bergerac,... Read More

Since the mid-19th century, the Alessandria family has called Verduno, at the northern edge of the Barolo zone, home. Then, Verduno was the center of Barolo winemaking—here families first crafted dry Nebbiolo wines in the... Read More

Since the mid-19th century, the Alessandria family has called Verduno, at the northern edge of the Barolo zone, home. Then, Verduno was the center of Barolo winemaking—and was internationally recognized as the face of Barolo.... Read More

After more than four decades of dedication to making wines that deeply reflect the unique terroirs in which they are grown, it's easy to forget that Frogs Leap began as a crazy idea. Despite starting with little more than... Read More

Extravagant plum fruit aromas enriched by the lush flavors that Merlot is famous for. Grown in cool clay soils, this wine shows why some of the rarest wines in the world start with Merlot.

Gaël Petit’s family history is deeply intertwined with that of Tavel. Records show his ancestors inhabited the quaint, sunny Provençal village across the Rhône from Châteauneuf-du-Pape as far back... Read More

Domenico Almondo and his sons Stefano and Federico make the best Roero Arneis. (The estate is named after Domenico’s father.) Their Nebbiolos are excellent, but their Arneis bottlings transcend the type, showing the typical... Read More

Jeff Fischer is the sole proprietor and winemaker for Habit which he founded in Los Olivos in 2008 after years of making wine in his garage in Los Angeles. His first vintage was just three barrels of the Red Blend. Habit now produces... Read More

Jeff Fischer is the sole proprietor and winemaker for Habit which he founded in Los Olivos in 2008 after years of making wine in his garage in Los Angeles. His first vintage was just three barrels of the Red Blend. Habit now produces... Read More

Haden Fig, a boutique winery nestled in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley, is the culmination of Erin Nuccio's journey into the world of winemaking. Nuccio's path to becoming a renowned vintner began in Washington... Read More

Grapes are from estate Red Mountain AVA vineyards within a two-mile radius of the winery: Hedges, Bel’ Villa, Jolet, and Les Gosses.

Tasting Note: Black current, black cherry, anise, sage, black pepper, graphite, vanilla,... Read More

Earthquake terroir: Half a mile to the west and ten miles underground runs the San Andreas Fault, where the Pacific and North American plates collide, pushing and pulling the land toward the creeks and sea. This geologic upheaval... Read More

Isabelle Suire is a 4th generation vigneronne. Her great-grandfather was a vineyard worker in Berrie, a village south of Saumur in the Deux Sevres region. However, the family’s domaine really started when his son married... Read More

The roots of the J. Hofstätter began in the early 1900s within a humble cellar of a small inn operated by Josef and Maria Hofstätter in Tramin. Josef’s winemaking aspirations soon outgrew the cellar and in 1907... Read More

The story of Domaine Jean-Yves Millaire traces back to the 1950s when Jean-Yves' grandfather secured various vineyard parcels in the Fronsac and Canon Fronsac appellations, nestled along the right bank of the Dordogne River... Read More

Jeremy worked with Olivier Lemasson for a few years and managed to grab a couple hectares of land not far from Olivier's main plot in the Loir et Cher, not far from Cheverny. Before that, Jeremy learned the trade at Marcel... Read More

The historic Karthäuserhof estate is just before the confluence of the Ruwer and Mosel rivers, nestled along a side valley adjacent to the small village of Eitelsbach. While winemaking here dates back to Roman times, most... Read More

Located in Appenheim, a small town in the northern section of Rheinhessen, the largest of the German growing regions. Rheinhessen is something of an oddity; while it is home to some of the most expensive and sought-after wines... Read More

For centuries, our family has been making wine along the Rhine on the legendary Grand Cru sites of the famed Roter Hang. Working with warm Rheinhessen vineyards that range from steep to steeper, we are proud to cultivate biodynamic... Read More

The domaine, Domaine de L'Épicurieux, was named after the Greek philosopher Epicurus who was known for teaching that the object of life is balanced pleasure derived from tranquility & harmony.

Early on much of their... Read More

Florian’s general style is exactly the opposite of his famous Saar neighbor Egon Müller. At Lauer, the focus is on dry-tasting Rieslings as opposed to the residual sugar wines of the latter. For this style, there are... Read More

Wines from Le Clos du Caillou are Rhône blends at their most intense. Concentrated and richly textured, these organically raised wines capture the spice of older-vine Grenache as grown on the region’s finest terroirs.... Read More

Lemelson Vineyards began as a dream — a dream to create a winery that celebrates innovation in technology, sustainability in agriculture, and tradition in winemaking. Eric Lemelson started Lemelson Vineyards with the intention... Read More

ppearance: From garnet red to mahogany according to the age.

Nose: Powerful, shifting between black fruit and red berries, giving it a lovely freshness, subtly complemented by notes of cocoa.

Sommelier's advice: Recommended... Read More

Frédéric Magnien is a fifth-generation winemaker from Morey-SaintDenis. Learning the craft first from his father, Michel Magnien (of Domaine Michel Magnien), Fred also traveled to hone his talents in other fine wine... Read More

Little would we know that when Marcel Lapierre took over the family domaine from his father in 1973, he was on the road to becoming a legend. In 1981, his path would be forever changed by Jules Chauvet, a man whom many now call... Read More

Félix Meyer is a rising star in Alsace and has an evident instinct for his craft. He is the third generation in his family to be making wine since his grandfather founded the domaine in the late 19th century. Since taking... Read More

Félix Meyer is a rising star in Alsace and has an evident instinct for his craft. He is the third generation in his family to be making wine since his grandfather founded the domaine in the late 19th century. Since taking... Read More

Today the vineyards of Michel Redde cover more than 42 hectares, and they are planted with Sauvignon Blanc and Chasselas, varieties eligible for the Pouilly-Fumé and little-known Pouilly-sur-Loire appellations respectively.... Read More

In 1974, Michele Satta arrived in Bolgheri, a coastal town in Tuscany, to learn all that he could about the intricacies of growing grapes and making wine. In 1982, he started his own winery, which was one of the first in Bolgheri,... Read More

North Valley Vineyards was originally formed as a dedicated Partnership between Tony & Michelle Soter (of Soter Vineyards and Mineral Springs Ranch in Carlton) and Winemaker James Cahill, representing a unique combination of... Read More

North Valley Vineyards was originally formed as a dedicated Partnership between Tony & Michelle Soter (of Soter Vineyards and Mineral Springs Ranch in Carlton) and Winemaker James Cahill, representing a unique combination of... Read More

Florian’s general style is exactly the opposite of his famous Saar neighbor Egon Müller. At Lauer, the focus is on dry-tasting Rieslings as opposed to the residual sugar wines of the latter. For this style, there are... Read More

Florian’s general style is exactly the opposite of his famous Saar neighbor Egon Müller. At Lauer, the focus is on dry-tasting Rieslings as opposed to the residual sugar wines of the latter. For this style, there are... Read More

Catherine and Pierre Breton are the real life bon vivants vignerons of lore. They are passionate about what they do, they enjoy sharing it with others, and they entertain with a generosity and charm. That they make great wine... Read More

The Prà winery, although only started in the early 1980’s, has come to be not only one of the top producers in the Soave appellation, but also one of the most important and visionary white wine makers in all of Italy... Read More

Querceto di Castellina has been in the family since 1945 when the love of the land and of an historical estate in the Chianti Classico led Guido Masini, originally from Florence, to acquire the estate. The over 200-acre property... Read More

Raventós i Blanc is the story of a family inextricably linked to their land, a winemaking tradition going back over 500 years, proven by ancient documents still held at the estate. The Raventós i Blanc estate, which... Read More

Remelluri is one of the most timeless and iconic landscapes of the wine world, as well as one of the most enchanting vineyards in Spain. Firmly anchored in its deep history, which dates back to the tenth century when Count Erramel,... Read More

The name Remoissenet for serious collectors stands for refined, classic Burgundy wines. A leading light in Beaune for generations, this 150-yearold estate is now more than ever the definitive source for the finest wines Burgundy... Read More

Western Paso Robles is the epicenter of new Rhône plantings in California. We first sourced Rhône grapes for our Grenache Blanc from Adelaida Vineyards. This was followed by a second bottling with grapes from Halter... Read More

The Rippon vineyard site has been in the Mills family for four generations. The story began in 1912 when Sir Percy Sargood bought a high-country station on the western flanks of Lake Wanaka, spanning all of what is central Wanaka... Read More

Gaetano Rubinelli, the founder of a family which has lived in Valpolicella for generations. After having projected and built the Chievo Dam along the River Adige, thus supplying electricity to all the Veronese Industries at the... Read More

Rudolf Fürst is an acknowledged Pinot magician in Germany, not just with Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), but also the earlier-ripening Frühburgunder.“ – Jancis Robinson

The first vineyard to be picked within... Read More

Rudolf Fürst is an acknowledged Pinot magician in Germany, not just with Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), but also the earlier-ripening Frühburgunder.“ – Jancis Robinson

There is no compromise on quality... Read More

For the first time in 2021, Nicoletta treated separately a portion of her Riesling harvest and bottled it on its own. Naturally, her take on the notoriously prim variety is wilder, more generously textured, and more boisterous... Read More

Scar of the Sea was established in 2012 and is owned and operated by Mikey & Gina Giugni in San Luis Obispo, CA. What began as a grassroots journey - leasing small coastal vineyard sites - has grown into a deeper relationship... Read More

Scar of the Sea was established in 2012 and is owned and operated by Mikey & Gina Giugni in San Luis Obispo, CA. What began as a grassroots journey - leasing small coastal vineyard sites - has grown into a deeper relationship... Read More

Scar of the Sea was established in 2012 and is owned and operated by Mikey & Gina Giugni in San Luis Obispo, CA. What began as a grassroots journey - leasing small coastal vineyard sites - has grown into a deeper relationship... Read More

Michael Seresin was born in Wellington, New Zealand, but left in the 1960s, when sheep, not grapevines, covered the Wairau Plains. He settled in Italy, where he was captivated by Italian food and wine culture and began his career... Read More

Charla Bosman uses Chenin Blanc as the base of this wine, complemented by 9% Viognier and 5% each of Roussanne and Verdelho. Fermented in 10% new barrels, it’s a white of considerable intensity and focus, showing layers... Read More

Extremely aromatic and perfumed with floral, strawberry and hibiscus-water character. Lavender, too. Full-bodied with toned tannins that are tight and focused. Polished and lightly austere, in a serious and polished way. Pulls... Read More