Producer: Domaine Piccard
Grape: Chasselas 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Switzerland
Region: Vaud
Subregion: Lavaux
Alcohol: 11.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: 0
Added S02: Yes

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Chasselas juice! Slightly cloudy, very mineral, but most of all, a wonderful, quaffable Swiss natural wine.

Producer: Stefan Vetter
Grape: Müller-Thurgau 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Germany
Region: Franken
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 10,5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: highly refreshing, light and animating

Producer: Crealto
Grape: Grignolino 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2014
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 14.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: A beautiful expression of what the potential of Grignolino is with time. This wine shows that Grignolino does not only produce wines that should be enjoyed young, they also produce quality wines that stand the test of time and evolve for the better. This is the mature sibling of the Marcaleone wine which is also absolutely delicious. The wine undergoes a spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts and are subsequently are aged in clay amphora and old oak before they are bottled.

Producer: Crealto
Grape: Nebbiolo 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2016
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 14%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Pionda is a red wine made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, a predominant grape variety in the region but in that area of the region more an more replaced by Barbera. This Nebbiolo is fresh and fragrant, with structured and strong tannins but not overbearing on alcohol, even if drunk young. The wine undergoes a spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts and are subsequently are aged in old wooden barrels before they are bottled.

Producer: Crealto
Grape: Grignolino 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Marcaleone is a red wine made from Grignolino grapes, an ancient variety of that particular area of the Piemonte region. If treated with respect it offers complex and exciting wines. This is a prime example of an exciting, young excellent expression of Grignolino, we take our hats of to the wine makers for this. A wine that is incredibly versatile and can be drunk from lunch to aperitif to dinner – a true versatile label for your table. Fresh, light, great acidity and yet beautiful flavors. The wine undergoes a spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts and are subsequently are aged in old wooden barrels before they are bottled.

Producer: Crealto
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: 0
Soil: Clay
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: A very fresh and fruity Sauvignon Blanc, from direct press juice.

Producer: Ullens
Grape: Chardonnay  
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: 2014
Country: France
Region:
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Chalk
Added S02: Yea

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Crowned Winemaker of the Year 2020 by Gault & Millau, Maxime Ullens presents us with his first vintages in ultra confidential quantities (900 bottles for this Blanc de Blancs). One year, one grape variety, one wine. With this biodynamically grown 2014 vintage, discover a story of Chardonnay and all its purity and fullness. A delicate story without any addition, in natural brut.

Producer: Ullens
Grape: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Meunier 
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage:
Country: France
Region:
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Chalk
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: This Champagne Brut Ullens is the first Cuvee produced by Domaine de Marzilly which consists of a blend of 56% Meunier, 37% Chardonnay and 7% Pinot Noir. The base harvest from the year 2015 and with 42% of 'vin de reserve'. The vinification takes place exclusively in oak barrels during 36 months on its own yeasts. With the dosage of 4gr. /l. this champagne is an extra brut. On the nose this champagne has floral hints which evolve into yellow fruit in the glass. On the palate it is bright, exciting and complex.

Producer: Eric Texier
Grape: Marsanne 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2017
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Gneiss with Calcareous Marl
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: This is a truly unique wine. A total of 50 ha only cultivated by 5 winegrowers at the southern limit of the northern Rhone. A rare and unique terroir to say the least and the viticulture is holistically based on the stimulation of the plant's own defenses, by various minerals and algae slurry. Vinification: Eric Texier decided to make long macerations (6 to 7 months) on destemmed skins in order to extract the aromatic precursors contained in them without having to harvest when overripe. One year old in barrel after racking of the skins. No addition of sulfite. This wine is a true hidden gem.

Producer: Eric Texier
Grape: Syrah 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2015
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 14%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Limestone Marl
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: A rare and unique terroir to say the least and the viticulture is holistically based on the stimulation of the plant's own defenses, by various minerals and algae slurry. No destemming of the grape bunches. Submerged cap during maceration. Only native yeasts used. No use of SO2 before setting. Aging in tuns, on fine lees for 24 to 30 months. Bottling without fining or filtration. Some vintages are bottled without sulfur (2009). Character: Cold climate Syrah giving very intense notes of blackcurrant leaves and black olives. Acid / tannin type balance during the first years, and rounding off with 5 to 10 years of aging.

Producer: Eric Texier
Grape: Roussanne 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Limestone Marls
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Direct vertical pressing. Fermentation completely with native yeasts in open concrete vats. No use of SO2 before setting. Aging in barrels on fine lees for 8 months. Bottling, if possible, without fining or filtration. Maximum SO2 addition of 30ppm at setting Taste characteristics: The Brézème terroir gives this Roussanne a particular character and elegance, often expressed by a touch of salinity (like certain Arvines from Valais). An absolutely enticing and delicious wine.

Producer: Eric Texier
Grape: Syrah 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Limestone Marls
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: No destemming and maceration of the grapes with a submerged cap. Only native yeasts for fermentation. No use of SO2 before setting. Aging in large vats and 600 liter oak barrels called in the Rhone valley ‘Demi-Muid’, on fine lees for 14 to 18 months. Bottling without fining or filtration. Taste characteristics: This cold climate Syrah gives notes of violet, blackcurrant leaves and sometimes very intense black olives. The balance is acid / tannin during the first few years, rounding off with 2 to 3 years of aging. Very "wild" wine with a strong personality. Rustic and rounded cuisine during its youth. Game on evolution.

Producer: Matunei
Grape: Nebbiolo 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Cardona
Alcohol: 14%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Bagardo” is a red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes; it is the result of meticulous processing and an excellent vintage. It is the clearest expression of the way the wine makers think quality wine should be made, with no added sulphites and we could not agree more. The expression is absolutely beautiful especially in 2018, it is very elegant and precise. The combination of steel and wood tank in aging process, gives to this wine fresh and fruity sensations. The grapes after harvest macerate for about 20 days. Affinage takes place in old wood barrels and stainless steel for 10 months and then an additional 4 months in bottle before release. This is a really special wine.

Producer: Matunei
Grape: Barbera, Nebbiolo 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Cardona
Alcohol: 14.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: "Macaia" is a word of the Ligurian dialect, probably of Greek origin (from malakia, languor), or perhaps English ("muggy air"). It indicates a particular meteorological condition that occurs in the Gulf of Genoa, the sky is overcast and the humidity is high. Given its specificity, the word has taken over in nautical and meteorological terminology. Over time, the term has also taken on a metaphorical meaning, indicating a particular melancholy and gloomy mood, mixed with anger. The grapes after harvest macerate for about 15/20 days. Affinage takes place in steel tanks and 4 months in old wood barrique and then an additional 4 months in bottle before release.

Producer: Lapo Berti
Grape: Nebbiolo 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2016
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Langhe
Alcohol: 14.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Grey and Blue Marl
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Hand picked fruit, left to sit overnight to cool down, crushed and de-stemmed the day after into open fermenter either wood or stainless. After a few days of maceration when the cap rises Lapo start plunging daily from once a day up to 4 times in middle of the fermentation. Drained off to press when bone dry, usually after 4 weeks on skins. Lapo does combine free run and pressings. Racking of the wines happens at least couple of times in between the pressing off and the completion of Malolactic fermentation before the entonnage happens. Only neutral barrels are used. The wines are made with no addition of selected yeasts, malo bugs, copper sulphate, fructose, tannins and the sulphites are kept to a minimum. BAROLO del Comune di La Morra is a blend of two excellent crus Bricco Rocca and Fossati , which are spontaneously fermented in open fermenters. Despite the hot July and August vines were not stressed and the fruit conditions were excellent, picked early in October. This Barolo shows pure fruit character, great depth and beautiful tannins, an absolute beautiful expression of the Nebbiolo grape.

Producer: Lapo Berti
Grape: Nebbiolo 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Langhe
Alcohol: 14%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Grey and Blue Marl
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Great clear and precise expression of the nebbiolo grape, aged in old tonneau. This langhe nebbiolo could easily be mistaken for a baraolo as it has spent 18months in wood.

Producer: Tenuta Foresto
Grape: Barbera 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Carru
Alcohol: 14%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay and Tuff
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: The grapes are de-stemmed and placed in 30 hl truncated conical oak vats where they remain for about twenty days during which part of the spontaneous fermentation takes place in contact with the skins, without controlling the temperature. 3-4 manual punch downs a day are carried out as needed. After racking, aging takes place in 20 hl oak barrels and a small part in 700 l tonneaux, for about 12/13 months and then 3 months in bottles. They do not carry out any clarification and filtration or addition of sulfites.

Producer: Tenuta Foresto
Grape: Barbera 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Carru
Alcohol: 13.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay and Tuff
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: The grapes are de-stemmed and placed in 50 hl cement tanks, where they remain for about twenty days. During this time, spontaneous fermentation takes place in contact with the grape skins without controlling the temperature. 3-4 punch downs a day are carried out. After racking, the refinement takes place in 20 hl oak barrels for about 8 months. The wine is then aged in bottles for 2 months before release. No filtration, clarification of any kind, and without any additions of sulfites.

Producer: Tenuta Foresto
Grape: Barbera 
Color: Rosé
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2020
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Carru
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Clay and Tuff
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: The grapes are partially de-stemmed and placed in 50 hl cement tanks, where they remain for less than 24 hours. It is immediately drawn off, pressed and then transferred to a 35hl stainless steel tank. Here it carries out part of the spontaneous fermentation in contact with the skins, without temperature control. 2-3 punch downs per day are carried out as needed. A small part of the must is preserved before fermentation, it will be used to restart the fermentation inside the bottle, thus obtaining a natural sparkling wine. The wine is bottled in the spring in a waning moon and aged 6 months in bottle They do not carry out any clarification and filtration or addition of sulfur dioxide.

Producer: Tenuta Foresto
Grape: Moscato bianco 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Carru
Alcohol: 14%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay and Tuff
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: The grapes are de-stemmed and placed in 50 hl cement tanks, where they remain for about twenty days. During this time, spontaneous fermentation takes place in contact with the grape skins without controlling the temperature. 3-4 punch downs a day are carried out as needed. After racking, the refinement takes place in 20 hl oak barrels for about 8 months. The wine is then aged in bottles for 2 months before release. No filtration, clarification of any kind, and without any additions of sulfites.

Producer: Poderi Cellario
Grape: Barbera 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2017
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Carru
Alcohol: 14.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay, Limestone, Marl
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: A beautiful classical expression of Barbera how it should be, pure and powerful. With this wine, obtained from old vines exposed fully to the sun, the winemakers want to express the traditional character of intense and sharp Barbera. The grapes are macerated for 7 days and undergo a spontaneous fermentation through native yeasts. Subsequently the wine is aged for 1 year in barrel which are 25hl steam bent, not toasted, French oak. The color is red intense ruby, and there are aromas of violet, plum with a slight note of vanilla. The palate it is round, intense and persistent.

Producer: Poderi Cellario
Grape: Dolcetto 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Carru
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Clay, Limestone, Marl
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Made from 100% Dolcetto grapes, harvested by hand in small red baskets. They reproduce the old method of foot pressing, only half of the grapes are pressed, the other part is only destemmed, leaving the grapes intact. This allows the winemaker to rediscover the fragrance of ancient flavors, with a less aggressive tannin and therefore more approachable early on. The wine is obtained through spontaneous fermentation and using only indigenous yeasts, not clarified and unfiltered, aged in large cement vats.

Producer: Poderi Cellario
Grape: Favorita 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Carru
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Clay, Limestone, Marl
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: La Favorita is an old native vine of Langa and Roero, which is well suited to poor soils, typically sandy. The DNA of the grape vine is the same as that of Vermentino from Sardinia and Liguria, which is why it is thought that the grape has a common origin and was spread thanks to the Savoy family. Straw yellow wine, the bouquet is fruity and floral: hay, fresh flowers and banana; on the palate it is fresh and soft, with good balance. Try it as an aperitif, this is an easy drinking delicious wine.

Producer: Poderi Cellario
Grape: Freisa, Dolcetto, Sangiovese 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Carru
Alcohol: 11%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Clay, Limestone, Marl
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: This is the summer red you want to always have at hand. Incredibly drinkable pure red wine. Not to over complex yet sufficient body to pair greatly with a variety of summer dishes. Whether you have this in the table at your friends dinner or in a park with your feet in the grass, this wine is a great accompaniment. This is the ultimate light bodied, natural, all day drinker. The wine is obtained through spontaneous fermentation and using only indigenous yeasts, not clarified and unfiltered, aged in large cement vats.

Producer: Poderi Cellario
Grape: Dolcetto, Barbera 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Carru
Alcohol: 13.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Clay, Limestone, Marl
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: E' ROSSO means IT'S RED! Red wine of the people! This is the perfect wine to sip on with friends. An easygoing 1-liter bottle of delicious fruit forward Barbera and Dolcetto blend. Let it open up a bit and you will realize one liter is not enough. Produced with environmentally friendly cultivation techniques. The wine is spontaneous fermented with native yeasts after 10 days of maceration. It is aged in 100 hl cement tanks, not clarified

Producer: Poderi Cellario
Grape: Nascetta, Moscato Bianco, Incrocio Manzoni 
Color: Orange
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Carru
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Clay, Limestone, Marl
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: E' ORANGE means IT'S Orange! Orange wine of the people! This is the perfect wine to sip on with friends. An easygoing 1-liter bottle of delicious fruit forward and floral orange wine. Let it open up a bit and you will realize one liter is not enough. Produced with environmentally friendly cultivation techniques. The wine is spontaneous fermented with native yeasts after 10 days of maceration. It is aged in large amphora vessels, not clarified

Producer: Poderi Cellario
Grape: Arneis, Moscato Bianco 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Carru
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Clay, Limestone, Marl
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: E' Bianco means IT'S White! White wine of the people! This is the perfect wine to sip on with friends. An easygoing 1-liter bottle of delicious fruit forward Moscato & arneis blend where you will realize one liter is not enough. Produced with organic cultivation techniques. The wine is spontaneous fermented with native yeasts after 10 days of maceration. It is aged in 100 hl cement tanks, not clarified.

Producer: Marc Augustin
Grape: Meunier 
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: 2015
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Subregion: Valée de la Marne
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Chalk, Sand, Clays and Limestone
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: The ripe grapes are picked on fruit and flower days, whenever possible, only by women to maintain their fertile energy. All viticulture is geared towards producing a peaceful, symbiotic balance between all living entities. Vinification takes place in a combination of amphoras and enameled tanks to preserve the juice as good as possible. Only indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation and malolactic fermentation occurs naturally. Minimal or no Sulphur is added. The wines are disgorged 22 months after harvest. The Cuvée Coeur Saphyr is a very special champagne. This is the only 100% meunier champagne from Augustin Champagnes. The champagne is vinified with a Saphyr in the amphora and carries an incredible energy.

Producer: Marc Augustin
Grape: Chardonnay 
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: 2014
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Subregion: Valée de la Marne
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Chalk, Sand, Clays and Limestone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: The ripe grapes are picked on fruit and flower days, whenever possible, only by women to maintain their fertile energy. All viticulture is geared towards producing a peaceful, symbiotic balance between all living entities. Vinification takes place in a combination of amphoras and enameled tanks to preserve the juice as good as possible. Only indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation and malolactic fermentation occurs naturally. No Sulphur is added. The wines are disgorged 22 months after harvest. The sulfur-free cuvée Blanc de Blancs from Champagne Augustin - Cuvée 116 Blanc de Blancs: The number 16 represents sulfur on the periodic table of the elements is conspicuous by its absence, without (one hundred) sulfur. It is a beautifully found play of words in French. This champagne combines all 4 elements, the perfect Blanc de Blancs version Tasting Note: A gourmand champagne, great finesse and balance, with great body to it.

Producer: Marc Augustin
Grape: Pinot Noir  
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: 2014
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Subregion: Valée de la Marne
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Chalk, Sand, Clays and Limestone
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: The ripe grapes are picked on fruit and flower days, whenever possible, only by women to maintain their fertile energy. All viticulture is geared towards producing a peaceful, symbiotic balance between all living entities. Vinification takes place in a combination of amphoras and enameled tanks to preserve the juice as good as possible. Only indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation and malolactic fermentation occurs naturally. Minimal or no Sulphur is added. The wines are disgorged 22 months after harvest. Tasting Note: A rich and velvety champagne with a long, soft finish; hints of honey and caramel. The symbolic relationship between fire (Le Feu) and cuvee 301: Fire is hot, radiant, expansive and unpredictable. It is the transforming element through its heat and is versatile depending upon it’s intensity. Flamboyant cuvee, harmonious and uplifting.

Producer: Marc Augustin
Grape: Pinot Noir  
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: 2015
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Subregion: Valée de la Marne
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Chalk, Sand, Clays and Limestone
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: The ripe grapes are picked on fruit and flower days, whenever possible, only by women to maintain their fertile energy. All viticulture is geared towards producing a peaceful, symbiotic balance between all living entities. Vinification takes place in a combination of amphoras and enameled tanks to preserve the juice as good as possible. Only indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation and malolactic fermentation occurs naturally. Minimal or no Sulphur is added. The wines are disgorged 22 months after harvest. Earth represents the maternal element, solid and stable. It embodies structure, dry extract, minerality. Tasting Note: A beautiful delicate champagne with a very fine perlage and a soft velvety finish. Good acidity and minerality with a hint of citrus, caramel and figs.

Producer: Domaine Vallée Moray
Grape: Chenin 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2017
Country: France
Region: Loire
Subregion: Centre
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Fruity, aromas of white flowers, aromas of clay. Straight, rich, mineral, structured body, good persistence. A real gem!

Producer: Domaine Engel Fréres
Grape: Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc 
Color: Sparkling
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: 2016
Country: France
Region: Alsace
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Schist
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: White and red fruit, winy ,creamy and mineral extremely drinkable

Producer: Séléné
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Rosé
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: Beaujolais Villages
Alcohol: 12,5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay, Sand, Calcaire Limoneux
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Strawberry, raspberry and black cherry, then herbs and red flowers finishing with delicate notes of spice. Vibrant, great drinking and damn delicious! A sight for the eyes too!

Producer: SUMENJAK
Grape: Riesling 
Color: Orange
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Slovenia
Region: Upper Styra
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Quartz Gravel, Quartz Sand, Clay
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Beautiful nose of quince, citrus fruits, dried apricots and herbs. On the palate vibrant and juicy, with a fresh acidity and a long mineral finish.

Producer: SUMENJAK
Grape: Chardonnay 
Color: Orange
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Slovenia
Region:
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: yes
Soil: Quartz Gravel, Quartz Sand, Clay
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: A slightly oxidative orange wine, this chardonnay smells of dried apricots, pears, nuts, caramel and resin. On the palate slightly tannic, with a fresh acidity and slightly salty. Ends in a very long finish.

Producer: Barouillet
Grape: Chardonnay, Sémillon 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: South West France
Subregion: Bergerac
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay, Limestone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: As Vincent Alexis says, it is "fresh and lively"! This Coup d'Vîme is very aromatic, very fruity, light and full at the same time. Beautiful balance. Surprising notes of passion fruit and fresh nuts on the finish. Part of the Sémillon is vinified in carbonic maceration, another part in direct pressing and then matured in vats, the Chardonnay is matured in tuns.

Producer: Cantina Giardino
Grape: Greco 
Color: Orange
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Italia
Region: Campania
Subregion: Irpinia
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Limestone, Sandstone and Clay
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: 319 days of skin contact for those Greco grapes: maybe this can may you think about a meditative and deep orange glass but thanks to the soil and wise old vineplants Sophia is direct and friendly wine that can be with you in any case - during an aperò, on a sunny lunch or a rainy dinner.

Producer: La Grange Saint André
Grape: Grenache Noir, Cinsault 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Easy drinking, light, fruity and fresh Grenache/ Cinsault blend from Languedoc

Producer: La Grange Saint André
Grape: Cinsault, Grenache, Carignan 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: This bright, fresh and juicy red (mainly Cinsault) is great value. It's practically bursting with strawberry and red cherry, with earthy undertones and a touch of fine tannin. Manual harvest, vatting in whole clusters for 48h, without reassembly or batonnage. Six months whole bunch in concrete tank, bottled with no SO2.

Producer: Noella Morantin
Grape: Côt, Cabernet Franc 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2017
Country: France
Region: Loire
Subregion: Anjou-Saumur
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay, Limestone
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: The colour is deep, the nose on ripe fruits, it is ample, the tannins are there but fine and the length is present. It is magnificent!

Producer: Côme Isambert
Grape: Cabernet Franc 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2017
Country: France
Region: Loire
Subregion: Anjou-Saumur
Alcohol: 13.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Limestone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Conversely, the Little Robin uses the press juice from the same Gamay as went into his Onomatopee wine in 2019. This is then put into old barrels before being blended with a large proportion of Cabernet Franc from 2017 which had already had a long thirty month ageing in in barrel to smooth out the tannins. He likes to make this blend to give fruit and acidity to the depth and structure in the Cabernet. The wine is elegant, soft and spicy, a great bottle for dinner, particularly with grilled meats.

Producer: Côme Isambert
Grape: Cabernet Franc 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2015
Country: France
Region: Loire
Subregion: Anjou-Saumur
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Limestone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Côme Isambert with help from Francois Saint-lo & Olivier Schwirtz have purchased the wine from the last vintages of Clos Cristal that was in the cellar and bottled it without additions, under the protest Cristal Closed label designed by Justine Saint-lo. These wines are history in a bottle. Chiselled from Limestone soils, this a deep smokey and velvety Cabernet that just gets better and better with age.