Wine

Producer: Markus Ruch
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Intense garnet red, on the nose complex notes of black cherries, raspberries and red plums as well as slight hints of blackberries, blackcurrants, mint and mineral spices, velvety soft on the palate, lively and aromas of plum, cocoa and vanilla, the tones of wood are evident, but very well balanced, elegant, fruity and mineral finish. For Haalde, the grapes are fermented together with the stems. The corresponding grapes come from 35-year-old vineyards. Haalde is a wine for Pinot fanatics!

Producer: Le Puy
Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Carménère 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Subregion: Saint Émilion
Alcohol: 13%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Château Le Puy Cuvée Emilien 2018 is an elegant red wine with aromas of cassis and currants, almond notes and a hint of undergrowth. The palate is delicate, light and round. A perfect wine with silky tannins and a long and pleasantly complex finish.

Producer: Chapuis Frères
Grape: Aligoté 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 11.5%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Fresh And Crispy With Citrucy Notes.

Producer: David Large
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12.5%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: A lovely, elegant and fine Gamay, with notes of plums, cherry, blueberries and black pepper. On the palate it is juicy, fruit-forward and lush, with a refreshing acidity.

Producer: David Large
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12.5%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: 100% Gamay, carbonic maceration in concrete tanks. A lot of red fruit and some flowers. Juicy and berry-forward on the palate.

Producer: Mouressipe
Grape: Syrah
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13.8%

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

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Fruity and spicy Syrah from the Rhône Valley. Notes of blackcurrants, blackberries, olives and pepper. The palate is fresh, with fine tannins and a refreshing acidity.

Producer: Mouressipe
Grape: Syrah, Cinsault
Color: Red
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13%

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

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Somewhere between a light red and dark rosé, this fizzy wine is super juicy! Blackberries, raspberries and dark cherries with a small touch of funk!

Producer: La Grange Saint André
Grape: Grenache
Color: Rosé
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: A great value Rosé from the south of France. Raspberries, grapefruits and herbs in the nose. On the palate it is fresh, juicy and very well-balanced. 

Producer: La Grange Saint André
Grape: Syrah
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: A great value Syrah from the south of France. Blackcurrants, cherries, rosehip and spice on the nose, very juicy on the palate. Some smooth tannins add roundness. 

Producer: Thillardon
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: Chénas
Alcohol: 11,5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Quartz, Granite
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: A light pink with orange hues in the glass. The nose is fresh, strawberry-forward, with notes of rhubarb, roses and herbs. The palate is fresh, juicy, with light bubbles and a zingy acidity that balances out a tiny amount of residual sugar.

Producer: Thillardon
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: Chénas
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Quartz, Granite
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: A very clean nose with cherries, red fruits and violet, with some herbaceous and bitter almond notes in the background. The palate is well-balanced, juicy and mineral, with a pleasant, refreshing acidity.

Producer: Eduardo Torres
Grape: Nerello Mascalese, Field Blend 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Italia
Region: Sicilia
Subregion: Etna
Alcohol: 14%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Blood and mineral scent, animated by aromas of cherry, plum and cedar. Pure and strong, mineral and complex with a fine and silky tannic texture

Producer: Tom Litwan
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Switzerland
Region:
Subregion: Aargau
Alcohol: 13%

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

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Refined, bundled bouquet, sour cherries, currants, fresh leather, black tea, slightly smoky nuances in the background. The palate is clear, very finely woven, elegant, compact, youthful structure and beautifully long lasting.

Producer: Meggiolaro
Grape: Garganega 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Italia
Region: Veneto
Subregion: Veronese
Alcohol: 12.5%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Pear, Almonds, Good Acidity, Minerality

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

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Hearty, Cherry, Tobacco, Mineral, Acid

Producer: Foradori
Grape: Manzoni Bianco 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Italia
Region: Trentino Alto-Adige
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12.5%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Notes Of Ripe Yellow Fruit And Exotic Fruits. Juicy With Beautiful Breadth And Sapidity

Producer: Domaine Vacheron
Grape: Sauvignon 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Loire
Subregion: Centre
Alcohol: 14%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Smoky, Mineral, Crisp And Aromatic

Producer: Ezio Trinchero
Grape: Barbera 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2016
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 14.5%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Hearty, Cherry, Tobacco, Mineral, Acid

Producer: La Petite Baigneuse
Grape: Grenache Gris, Macabeu 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Languedoc Roussillon
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: "Juste Ciel", a wine that calls for summer, fresh grilled fish, marinated supions, sea urchins, carpaccio de Saint Jacques.... In short, "La Petite Baigneuse" delivers here a wine to be enjoyed by the poolside with a Mediterranean meal thanks to its delicacy, its freshness and its notes of candied fruits. A very nice white wine to share with a nice meal.

Producer: Weingut Eymann
Grape: Riesling 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: Germany
Region: Pfalz
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12%

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

Funkyness: clean

Tasting Notes: Made from hand-picked grapes growing on biodynamically farmed vines that are partially 80+ years old. Complex and serious white wine with notes of honey, stone fruit, with a touch of petrol. On the palate well-balanced, with a zesty acidity and mineral finish.

Producer: Frédéric Cossard
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2014
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Subregion: Côte de Beaune
Alcohol: 13%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Natural wine perfection, red fruit, acidity, complex. An elegant, aged classy Burgundy.

Producer: Celler Pardas
Grape: Xarello, Malvasia de Sitges 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Spain
Region: Catalonia
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Penedès - white flowers, citrus, stone fruit, made from the well-known Xarello blended with the near-extinct native variety Malvasia de Sitges.

Producer: Buccia Nera
Grape: Trebbiano, Grechetto 
Color: Orange
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Italia
Region: Toscana
Subregion: Chianti
Alcohol: 13,5%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Intense And Brilliant Golden Yellow Color. The Nose Smells Of Ripe White Fruits, Sweet Spices, Candied Orange Peel And Aromatic Herbs Typical Of The Characteristic Terroir. In The Mouth Notes Of Dried Apricot, Melon, Peach, Quince, Accompanied By Herbaceous Hints Of Laurel And Rosemary.

Producer: Col di Corte
Grape: Verdicchio 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Italia
Region: Marche
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 14%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Citrus Fruits, White Fruit, Aromatic Herbs And Floral Memories. Fresh, Savory, Medium-Bodied And Intense Taste

Producer: Divella
Grape: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir 
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: -
Country: Italia
Region: Lombardia
Subregion: Franciacorta
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Half/Half
Soil: Clay
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Red, White Fruits, Salty Crispy, Acid

Producer: Divella
Grape: Chardonnay 
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: -
Country: Italia
Region: Lombardia
Subregion: Franciacorta
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Half/Half
Soil: Clay
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Biscuits, Herbs, Almond Fresh Acid, Long

Producer: Drappier
Grape: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Blanc
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: NV
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13%

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

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Unfiltered and with minimal sulfur, made in the carbon-neutrally certified Drappier House. The name is in honor of the holy St. Bernard, founder of the Clarevallis Abby close to the Drappier vineyards. A well-balanced champagne with floral notes and a fresh palate.

Producer: Tom Litwan
Grape: Sour Cherry
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: 2020
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Aargau
Alcohol: 8%

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

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: This is a sparkling wine made from sour cherries, grown in the Aargau in Switzerland. It is made in the traditional method with a second fermentation in the bottle. In the glass, it shows an intense and dark colors. Aromas of cherries with a distinct marzipan note. On the palate, it is complex and quite full, with a good acidity. Great with fatty foods, as it serves as a balance.

Producer: Tom Litwan
Grape: Chardonnay 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Aargau
Alcohol: 13.5%

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

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Delightful bouquet, delicate fruit notes, white flowers, toasted almonds and flint. On the palate precise, creamy approach, wonderfully dynamic, fine acidity, great density. A wonderfully exciting Chardonnay.

Producer: Tom Litwan
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Aargau
Alcohol: 13.5%

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

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Attractive bouquet, raspberries, peonies, a touch of blood orange, fresh tobacco, delicate smoky nuances. On the palate complex, silky texture, wonderfully fresh structure, refined, fine tannin, very noble and fine.

Producer: Comando G
Grape: Red Grenache
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: Spain
Region: Madrid
Subregion: Sierra de Gredos
Alcohol: 14.5%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: A light crimson red color with pink and orange hues. On the nose, there are ripe blueberries, strawberries and vanilla with a bit of underbrush in the background. On the palate, it has good freshness, smooth tannins and juicy fruit, with some more oaky flavors coming through towards the finish.

Producer: Markus Ruch
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12.5%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Ruby red, the nose aromas of ripe cherry and raspberry, harmonious mix of acidity and tannins, long finish.

Producer: Podere Ortica
Grape: Sangiovese, Colorino, Canaiolo 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Italia
Region: Toscana
Subregion: Chianti
Alcohol: 12.5%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Red Fruits, White Fruit, Crispy, Very Balanced Acidity

Producer: Mouressipe
Grape: Clairette, Chasselas, Chardonnay
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12,5%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: A southern Rhône white blend with notes of ripe fruits like melon, tangerine and passion fruit, with some herbaceous notes and a touch of nuts in the background. On the palate it's fresh, light-bodied with a little acidity and a slightly salty finish.

Producer: Séléné
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 14.5 %

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Sand, Granite
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Lots of ripe strawberries and cherries on the nose, with a leafy background. The palate is dense but juicy, with a refreshing acidity and light, chewy tannins.

Producer: Séléné
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12.5 %

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: A lighter iteration of Beaujolais, with floral notes, berries and a juicy, fresh palate with a good acidity.

Producer: Séléné
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13.5 %

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: On the nose, earthy notes dominate, with dark cherries, herbs and a bit of iron in the background. On the palate it's savory and quite rich, but very juicy and not heavy. A rustic red wine that is fun but not funky.

Producer: Domaine de Beudon
Grape: Diolinoir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2016
Country: Switzerland
Region: Valais
Subregion: Fully
Alcohol: 13.1%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Granite, Gneis, Limestone
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Diolinoir is a Swiss crossing between Diolly and Pinot Noir. Spicy and slightly smokey, with notes of ripe dark cherries and cassis. On the palate it's medium bodied with more spice, but also juicy fruit, minerality and good freshness.

Producer: Christian Binner
Grape: Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Auxerrois, Chasselas, Silvaner, Muscat
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Alsace
Subregion: Haut-Rhin
Alcohol: 13%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: An everyday white wine that's floral and fruity on the nose. Very clean, especially considering the very low intervention winemaking. On the palate it's surprisingly complex and full-bodied, with a good acidity and minerality. Long, slightly fruity finish.

Producer: Weingut Besson-Strasser
Grape: Räutschling 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Schaffhausen
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Sandy-Gravelly
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Smells of apples and pears, with flinty, floral and herbaceous notes in the background. On the palate it is mineral and fresh, with some creamy notes and a good length.

Producer: Mouressipe
Grape: Cinsault, Grenache noir 
Color: Rosé
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12,5%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Light orange color with pink reflexes, slightly cloudy. Floral nose, with rose notes, then citrus fruits (tangerine) and lychee. Fluid mouth, with very small catchy tannins and a nice persistence in the mouth. A rosé full of delicacy!

Producer: David Large
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13.5%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: 100% Gamay, carbonic maceration in concrete tanks: a lot of fruit but a spicy finish that brings complexity: yum!