Wine

Producer: Domaine Julien Meyer
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Alsace
Subregion: Bas-Rhin
Alcohol: 13%

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

Funkyness: Funky

Tasting Notes: Fruity, funky and slightly earthy on the nose, with some baking spice in the background. On the palate it is fresh, with a medium-high acidity an a long finish with more spice and berry notes.

Producer: Beat Thommen
Grape: Müller Thurgau 
Color: Orange
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Schaffhausen
Alcohol: 12.2%

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

Funkyness: Funky

Tasting Notes: A fresh and slightly funky orange wine, fermented and aged in amphora. Beat Thommen works for Markus Ruch, so his wines are a bit similar, but still have plenty of their own character.

Producer: Sequerciani
Grape: Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, Foglia Tonda
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
Country: Italia
Region: Toscana
Subregion: Maremma
Alcohol: 14%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: A well-balanced medium-bodied and pleasantly rustic red wine, with very fine tannins and fruity and herbaceous notes.

Producer: Domaine La Ferme du Cade
Grape: Grenache, Syrah 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Provence
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13%

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

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Roumègue shows a translucent, very light ruby red color with orange hues in the glass, it’s almost a rosé. In the nose, notes of strawberry candy, pomegranate and rose petals, with some liquorish and milk chocolate notes underneath. On the palate it’s light, juicy and approachable, with a refreshing acidity, sweet fruit and more of that liquorish towards the finish.

Producer: Claus Preisinger
Grape: Zweigelt, Sankt Laurent 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedl am See
Alcohol: 12%

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

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Light, easy to drink and wonderfully juicy. Pustza Libre tastes best when slightly chilled.

Producer: Mamaruta
Grape: Syrah 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13%

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

Funkyness: funky

Tasting Notes: Spicy, rustic, herbs, horse stable

Producer: Domaine Milan
Grape: Grenache  
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2017
Country: France
Region: Provence
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 15%

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

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: An intense aromatic profile with notes of blackberries, cherries, coffee and cocoa. Complex but smooth and juicy with intense black fruit flavors and a long finish.

Producer: Georges Descombes
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13%

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

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: In a pure style, very close to the fruit, here is a crisp and drinkable red that can be drunk with disconcerting ease.

Producer: Les Maou
Grape: Carignan 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Rhône Meridional
Alcohol: 12%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Haut les Coeurs shows a light, translucent, ruby red color with purple reflexes. In the nose, there are notes of ripe dark and amarena cherries, as well as some Mediterranean brush. The attack on the palate is fresh, with a juicy mid-palate; then some fine tannins emerge. A well-incorporated acidity carries through to the end, where it finishes on light tobacco notes.

Producer: Domaine Milan
Grape: Grenache, Syrah
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Provence
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13.5%

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

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: 12 months in French oak. A deep red robe, with a nose of red fruits and cocoa. The palate is balanced, combining power and finesse, with beautiful freshness.

Producer: San Polino
Grape: Sangiovese 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2015
Country: Italia
Region: Toscana
Subregion: Montepulciano
Alcohol: 14,5%

Aging in wood: yes
Soil: Silt
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: very deep with fokus, stukture and tension

Producer: Nada
Grape: Grenache Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Languedoc Roussillon
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 14%

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

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: With the cuvée Futur, Raphaël Baissas de Chastenet signs for his second vintage an exceptional bottle. A frank and free wine, rather discreet at the opening but which will evolve magnificently well over the next 4 years. The most pressed will decant for half an hour to enjoy it on the youth!

Producer: Weingut Besson-Strasser
Grape: Pinot Noir
Color: Red
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: On the nose it shows aromas of cherries, blood orange and herbs, with a hint of smoke in the background. On the palate well-balanced, juicy, with silky tannins and a refreshing acidity.

Producer: La Maison Carrée
Grape: Chasselas
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
Country: Switzerland
Region: Three Lakes
Subregion: Neuenburg
Alcohol: 13%

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

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: A clean Chasselas from Lake Neuchatel, with notes of flowers and apples, a creamy palate with a bit of salt and a refreshing acidity towards the end.

Producer: Domaine Milan
Grape: Merlot, Carignan 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
Country: France
Region: Provence
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13.5%

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

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Fruit Forward, With The Classic Carignan Spices.

Producer: Lamoresca
Grape: Frappato
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Italy
Region: Sicily
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13,5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil:
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Peppery, red-berry-flavored, mineral and juicy red wine from Sicily that will challenge your perception of what Southern Italian wine tastes like.

Producer: Domaine La Calmette
Grape: Malbec, Merlot
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Cahors
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13,5%

Aging in wood: Half/Half
Soil:
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Trespotz is a rather easy-drinking expression of Malbec. The Domaine la Calmette has added a splash of Merlot for roundness, making this a dark-fruit-forward red wine, that has some classic Malbec spice and a touch of tannin, but is also plenty quaffable.

Producer: Podere Sottoilnoce
Grape: Lambrusco Grasparossa, Lambrusco Sorbara, Trebbiano Modenese
Color: Red
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2020
Country: Italy
Region: Emilia Romagna
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: No
Soil:
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Notes of sour cherries, plums, wild berries and undergrowth, with a dry and juicy palate and refreshing fizz. A Lambrusco that's wild, but clean!

Producer: Mas de mon Père
Grape: Malbec
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
Country: France
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 14%

Aging in wood: No
Soil:
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: A nose of ripe black cherries, tobacco, pepper and violets, with a touch of barnyard in the background. On the palate it is generous, juicy and with some silky tannins.

Producer: Karim Vionnet
Grape: Gamay
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: yes
Soil:
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: A very juicy Gamay from the Beaujolais that is dangerously quaffable. Who takes the time to smell it will be rewarded with enticing notes of violets, cherries, berries and herbs.

Producer: Domaine Jean-Pierre Rietsch
Grape: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Alsace
Subregion: Bas-Rhin
Alcohol: 12%

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

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: 1 L Bottle. A wine of immediate pleasure, fluid and with a beautiful length in the mouth.

Producer: Johannes Zillinger
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 0
Country: Austria
Region: Niederoesterreich
Subregion: Weinviertel
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: yes
Soil: Loam
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Elegant, fruit-forward and highly mineral red from Austria. Lots of red and black fruits on the nose, with a slightly grassy background. Juicy palate with a slightly salty finish.

Producer: Mas Coutelou
Grape: Syrah, Merlot & Mourvèdre 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 14,5%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Lots of cassis, a bit of dust and some black pepper typical of Syrah, that constitutes the main ingredient in this blend. Lovely juicy fruit and some silky tannins on the palate.

Producer: Buccia Nera
Grape: Sangiovese 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Italia
Region: Toscana
Subregion: Chianti
Alcohol: 13%

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

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: A lovely light and fresh expression of Sangiovese without added sulphites.

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: Matassa
Grape: Grenache, Grenache Gris, Macabeo 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12%

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

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: The Mediterranean character of Grenache Noir is well diluted by white grapes, which give it a more Nordic and mineral tone. The taste is consistent, juicy and satisfying.

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: 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: Zulu Vins
Grape: Mourvèdre 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Subregion: Perpignan
Alcohol: 11%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Marl, Schist, Silica
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: A Mourvèdre made in collaboration with the Domaine des Enfants Sauvages. The nose is full of black fruit aromas and spice, with a little earth and funk underneath. On the palate it is light, juicy and easy-drinking.

Producer: Zulu Vins
Grape: Carignan 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: France
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Subregion: Perpignan
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Marl, Schist, Silica
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Passe Muraille is a collaboration between Zulu Wines and Domaine de Mena. It's a slightly funky, juicy, yet elegant red wine from the south of France, made of 100% Carignan. Great now, potentially even greater a few years down the line!

Producer: Les Maou
Grape: Carignan, Aubun
Color: Red
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Rhône Meridional
Alcohol: 13%

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

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: This red pet nat is like a bubbly fruit juice: notes of blackcurrant, cherries, blackberries and raspberries mingle with violets and black pepper. On the palate it's clean and juicy, well balanced with juice and a refreshing acidity. 

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: Côme Isambert
Grape: Pineau d'Aunis
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2016
Country: France
Region: Loire
Subregion: Anjou-Saumur
Alcohol: 12.3%

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

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: A light but complex red wine from a native Loire grape variety. Shows notes of raspberries, red currants, black pepper, forest floor and a bit of smoke. 

Producer: La Villana
Grape: Greghetto 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Italia
Region: Lazio
Subregion: Gradoli
Alcohol: 12.5%

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

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: From vineyards that have been overlooking Lake Bolsena for over eighty years, here is an exceptional Greghetto, dense with fruity, floral and herbaceous sensations, lots of minerality and freshness. Shot to the heart!

Producer: Christopher Barth
Grape: Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Germany
Region: Rheinhessen
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 11.5%

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

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Ruby red color and smells of berries, undergrowth and red flowers. On the palate it is fresh and juicy, with a bit of tannin and mineral notes.

Producer: Andrea Occhipinti
Grape: Aleatico 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Italia
Region: Lazio
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13%

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

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Notes of cherry, rose petals and mint, with a bit of wet leaf in the background. On the palate it is mineral, with small tannins and a good, juicy acidity.

Producer: Sumenjak
Grape: Pinot Noir
Color: Red
Sparkling:
Vintage: 2020
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: Pinot Noir's bouquet reminds us of berries, ripe cherries, toast and spices. The taste is elegant and complex, the acids and tannins are harmonious.

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: Weinbau Beat Thommen
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2017
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Thurgau
Alcohol: 12.5%

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

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: A very elegant and subdued Pinot Noir made on the estate of a Swiss prison. Notes of hibiscus flowers, berries and herbs, with a fresh acidity and very fine tannins.

Producer: Weinbau Beat Thommen
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Schaffhausen
Alcohol: 12.8%

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

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: A fine, elegant Pinot Noir made on the estate of Markus Ruch, by one of his co-workers. Notes of berries and herbs, with a fresh acidity and very fine tannins.

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: Cascina Fornace
Grape: Arneis 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2017
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12%

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

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Fruits, Flowers, Citrus, Sapid