Beurer White Blend
$33.99
Among winemakers in Germany, Beurer is revered and his whites and reds are nearly always considered among the greats. Few winemakers are able to achieve such thrust and such purity, from the simpler Trollinger and Portugieser up to Grauburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc and, yes, Riesling. His winery is in Swabia, a southern region only recently created by the importer Selection Massale. Swabia is not part of the old-school, cannonical history of winemaking in Germany. It is a fertile place, with a diverse array of agriculture. Which brings us to the second reason that Beurer is not as famous as he should be: he does not focus solely on Riesling, but embraces the wild and complicated diversity of Teutonic grapes and wines.
Marto Wines Crazy Crazy
$47.99
Marto Wörner burst on the scene after learning with natural wine royalty Gut Oggau and Matassa. He works his wines organically in the Rheinhessen, the largest of Germany’s 13 quality wines regions known for acid-driven and precise Muller Thurgau and Riesling. Here Marto leaves these classic grapes on their skins a touch longer for added texture and flavour. A complete non-interventionalist, this is made from native yeast with no filing and filtration and no added sulphur.
Bret Bros Macon-Ige Vernayes
$57.99
Bret Brothers set up in 2001, with the commitment to buying standing grapes (picked by the La Soufrandière team) from plots with old vines only and in the best terroirs in the Mâcon wine-growing region. Since then they have acquired more vineyards in the region and have become certified biodynamic, producing some of the most expressive wines in southern Burgundy.
Mordoree La Dame Rousse`Tavel
$54.99
Domaine de la Mordorée is located in Tavel, in the southern Rhône valley. Created in 1986 by Francis Delorme and his son Christophe, the family business owes its fame to Christophe Delorme, who has raised the Domaine to the level of one of the greatest domaines in Tavel and Lirac. Madeleine & Ambre their daughter managed the company since 2016 with the team in place. The wines are certified biodynamic and the name is from the local dialect for the woodcock that flies over the vineyards during its migration.
Carm Douro Rose
$21.99
A Rose that makes us blush with pleasure! Just look at that gorgeous color. Vibrant summer fruit aromas. Persistent berry fruit flavors, good acidity, easy drinking and easy on the pocketbook! CARM stands for Casa Agricola Roboredo Madeira. It's a strictly family concern, having been in the same family since business began in the middle of the 17th century. It's quite a story of a family's dedication to producing the best from such dry, stony terrain. Grapes can excel in these conditions. Very affordable and good company. Keep it on hand for a weekday evening of easy sipping and relaxation.
Il Feuduccio Cerasuolo Rose
$24.99
Cerasuolo translates as ‘pale cherry red’, and these rosé wines get their distinctive deep hue from a short maceration of 24 hours or less. The high level of anthocyanins in the skin of the Montepulciano grape imbues the must with both colour and tannin in a short timeframe. Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo will appeal to those who are bored of the endless Provence-style rosés, or to those looking for lighter reds. Thanks to its intense, tannic character with good acidity, this rosé is a great companion for food: from lobster bisque to a Serrano ham and pomegranate salad, and even dim sum.
Clos du Soleil Rose
$24.99
This wonderful rosé is from the Similkameen Valley, very close to the Okanagan, British Columbia. Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, it is relatively full-bodied with a wonderful strawberry colour and "ripe fruit aromas of strawberry, raspberry and hints of cranberry and citrus. The palate explodes with these same ripe berry flavours, complemented with oak nuances of vanilla and caramel," according to the winery team! "Summer in a bottle," they say, and you know, we agree! Wonderful with roast chicken, roast turkey or smoked salmon. Very food-friendly!
Terra Vecchia Organic Rose
$19.99
Here's a charming Rose to enjoy from the island of Corsica. French by geography, but Italian by influence! “Terra Vecchia” literally means “Ancient Lands” in Corsican and refers to the ancient vinicultural region where the vines grow. Ile de Beauté (Island of Beauty) is a delightful wine that opens with an explosion of red berries and tangy citrus notes nicely complemented by delicate aromas of fine spices. Perfect for relaxed get-togethers, as an aperitif or paired with any Mediterranean cuisine, especially seafood and fresh cheeses.
La Kiuva Rose Arnad Valle D`Aosta
$28.99
An unusual blend of Nebbiolo, Gros Vien and Neyret, this well-priced, refreshing rosé is worth seeking out! "La Kiuva is a tiny co-op in Pied de Ville, Vallée d’Aoste. It was created in 1975 and produced its first vintage in 1979. Today, it consists of just 60 growers who own a total of 25 hectares of vines (18 ha in DOC). Its total production is around 8000 cases. Most of the grower-members farm organically. Each grower tends to their small plot (not unlike Burgundy) while the co-operative’s agronomist oversees farming, ensuring the highest quality of viticulture is obtained," according to the American importer.