Organic Pizzolato Rosé Prosecco DOC After many years of discussion, in May the Prosecco DOC Consortium in Italy approved the introduction of Rosé Prosecco DOC – and we have the first Organic Pizzolato Rosé Prosecco DOC Brut. This combines two of the hottest wine trends over the past 10 years – rosé and Prosecco –…
Learn more...Gluten-Free Wine – Isn’t All Wine Gluten Free? In the past several years, we have received more and more consumer inquiries asking if our wines are gluten free. While it may seem that a beverage made primarily with grapes and water would inherently be free of gluten, that’s not always the case. The Food and…
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Organic Vs. Biodynamic Wine We are often asked about the key differences of Organic vs. Biodynamic® wine. While ALL of the wines in our portfolio are grown and produced using 100% Organically Grown Grapes, and produced in accordance with USDA Organic Standards, there are many nuances between the viticulture and production of Organic vs. Biodynamic…
Learn more...We Only Sell Vegan Wines – No Animal Byproducts Used in Production Natural Merchants imports vegan wines from throughout Europe and South America which are designated as certified organic, or made with organically grown grapes. November 1 is World Vegan Day and November is World Vegan Month and we encourage everyone to celebrate with a…
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Early Italian Organic Wine Harvest Report Our winery partner in Veneto, Cantina Pizzolato has been busy over the last two months with the Italian Organic wine harvest of their white varieties. 2020 looks to be another stellar year for Pinot Grigio, their famed Prosecco and more! Enjoy the first harvest report of the 2020 season…
Learn more...Pride Journeys Presents the Ultimate Fall Wine Guide We are honored to have five of our organic wines included in Pride Journey’s Ultimate Fall Wine Guide. Joey Amato is a lifestyle and travel editor for the LGBTQ community, and compiles an annual list of his favorite wines. “The fall season is favorite time of year,…
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Pizzolato Fields Organic 90 Point Best Buy Prosecco – Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Best Buys of 2020 We are excited to announce that our Italian organic wine Pizzolato Fields Brut Prosecco appears as #9 on Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Best Buys of 2020. Pizzolato Fields Prosecco was given 90 Points by the prestigious Wine Enthusiast…
Learn more...Non-GMO Organic Wines for Non-GMO Month October is Non-GMO Month and we are celebrating by offering the widest selection of Non-GMO wines available. Our 54 wines from throughout Europe and South America were the first imported wines to obtain Non-GMO Project Verification, and we continue to add more products regularly. Non-GMO wines are made with…
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Celebrate Organic Harvest Month with Top 8 Organic Wines Our Top 8 organic wines from Europe provide the perfect pairing for your National Organic Harvest Month feasts this September. In 1992, the Organic Trade Association named September as “National Organic Harvest Month.” The objective of Organic Harvest Month is to bring awareness to the value…
Learn more...Defining Clean Wine “Clean Wine” are the natural wine buzz words of late, but what does that really mean? Most importantly, do we at Natural Merchants sell clean wine brands? You bet! Depending on your definition, which is confusing at best. The backlash against the marketing lingo being used by some newer wine brands has…
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Organic Wines for Tailgating – Be it In Person, Virtual or the Backyard Organic wines for tailgating! While physical tailgating may not be in play this football season due to Covid-19, taking it virtual, or making the most with smaller gatherings in the backyard may have to suffice this fall. When most people think of…
Learn more...New Pizzolato Organic Prosecco Spumante M*USE We are delighted to introduce Pizzolato Prosecco Spumante, the newest addition to the M*USE family. Pizzolato Prosecco Spumante is a fully sparkling wine, perfect for special occasions or anytime an extra special sparkling experience is desired. Aromas of white flower, beeswax and pear. Juicy, elegant palate with green apple,…
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Wild Yeast, Natural Fermentation and Organic Yeast – The Many Forms of Yeast in Wine Production Organic and Biodynamic winemakers practice a variety of fermentation methods, some allowing wild yeast to take over, others adding a cultivated yeast to jump-start the fermentation process. We asked our winemakers to give us an inside look at their…
Learn more...How to Host Safe Socially Distant Gatherings Though Covid-19 shows little signs of going away any time soon, some may be ready to get out of the house to attend a safe socially distant gathering with close friends and family once again. It’s a tricky time as everyone has different comfort levels. But we thought…
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What Natural Means for Wine – On the Need to be Wary of Simple Solutions in the Viticulture of “Natural” Wine By Matteo Acme, Proviva – Inkarri Biodynamic Wines Complexity and depth are two of the first aspects we look for in a quality wine. The complexity of its aromas, structure, and the experiences that…
Learn more...Biokult 90 Point Wines of Austria Our newest vintages of two Biokult organic wines are 90 point wines of Austria-and more! Both of these wines are perfect for year-round enjoyment, and hit all the marks as Natural Wines that taste great and are great for the planet. The September 2020 issue of Wine Enthusiast features…
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Trump Administration Considers Again 100% Tariffs on All European Wine Update June 2020: While segments of the U.S. wine and spirits industry, particularly restaurants, continue to suffer the consequences of the Covid-19 shutdown, the U.S. is set to once again consider raising and imposing tariffs on wines from Europe-up to 100% tariff. This would be devastating…
Learn more...The Wonderful Wines Of Argentina By Guest Blogger Rebecca Siggers Argentina is known for warm sweltering heat, stunning coastal stretches, lush tropical forests, diverse geography, windswept plains, and delicious, special wines of Argentina. The culture of Argentines is stemmed from colorful festivities packed with engaging music, rusty Tango dance, eclectic blend of influences, sweet and…
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The Wonderful World of Organic Prosecco Wine Summer is the perfect time to enjoy refreshing organic Prosecco wine, and we have a wonderful selection of all types from Brut to Demi Sec and everything in between. Prosecco is always the perfect way to start a meal, welcome guests to a party, or enjoy during a…
Learn more...2020 International Women’s Wine Competition – Organic Wines Show Best in Class and 90+ Points We are very pleased to feature an award recently received by our outstanding women winemakers in the 2020 International Women’s Wine Competition. The International Women’s Wine Competition, judged entirely by wine industry professional women. Its mission? To uniquely identify specific…
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