Biodynamics Defined by Inkarri Biodynamic Wine Producer Juan Pelizzati The renowned Argentinian journalist Diego Bigongiari (The Austral Spectator) interviews the founder of Proviva (producers of our Demeter Certified Biodynamic wines Inkarri), Juan Pelizzati about biodynamics, our relationship with nature, the problems of industrial wine and its “natural” alternative. When interviewing someone about topics such as…
Learn more...La Joly Harvest Enjoy this very special “La Joly” harvest recap by guest blogger Stéphanie Dolet of Vignobles Raymond. Look for La Joly at fine retailers in the United States. In October, at the end of the harvest season, we hold the “La Joly” harvest fest. We harvest in the morning and have a great…
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Organic Prosecco – Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Best Buys of 2018 We are thrilled to announce that our Italian organic wine Pizzolato Fields Brut Prosecco appears in the #2 spot on Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Best Buys of 2018. The 2016 vintage of Pizzolato Fields Prosecco was given 91 Points by the prestigious Wine Enthusiast magazine. The…
Learn more...Women Winemaker Awards – Les Hauts de Lagarde Bordeaux Blanc Receives Gold Medal and 92 Points We are very pleased to feature an award recently received by our outstanding women winemakers in the 2018 International Women’s Wine Competition. 2017 Les Hauts de Lagarde Bordeaux Blanc received a Gold Medal with 92 points. This wine is…
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An Exceptional 2018 Organic Italian Wine Harvest for Cantina Pizzolato Enjoy this Q&A with Serena Zanatta of Cantina Pizzolato, recapping their successful 2018 Organic Italian wine harvest in Veneto, Italy. What were the 2018 Italian organic wine harvest dates? Was this later or earlier than usual? In general, all over the Veneto region, the early…
Learn more...The 2018 French Organic Winery Harvest Report Our 2018 French organic winery harvest is complete, and this year’s vintage, while not without its challenges, promises to be the best in many years. Vignobles Raymond French Organic Harvest Though rainy weather proved to be a challenge in Bordeaux, Vignobles Raymond had a good harvest this year,…
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Introducing Koyle Family Vineyards Demeter Certified Biodynamic Wines from Chile From the Colchagua Valley comes our new line of Biodynamic Wines from Chile. 6th generation winemaker Cristobal Undurraga carries the heart of family tradition that dates back to 1885. Koyle Family Vineyards is dedicated to the production of wines with their own identity. Using tools…
Learn more...90 Point Organic Wines from Spain by James Suckling on All Granza Wines Renowned wine reviewer James Suckling recently rated our Granza Wines as 90 point organic wines from Spain. These ratings are significant for any wine, but especially important for these wines made with 100% organically grown grapes. Granza is produced by Bodegas Familiares…
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National Wine and Cheese Day Top 6 Organic Wine & Cheese Pairings In honor of National Wine and Cheese Day we’ve come up with Top 6 organic wine & cheese pairings! Start off with the refreshing bubbles of Italian Pizzolato Fields Prosecco, pairing perfectly with a delicious creamy Camembert. The full-flavored nutty and sweat Gouda…
Learn more...Organic French Wine Wins Gold Medal with 92 Points at Los Angeles International Wine Competition Our Organic French Wine from Vignobles Raymond, Château de Lagarde Grand Millésime, recently took home a Gold Medal and 92 points at the 2018 Los Angeles International Wine Competition. Château de Lagarde Grand Millésime is grown and produced by Vignobles…
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Whitespace + Wellness Blog Takes On Top 6 Reasons to Drink Organic Wine Three of our wines were recently featured by blogger Tiffany Napper in her article 6 Reasons to Drink Organic Wine. Read excerpts below and the complete article on her blog, Whitespace + Wellness – A Journey to Your Best Self. I know…
Learn more...Organic Wine 101 In the United States there are two categories of organic wine, and we’ve created a new Organic Wine 101 video for a simple and quick explanation. Read on for a more in-depth explanation. There is increasing interest in organic wine from around the world, both for their quality and the positive benefits…
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Introducing Agrinatura Italian Biodynamic Wine from Puglia, Italy We are delighted to welcome Agrinatura Italian Biodynamic wine to our portfolio. 8th generation winemaker Giancarlo Ceci watches over the vineyard which is situated just above the famous Italy boot on the Adriatic Sea, an area that is perfectly suited for the production of fine wines. The…
Learn more...Inkarri 90 Point Organic Malbec There once was a time when the phrase “90 Point Organic Malbec” would have rarely, if ever, been uttered in the world of wine. But with our Inkarri wines from Proviva in Argentina recently receiving high praise from three of the toughest wine critics, it’s time to throw away any…
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Natural Red Wine Stain Removal Hacks While we might cry with you over spilled organic wine, guest blogger Gemma Tyler takes us through a few natural red wine stain removal hacks for those unfortunate moments when red wine stains your carpet. It’s happened to us all at some point. An incredibly funny joke, a tipsy…
Learn more...Vegan, Organic, Biodynamic, Sustainable, Sulfite Free – So What’s the Deal With Natural Wine?
The Corkscrew Concierge takes an in-depth look at the definition of Natural Wine, featuring four of our most popular labels. Excerpts follow below, but please see the article in its entirety on the Corkscrew Concierge blog. All photos courtesy of The Corkscrew Concierge.
Italian Organic Wine Romignano Riserva Chianti Receives 89 Points from Wine Enthusiast Our delicious Italian organic wine 2015 Romignano Riserva Chianti DOCG recently received 89 points from Wine Enthusiast magazine (page 34 of the July Advanced Buying Guide). “Made from 90% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot, this opens with baking spice, vanilla and…
Learn more...Natural Merchants Featured in Fast Company Article about Women Leading Natural Wine Sector We are delighted to have our company featured in the recent Fast Company article “Why Women Are Leading the Growing Natural Wine Movement.” The article also features a wine from one of our female winemaker Elodie Gilles, the award-winning Elodie Cuvée Florale…
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Getting to Know and Love Verdejo Spanish wine lovers need to know Verdejo (“vurr-day-ho”). This somewhat rare, indigenous white grape offers a wonderful and unique alternative to refreshing white wines like Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. While the wine is well known and well quaffed in Spain, it is not widely known in the…
Learn more...Organic Rosés from Spain, Italy and France Win Gold We are thrilled that three of our outstanding organic rosés received gold medals at the 2018 Rosé Experience Competition. These amazing wines are all Made with 100% organic grapes and are Vegan, produced without the use of any animal byproducts. Experience Rosé is all about providing…
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