Several of Our Vegan and Organic Wines Available in Whole Foods Stores Nationwide

Devon Broglie and Doug Bell
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Whole Foods Market has long been one of our key retail partners, largely due to their outstanding commitment to quality wines, and their incredibly knowledgeable wine buying staff of Doug Bell and Devon Broglie. They are dedicated to creating a unique wine selection that includes wines with real people-farmers and winemakers-behind the wines. We are delighted to have 11 of our organically grown and certified organic wines, from France, Italy Austria and Spain, available in Whole Foods stores nationwide. Each of our winemaking partners is family owned and operated, and every wine is grown and crafted with care. They are a perfect match for the Whole Foods customer, and we are fortunate to be working with these talented buyers.

From Whole Foods Market:

“With a combined 50 years of experience in the world of wine, our experts Devon Broglie and Doug Bell search the world for the best wines and then they put them on our shelves. Devon is a Master Sommelier (one of just 230 in the world) who wants to take the intimidation out of wine for once and all. Doug has been in the industry for 30 years—started out working during college breaks at a liquor store and worked his way up to become our wine buyer. Their passion for wine is the heart and soul of our stores’ wine sections.”

Get to know more about Devon and Doug in this fun video developed by Whole Foods Market:

The following wines from our portfolio can be found at Whole Foods Market and 365 by Whole Foods stores nationwide:

Les Hauts de Lagarde Bordeaux Blanc – available in Whole Foods stores nationwide

This is a delicious, ripe wine that is packed with apricot, apple and pear fruits. It is tangy and freshly fruity. The bright, rich fruit continues right through this wine that is ready to drink now. Wine Enthusiast

Les Hauts de Lagarde Bordeaux Rouge – available in Whole Foods stores nationwide

Attractive structured tannins and red fruits give this wine a good start in life. With the acidity, the dusty structure and the perfumed aftertaste, the wine will develop well. Wine Enthusiast

Pizzolato Fields Prosecco – available in Whole Foods stores nationwide

Made entirely with organic grapes, this delicately sparkling wine boasts enticing scents of white spring flower, beeswax and pear. The vibrant, ethereal palate is loaded with finesse, offering Rennet apple, lemon and mineral alongside crisp acidity and a light, elegant perlage. Wine Enthusiast

Pizzolato No Sulfites Added Cabernet – available in Whole Foods stores nationwide

Aromas of roasted green pepper, toffee, and craisin chutney with a supple, dryish medium body and a tangy pomegranate, black pepper and toasted cedar accented finish. A nice savory table wine; try with pepper steak or fajitas. Tastings.com

Pizzolato No Sulfites Added Merlot – available in Whole Foods stores nationwide

Deep bright ruby color with a violet cast. Rich aromas of chocolate covered toasted coconut, grilled and herb marinated peppers, and strawberry-grape liqueur are very obliquely reminiscent of reposado tequila and follow through on a supple, silky entry to a dryyet-fruity medium-to-full body with notes of tart apples, clay and pencil shavings. Finishes with a long, crisp and refreshing finish. A great sipper or table wine to serve with grilled fare. Tastings.com

Pizzolato No Sulfites Added Rosso Convento Cabernet/Merlot Italian Red Blend – available in Whole Foods stores nationwide

Mocha, whipped cream, cherry, and craisin, pencil shaving, aromas and flavors. Supple and chewy with a solid core of fruit and fine tannins. Finishes with cocoa earth, spice, olive, and chalk. A very nice food wine or sipper… Tastings.com

Biokult Grüner Veltliner – available in Whole Foods stores nationwide

This Grüner Veltliner’s aromatic nose suggests arugula, lime and ripe lemon. The palate is juicy and easy, with lots of pear fruit and more fresh lemon. A summer wine par excellence with a refreshing, dry finish. Wine Enthusiast

Tarantas Tempranillo Crianza – available in Whole Foods stores nationwide

Bright ruby black color. Aromas of ripe forest berries, freshly tilled earth, fine leather, and roasted nuts with a round, lively, fruity medium-full body and a seamless, complex, long bramble, tar, cured meats, and black pepper finish with well-integrated, firm tannins and moderate oak. A superb tempranillo worthy of a fine meal. Tastings.com

Tarantas Sparkling Bobal Rosé – available in Whole Foods stores nationwide

Some of the highest tested levels of the natural antioxidant Resveratrol can be found in monovarietal wines from southeast Spain’s Bobal grape.

Tarantas Sparkling White – available in Whole Foods stores nationwide

Straw color. Bright, yeasty, earthy aromas of citrus cream, melon rind, and garden patch with a supple, crisp, effervescent, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a silky, crisp green apple and lemon finish with no oak. A well made and refreshing sparkler. Tastings.com

Spartico No Sulfites Added Tempranillo/Cabernet Spanish Red Blend – available in Whole Foods stores nationwide

Medium color. Aromas of strawberry, stewed plum, vanilla custard, and baking spice with a bright, dry light-to-medium body and an interesting, medium-long , prune, and bittersweet chocolate finish with well-integrated tannins. A well-balanced, fruit-forward Spanish blend. Tastings.com