Wine: Biodynamic
Results
Mas Foulaquier l'Orphee
Pierre Jequier and Blandine Chauchat make gorgeous wines at Mas Foulaquier in Pic St. Loup -- often described as the best terroir in the Languedoc. Their l'Orphee has deep, dark berry fruit, subtle floral notes with hints of herbs and an intriguing minerality. Medium-full bodied, it has great balance and depth of flavor. It has structure that will allow pairing with fuller dishes, but the wine is very accessible and enjoyable now. Mas Foulaquier is fully certified organic and biodynamic.
Cousin Pur Breton
Olivier Cousin is one of our favorite Loire vignerons, with a gentle disposition and salt n' pepper beard. Cousin's horse, Joker, plows the vineyards. His wines are the epitome of natural. Breton is the local moniker for Cabernet Franc. Funky and wild (in a good way) tastes like ripe plums, chalky mineral, earth and mushrooms. Winemaking Details: Wild Yeast Fermentation, Unfiltered, Unfined, Low SO2 Added, Vegan
Donkey and Goat Grenache Noir
Natural wine from California! This is made by husband and wife team, Tracey and Jared Brandt, based in Berkeley. All their wines are fermented in wood vats and they add nothing at all except a small amount of sulfur at bottling. This is an El Dorado blend of Grenache from Fenaughty, Swansboro and Lightner vineyards and will simply shine on the outdoor table on a warm summer night or next to the fireplace on a cool fall evening. Deep, bright red color with earthy and meaty notes laced with spice and red and dark berries. A lush texture with an array of juicy red fruit flavors and a minerality that adds vibrancy to the long and focused finish. Winemaking Details: Unfiltered, Unfined, Wild Yeast Fermentation, Low SO2 Added
Jacques Puffeney Chardonnay
A forward and relatively supple vintage for Puffeney’s Chardonnay. Fresh and easygoing, but still with classic trad-Jura twang and that signature Puffeney “analog” texture (highlighting overall feel and presence over absolute clarity). As always, a great gateway drug. Winemaking Details: Wild Yeast Fermentation, Unfiltered, Unfined, Low SO2 Added
Petalos
Produced by winemaker darling of the press, Jose Palacious, this is a beautiful expression of the Mencia grape from Bierzo, in the northwest corner of Spain. Made from 60-100 year old vines that have dug their way deep down into the slate-rich soils. Offers blueberry and violet fruit, backed with striking minerality.
Cousin Pur Breton
Olivier Cousin is one of our favorite Loire vignerons, with a gentle disposition and salt n' pepper beard. Cousin's horse, Joker, plows the vineyards. His wines are the epitome of natural. Breton is the local moniker for Cabernet Franc. Funky and wild (in a good way) tastes like ripe plums, chalky mineral, earth and mushrooms. Winemaking Details: Wild Yeast Fermentation, Unfiltered, Unfined, Low SO2 Added, Vegan
Binner Riesling Katzenstal
The wines mirror the winemaker when it comes to Binner, a smart, soft spoken, sensitive seeming guy.This Alsatian Riesling brims with aromatic flowers, an almost tropical ripeness of guava, perfectly balanced with lemon zest and a crisp finish. Winemaking Details: Unfiltered, Unfined, Wild Yeast Fermentation, Low SO2 Added
Cousin Le Duc Gamay
Olivier Cousin is one of our favorite Loire vignerons, with a gentle disposition and salt n' pepper beard. Cousin's horse, Joker, plows the vineyards. His wines are the epitome of natural. Deep cherry red in the glass with a shimmering amethyst rim. The nose is alive with loads of crushed red and black cherries, backed by deep inflections of pounded limestone and a dusting of savory herbs. Supple minerality and moderate tannins provides the finish with an outstanding, lip-smacking succulence. Winemaking Details: Unfiltered, Wild Yeast Fermentation, No SO2 Added, Vegan
Cousin Grolleau
Olivier Cousin is one of our favorite Loire vignerons, with a gentle disposition and salt n' pepper beard. Cousin's horse, Joker, plows the vineyards. His wines are the epitome of natural. Grolleau is one of those grapes that near died of extinction until it was resurrected by a handful of natural winemakers in the Loire, Cousin included. Shows barnyard funk, supple crushed red fruit and minerals. Winemaking Details: Unfiltered, Unfined, Vegan, Low SO2 Added, Wild Yeast Fermentation
Puzelat In KO We Trust
Thierry Puzelat is the rock star of the natural wine world and he's got groupies in Tokyo, Paris and New York! This is an amazing wine of dark bramble fruits, floral and an almost saline-mineral edge. Winemaking Details: Unfiltered, No SO2 Added, Wild Yeast Fermentation