Biodynamic
Domaine Jean Bourdy Macvin du Jura François 750 mL
$119.99Fresh grape aromas are joined by ripe fruit and prune in the documented profile. The palate is slightly syrupy and naturally sweet, with a smooth, full-bodied texture and no harshness. Production combines two-thirds unfermented grape juice with one-third Marc du Jura, followed by one year in old wood. Both organic and Demeter certification are recorded for this traditional fortified wine.
Mas Amiel 2022 Oiseau Rare Maury Sec 750 mL
$45.99Fresh grape, strawberry, raspberry and blackberry shape the documented fruit profile. The palate is creamy and mouthwatering, with finely grained tannins, bright freshness and a mineral line. Garrigue, pepper and tobacco add savoury detail before a supple, juicy and persistent finish. The blend is Grenache with Carignan, drawn from schist parcels that the estate farms biodynamically.
Roagna Pajè 2017 Barbaresco 750 mL
$299.99Rose petals, red cherry and cranberry lead a restrained but finely detailed bouquet, joined by tobacco, dried flowers and warm spice. The palate is silky and light-footed, with vibrant acidity and fine, sandy tannins giving shape to the delicate fruit. Mushroom, leather and gravelly mineral notes emerge with air. Graceful rather than forceful, it finishes long and gently savoury, with dark berries, liquorice and a lingering earthy lift.
Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot DD 2022 Arbois Rouge 3 L
$389.99Raspberry, cranberry and bright red berries lead with rose hip, hibiscus and a delicate floral perfume. The palate is medium-bodied and lively, balancing juicy fruit with earthy detail, fine tannins and a lightly dusty grip. Gentle herbs and warm spice add savoury definition without obscuring the freshness. Concentrated yet approachable, it closes cleanly with red fruit and an earthy, food-friendly finish.
Foradori 2018 Fontanasanta Nosiola 750 mL
$82.99Green apple and pear meet fresh herbs, light flowers and a measured touch of honey. The palate is clear and lively, with skin contact bringing gentle phenolic texture rather than heaviness. Savoury herbal detail and firm freshness keep the fruit precise, while amphora ageing contributes quiet depth. The finish is long, dry and delicately structured, carrying apple, herbs and a faintly earthy mineral note.
Arlaud 2018 Bourgogne Oka 750 mL
$86.99Fresh summer berries lead, joined by light pepper and warm earth. The palate is lively and bright, with clear red fruit carried by moderate tannins and a gently savoury frame. Subtle spice and woodland detail add depth without weighing down the fruit. It finishes poised and energetic, leaving berry freshness, fine tannin and a quiet earthy note.
Domaine de l’Aigle 2023 Chardonnay Limoux 750 mL
$62.99Toasted brioche and gentle oak frame ripe peach, quince and honeydew, with a subtle note of herbal tea adding detail. The palate is rounded yet energetic, carrying roasted stone fruit into a salty, mineral line. Citrus-marmalade brightness keeps the richer texture in balance. It finishes with measured toast, fresh acidity and a savoury, lightly saline persistence.
Manuel Pulcini 2018 Marròca Toscana Bianco IGT 750 mL
$44.99Wild lemon and grapefruit pith open with hay, pine nut and a lifted thread of wild herbs. The palate is vivid and finely gripped, carrying bright acidity through a light, energetic frame. Trebbiano, Malvasia and Vermentino contribute layered citrus, savoury depth and aromatic detail without losing precision. A mineral, lightly salted finish gathers the wine’s herbal and citrus notes into a balanced, characterful close.
Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus Premier Cru Non-Dosé Blanc de Blancs 750 mL
$259.99Green apple and pear open with delicate citrus and chalky mineral detail. The palate is dry, precise and finely textured, combining depth with a clear saline line. Bright acidity keeps the fruit focused, while subtle lees complexity adds breadth without heaviness. The finish is long and composed, carrying orchard fruit, citrus, chalk and salinity with notable purity and quiet intensity.
Nikolaihof 2002 Riesling Vinothek 750 mL
$244.99Flint, baked apple and fresh apple open with mint, lanolin and a distinctly herbal lift. The palate is taut, fresh and poised, showing remarkable liveliness within a deep, contemplative profile. A slender line of acidity keeps the texture vivid, while firm, lightly astringent structure adds definition. The finish is long, spicy and crystalline, carrying herbs, apple and mineral detail with refined persistence.
Vouette & Sorbée Textures Champagne 750 mL
$144.99Orange rind and ripe orchard fruit open with warm bread and a subtle nutty note. The palate is broad and voluminous, yet a firm mineral line and lively bubbles keep the texture precise. Pinot Blanc brings a gentle softness, while amphora and oak ageing add savoury depth without overt sweetness. The finish is dry, long and quietly challenging, with citrus and chalk lingering together. Serve in white-wine glasses with roast poultry or firm cheese.