BBQ Beef Lettuce Wraps,  Spicy Beef Stew, Grilled Lamb Burgers with Cherry Chutney & Goat Cheese

Tart cherries, raspberries, plums, strawberries, and black pepper.

Varietal:

Montepulciano

Vintage:

• 2021

ABV:

• 11%

Funky Scale:

Middle of the Road

Region: Abruzzo, Italy

Davide Gentile and Marco Giuliani, childhood friends from Abruzzo who lost touch after university, reunited with a shared passion for wine. Together, they embarked on a winemaking journey fueled by a deep appreciation for natural methods and bold experimentation. Unlike many, they eschewed formal wine education, agronomists, and oenologists, opting instead to learn through hands-on experience in vineyards and cellars. Their inaugural fermentation in 2010 was plagued by mishaps, prompting them to seek the intervention of an expert grandmother, known for her skill in dispelling the evil eye, to perform a ritual over their grapes. Miraculously, it proved successful, giving rise to Lammidia ("evil eye" in Abruzzese dialect), their venture into winemaking. - From Cream Wine

BBQ Wings, Margherita Pizza, Charcuterie With Cured Meats

Juicy, peppery, and just wild enough to make every sip feel like a story. Fresh berries meet a touch of spice.

Varietal:

Jurançon Noir

Vintage:

• 2021

ABV:

• 12%

Funky Scale:

Mostly Classic

Region: ,

Grilled Sausage With Peppers, Roasted Root Vegetables, Charred Pizza Night

Red berries, soft spice, gentle earthiness

Varietal:

Kékfrankos

Vintage:

• 2020

ABV:

• 12.5%

Funky Scale:

Middle of the Road

Region: Rheinhessen, Germany

Bianka and Daniel are rockstar winemakers carrying on the family tradition at Weingut Schmitt! They're all about natural vibes in their vineyards, using special methods to keep the soil healthy and happy. This translates to super strong vines and ultimately, delicious wines! They even age their wines in cool clay amphorae alongside classic oak barrels. Their passion goes beyond the bottle too – they're all about supporting biodiversity and creating a haven for local wildlife.

Beef Teriyaki, Carne Asada with Fajita Vegetables, Smoky Sweet Spiced Almonds

Raspberries, cherries, coconut, dried tomatoes, and tobacco!

Varietal:

Alicante Bouschet

Vintage:

• 2024

ABV:

• 13%

Funky Scale:

Mostly Classic

Region: Canary Islands, Spain

Envínate, which translates to "wine yourself," is the brainchild of four friends: winemakers Roberto Santana, Alfonso Torrente, Laura Ramos, and José Martínez. Their journey began in 2005 while studying enology at the University of Miguel Hernandez in Alicante. Following graduation, they established a winemaking consultancy that later blossomed into Envínate—a project dedicated to exploring distinctive parcels, primarily in the Atlantic-influenced regions of Ribeira Sacra and the Canary Islands. Their unified goal is to craft wines of profound purity and authenticity, showcasing the terroir of each parcel with clarity and precision.

Fish Tacos, Grilled Shrimp, Tapas

Bright with citrus, almond, and a touch of herbs. Extremely gulpable!

Varietal:

Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc

Vintage:

• 2024

ABV:

• 11%

Funky Scale:

Middle of the Road

Region: La Mancha, Spain

We make wines with love, using our local traditions wedded to the latest technology. Our wines express the purity and beauty of our country. They are 100 percent honest. Made in Central Spain by a family with a deep history in viticulture, our wines are easy to drink yet filled with complex flavors. In a variety of styles, we bring them to you from the largest NOP-certified Organic vineyard in Europe. - Francisco Parra.

Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce, Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi, Cider-Glazed Ham

Green apple, pear, citrus, and honey.

Varietal:

Chenin, Chardonnay

Vintage:

• 2024

ABV:

• 11.5%

Funky Scale:

Middle of the Road

Region: Corbières , France

Bories lineage has been at the helm of Chateaux Ollieux Romanis, crafting authentic wines from organically grown grapes. This longstanding tradition emphasizes a commitment to natural viticulture and the art of winemaking.

Lemon Herb Chicken, Mezze Platters, Seafood Paella.

Smooth and salty, bursting with peach and white tea.

Varietal:

Malvazija

Vintage:

• 2022

ABV:

• 13.5%

Funky Scale:

Mostly Funky

Region: ,

Summer Salads, Picnics, Shellfish

Full of fresh red berries and florals!

Varietal:

Pinot Noir, Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch

Vintage:

• 2024

ABV:

• 10.5%

Funky Scale:

Mostly Funky

Region: Burgenland, Austria

Meinklang is a lively farm compromising the three typical fields of a Pannonian farmstead in East Austria south of capital town Vienna: wine-growing, fruits and agriculture. Each family-member is specialized in an aspect of farming. Unique is the estate owns Angus & Aubrac cattle herd. It`s the farms source for our own nutritious, organic fertilizer for lively soils in the vineyards and creates the closed circle in the biodynamic Demeter farming. Outstanding issues are the totally unpruned vines, called «graupert» and the extended maturation in concrete egg-shaped containers. As well as the family initiated the first holistic Demeter brewery where we refine the ancient grain beer out of the old varieties called Einkorn and Emmer wheat. - From Zev Rovine