Concord

 Blackberry, jammy plum, grape candy, and red currant.

Vintage:

• 2023

ABV:

• 9%

Funky Scale:

Mostly Funky

Style:

Region: New York, USA

"Todd and Crystal left Brooklyn in the Summer of 2016 after a combined 30 years in the city to try their hand at building sustainable food systems in the Hudson Valley.
Both had very limited experience in agriculture, mostly relegated to growing tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and hops on fire escapes (when the neighborhood squirrels didn't kill everything out of spite.) Being lifetime New Yorkers, they wanted to show that interesting and dynamic wines could be grown in the Hudson Valley in the context of a small, Biodynamic, permaculture-focused farm. - Wild Arc"

Alicante, Grenache

Deep fruit flavors and a dark juiciness fills up the palate but doesn’t overwhelm.

Vintage:

• 2021

ABV:

• 13%

Funky Scale: Mostly Classic

Style:

Region: Vaucluse, France

Les Maoû is a wine producer based in the heart of Gordes, Vaucluse, France. The winery is run by Vincent and Aurélie Garreta, who are known for their organic viticulture practices and producing wines with minimal intervention. They work with a variety of grapes including Grenache, Clairette, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Aubun, with a focus on creating balanced and soulful wines. The Garretas employ a small team during harvest, emphasizing traditional techniques like foot stomping and semi-carbonic maceration.

Cinsault, Syrah, Carignan

Cherries, black plum, blueberry, and violets.

Vintage:

• 2023

ABV:

• 11%

Funky Scale: Mostly Classic

Style:

Region: Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Benjamin Taillandier, a visionary winemaker, embarked on his journey with a commitment to crafting wines that embody a unique philosophy. After completing winemaking school, Benjamin gained experience in a conventional winery before meeting natural winemaker Jean-Baptiste Senat in 2004. Inspired by Senat's innovative ideas and techniques, Benjamin pursued a similar winemaking philosophy.

In 2007, Benjamin returned to his family's hometown of Caunes-Minervois, located between Carcassonne and the Montagne Noire. He acquired 5.7 hectares of Grenache Noir, Syrah, Cinsault, and Terret Gris, initially farming organically and later transitioning to biodynamics.