Pinot Noir

Bright cherry, tart berries, saffaron

Vintage:

• 2022

ABV:

• 12.5%

Funky Scale:

Middle of the Road

Style:

Food Wine

Region: Auvergne, France

After a lifetime of experiences, Patrick Bouju settled in the Auvergne, releasing his first commercial vintage in 2002 and leaving his engineering job in 2008 to pursue winemaking full time.

Patrick's journey with wine began while he was a chemistry student in Clermont-Ferrand, where he discovered his aversion to classical wine due to his body's intolerance to sulfur. Inspired by low-intervention winemakers he met while in the military in Chalon-sur-Saône in 1994 and 1995, Patrick went on to study viticulture in Beaune.

After completing his studies, Patrick moved to the village of Glaine-Montaigut in the Auvergne, where he gradually started cultivating a small number of vines.

Malvasia Fina, Viosinho, Rabigato, Gouveio

Grapefruit, peach, apricot, jasmine and pepper.

Vintage:

• 2021

ABV:

• 12.5%

Funky Scale:

Classic

Style:

Region: Douro, Portugal

Filipe Ferreira's wines are a celebration of tradition and innovation, reflecting the rich heritage of winemaking in their region while embracing modern techniques. With a deep respect for the land and a commitment to sustainability, Filipe Ferreira carefully tends to his vineyards, allowing the grapes to express their unique terroir. In the cellar, he employs a combination of traditional and contemporary methods, striking a delicate balance between old-world charm and new-world finesse. The result is a portfolio of wines that captivate the senses, offering a harmonious blend of complexity, elegance, and authenticity.

Alicante

Lemon, grapefruit, peach, honeysuckle, and pepper.

Vintage:

• 2022

ABV:

• 12%

Funky Scale:

Middle of the Road

Style:

Region: Swabia, Germany

To uphold the belief that quality originates in the vineyard rather than solely in the cellar demands unwavering idealism and dedication, steering clear of opportunistic endeavors. Recognizing the significance of biological cycles and the need for mindful stewardship of nature, they champion the natural equilibrium within the vineyard. Through meticulously prepared compost and the avoidance of chemical-synthetic substances, they nurture the vitality and equilibrium of their vines, yielding robust, dynamic wines that eloquently express their terroir. Harnessing the sun's luminance and warmth to enhance grape quality, and attuned to the moon's influence on vine growth and vitality, they meticulously align their vineyard practices with the lunar phases. - Minum Selections

Roter-Traminer, Gruner Veltliner

Apricot, lychee, lemon, rose petals, and white pepper.

Vintage:

• 2022

ABV:

• 13%

Funky Scale:

Middle of the Road

Style:

Region: Niederösterreich, Austria

In 2000, Gerald, a fifth-generation winemaker with a wine management background, and Andrea Diem assumed control of Weingut Diem. Gerald oversees wine cultivation and vinification, while Andrea manages wine distribution and marketing.

Cabernet Franc

Raspberries, cranberries, red plums and peppers!

Vintage:

• 2021

ABV:

• 12.5%

Funky Scale:

Middle of the Road

Style:

Food Wine

Region: Loire Valley, France

Hailing from Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil and born in 1974, Sebastien David represents the fifteenth generation of winemakers in his family, tracing his lineage back to 1634. Cultivating 15 hectares of Cabernet Franc vines, originally planted by his grandparents during the Second World War era, Sebastien is committed to crafting natural wines. His fruit is sourced from Ecocert certified and biodynamically farmed vineyards. - T Edward Wines