Carignan

Earth, leather, oak, and dark fruit on the palate.

Vintage:

• 2018

ABV:

• 13.5%

Funky Scale:

Classic

Style:

Complex

Region: Languedoc-Roussillon , France

Fond Cyprès first wines have grown since 2004. They have worked very hard over the years to find their vineyard’s identity. They have gotten to know each plot, try different winemaking methods, and grape varieties. Building on successful discoveries, their wines are free and accomplished.

Cinsault

Cherry, strawberry, blackberry and rosemary.

Vintage:

• 2020

ABV:

• 13.4%

Funky Scale:

Middle of the Road

Style:

Food Wine

Region: Itata Valley, Chile

Carter Mollenhauer, a dynamic husband-and-wife winemaking duo, passionately crafts exceptional wines from indigenous grape varieties in Chile's Maule Valley. Edgard Carter's viticultural expertise and Karine Mollenhauer's winemaking finesse result in a limited selection that authentically captures the Itata Valley's terroir. Their hands-on, sustainable approach from vine to bottle reflects a deep respect for the land, preserving the Maule Valley's viticultural heritage. Tasting Carter Mollenhauer's wines promises an authentic, sensorial journey through Chilean winemaking, showcasing the duo's skillful hands and genuine love for their craft.

Zweigelt, St. Laurent

Cherry, blackberry, violet and pepper.

Vintage:

• 2020

ABV:

• 10

Funky Scale:

Middle of the Road

Style:

Glou Glou

Region: Weinland, Weinland, Austria

Alexander and Maria Koppitsch began making wine in Burgenland in 2011. They took over their parents 5.5-hectare winery and moved from selling their grapes into making their own wine. The vineyards are in the Neusiedl am See, a small village situated at the shores of the Neusidl Lake and on the eastern end of the Leitha Mountains which feature soft, rolling hills of mostly limestone soil. Like his father and grandfather before him, Alex does not believe in introducing any additives into the grapes or the wine. They use Rudolf Steiner’s biodynamic principles to cultivate their grapes, and pride themselves on performing every aspect of the vineyard management and the winemaking by hand, on a very small scale. - Jenny & Francois.

Moschomavro

Black cherry, plum, violets, and pepper.

Vintage:

• 2020

ABV:

• 12.5%

Funky Scale:

Middle of the Road

Style:

Food Wine

Region: Macedonia, Greece

In the heart of Macedonia, Greece, Pella Winery embraces a rich history intertwined with the art of winemaking. With ancient mosaics illustrating a divine connection to the god of wine, the region's commitment to viticulture is palpable. Thomas Ligas, a French-trained oenologist, found his way to Pella in 1985, driven by a desire to explore traditional winemaking methods and the local ecosystem. Surrounded by abundant sunlight, nutrient-rich soils, and a commitment to organic farming, Ligas, along with his children, cultivates indigenous Greek grape varieties like Roditis, Assyrtiko, Kydonitsa, Xinomavro, and Limniona. The family's modern winery facilitates optimal grape processing and controlled fermentation, all while minimizing intervention. Embracing spontaneity, natural processes, and minimal sulfur usage, Ligas wines stand as a testament to Greece's winemaking legacy and the Ligas family's dedication to authenticity.