Montepulciano, Malvasia Bianca

Ripe red berries, floral violets, and a touch of tropical fruit on the nose, with juicy cherry, raspberry, and a subtle citrus zest on the palate

Vintage:

• 2023

ABV:

• 12.2%

Funky Scale:

Mostly Funky

Style:

Region: California , USA

Wonderwerk stands out also for their colorful, eye-catching labels: “We wouldn’t be anywhere without our friends Anton Goddard and Lana Shahmoradian who design all of our branding and label artwork, as well as the slew of other friends who lend their creative energy to making some of our more absurd and visual ideas come true,” Issamu acknowledges. “It’s true that you “drink with your eyes first” and so we’ve always wanted to create wines that jump out at you, grab your attention and make you go “what is this all about…?” Well, New York, thanks to this hot addition in the Jenny & Francois book, you can now wonder about Wonderwerk’s work as well! - Jenny and Francois

Tinta de Toro

Plums, cherry, raspberry, and fig

Vintage:

• 2020

ABV:

• 13.5%

Funky Scale:

Mostly Classic

Style:

Region: Castilla y Leon, Spain

Kiko Calvo is a winery located in Spain's Castilla y León region. Known for its diverse climate and terrain, this area is ideal for growing grapes. Kiko Calvo, a rebel at heart, travelled the world working harvests before returning to his roots. He now produces unique wines, like the Bigardo, a lighter-bodied Tempranillo showcasing his global experiences.

Merlot, Malbec

Dark black fruits such as blackcurrant, a silky, light texture, and a slight peppery finish.

Vintage:

• 2019

ABV:

• 14%

Funky Scale:

Mostly Classic

Style:

Region: Bordeaux, France

Les Terres Dubien is a small, yet exceptional estate in the Médocaine peninsula, north of Bordeaux, founded in 2020. With just 3 hectares of vineyards, Benoit, the winemaker, embraces organic and biodynamic practices to highlight the unique terroir of each plot. His wines are crafted with native yeasts, gentle extractions, and minimal intervention, aging in vats and old barrels for 8 to 18 months. The harvest is manual, often with the help of friends, adding a personal touch to every bottle. Les Terres Dubien is a true expression of the land, with collaborative projects that further enrich its offerings.

Gamay

Bright cherry, red berries, subtle earthiness, with a smooth, well-balanced finish.

Vintage:

• 2022

ABV:

• 12.5%

Funky Scale:

Classic

Style:

Region: Beaujolais, France

Anthony Thévenet’s journey in winemaking is rooted in a dedication to nature and tradition. After seven years apprenticing with Georges Descombes and five with Jean Foillard, he took over his family’s vineyard in 2013, producing his first vintage that year. Thévenet’s approach is all about letting the land speak, avoiding chemicals and using only natural treatments like copper and sulfur. His wines ferment in old wood and concrete tanks with minimal intervention, unfiltered and unfined, capturing the vineyard’s essence. Thévenet’s goal? Light, fruit-forward wines that offer pure enjoyment and showcase the true character of his terroir.