Steak, Tapas, Kabobs

Red fruits, black fruits, stone fruits and oaky notes.

Varietal

Syrah, Carignan, Grenache, Cinsault

Vintage:

• 2022

ABV:

• 12.5%

Funky Scale:

Classic

Style:

Food Wine

Region: Vin de France , France

Edouard Laffitte's journey from the cooperative cellar of Estézargues to establishing Domaine Le Bout du Monde in the Pyrénées-Orientales reflects his passion for working the land. With Loïc Roure's offer to share the old cooperative cellar in Lansac, Edouard found his foothold, focusing on altitude and north-facing vines to preserve freshness and fruitiness while limiting alcohol content. The 7.7-hectare domain spans Lansac, Rasiguères, and Cassagnes, with vineyards on granite arenas, schists, and gneiss soils respectively. Embracing natural winemaking, including hand harvesting, carbonic maceration, and low-temperature vinification without filtration, Domaine Le Bout du Monde embodies a commitment to terroir-driven, artisanal wines.

Cheeseburgers, grilled portobello, blackened salmon

Black cherries, green pepper, tobacco leaf, and crushed violets.

Varietal:

Cabernet Franc

Vintage:

• 2022

ABV:

• 13.5%

Funky Scale:

Mostly Classic

Style:

Region: Loire Valley, France

At Les Terres Blanches, sustainability is woven into every aspect of their operation, from cultivating local partnerships to conscientiously managing resources. They prioritize local suppliers for hay, meadow rotations, and seed collection, fostering a symbiotic relationship with the community. By sharing their Gamay de Bouze plots with organic medicinal plant producers, they exchange resources, promoting biodiversity and mutual support. Embracing circularity, they utilize recycled Burgundy bottles and natural cork stoppers sourced from organic or FSC-certified suppliers. These mindful practices underscore their commitment to environmental stewardship and holistic balance, reflecting a harmonious integration of tradition and innovation in winemaking.

Pasta night, plant-based burgers, BBQ tofu Caponata, Stuffed grape leaves

Black plums, dried herbs, tea leaves, and a soft, peppery warmth.

Varietal:

Syrah

Vintage:

• 2021

ABV:

• 12.5%

Funky Scale:

Mostly Classic

Style:

Region: Tuscany, Italy

Nestled in the hills of Chianti Classico, Tenuta La Novella is what happens when historic beauty meets deep ecological mindfulness. Their wines are honest-to-goodness Tuscan soul—biodynamic, handcrafted, and kissed by Mediterranean breezes. They're not just making wine—they’re nurturing a landscape. Each bottle feels like an invitation to slow down and savor something real. And honestly? We’re so glad they exist.

Flat iron steak, lentil burgers, wild mushroom pasta

Dark plum, graphite, dried herbs, and a hint of cocoa.

Varietal:

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage:

• 2022

ABV:

• 13.5%

Funky Scale:

Mostly Classic

Style:

Region: Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux, but make it radical. Closeries des Moussis is the passion project of Pascale Choime and Laurence Alias, two powerhouse women shaking up one of France’s most traditional regions with natural wines that are pure, precise, and fiercely independent. They farm like poets—intuitively, lovingly, biodynamically—and their wines are a direct line to the soul of the vineyard. Deep thanks to them for reminding us that Bordeaux can feel this alive.