2003
Cabernet Sauvignon
Mas de Janiny

The real thing!

Other products in the category GENERAL WINE CATALOG / All Red Wines:

2005
Vin de Pays
Caylus -- Jaques Frelin is our #1 provider of great value wines! Vin de Pays de l'Aude Carignan 80%, Syrah 10%, Grenache 10% Alcohol Content: 11.8% AGING POTENTIAL : DRINK TILL 2008

2004
Côtes du Ventoux
Jacques Frelin -- Jaques Frelin is our #1 provider of great value wines! AOC Côtes du Ventoux Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault Alcohol Content: 12.5% AGING POTENTIAL : DRINK WITHIN A YEAR! Tech Sheet

2002
Merlot
Domaine de Bajac -- Domaine de Bajac is situated 40 km north of Nîmes,in the South of France. This is a wonderfully fruity and aromatic wine! Very smooth, silky flavors of blackberry, cherry and black currant. Its unpretentious, round character makes it a great accompaniment to just about any meal. A fine wine for friendly sipping!Vin de Pays d'Oc; 100% Merlot. Alcohol Content: 13% AGING POTENTIAL : 2 to 3 years

2002
Merlot
Domaine de Savignac -- Complex, earthy aromas enhanced by rustic flavors of red currant and raspberry. Straightforward, dry light wine with medium tannins and great regional character!Vin de Pays de l'Hérault; 100% Merlot. Alcohol Content: 12.5% AGING POTENTIAL : 3 to 4 years. Tech Sheet

2006
Gypsy Melody -- The brothers Julien make some serious wines: the whole range of Mas de Janiny wines attests to their "savoir-faire" in the winemaking area! Another side of them is their love for music and specifically gypsy music. They play and sing with their little band and have created this "Temps des Gitans" to go together with the festive atmosphere found in the bars and taverns of southern France where they get together with like minded souls. This is a fun, light-hearted wine, meant to be drunk young, fresh and fast! It won't give you a headache but will certainly put you in the right mood to appreciate the gypsy side of Life!Vin de Pays de l'Hérault100% Carignane, a traditional variety of the South.Alc: 13% Aging Potential: 2 years Tech Sheet

2006 Syrah, Domaine du Parc -- The youthfulness of this wine shows but on a very refreshing and fun way! Arnaud L'Epine, the winemaker has been working consistently to improve the quality of his wines year after year. This Syrah will totally convince you of the intrinsic goodness of this beautiful region of ours, the Languedoc! Vin de Pays d'Oc Alcohol Content: 12.5%AGING POTENTIAL : 3 to 4 years Tech Sheet

2004
Rosso Toscano
Casina di Cornia -- Casina di Cornia is a small estate situated in the heart of the Tuscan hills of Italy. The vineyards exposed to the southwest are planted with the grape varieties of the Chianti: Sangiovese & Canaiolo for the red wine, and Trebbiano & Malvasia for the white.Since 1980, the estate has been cultivated according to the methods of organic agriculture. In order for the wine to maintain its genuine quality and perfume, intervention on the grapes and wine are kept to a minimum. This begins with a pruning policy which reduces the average yield to just 50hl/hectare. During harvest, in order to avoid bruising the fruit, grapes are collected by hand in small crates. In the cellar, the vinification is conducted with accurate control of temperature and oxidation.For the past 12 years, Casina di Cornia has been a member ECOCERT, an independent organic certification agency. In addition, the estate co-founded “Coordinamento Toscano Produttori Biologici,” an Italian cooperative of organic wine producers . . .

2005
Rioja
Noemus
Navarrsotillo

Good Value!
Wine&Spirits -- Spain is finally present in our portfolio through this unpretentious but very balanced Rioja. The vivacious wild berry aroma lives up to its promise here, leading into a sweet red cherry flavor perked up by crisp acidity. Perfect with lamb chops off the grill! DOC Rioja 60% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 20% Mazuelo Alcohol Content: 14% AGING POTENTIAL : 3 to 4 years

2006
Cabernet Sauvignon
La Marouette

Easy Cab! -- Vin de Pays d'Oc; 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.Alcohol Content: 12.5% AGING POTENTIAL : 2 to 3 years

2006
Cabernet Sauvignon
Domaine de Bajac -- Domaine de Bajac is situated 40 km north of Nîmes,in the South of France. This is a pleasant southern version of Cabernet Sauvignon, with a countryside accent! Typical flavors of the varietal. Its unpretentious, round character makes it a great accompaniment to just about any meal. A fine wine for friendly sipping!Vin de Pays d'Oc; 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.Alcohol Content: 12.5% AGING POTENTIAL : 3 to 4 years Tech Sheet

2006
Syrah
Domaine des Cèdres -- Domaine des Cèdres is located in a small commune in France's Southern Rhône Valley. Often called a "Blessed Region," the Rhône Valley is in a climate that is ideal for grape growing. The vineyard features several plots on hillsides which have a stony, clayey and calcareous soil which are friendly to vines and little else. The stones absorb the hot summer sun and then reflect warmth onto the vines at night. The climate is Mediterranean, although the Mistral, a cold northerly wind that can endure for days on end, is a feature of the Southern Rhône. The dry Mistral winds, however, minimize vine disease and dry out the vineyard if hit with summer rains.Domaine des Cèdres winemaker, Dominique Pons, is a true pioneer of organic viticulture. He has been into organic winemaking for at least 20 years, and was one of the first in the Côtes-du-Rhône AOC to go organic. In addition, he's been studying and applying the principles of Biodynamic farming at Domaine des Cèdres for several years, and is . . .

2003
Coteaux du Languedoc
Château Véronique -- Véronique Raskin's family started growing grapes in the south of France in the late 1700's. Grapes led to wine, and their 50 acre family estate, Château Bousquette, in the South of France, became a working winery soon thereafter. Still, it wasn't until 1993 that Véronique's brother and Bousquette's winemaker, decided to bottle a wine in honor of Véronique's pioneering efforts to promote organically grown wine in the United States."Bousquette" (pronounced boo-sket) in French means thicket or grove. The word aptly describes the property: a simple family estate nestled in pine trees, lavender and thyme, overlooking miles of vineyards stretching all the way to the foot of the volcanic mountains, the Cévennes.The vineyards are moderated by the cooling breezes from the sea, giving the grapes a long, even growing season. The result is Château Véronique, a dry, medium-bodied wine with a jammy fruit character of cherry, plum and blackberry complemented by aromas of straw and oak.AOC Coteaux du Languedoc . . .

2006
Bordeaux
Château Moulin de Peyronin

A Classic Claret! -- Bordeaux produces some of the finest red wines in the world. This classic red wine comes from the commune of Pujols, in the eastern part of Bordeaux. Françoise Frelin is a central figure in French organic viticulture. Her family has owned Château du Moulin de Peyronin since 1974, though they pioneered the sustainable agriculture movement as early as 1966 in their other vineyards in Languedoc, Domaine de Clairac.This Bordeaux is a classic claret blend, with characteristic black currant, plum and cherry flavors. Fruity, medium-bodied, with smooth tannins, it is well balanced. Eighteen months of oak aging imparts a distinctive vanilla-spice aroma.AOC Bordeaux; 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon Alcohol Content: 12% AGING POTENTIAL : 5 to 6 years Tech Sheet

2006
Côtes-du-Rhône
Domaine des Cèdres

One of our earliest picks! -- Domaine des Cèdres is located in a small commune in France's Southern Rhône Valley. Often called a "Blessed Region," the Rhône Valley is in a climate that is ideal for grape growing. The vineyard features several plots on hillsides which have a stony, clayey and calcareous soil which are friendly to vines and little else. The stones absorb the hot summer sun and then reflect warmth onto the vines at night. The climate is mediterranean, although the Mistral, a cold northerly wind that can endure for days on end, is a feature of the Southern Rhône. The dry Mistral winds, however, minimize vine disease and dry out the vineyard if hit with summer rains.Domaine des Cèdres winemaker, Dominique Pons, is a true pioneer of organic viticulture. He has been into organic winemaking for at least 20 years, and was one of the first in the Côtes-du-Rhône AOC to go organic. In addition, he's been studying and applying the principles of Biodynamic farming at Domaine des Cèdres for several years, and is . . .

2004
Rioja
Comisatio
Bodegas Navarrsotillo -- Made from a special selection of older vines and matured in american and french oak for 4-6 mos, this wine displays deep cherry hues with hints of burgundy. A complex aroma of red fruits with a bit of licorice influence from oak aging, it is excellent and smooth on the palate. A more serious red than the younger and simpler Noemus from this pioneer organic winery in Rioja. Spain deserves some recognition for a long tradition of heart warming wines now elaborated in high tech facilities. The result is convincing. If you have a chance, go visit the Bodegas Navarsotillo, you will be greeted by big smiles and open hearts, and ...lots of wines to taste! What a treat!DOC Rioja Alcohol Content: 13% AGING POTENTIAL : DRINK BEFORE 2010

2005
Barbera del Monferrato
Nuova Cappelletta

Easy-going Italian! -- Our latest addition from Italy is getting a warm welcome! Light, fruity, it is a no-nonsense approach to the good italian Way of Life!AGING POTENTIAL : 2 to 3 years

2006
Beaujolais
Château de Boisfranc

Recent Release! -- Château de Boisfranc is located on the plateau of Jarnioux in the heart of the Beaujolais region of Eastern France. Here, the Gamay grape reigns supreme. It is made into a popular "nouveau" wine each November and flown quickly to the U.S. for celebrations around Thanksgiving. In France, the region's nouveau wine traditionally was shipped to Paris bistros each fall, where it was enjoyed as a light quaffing wine to celebrate the new vintage.Gamay's ripe, sensuous fruit flavors make it an ideal nouveau wine, but it also can be made into a heartier springtime wine to enjoy for 1-2 years after bottling, when it is at its peak of freshness and flavor.Thierry Doat has taken over this estate from his father Robert. Both men began conversion to organic agriculture in 1982. Today, the estate vineyards carry the certification of Biofranc and Ecocert, two French organizations that support organic farmers.Château de Boisfranc's vines are close to 60 years old and produce less than younger vines, but . . .

2004
Bordeaux
Domaine Ste Anne

An all-purpose claret. -- Intense ruby and violet colors. Aromas of flowers and black fruits are followed by notes of fresh leather and vanilla. The well balanced palate of full, pleasant tannins ends in a long, slightly sweet finish. A successful vintage whose varietal characters are improved by the complexity of oak aging. Excellent with herbed cheeses, grilled or spiced fish, veal, duck and other red meats. AOC Bordeaux Alcohol Content: 12% Aging Potential: 3 to 5 years

2005
Bordeaux
Domaine Ste Anne

An all-purpose claret. -- Intense ruby and violet colors. Aromas of flowers and black fruits are followed by notes of fresh leather and vanilla. The well balanced palate of full, pleasant tannins ends in a long, slightly sweet finish. A successful vintage whose varietal characters are improved by the complexity of oak aging. Excellent with herbed cheeses, grilled or spiced fish, veal, duck and other red meats. AOC Bordeaux Alcohol Content: 12% DRINK BEFORE: 2010

2005
Coteaux du Languedoc
Famille de Janiny

Great Balance! -- Dark red ruby color. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Medium bodied, flavorful, with smooth tannins in spite of the youthfullness. Elegant and interesting, with aromas and flavors of red fruits, spices and leather. The wine is kept in big oak casks bringing everything together in an harmonious symphony. Alcohol Content: 13.5% AGING POTENTIAL : DRINK BEFORE 2010

2005
Côtes-du-Rhône Villages
Domaine Pouizin

Seductive! -- Domaine Pouizin is located in the village of Visan in France's Southern Rhône Valley. Often called a "Blessed Region," the Rhône Valley has an ideal climate for grape growing. The vineyards feature several plots on hillsides which have a stony, clayey and calcareous soil which are friendly to vines and little else. The stones absorb the hot summer sun and then reflect warmth onto the vines at night. The climate is mediterranean, although the Mistral, a cold northerly wind that can endure for days on end, is a feature of the Southern Rhône. The dry Mistral winds, however, minimize vine disease and dry out the vineyard if hit with summer rains.Great food wine! Still young and with dry tannins, it has a real potential that will develop and soften over the next few years. A great buy! A.O.C. Côtes-du-Rhône Villages; 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 10 % Carignan 5% Cinsault Alcohol Content: 13.5% DRINK BEFORE: 2010 Tech Sheet

2003
St Chinian
Château Bousquette

Our All-Time Favorite!! -- The vineyards of Château Bousquette, a 50 acre family estate, drape over the craggy hillsides of a small town called Cessenon, only 30 miles inland from the Mediterranean in the South of France. "Bousquette" (pronounced boo-sket) in French means thicket or grove. The word aptly describes the property: a simple family estate nestled in pine trees, lavender and thyme, overlooking miles of vineyards stretching all the way to the foot of the volcanic mountains, the Cévennes.The vineyards are moderated by the cooling breezes from the sea, giving the grapes a long, even growing season. After a 10 day maceration period, the new wine is racked and pressed into large barrels and aged for about 18 months. The result is a dry, Rhône-style wine that is typical of southern France. Aromas of berry, leather and spice. Very smooth and mouth-filling flavors of ripe plums and black cherry fruit. Warm tannins and a lingering, smooth finish.AOC Saint-Chinian; 35% Grenache, 30% Carignan, 20% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre. Alcohol . . .

2005
Shiraz
Domaine de Clairac

Oak-Aged! -- A delicious, well-balanced Syrah with good solid structure and great flavor intensity. Though still youthful this vintage is surprisingly soft on the palate, almost velvety! Nice fruit, round on the edges, lots of character, a winner!Alcohol Content: 13% AGING POTENTIAL: 4 to 6 years Tech Sheet

2004
Coteaux du Languedoc
Domaine Didier

NO ADDED SULFITES RED! -- Back in January, in the French town of Narbonne, we met (my dear friend and assistant Claudia, our partner Paul Chartrand and myself) with Didier Cabannes, a local winemaker. This simple presentation around a table and a few glasses ended up lasting 2 hours such was the interest this man and his wines generated! First, let me tell you that Didier does not go around unnoticed! Massive, solidly planted, with powerful hands, a good smile and a strong regional accent, you’re bound to remember the encounter! To begin with, Didier is a healer, and not one sanctioned by a diploma but one who has so much energy in his hands that he HAS to offer it to the people he is drawn to! This side of his personality alone was worth the meeting but then he went on to explain how he brought to his vineyard his exceptional perception of energy in living things. How he takes every conceivable step from the ground up to end up with wines that have a rare flavor of authenticity! This was a fascinating discussion . . .

2002
St.Chinian
Château Bousquette

The Original is still quicking! -- The vineyards of Château Bousquette, a 50 acre family estate, drape over the craggy hillsides of a small town called Cessenon, only 30 miles inland from the Mediterranean in the South of France. "Bousquette" (pronounced boo-sket) in French means thicket or grove. The word aptly describes the property: a simple family estate nestled in pine trees, lavender and thyme, overlooking miles of vineyards stretching all the way to the foot of the volcanic mountains, the Cévennes.The vineyards are moderated by the cooling breezes from the sea, giving the grapes a long, even growing season. After a 10 day maceration period, the new wine is racked and pressed into large barrels and aged for about 18 months. The result is a dry, Rhône-style wine that is typical of southern France. Aromas of berry, leather and spice. Very smooth and mouth-filling flavors of ripe plums and black cherry fruit. Warm tannins and a lingering, smooth finish.AOC Saint-Chinian; 35% Grenache, 30% Carignan, 20% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre. Alcohol . . .

2003
Bordeaux
Château Moulin de Peyronin

Cuvée Capucine -- Bordeaux produces some of the finest red wines in the world. This classic red wine comes from the commune of Pujols, in the eastern part of Bordeaux. Françoise Frelin is a central figure in French organic viticulture. Her family has owned Château du Moulin de Peyronin since 1974, though they pioneered the sustainable agriculture movement as early as 1966 in their other vineyards.This wine is a blend from selected grapes aged in oak barrels for about a year. Madame Frelin, one of the fairly few women winemakers, oversees the maturing of her "baby" and the result is charming! The tannins are silky, the oak is discreet, the fruit is enhanced by the aging. Good job, Madam! AOC Bordeaux; 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% CotAlcohol Content: 12%AGING POTENTIAL : DRINK BEFORE: 2010

2004
Chianti Classico
Casina di Cornia

87 Points (Wine & Spirits) -- Casina di Cornia is a small estate situated in the heart of the Tuscan hills of Italy. The vineyards exposed to the southwest are planted with the grape varieties of the Chianti: Sangiovese & Canaiolo for the red wine, and Trebbiano & Malvasia for the white.Since 1980, the estate has been cultivated according to the methods of organic agriculture. In order for the wine to maintain its genuine quality and perfume, intervention on the grapes and wine are kept to a minimum. This begins with a pruning policy which reduces the average yield to just 50hl/hectare. During harvest, in order to avoid bruising the fruit, grapes are collected by hand in small crates. In the cellar, the vinification is conducted with accurate control of temperature and oxidation.For the past 12 years, Casina di Cornia has been a member ECOCERT, an independent organic certification agency. In addition, the estate co-founded ?Coordinamento Toscano Produttori Biologici,? an Italian cooperative of organic wine producers . . .

2004
Merlot
Mas de Janiny

A regular Medal Winner -- Brilliant, impenetrable red ruby color. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Full bodied, flavorful, with good, velvety tannins. Mouth filling and seductive. Barrique aging adds subtle and appealing vanilla notes to the wine's silky texture. Alcohol Content: 13.5% AGING POTENTIAL : DRINK BEFORE 2009 Tech Sheet

2004
Syrah
Mas de Janiny

A regular Medal Winner! -- Brilliant, impenetrable red ruby color. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Full bodied, flavorful, with good, velvety tannins. Elegant and complex, dominated by aromas and flavors of red fruits, violet, spices and leather. Barrique aging adds subtle and appealing vanilla notes to the wine's silky texture. Alcohol Content: 13.5% AGING POTENTIAL : DRINK BEFORE 2010 Tech Sheet

2004
Bordeaux Supérieur
Château
Haut Mallet

Top Rate! -- Established in 1920, the Boudon vineyard lies in the Entre-Deux-Mers region, 25 km S.E. of Bordeaux, and covers 62.5 acres - 35 acres producing grape varieties: Sauvignon, Semillon, Muscadelle, and Ugni-Blanc for white wines. Since 1963 the vineyard has practiced organic farming, following the strict methods and rules defined by the BIOFRANC organic association. Thus, all of their vines are cultivated without chemical fertilizers, weed-killers, insecticides or artificial fungicides. Only organic compost of animal or vegetable origin, and natural insoluble minerals, are added to the land.Why such a choice? Patrick and Maryse Boudon, a couple with a combined total of 70 years’ winegrowing experience, explain: “We believe that wine can only be as good as the grape from which it is made, and the quality of the grape depends solely upon the husbandry devoted to it and the soil from which it stems. Organic farming is a concept based both on the respect of a natural order and on a complete trust . . .

2004
Bourgogne Pinot Noir
Guy Chaumont

A Great Classic! -- Guy Chaumont produces wines from vineyards on the Côte Chalonnaise, a low ridge in the southern part of France’s famous Burgundy region. Côte Chalonnaise now merits its own appellation to distinguish these wines from other Burgundys. Its reds are renowned for ripe fruit and drinkability compared to more tannic and concentrated reds from the areas further north around Beaune.The Chaumont eight acre estate is quite small, like many local vineyards. Guy took over seventeen years ago from his father, who had converted to organic growing ten years earlier out of concern for the family’s health. Their vineyard is certified organic by Ecocert, one of the French certifying agencies. Grapes are fertilized and protected from pests naturally, without synthetic chemical sprays.Smooth, fruity and aromatic. Aged in new & old oak after pressing. Full of the ripe berry flavor of Pinot Noir. It will age gracefully and is excellent with meat, cheeses and hearty casseroles.AOC Bourgogne; 100% Pinot NoirAlcohol . . .

2001
Rioja
Magister Bibendi
Navarrsotillo -- Made from a special selection of older vines and matured in american and french oak for 4-6 mos, this wine displays deep cherry hues with hints of burgundy. A complex aroma of red fruits with a bit of licorice influence from oak aging, it is excellent and smooth on the palate. A more serious red than the younger and simpler Noemus from this pioneer organic winery in Rioja. Spain deserves some recognition for a long tradition of heart warming wines now elaborated in high tech facilities. The result is convincing. If you have a chance, go visit the Bodegas Navarsotillo, you will be greeted by big smiles and open hearts, and ...lots of wines to taste! What a treat!DOC Rioja Alcohol Content: 13% AGING POTENTIAL : 2 to 4 years

2003
Les Baux
Domaine
Terres Blanches -- Another long time proponent of the organic and biodynamic creed, Domaine Terres Blanches makes their wines in the most natural way possible, using their native yeasts for instance. At the foot of the famous village of Baux-de-Provence from which it draws its appellation, the Domaine grows the local grape varietals: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault with the notable addition of Cabernet Sauvignon, usually found in the Bordeaux region.

2003
St Chinian
Château Bousquette
Prestige

Great Job! -- The vineyards of Château Bousquette, a 50 acre family estate, drape over the craggy hillsides of a small town called Cessenon, only 30 miles inland from the Mediterranean in the South of France. "Bousquette" (pronounced boo-sket) in French means thicket or grove. The word aptly describes the property: a simple family estate nestled in pine trees, lavender and thyme, overlooking miles of vineyards stretching all the way to the foot of the volcanic mountains, the Cévennes.The vineyards are moderated by the cooling breezes from the sea, giving the grapes a long, even growing season.This delicious creation merits a spotlight. It's a perfectly proportioned wine that takes an appellation (St. Chinian) to its full potential. Oak aged 1 year. Brilliant garnet color, deep blackberry aroma. Loaded with black cherry & cassis-like fruit. Round & harmonious, it is utterly satisfying from start to finish. Drink now or age up to 10 yrs.A.O.C. Saint-Chinian; 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 5% Carignan, 5% Mourvedre.92 . . .

2000
Chianti Classico Riserva
Casina Di Cornia

Outstanding! -- 500 cases made. Casina di Cornia is a small estate situated in the heart of the Tuscan hills of Italy. The vineyards exposed to the southwest are planted with the grape varieties of the Chianti: Sangiovese & Canaiolo for the red wine, and Trebbiano & Malvasia for the white.Since 1980, the estate has been cultivated according to the methods of organic agriculture. In order for the wine to maintain its genuine quality and perfume, intervention on the grapes and wine are kept to a minimum. This begins with a pruning policy which reduces the average yield to just 50hl/hectare. During harvest, in order to avoid bruising the fruit, grapes are collected by hand in small crates. In the cellar, the vinification is conducted with accurate control of temperature and oxidation.For the past 12 years, Casina di Cornia has been a member of ECOCERT, an independent organic certification agency. In addition, the estate co-founded “Coordinamento Toscano Produttori Biologici,” an Italian cooperative of . . .

2001
Crozes Hermitage
Jacques Frelin

Bright fruit, long finish! -- This wine is not to be missed! A wonderful Syrah from the area of Tain l’Hermitage in the Rhône Valley, south of Lyon. Syrah grapes from six different organic vineyards were blended by Jacques to produce a wine of depth and power that will age gracefully for five to ten years. The wine was aged eight months in new oak barrels and lightly filtered before bottling.Jacques Frelin is a central figure in French organic viticulture. He is the CEO of Terroirs Vivants, the largest organic wine merchant in France. His wines are consistently of high quality.This is a hugely impressive Crozes Hermitage. A good solid Syrah with rustic simplicity. The luscious aromatics of this wine linger on and on. Its smokey, black fruit flavors have the liqueur-like sweetness of chocolate covered cherries. AOC Crozes Hermitage; 100% Syrah.Alcohol Content: 13.5%AGING POTENTIAL : DRINK BEFORE: 2012

2001
Les Baux de Provence
Terres Blanches
Cuvée Aurélia -- A long time proponent of the organic and biodynamic creed, Domaine Terres Blanches makes their wines in the most natural way possible, using their native yeasts for instance. At the foot of the famous village of Baux-de-Provence from which it draws its appellation, the Domaine grows the local grape varietals: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault with the notable addition of Cabernet Sauvignon, usually found in the Bordeaux region.Aging Potential: 5 to 8 years

2002
Les Baux de Provence
Château Romanin

New Release! -- Biodynamic is in! And for a good reason. Biodynamically grown wines are usually highly concentrated, very personalized and specific to their homeland, the "terrroir". We’re happy to present to the connoisseurs this piece of art with multiple Gold Medals, a wine which will take a few years to fully express itself. This vintage is worth every cent!Alcohol Content: 12.5% AGING POTENTIAL : 4 to 6 years

1999
Chianti Classico Riserva,
Casina Di Cornia

Outstanding! 86 Pts -- 500 cases made. Casina di Cornia is a small estate situated in the heart of the Tuscan hills of Italy. The vineyards exposed to the southwest are planted with the grape varieties of the Chianti: Sangiovese & Canaiolo for the red wine, and Trebbiano & Malvasia for the white.Since 1980, the estate has been cultivated according to the methods of organic agriculture. In order for the wine to maintain its genuine quality and perfume, intervention on the grapes and wine are kept to a minimum. This begins with a pruning policy which reduces the average yield to just 50hl/hectare. During harvest, in order to avoid bruising the fruit, grapes are collected by hand in small crates. In the cellar, the vinification is conducted with accurate control of temperature and oxidation.For the past 12 years, Casina di Cornia has been a member of ECOCERT, an independent organic certification agency. In addition, the estate co-founded “Coordinamento Toscano Produttori Biologici,” an Italian cooperative of . . .

2001
Les Baux de Provence
Château Romanin

Vive la Provence! -- Biodynamic is in! And for a good reason. Biodynamically grown wines are usually highly concentrated, very personalized and specific to their homeland, the "terrroir". We’re happy to present to the connoisseurs this piece of art with multiple Gold Medals, a wine which will take a few years to fully express itself. This vintage is worth every cent!Alcohol Content: 13.5%AGING POTENTIAL : 5 to 8 years

2003
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Domaine
Pierre André

Hot Year, Hot Wine! -- Pierre André and his daughter continue a family tradition of producing powerful red wines from their thirty six acres of vines in Courthezon, between Orange and Avignon in southern France. Organic agriculture is another tradition in this family, who began using these methods in 1963 and converted fully in 1980. They have also practiced biodynamic viticulture, and have been certified biodynamic by Demeter since 1990. Wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape are made from a blend of up to thirteen grape varieties. The André wine blends major elements of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre with smaller amounts of Cinsault, Counoise, Picpoul, and Muscardin. Their vines average 60 years old with some parcels exceeding 100 years! Diverse soil types and a southern exposure give these vines excellent conditions for production of balanced, healthy wines that will develop for many years after the harvest.The 2000 vintage invites you to travel through layers upon layers of gustatory revelations. It is the kind of . . .

2000
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Domaine
Pierre André

What a Vintage! -- Pierre André and his daughter continue a family tradition of producing powerful red wines from their thirty six acres of vines in Courthezon, between Orange and Avignon in southern France. Organic agriculture is another tradition in this family, who began using these methods in 1963 and converted fully in 1980. They have also practiced biodynamic viticulture, and have been certified biodynamic by Demeter since 1990. Wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape are made from a blend of up to thirteen grape varieties. The André wine blends major elements of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre with smaller amounts of Cinsault, Counoise, Picpoul, and Muscardin. Their vines average 60 years old with some parcels exceeding 100 years! Diverse soil types and a southern exposure give these vines excellent conditions for production of balanced, healthy wines that will develop for many years after the harvest.The 2000 vintage invites you to travel through layers upon layers of gustatory revelations. It is the kind of . . .