Domaine Dutertre has been in the same family for 5 generations and is currently run by Gilles Dutertre. The 37 hectare estate is based in the village of Limeray on the northern banks of the Loire Valley, not far from the town of Amboise. They are currently undergoing conversion to organic viticulture, and focus on […]
Zlati Grič is situated in the wine growing area Škalce, in the region of Slovenian Styria (Štajerska), on the southern tip of the Pohorje mountain range. For centuries vineyards here have been a part of the local landscape. Specific micro-climatic conditions, the terroir, and altitude form a favourable mix for growing fresh, aromatic, and elegant […]
Gabernik 23 have been one of our more random but welcome finds. Somehow fitting within the sphere of natural wines, we feel these qualify more on punk ethos, given vigneron Janko Bogatič’s enthusiasm for varieties he considers unfashionable or unloved, even if ironically or through recent fads in our part of the world, Zweigelt and […]
Founded in 2010, Heaps Good Wine Company is a small family owned winery situated in Ritoznoj in the foothills of the Pohorje range in Stajerska Slovenija. Expat kiwi Nick Gee draws on years of experience working all over the world in order to craft his unique wines. Working with both international and local varieties, the […]
Founded in 1945, the Franco Mondo estate has seen a generational progression from winegrowing to winemaking in 1978, and from 2002 under current custodian Valerio Mondo as a producer of serious quality. Of their 11 hectares of vineyards, around 60% is devoted to Barbera, with the balance divided between Cabernet Sauvignon, Dolcetto, Corese, Moscato, Chardonnay […]
Lingot Martin was established in 1970 from a union of four families. The estate is based in Cerdon, but has broader vineyard holdings including Bugey (Alpine region near Savioe) which raises perfumed Gamay perfect for their excellent Pét Nat.
Hervé Longefay is a Burgundy negociant, working with a wide range of styles and vineyards. The producer’s scope reaches wider into other French regions; our introduction was via a beautifully complete Sancerre (Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc).
Blessed with sea and mountain climatic influences, Torre Zambra enjoys a beautiful setting in the picturesque hills of Villamagna. Winemaking is serious and methodical utilising native yeasts, a combination of concrete tank and tonneau ageing, and dedicated sustainable farming. Stunning fresh wines and gorgeous slurpable yet contemplative reds, a producer of amazing consistent quality.
Located in the rolling hills on the Slovenian border in Italy’s north east corner, Marco Scolaris is a young and dynamic family run estate in its fourth generation. Emphasis is on bio-oriented agriculture and a focus on native grape varieties, with the region particularly renowned for crisp and lively whites.
Founded in 1929, Vignerons des Crus du Beaujolais is a well respected collective of growers. Ethos here is in sustainable vineyard management, with some excellent old-vine resources rendering some cut-above Beaujolais at all levels. Stylistically, the wines well balance Gamay’s pretty florals and juiciness, against the more more serious and structured personalities of some Beaujolais. […]
