2016 Benziger Family Winery de Coelo Pinot Noir Quintus Sonoma Coast
Spicy biodynamic Pinot from Sonoma Coast
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2017 Mittnacht Frères Pinot Noir Terres d’Étoiles Alsace
Scintillant Alsatian Pinot noir
Clearly Bardolino
Discovering the clear-eyed wines of Bardolino, grown where the mountains meet the lake
Biodynamic in Bordeaux: “The Secret is to Work”
In a region dominated by conventional viticulture, here are three small estates that embrace biodynamics
2015 Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Côtes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel
Spirited but dark-hearted red blend
A Conversation With Vasco Croft of Aphros, Part One
The biodynamic winemaker on philosophy, technology, modernity, and his young but vital project.
A Conversation With Vasco Croft of Aphros, Part Two
The conversation continues, mostly about the translation of substance into essence.
2013 Meinklang Burgenlandred Burgenland DAC
“A clean stripe of tart red fruit across a plate of green and silver.”
2012 Château Maris La Touge Minervois La Livinière AOP
“A great foil for lamb, sausage, aïoli, ratatouille, vegetables.”
2012 Ehlers Estate Merlot St. Helena, Napa Valley
“The wine’s generosity is hemmed by woodsy tannins and fruit that stays shy of sweet…”
2014 Michel Chapoutier Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem Côtes de Roussillon Villages Latour de France
“Peppery and fruity, with aromas of garrigue and spice…”
Black Spirit, Bright Wine
The luminous wines of Ànima Negra reflect Mallorca’s shimmering, indigenous soul.