Natural / Low Sulphur
These wines that identify as 'natural' are made by extremely low-intervention methods. This approach typically begins with organic or biodynamic grape-growing (not always certified) and is distinguished from 'ordinary' organic or biodynamic wines by a stricter philosophy that avoids all unnecessary additives and stylistic manipulation. This usually means an indigenous yeast fermentation in neutral vessels (steel or concrete), followed by bottling unfined and unfiltered with zero or extremely minimal preservatives added. Natural Wine is not recommended for aging, and the unique styles mean we can't assist with returns or refunds for quality issues on these products.
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2022 Carrick Billet-Doux Pinot NoirBob Campbell MWA lovely wine from an organic Central Otago producer, Carrick. The estate's longstanding ethos of organic viticulture and winemaking has allowed them to strike out with a beautiful label or two ... read more$34.99 in mixed 6+ or $38.99 per bottle
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2020 Olga Raffault Chinon Les BarnabesJohn GillmanA serious single-vineyard 100% Cabernet Franc from a traditional natural wine producer in France's Loire Valley. Les Barnabes vineyard is a distinctive river-side site, where alluvial sand and ... read more$35.99 in mixed 6+ or $39.99 per bottle
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2019 Olga Raffault Chinon Les PeuillesJohn GillmanA leading single-vineyard red from a natural Cabernet Franc producer in the Loire Valley. Les Peuilles is a special site for this small family operation, a "lieu dit" on a pleateau near the ... read more$39.99 in mixed 6+ or $44.99 per bottle
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2018 Olga Raffault Chinon Champ-CheninJohn GillmanThis special cellar release is a serious 100% Chenin Blanc from a leader in the otherwise red-dominant area of the Loire Valley. Raffault has some of the oldest Chenin Blanc vines in Chinon in a ... read more$53.99 in mixed 6+ or $59.99 per bottle
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2020 Pyramid Valley Angel Flower Pinot NoirRichard CaroAn ethereal and biodynamically grown premium Pinot from Waipara. The Angel Flower is a classic expression of a "cru" site on the lime-rich hillsides of the home property. With a savoury nature ... read more$108.00 in mixed 6+ or $120.00 per bottle
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2020 Pyramid Valley Earth Smoke Pinot NoirRichard CaroA complex and savoury Pinot Noir from a famous biodynamic estate in Waipara. This wine is the companion of the Angel Flower, and comes from another (in this case east-facing) site in the ... read more$108.00 in mixed 6+ or $120.00 per bottle
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2020 Pyramid Valley Lions Tooth ChardonnayRichard CaroA top Chardonnay from one of Pyramid Valley's famous home blocks. Named for the dandelion in this vineyard, this plot of close-planted vines on the eastern slope near the winery. A complex and ... read more$108.00 in mixed 6+ or $120.00 per bottle