Grapes: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Loire Valley, France Farming: Organic It was in 1970 that Jean Mourat laid the foundations for a winery that would be respectful of the cultural heritage of the region while also oriented towards the future. His son Jérémie would join him nine years later to keep the adventure going. The Fiefs Vendéens appellation, which they call home, covers the majority of the Vallée du Lay in Vendée, at the intersection of th

Grape: Dolcetto Region: Piedmont, Italy Farming: Organic In a region like Barolo, steeped in tradition and history, it is rare to find a newcomer who has burst onto the international Piedmont scene like Trediberri has. The winery was started only recently, in 2007, when its three partners, Nicola Oberto, Federico Oberto and Vladimiro Rambaldi purchased a 5 HA plot of vineyard in the Cru of Berri which is located on the extreme western edge of La Morra in the Barolo Zone. Thei

Grapes: Nero d’Avola, Vermentino Region: Healdsburg, CA Farming: Organic Martha Stoumen Wines was founded upon the desire to recapture a farming and winemaking culture that has all but faded away: a winemaking culture of patience. After 8 years apprenticing around the world, Martha set out as a self-funded, first generation winemaker to answer the question, “What does California taste like?” In their hot little corner of Northern California, Mediterranean grapes thrive and he

Grape: Chenin Blanc Region: Saumur, France Farming: Organic Founded at the beginning of the 20th century by Clément Manguin, Romain’s great grandfather, the domaine was then passed on to Clément’s son in law, Robert Guiberteau, a talented winemaker and one of the founding members of the cave cooperative of Saumur. In 1954, recognizing the great potential of this terroir, Robert purchased several hectares on the hill of Brézé, in particular the Clos des Carmes, considered by l