Natural Wine

The unregulated wild west of natural wine

Jun

Wine FactsLow-Intervention Winemaking, Mendoza Malbec, Natural Wine, Organic Certification, Santa Julia

The unregulated wild west of natural wine

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Unlike organic farming, "natural wine" has no legal definition, leaving consumers to navigate a minefield of unpredictable quality and spoilage. To avoid undrinkable bottles, bypass the guesswork by trusting curated merchants and hunting for third-party certification icons on the label. In This Article Navigating the lack of regulationFinding balance in Mendoza Listen up: the term "natural wine" carries immense romantic appeal, but it lacks the legal teeth of an organic certification. While we crave clean, additive-free bottles that tread lightly on the earth, consumers are often left navigating a minefield of variable quality…

Orange wine is often just expensive liquid sherry

Jun

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Wine FactsMaceration, Natural Wine, Orange Wine, Sherry, Skin-Contact Wine

Orange wine is often just expensive liquid sherry

⏱ 2 min read The Short Version Stop buying for the hue and start buying for the weight. Most orange wines trade citrus promises for a heavy-handed, oxidative funk, meaning you’re often paying premium "natural wine" prices for profiles that behave more like expensive liquid sherry. In This Article The myth of the orange flavorSorting the gold from the amber Pour yourself a cup for this one: the world of orange wine is as much about marketing as it is about maceration. These amber hues often trade citrus promises for a heavy-handed, polarizing funk that catches many off guard. After…

Franklin Chiang’s Bunch Reimagines Natural Wine as Shanghai’s Cool Kid Culture

May

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Wine FactsBiodynamic Wines, Natural Wine, Shanghai Culture, Vinyl Bar, Wine Community

Franklin Chiang’s Bunch Reimagines Natural Wine as Shanghai’s Cool Kid Culture

⏱ 2 min read The Short Version Shanghai’s natural wine scene is rebelling, led by Franklin Chiang’s Bunch, turning wine into a cultural movement where style and community trump tradition. Chiang’s events blend music, fashion, and rare vintages, redefining natural wine as a lifestyle statement. In This Article The Event That Became a MovementThe Culture Behind the Glass If you haven’t heard yet, Shanghai’s natural wine scene is undergoing a quiet revolution. Franklin Chiang, the self-proclaimed “Wine Thug Frankie,” is leading the charge with Bunch, a biannual event that’s transformed into a cultural phenomenon. When Chiang and his partners first…

Matassa’s Rouge Tastes Like Roussillon, Not a Movement

May

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Wine FactsCatalan Varietals, Natural Wine, Place-Driven Wine, Roussillon Terroir, Schist Soils

Matassa’s Rouge Tastes Like Roussillon, Not a Movement

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Matassa’s Rouge tastes like Roussillon’s soil and vines, not a marketing gimmick, proving terroir can speak louder than the "natural wine" label. It’s a quiet, place-driven wine that defies hype. In This Article A Wine That Feels Like Place, Not a LabelThe Quiet Power of Terroir Over Hype Real talk: I used to roll my eyes at Matassa. The “natural wine” label felt like a gimmick, a marketing shortcut for flawed bottles that smelled like oxidized apples. It tasted like a specific place. Not “natural wine” as a category but Roussillon, Catalan varieties,…

Bar Xuntos: Barcelona’s Natural Wine Ethos Transplants to Santa Monica

Apr

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Wine FactsNatural Wine, Pintxos Pairing, Spanish Cuisine, Terroir Notes, Women-Led Producers

Bar Xuntos: Barcelona’s Natural Wine Ethos Transplants to Santa Monica

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Barcelona’s natural wine movement now thrives in Santa Monica, with Bar Xuntos offering over 30 by-the-glass natural wines and a menu rooted in Spanish culinary traditions. The bar fosters connection through curated flights and a focus on underrepresented voices in the wine world. In This Article A Barcelona Blueprint for Natural WineThe Rhythm of a Shared Glass Real talk: Barcelona’s natural wine ethos is now a stone’s throw from the 101. Bar Xuntos — Vinos Naturales & Pintxos — isn’t just a bar; it’s a cultural crossroads. The space, led by Wine Director…

Blouge Wine Is the New After-Work Standard

Apr

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Wine FactsApéritif Culture, Blouge Wine, Grape Blend, Natural Wine, Sun Sipping

Blouge Wine Is the New After-Work Standard

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Blouge wine, a playful blend of white and red grapes, is redefining after-work sipping with its fresh, low-alcohol appeal and casual vibe. Winemakers are crafting a cultural shift, making it a staple in bars and a favorite for younger, more laid-back drinkers. In This Article A Fusion of ContrastsThe Rise of the Unconventional The verdict is in: blouge isn’t just a trend—it’s a redefinition of how we sip. This light, fresh blend of white and red grapes, born from accidental fermentation and bold experimentation, is now a staple in bars and apéritif rituals.…