2024 Domaine Auchère SancerrePhilippe Auchre was born into a Sancerre growing and sheep farming family, but instead chose to become a professional pastry chef. When he returned to the family farm in 1995, he brought environmental consciousness, a love of natural wine, and a pastry chef's attention to detail to the already impressive old vines and classic limestone clay terroir. Wines are fermented in tank (with native yeast), then partially finished in large, neutral barrels.

and a touch of earthiness

The 2021 Cune Crianza is a classical blend of Tempranillo with 15% Garnacha and Mazuelo from Rioja Alta that fermented in 20

with a subtle mineral snap and just enough texture to keep things interesting

This bottle proves that Albariño

dinner-party-approved

Watermelon and minerality are the hallmark flavors here nd There’s a nice little zing to it—like a squeeze of lime—that keeps every sip feeling crisp

white peach

While some wines want to sit in a cellar and be studied

charm with backbone

look no further

it’s bright

and licorice