February 2025

February 2025

1. Zini Red Wine 1L 2022 (shown below!):

Zini Red 2022 comes from Burgenland, Austria, where winemaker Andreas Ziniel farms his family’s land using organic and regenerative practices. The Ziniels have been tending these vineyards for generations, but Andreas brings a fresh perspective to winemaking, crafting wines with a focus on balance, drinkability, and a true sense of place. Zini Red is a co-ferment of Zweigelt and St. Laurent — two classic Austrian varieties that come together beautifully in this unfined, unfiltered wine. It’s lively and medium-bodied, with notes of dark cherry, plum, and blackcurrant, plus a hint of something savory, like olive tapenade. There’s a touch of earthiness and spice that keeps things interesting, but it’s never heavy or overpowering. With its silky tannins and bright acidity, it feels both rustic and refined, perfect for casual meals or sharing with friends. It’s the kind of wine that tells a story with each sip — approachable, authentic, and effortlessly charming.

  • Producer: Andreas Ziniel
  • Region: Burgenland, Austria
  • Varieties: Saint Laurent, Zweigelt
  • Alcohol: 12%

2. Binner Bombisch Rosé NV (shown below!)

Christian calls this a Vin ‘Blouge’, meaning both Blanc (white) and Rouge (red) grapes are macerated together to give it its vibrant, juicy style. The grapes are hand-harvested and sorted manually in the vineyard. They undergo two weeks of whole-bunch co-maceration before being lightly pressed and fermented. Unfined, unfiltered, no sulfur added.

  • Producer: Christian Binner
  • Region: Alsace, France
  • Varieties: Pinot Gris & Pinot Noir
  • Alcohol: 13%

3. Mirgin Cava Reserva (shown below!)

The Gran Reserva cavas are bottle-aged for at least 30 months, while the some “collection” cavas has an optimal aging period of over 10 years. All the grapes are organically farmed. This cava has fine bubbles with the most beautiful pale yellow + green hue. On the nose, you'll experience white fruit, delicate citrus and green almond. It's light, fresh and ready for a good time!

Alta Alella has a true love for organic cava! The winery has recovered vineyards over sixty years old and planted the traditional varieties Pansa Blanca and Mataró. It has achieved all this without forgoing its commitment to quality and uniqueness, as certified by the fact that one of its parcels of land has been honoured with the highest category of the cava sector: “Paraje Calificado”.

  • Producer: Alta Alella
  • Region:  Camí Baix de Tiana, Spain
  • Varieties: Pansa Blanca (Xarel·lo), Macabeu, Parellada
  • Alcohol: 12%

4. Glow Glow Fizzy White (shown below!):

Weingut Baumberger, founded in 1855 by Johann Baumberger in Mandel, Germany, is a family-run winery now stewarded by its fourth, fifth, and sixth generations. Spanning about 15 hectares, the estate is cultivated organically, producing wines that beautifully capture the elegance and purity of the Nahe region. In 2019, siblings Carl and Pauline Baumberger launched the "GLOW GLOW" line, embracing a natural winemaking philosophy with minimal intervention and spontaneous fermentation, resulting in vibrant and expressive wines. 

Their 2023 Glow Glow Weiss is a joyful burst of flavor, radiating warmth and brightness. It's the kind of wine that feels like catching a sunny day after a week of rain. Thanks to a year of unpredictable weather—drought followed by a much-needed deluge—the grapes came alive with vibrant energy and full, concentrated flavors. Each variety plays its part: Müller-Thurgau lends structure, Bacchus brings delicate floral notes, and Scheurebe adds a punch of expressive fruit. With a gentle maceration for just a few hours, this vintage offers a balanced touch of texture and complexity. The result? A wine that’s juicy, refreshing, and irresistibly easy to sip—pure bottled sunshine with a little extra maturity and finesse.
  • Producer: Glow Glow
  • Region: Nahe, Germany
  • Varietals: Scheurebe, Müller-Thurgau, Bacchus
  • Alcohol: 10%
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