Natural wine is all the rage. Whether you’re already a convert or if you’re curious to explore the untamed territory of natural winemaking, CORK has plenty to offer. There is no official, regulated definition of ‘natural wine,’ so it varies depending on who you ask. However, in broad terms, natural wines are produced via sustainable, organic, or biodynamic vineyards, with no added yeast, preservatives or sulfites.
Explore our selection of natural wines by shopping in-store or reserving online for pick up. Below are highlights, but there are certainly more options available on our shelves.
François Plouzeau – Domaine de La Garrelière Le Chenin de la Colline
From the Loire Valley, this 100% Chenin Blanc is made naturally without any added sugars and additives. This is a dry and crisp organic white wine with a lovely golden color, medium body and refreshing finish.
Scribe Sylvaner “Ode to Emil”
Scribe is a Sonoma-based winery with a devoted following, to say the least. Scribe is known to tinker, producing unique wines in limited batches, making their releases highly sought after. Sylvaner is a grape primarily grown in Alsace and Germany, and Scribe’s Sylvaner pays homage to Emil Dresel, who brought the first vines to America in 1858. Best enjoyed with light fare and vegetables, Scribe’s Sylvaner presents hints of honeydew, cucumber, honeysuckle and lemon.
Lusenti Pinot Grigio “Fiocco di Rose”
Dry, light and crisp, this sparkling rose is from Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. Pale pink in color with notes of peach and lemon, this elegant bubbly presents a balance of acidity and minerality. Perfect for seafood, but it can also hold up to heartier fare.
Alpha Box & Dice “Golden Mullet Fury”
From Australia’s McLaren Vale, this rich, full-bodied orange wine offers grassy, citrusy aromas and almond and vanilla savory notes with a gentle acidity. Enjoy with fare on the rich, fatty side – pork belly, skin-on salmon fillets and poultry.
Alpha Box & Dice “Kit & Kaboodle”
Another Alpha Box & Dice selection, this is a blend of Tempranillo, Shiraz, Montepulciano and Cabernet Sauvignon. Dark beetroot in color, there’s a lot of contrast yet harmony here – light-yet-heavy, earthy-yet-clean, youthful-yet-old, rich-yet-soft. Dark fruits predominate the palate. Enjoy it with everyday, casual fare, such as barbecued meats and burgers.
Konpira Maru Wines Syrah “Gymkata“
Though made in Australia, this isn’t your typical Aussie Shiraz. Resembling an Old World Syrah, Konpira Maru’s “Gymkata” is full of juicy strawberry, rhubarb offset by a touch of green peppercorn and a refreshing acidity.
Castello di Stefanago Provincia di Pavia Rosso
A blend of Uva Rara, Croatina and Barbera, this unfiltered selection is medium bodied with medium acidity and light tannin. A little floral, a little herbaceous with raspberry and cherry notes, it pairs up with cheese, salumi and pasta.
Jordi Miró Ennak +
An unusual blend of Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Merlot, resulting in ripe red fruit flavors, as well as dark chocolate, with a slight hint of minerality. This is a fresh, soft, silky wine that is super easy to drink!
