Organic wine

Congratulations, you've survived another Quebec winter. Now that daylight stretches out further, you’re all about having people over. Enter four lovely organic wines to celebrate this springaissance.

Natural wine isn’t just a trend—it embodies an authentic approach to winemaking where the terroir comes through in a genuine way. A true reflection of the soil, climate and vines, it’s worth being (re)discovered as a way of exploring the world.

Le Mas des Patriotes winery grew out of a lifelong dream. In the early 2000s, France Cliche restored an old abandoned barn and planted the first few acres of vines in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu—becoming one of only a handful of women winery owners.

With environmental awareness gaining ground, could regenerative viticulture be the next big thing? We spoke about it with Simon Naud, a pioneer of the movement in Quebec, and Michel Gassier, who comes from a long line of French winemakers.

Three Quebec vintners explain how they create wines that are as good for the planet as they are for wine lovers.

Certified organic and biodynamic for over 25 years, Domaine Cazes is a pioneer in France’s wine world. Discover an exceptional vineyard whose wines convey the essence of their terroir.

Drenched in West Coast sunshine, California never ceases to impress with its ochre landscapes, epicurean culture and drive to innovate that quickly extended to its vineyards.

Trending in 2020 are wines and spirits that have been in the forefront for the past few years now. In 2020, it’s all about natural wines, maceration wines (orange wine), ready-to-drink beverages, and local spirits. This year, consumers are curious and want to make ethical choices.

Describing Aussie winemaking in just a few lines is tricky. The offer down under is more diverse than ever and behind us are the days of the monolithic full-bodied Australian wine. Recent years have ushered in new quality-focussed producers, and lately they’ve been taking a much more balanced approach to the craft.

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An expert gives us the ABCs of organic, biodynamic and natural wines. What exactly do these terms mean?