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Raina has a Pét-Nat for the change of seasons
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Raina has a Pét-Nat for the change of seasons

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Raina has a Pét-Nat for the change of seasons

What Are We Drinking Now? Lunaria Orange Pét-Nat of Malvasia Italy Organic, Biodynamic & Natural $26.99/bottle Finding it hard to let go of the long, warm days of summer? Lunaria's Orange pét-nat of Malvasia is the perfect way to transition from summer to fall. This refreshing and effervescent pét-nat has notes of orange peel, dried apricot, ginger, stone fruit, minerals, and honey. Keep the summer picnic vibes by pairing this with chicken nuggets and coleslaw or curl up with a glass on a cool, fall night with some spicy Asian food. Pro tip: Impress your friends and make this [...]

By Fairfax Wine & Spirits| 2024-10-02T18:46:45+00:00 October 2nd, 2024|

What is Pét-Nat?
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What is Pét-Nat?

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What is Pét-Nat?

BY KRISTEN LINDBECK While pét-nats seem to be all the rage for some, others are still on the fence, wondering what a pét-nat is and if they should care more about them and maybe jump on the pét-nat train, too. You are not lame or behind the times if you don't know what a pét-nat is, and it's okay if you've never had one. It's also okay if you don't (or think you don't) like them, but give us a chance today to explain them, defend them and define them a bit, and you might walk away from this [...]

By Kristen Lindbeck| 2024-10-02T19:53:46+00:00 October 1st, 2024|

Indulge in the full-on character of natural wines
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Indulge in the full-on character of natural wines

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Indulge in the full-on character of natural wines

For those of you who read last week's wordy writeup on natural wine, we're back this week to share two of our natural-wine favorites. Both of these are in stock now, and if you'd like to know what other natural wines we carry, just ask! We have a range of styles, colors and tastes. KRISTEN'S PICK Ramon Jane Baudili Penedès, Spain Friends & Family: $19.99/bottle (Reg: $24.99) When You're Craving a Wild Wine... One of my favorite wines in the shop right now is the Ramon Jane Baudili out of Penedès, Spain, the home of Cava. This white blend [...]

By Kristen Lindbeck| 2024-09-23T22:59:27+00:00 September 18th, 2024|

What is Natural Wine?
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What is Natural Wine?

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What is Natural Wine?

Many of you may have noticed how many buzzwords there are these days regarding the world of wine (specifically, natural wine), so we thought it might behoove us all to take a moment (or many) to delve into these words and phrases that have become so commonly used of late. Words/phrases like "natural," "organic," "biodynamic," "unfiltered," "low intervention," "pet nat," "chillable red," "skin contact," and "glu glu" are all terms you may have heard, but what do they mean? Like REALLY mean. When it comes to "natural" wine, there's no single clear definition that encompasses the term fully, so [...]

By Kristen Lindbeck| 2024-10-02T18:48:06+00:00 September 5th, 2024|