Organic and biodynamic and widely available for less than $20, Lena Filliatreau Saumur is one of the best value Loire Chenin Blancs I’ve enjoyed in a while. Clear gold in color, it breathes delicious scents of honeydew melon, clover honey, white flowers, and complex citrus notes of lemon, lime, and lime zest. All that fruit comes together in a rich, full-bodied flavor that’s dry but so textured that it almost seems as sweet as ripe, juicy fruit.

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Very dark purple in color with a garnet edge, Los Conejos Malditos breathes good, characteristic Tempranillo aromas and flavors: Black cherries, a whiff of licorice, and a hint of something floral like violets. Black cherries and plums are well structured with brisk acidity and soft but perceptible tannins in its flavor.

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Made with organically grown Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro grapes, Fiorini “Becco Rosso” shows a very dark purple color, pouring with a fizzy lavender mousse that piles up in the glass like soft-serve ice cream, then falls back to a persistent foam that rings the glass. Aromas open up to juicy cherries and cranberry; firm acidity more than balances slight residual sugar.

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Certified organic and biodynamic, Cosme “Gross Pierre” is made from 100% Chenin Blanc. Apples, pears, rose petals and lime juice elevate a complex aroma. Flavors carry over in a textured, almost unctuous yet dry and acidic flavor. Chalky minerality joins the choir in a very long finish.

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