Le Petit Bijou
Wine Tasting
Thursday, June 8th
Natural Merchants w/ Special Importer Guest, Jordan Wiley
A Diverse Selection of French, Spanish, Austrian, & More!
Natural Merchants Wine Tasting
Le Petit Bijou
Thursday, June 8th
4pm- 6pm, $20
With Special Importer Guest, Jordan Wiley of Natural Merchants
256-964-7980 to Reserve
Natural Merchants’ represents the best natural wines the planet has to offer vegan wine, dry farm wine, organic wines and Biodynamic wines imported from Europe and South America.
2021 Biokult Naken Orange, Burgenland, Austria $19.99
This Austrian orange wine is an easy-to-drink bubbly, serving up fun hits of orange and berry with a creamy finish.
Austria serves as a hotbed of organic and natural winemaking - and they’re adept at producing wines that deliver on taste while still maintaining a connection with the land where the grapes are grown. The Biokult Naken orange wine is a terrific example of just how good even the most unique Austrian wine can be. It’s made from certified organic grapes, but you won’t know the difference, as the focus here is on crafting an effervescent, skin contact bottling that’s a treat for wine drinkers looking for something a little different. A delicate golden color delivers tart acidity, bright citrus flavors, and a hint of smoke that combine for a lively wine that’s as interesting as it is delicious.
2021 Biokult Gruner Veltliner, Burgenlnd, Austria $18.99
Grüner Veltliner is the “queen” of the white varieties in Austria. Its main characteristics are the fruity-spicy nose, also called “Pfefferl” referring to pepper. Fresh crisp citrus, lively acidity, just cushioned by a creamy, ripe texture. The flavors are vivid, clean, light and ready to drink now. Pale silvery straw color. Soft and inviting aromas of citrus custard, minerals, and prairie grass follow through on a supple, silky entry to a dryish light body with touch of white pepper and a dry, soft, lingering lime rind and talc fade. A very nice and refreshing aperitif, or serve with scallops
2021 Koyle Costa "La Flor" Sauvignon Blanc, Chile $19.99
Winemaker Notes
Starts with tangy freshness. Flavors of lemon peel, white peach & powdered ginger. Well balanced, mineral acidity. Enjoy with oysters, grilled fish, sushi & sashimi.
Critical Acclaim JS90James Suckling
Fresh and crisp with aromas of lime zest, white grapefruit, nettles and passion fruit. Salted lemons and seashells, too. Medium-bodied with bright acidity and a refreshing, saline palate. From organically grown grapes. Drink now. Screw cap.
2020 Les Hauts de Lagarde Blanc, Bordeaux, France $18.99
80% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Semillion
An open wine with herbal and tropical-fruit flavors, this blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon is fruity, crisp and ready to drink. Suitable for vegans. Organic. ROGER VOSS
"Clean crisp flavors and feel the verticality even on the nose. Love the mouth watering aspect here, this is high acidity, but for me it is well matched by minerality and clean bracing citrus and honeydew. Lovely, with good structure". -Decanter Magazine
2020 Les Hauts de Lagarde Rouge, Bordeaux, France $18.99
"Good fruit, raspberry and strawberry summery flavors from winemaker Lionel Raymond. Full of character, from a blend of 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc. Only indigenous yeasts used at this organic estate – the family has a full 180 hectares certified in the Entre Deux Mers region, with new cellars that are powered by 2,500m2 of solar panels. Decanter Magazine
2021 Spartico Cab/Tempranillo Blend, Spain $15.99
Nose is potent with aromatics of Kirschwasser, cherry pipe tobacco, balsam and cypress, laurel, fresh rosemary, and blackberry bramble. Spartico is lush, medium-bodied with bright yet moderate acidity, with moderate structure and astringency. On the palate, the wine reveals notes of tangy cherries, cool blackberry compote with mint leaves, strawberry preserves, dried cranberries, cocoa, pipe tobacco, cola, cedar, smoked salt, and serrano jambon.
Cantina Puianello "Broletto" Lambrusco, Emilia-Romagna, Italy $16.99
Varietals: 30% Lambrusco Maestri, 30% Lambrusco Marani, 30% Lambrusco Salamino, 10% Ancellotta
Vegan and Only indigenous yeasts used in observance of the organic farming.
Scented with wild strawberry, ripe rhubarb, blueberries, blackcurrants, and hibiscus along with herbal notes of oregano, thyme, and anisette. On the palate, experience blackberry crème brûlée with burnt sugar. Bright but balanced acidity and just a hint of flinty minerality. -NM
Best paired with typical dishes of Emilia-Romagna like pasta, meats, cold cuts, salty Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, wood-fired pizza, creamy desserts or even blackberry pie à la mode.