For many sustainability and organic is just another buzzword but for the producers of these three wines it is so much more! It is about taking responsibility to ensure respect and protection of these winemakers environment for the future, aiming to produce wines that are true to the earth...

No synthetic chemical fertilisers, pesticides, or herbicides are used. Instead, organic producers are careful cocreators with nature. They build healthy vines by building healthy soils, and by nurturing a diverse, rich community of plants, soil, insects and microorganisms. Then in the winemaking process organic wines are made using only natural products; no synthetic chemical additives are permitted.

2 x Castano Ecologico Organic Monastrell 2016

Awarded Gold Medal & 95/100 POINTS: New World Wine Awards 2017

Wonders are being worked with the Monastrell grape (aka mourvèdre) in Spain and this is a delicious organic gold medal winning option is a great exaple to explore this...

"Attractive rose and lavender notes with an intriguing savoury lift. The palate is ripe plum, with a touch of liquorice and sweet cherry fruits, balanced by juicy acidity and long length. A big, rich wine that is distinctively Spanish and capable of aging beautifully. Absolute harmony with Ramara cheese, venison salami and an outdoor fire" New World Wine Awards 2017

This wine is produced by Bodegas Castaño, one of the most important wine growers in South-Eastern Spain, who are most notable for their use of this indigenous grape variety.

Seal: Screw Cap - Alc: 13.5% 

2 x Flor del Montgo Organic Tempranillo 2016

Awarded 90/100 POINTS: Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit, Feb 2018

Hailing from Castilla from vines that are 45+ years old this is a delicious, intensely rich example of Tempranillo widely grown across Spain that showcases the soft velvet tannins, full body and long aftertaste you can expect of this versitile grape... 

"Ripe, fragrant and immediately appealing, this tasty tempranillo (organic) displays dark plum, blueberry, toasted almond and subtle spice aromas on the nose, leading to a juicy palate that is beautifully rounded and smooth. The wine offers silky mouthfeel and fine tannins, finishing long and succulent. At its best: now to 2019" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2018

Tempranillo name is the diminutive of the Spanish temprano, a reference to the fact that it ripens several weeks earlier than most Spanish red grapes. The 2016 vintage of this wine saw grapes were carefully selected mid to the end of September before gentle destemming and crushing. Then 20% of the wine was aged in French oak barrels (1-3 year old) for 4 months. 

Seal: Screw Cap - Alc: 14.00%

2 x Mesta Organic Tempranillo 2016

Awarded Gold Medal: Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2017

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL: Mundus Vini 2017

Awarded Silver Medal: New Zealand International Wine Show 2017

Mesta's philosophy is to produce wines of great purity, that reflect the unique personality of the land & grape variety through sustainable viticulture/winemaking and we think this vintage of Tempranillo is an excellent example of this...

A vibrant and juicy, unoaked red wine, showing great purity and the typicity of high-altitude Tempranillo, with expressive and well-defined aromas of red berries, rosemary and a touch of liquorice. Bright ruby red colour. Fresh and with an excellent persistence on the palate, with round texture and a satisfyingly dry finish. Very versatile, medium-bodied food wine, excellent with tapas, grilled meat and pasta.

These vineyard's are nestled deep in the land of the 'Mesta', and still passed over by flocks of sheep on their annual migration, in honour of this shepherding heritage we recommend trying this robust Spainish Tempranillo with lamb croquettes brimming with spicy Spanish flavour!

Seal: Screw Cap - Alc: 14.00%