The Wine Seller
One of Midcoast Maine’s most trusted wine destinations, The Wine Seller has been a fixture on Rockland’s Main Street since 1999. Their thoughtfully curated selection spans the globe without losing sight of the grower. Regular free tastings make it a gathering place as much as a retailer, and a recent move to a larger space […]
The Annual Saamuri Natural Wine Salon
Kosta recently reflected on a standout moment from his trip to Georgia with Saamuri Wine Bar and their highly anticipated annual event in Tbilisi- the Saamuri Natural Wine Salon. The festival celebrates organic and natural winemaking, typically taking place in early May at Tbilisi’s iconic creative co-working space, Fabrika.
Punk Rock and Urban Winemaking Culture
The most exciting story in Georgian wine is not the 8,000 years of wine making tradition. It’s how this tradition remains relevant and unfolds in the modern urban environment.
Traveling to Georgia with Saperavi Brothers
Kosta recently traveled to Georgia as a guide for Haley Fortier, the owner of haley.henry Wine Bar and Nathálie Wine Bar, and Mike Dupuy of Streetcar. These two Boston-based friends of Georgian wines were officially introduced to the Georgian wine scene.
“Why Georgians Are the Original Natty Wine Freaks”
Long before natural wine became a movement, Georgians were already doing it.
Substrate
Substrate is a staple in Charlotte’s Optimist Park neighborhood, pouring thoughtful wine, vermouth, and amaro in a relaxed, no-pretense setting. Their menu leans into tiny fish, free saltines, and outside food always welcome- a refreshingly unpretentious approach to natural and low-intervention wine. Since opening, Substrate has become a cult favorite among Charlotte’s wine-forward crowd for […]
“Georgian Wine Looks Beyond Its Amber Identity”
When we started Saperavi Brothers, one of the first things we had to reckon with was the amber ceiling and the assumption that Georgian wine begins and ends with qvevri. We understood why it existed. That story is real, it’s compelling, and it opened doors. But it was never the whole picture.
Charlestown Wine & Spirits
Charlestown Wine and Spirits is a hand-curated wine, artisanal spirits, and beer shop nestled in the southern Rhode Island shoreline community of Charlestown. The shop is known for its thoughtfully selected inventory that goes beyond the expected, including Georgian wines. A great stop for wine lovers exploring the South County and Westerly coastline. Visit Website […]
Fifth Ward
Family-owned since 1976, Fifth Ward Liquor is a Newport institution on lower Thames Street offering a wide collection of spirits, beer, and wine. With nearly 50 years of community roots, the shop has evolved into a destination for wine lovers exploring beyond the mainstream, stocking natural and orange wines. A trusted local resource for both […]
Campus Fine Wines
Campus Fine Wines is a beloved owner-operated natural wine shop in the Fox Point neighborhood of Providence, specializing in organic, small-production, and naturally made wines alongside thoughtfully chosen beers and spirits. In business for nearly 40 years, the shop was purchased in 2012 by a passionate team and has built a loyal following for its […]