The folks at Natural Merchants have a pretty good gig.
They import natural and organic foods and wine from Europe ( with a special focus on the Mediterranean region). Their U.S. base of operations is in Rogue River, Oregon. And they have an office in Cartagena, Spain as well. Both beautiful locations.
Not only do they focus on bringing real, family made wines to the U.S. market but they are also committed to focusing on those wines that are made from chemical free grapes.
Kudos to Natural Merchants! Their vision has become a successful reality.
Based on my initial tastings, they have presented high quality, inexpensive wines that consumers can feel good about drinking.
I tasted two beauties from their portfolio recently:
Tarantas Bodegas Iranzo 2003 Crianza $11.99
Great value for the money. Dark, roasted fruits on the nose. These aromas follow through in the mouth with a bit of mint, rosemary and licorice flavors. Made from certified organic grapes. 70 % Tempranillo grapes, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. Available at Wholefoods or online.
La Cantina Pizzolato Prosecco Veneto 2006 $13.99
Nice little sparkling wine from northern Italy. Bone dry with soft bubbles. Touch of apple fritter flavors, but light on the sugar. Very refreshing for lunch or brunch.
Made from certified organic grapes. Contact Natural Merchants for availability.
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