A notorious wine with a cult following and a highly distinctive bottle. This is Cabernet Franc at its brightest, freshest and crunchiest. Juicy, vegetal and with a herbal perfume - prime red chiller material. Find out more.
RegionBourgueil, Loire, France
GrapesCabernet Franc
VineyardBiodynamic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
A notorious cuvée from Jean-François Nicq, always released the October immediately following harvest, beating the famous Beaujolais Nouveau releases by a few weeks. Find out more.
RegionAlbères, Roussillon, France
GrapesSyrah & Grenache
VineyardOrganic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
One of Val's deliciously light and juicy reds, in a style he refers to as 'glouglou plus' - meaning there is a wealth of explosive, pure fruit character, but not to the loss of structure in the wine. Sumptuous black cherry fruit and spice jostle together with very light grip from the dialled-back tannins. A playful, well-rounded bouncing ball of a wine with no shortage of charm. Best served chilled. Find out more.
RegionLuberon, Southern Rhône, France
GrapesCarignan & Grenache
VineyardBiodynamic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
Another trademark juice-bomb red, this time using the unlikely blend of Cabernet Franc and Syrah, the former grape a real anomaly in this part of France. There is a lightness of touch on display that harnesses every last drop of vibrant fruit character; deep, lip-smacking blackcurrant fruit with a green, herbal fragrance, plush sheen and plenty of intrigue. Find out more.
RegionLuberon, Southern Rhône, France
GrapesCabernet Franc & Syrah
VineyardBiodynamic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
As ever, Raphaël & Émélie's Gamay walks the line between supple, smooth elegance and wild-edged earthiness. The oversized bottles make a lot of sense as the wine feels like something to slurp and glug, rather than to sip and pore over - it's nourishing, compelling stuff Find out more.
RegionSaint-Germain-Nuelles, Beaujolais, France
GrapesGamay
VineyardOrganic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
A red so light we almost called it a rosé. Purity of fruit is the name of the game here, hinged on the idea of travelling from tank to bottle at the precise moment that 'grape juice' becomes 'wine'. It's no doubt clear that this highly youthful style leaves us with a Gamay that is prodigiously drinkable and you'll most certainly want on ice. Find out more.
RegionSaint-Germain Nuelles, Beaujolais, France
GrapesGamay
VineyardOrganic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
Val's lightest, juiciest red - lightness and purity of fruit is the goal here. Bountiful cherry and raspberry fruits with a confected quality and anise-like spices. A fluid wine with pronounced luminosity and just so much fun to drink - 'the grenadine of the estate' as Val likes to call it. Find out more.
RegionLuberon, Southern Rhône, France
GrapesGrenache
VineyardBiodynamic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
Made over the same base wine you'll find in her other cuvée, Acquex, here lifted with a blend of ripe, textural Roussanne in the mix. This brings the addition of some peachy stone fruit to all the red berries of the Cinsault. As if often the case when blending white grapes with red, there is a fluid, luminous quality to the wine. Find out more.
RegionPressat, Auvergne, France
GrapesCinsault & Roussanne
VineyardOrganic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
100% Grolleau that at a featherweight 10 degrees of alcohol falls very much into that that 'vin de soif' category we so love here at Wayward. Lots of the earthy black fruit we associate with this lesser-sung grape and the oh so delicate 2022 vintage boasts a soaring violet perfume. Serve chilled for the best results. Find out more.
RegionLayon, Loire, France
GrapesGrolleau
VineyardOrganic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
Grolleau from a parcel of fifty year old vines surrounded by forest and planted over loam that has never been subjected to chemical farming. Bottled young and brimming with energy, this cooler vintage has produced a lively wine that pairs berries, earth and a gentle funk to brilliant effect. Find out more.
RegionAnjou, Loire, France
GrapesGrolleau
VineyardOrganic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
A little of the forthcoming 2023 vintage of this wine, bottled early around the time of Beaujolais Nouveau, just weeks after the harvest. It's lively, brisk refreshment - don't expect anything too sophisticated, this is simple, pure and delicious juice. Find out more.
RegionSaint-Germain-Nuelles, Beaujolais, France
GrapesGamay & Auxerrois
VineyardOrganic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
Quartet is a Mourvèdre & Grenache blend, nimble and lithe, as is the Mataburro way. Despite the baking heat of the location it's got that lovely balance of deep, ripe fruit flavours whilst being simultaneously light on its feet and brimming with energy. Find out more.
RegionPerpignan, Roussillon, France
GrapesMourvèdre & Grenache
VineyardOrganic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
One of those beautifully-coloured, luminous wines that results from combining red and white grapes in the vinification. A vintage of compact, crystalline fruits and stony minerals, elevated by a gentle piquancy to the acids. Find out more.
RegionArtemare, Bugey, France
GrapesMondeuse & Jacquère du Bugey
VineyardOrganic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
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