The Extra-Brut(es) festival returns for its second edition in Regnéville-sur-Mer (Manche) on May 20th and 21st. This unique gathering of natural cider and wine makers brings together 70 exhibitors from 37 regions and 9 different countries, making it the first fair of its kind in the galaxy!
Visitors can sample some of the finest cider and wine from around the world and interact with some of the best cider makers and natural wine producers in the business. The range and quality of the exhibits make it an unmissable event for enthusiasts and a great opportunity for newcomers to explore the world of natural wines and ciders.
The Raisin team will also be present, so don’t hesitate to stop by our booth! Grab a free poster, learn more about the app, or just have a chat with us. We’re always delighted to meet you and share a glass of cider! 🍷
Bago Wine Bar opened on April 12, 2022. Its owner, Rui Martins, moved from Lisbon to Faro 25 years ago with a degree in hotel management and a passion for wines. He always dreamed of owning a wine bar, and when he couldn’t find anything for wine lovers in Faro, he decided to rent a place and transform it into a unique wine bar. He finally opened it last year.
Bago Wine Bar stands out because it exclusively serves Portuguese wines in top-quality glasses, while still maintaining a relaxed atmosphere. It also offers 30 different natural wines, previously unavailable in Faro, which can be served indoors or in the outdoor lounge where customers can enjoy ambient music during the day or night.
In addition to wine, Bago Wine Bar serves a variety of food, including cheeses, smoked ham, salads, foie gras, canned goods, and hot dishes such as rabbit, chicken, and partridge.
Although natural wine is not yet popular in Faro, Bago Wine Bar is doing its best to introduce it to the local community. They always have around 10 different wine references open to serve by the glass, so you can easily discover new winemakers. Many foreigners who visit the wine bar from other countries already appreciate natural wines and come with an open mind to try Portuguese ones that they might not yet know.
On Friday nights, live music is also performed, so if you like a good atmosphere, good wines, and food, this might be the place for you!
The excellent documentary “Panorama, Histoires du vin naturel” has been subtitled in Italian and will premiere at the natural wine fair Vini di Vignaioli in Bari on April 30th at the Kismet Theater at 6 pm. The entrance fee is 10€ and comes with a glass.
This film by Nicolas Desdouits, Olivier Camus and the young production team of Kestu, aims to document the history of natural wine from its origins to the present day, and also contribute to the movement towards a more sustainable viticulture.
The film features an impressive list of winemakers, including Pierre Overnoy, Jean Pierre Amoreau (Chateau Le Puy), Marcel Lapierre, Marie Lapierre, Matthieu Lapierre, Camille Lapierre, Jean Foillard, Alex Foillard, Jean Claude Chanudet, Yann Bertrand, Julien Bertrand, Bernard Valette (Domaine du Bois Noir), Anne Sophie Dubois, Nicolas Dubost, Dominique Derain, Marc Pesnot (Domaine de la Sénéchalière), Mark Angeli (La Ferme de la Sansonnière), Patrick Corbineau, Jean Pierre Robinot (Les Vignes de l’Angevin), Thierry and Jean-Marie Puzelat (Clos du Tue-Boeuf), Christian Chaussard (domaine Le Briseau), Pascal Potaire (Les Capriades), Alexandre Bain, Jean Baptiste Menigoz (les Bottes Rouges), Catherine Hannoun (Domaine de la Loue), Christian Binner, Robert Plageoles, Bernard Plageoles, Romain and Florent Plageoles, Jean François Nicq (Les Foulards Rouges), Jean Sébastien Gioan (Potron Minet), and Bernard Belhasen (Fontedicto).
The film also includes other important figures in the natural wine movement, such as Jules Chauvet, Alain Chapel, Jacques Néauport, Bernard Pontonnier, François Morel and Olivier Camus.
So if you are anywhere near Bari, don’t miss the chance to see this film!
Nouriturfu is proud to present the 9th Parisian edition of “Sous les pavés la vigne” from May 13 to May 15, 2023, at the Bellevilloise in Paris.
The fair will feature over 50 natural winemakers from France and Europe, offering tastings and sales of their natural wines, alongside craft beer, artisanal spirits, food, lively debates, thought-provoking film projections, and book signings.
Tickets can be purchased for €10 per day, €15 for two days, or €18 for three days. They include a free designer glass and access to all tastings, debates, and signings.
The event will take place in the heart of the Ménilmontant district and offers a diverse and eclectic program, including a discussion on whether natural wine has become too mainstream, a film projection entitled “10 ans de ciné qui picole” (10 years of drinking in cinema), and a pop-up focused on 10-year-old wine vintages.
The Raisin team will also be there, so don’t hesitate to stop by our booth! Grab a free poster, learn more about the app, or just have a chat with us. We’re always delighted to meet you and share a glass of wine. 🍷
Have you tried Extrem 2 by Winzerhof Linder? This bottle is special for many reasons, not only because of its exquisite taste, but also because the winery faced a Plasmopara Viticola attack (a devastating type of mildew) in 2021 and lost almost all of their grapes. They managed to harvest the few grapes that survived and make just 879 bottles. These rare bottles are now being sold to help save their beautiful biodynamic farm.
Extrem 2 is full of energy with a slight tingle that dances on your tongue. It tastes of tart cider apples, clementines, grapefruit, and freshly pressed orange juice — absolutely delicious. The wine has low tannins, is smooth, and highly drinkable, with clean acidity that you feel from your cheeks to your teeth while remaining well-balanced.
This all-natural, zero-zero wine is made from Pinot Blanc, Gris, Noir, Müller-Thurgau, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Like the label’s multicolored print, this wine is a true mix of everything Winzerhof Linder had to offer in 2021.
Winzerhof Linder practices Probiotik-Agriculture, meaning they work 100% pesticide-free using only microorganisms grown from compost tea, herb fermentations, whey, stone powder, and clay. No copper, sulfur, or anything else touches their farm.
They believe monoculture agriculture caused the 2021 disaster. Previous generations knew that one year you can harvest lots of nuts, the year after potatoes, and the year after apples. But if you only have grapes, you lose this diversity. They are now changing this problem and working with other fruits like apples, pears, plums, honey, pomegranates, and figs, anything they can ferment into alcohol with natural yeasts.
You can help Winzerhof Linder on their journey and get to drink a great bottle in the process. Just head to their website and order a bottle of Extrem 2, you can choose to donate either €50 or €100. Only 700 bottles left, so grab one quickly.
Country: Germany Region: Baden Grapes: Pinot Blanc, Gris, Noir, Müller-Thurgau, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Sauvignon. Vintage: 2021 Music pairing: Curtis Mayfield – Move On Up
Hélène Thiry and Yuri Vandam opened Merry in Liège in May 2022, but the story leading up to the opening of this exquisite restaurant started years before.
The dynamic duo met while studying at a hospitality school in Namur and began an exciting professional and personal adventure together that would change their lives.
They spent over two years in several Michelin-starred kitchens in Belgium, then left for Paris where they continued to hone their skills in the famous Clamato (Septime) and Dauphin (Chateaubriand).
The adventure continued as they flew to warmer climates and found themselves in Oceania and Southeast Asia for almost three years. This time gave them the chance to deepen their knowledge of foreign cuisine, discover unique products, and encounter new techniques.
It was during this period that the ‘Merry’ project began to take shape: the creation of a place embodying their own vision of cuisine and hospitality.
After two more years in Michelin-starred kitchens in Belgium – Couvert-Couvert and Humus et Hortense – they finally returned to Liège, and it’s a good thing they did, because their years of experience can now be tasted and enjoyed at their very own restaurant, Merry.
When you enter Merry, you are struck by the minimal decor, yet warm, casual, and inviting atmosphere. Seasonal and sustainable products are served on a four-course menu, with one dish changing weekly. The food is delicious, inventive, and surprising. You can feel the passion poured into every plate, and their wine pairings are equally electrifying. Living wines filled with energy, just like the cuisine.
Hélène and Yuri’s goal is to create a place where enthusiasm and joyful simplicity reign. A place “for us, like us” in their hometown, where they can express their love for products and their personal vision of gastronomy.
A round of applause from us at Raisin, Merry is a must-try!
