Loire

Our favorite chilled red of the summer!!! From Stranger favorite Valerie Forgues, in the Loire valley comes this light, bright, peppery, and totally alive light red—perfumed and nervy with just the right amount of grip. Chill and enjoy! Read more

A bright ruby color and offers aromas of fresh red berries, crushed herbs and earthiness. The palate is light to medium-bodied with lively acidity, soft tannins, and flavors of tart cherries, raspberries, and a hint of spice. Read more

Clos Rougeard needs no introduction. "Les Poyeux" is the estate's sandiest plot with vines ranging from 40-70 years old. It is vinified and aged in second-pass barrels (the barrels that served as new oak for Le Bourg the vintage prior). Read more

Clos Rougeard's highest-end wine. Le Bourg comes from a one hectare parcel with very old Cabernet Franc vines. Le Bourg is vinfied and aged in 100% new oak. Rougeard buys 50 of those each year to produce Le Bourg. Read more

Since 2005 Les Vignes Herbel has been practicing organic and biodynamic practices. From hand harvesting the fruit to the fermentation, no step is left to chance. The result is a full and rich wine! Read more

Olga is an absolute legend. We've enjoyed her Cabernet Franc vintage after vintage for many years, and have searched out bottles from all the way back to 1970. The 2007 is drinking exceptionally well right now. Read more

Nuit d'Ivresse translate to "Drunken Nights" and is a special cuvee made from old vine Cabernet Franc. It's a sultry, dark fruited, savory red wine that is meant to be drank with friends over conversations that take you into the night. Read more

"Trinch" is the German word for "cheers" and is an apt name for this easy drinking and vivacious Cabernet Franc. Catherine and Pierre Breton are natural wine legends in the Loire Valley. This young wine is bursting with fruit and savory herbs. TRINCH! Read more

**SOLD OUT** Made from his oldest Pineau d'Aunis vines, the Nocturne is one of our favorite cuvees. Allowed to rest in barrel for over year before bottling, a large but approachable spicy red that highlights Robinot's talents. Read more

One of the most loved and reliable wine producers in the Loire. Mosse never disappoints! This red blend is light, spicy, and perfectly balanced acidity. Read more

This "bangin" cuvee from Mosse is 90% Pineau D'Aunis and 10% Cabernet France. This juicy red has notes of ripe red cherries, white pepper, and red licorice. Perfect for a charcuterie plate. Read more

**SOLD OUT** Our latest Stranger Wine is a collaboration with one of our favorite Loire Valley winemakers, Valerie Forgues! 75% Pineau d'Aunis, 25% Cabernet Franc, this chilled red drinks like a sprinkle of white pepper on watermelons. Insanely refreshing Read more

100% Pinot Noir from Saint Pourcain in the loire. Semi-carbonic. Perfect at the table with some Coq au Vin. Read more

We're big fans of the wines of Laurent Lebled, a loire producer with gusto! Cabernet Franc that has been grown in a sandy vineyard near Chinon. Carbonic Maceration in cement. Read more

Tip top quality Pineau d'Aunis for a steal. Super fresh, super alive, just the right amount of structured tannins, subtly floral fruit and a dash of green pepper. Read more

Olga is an absolute legend. We've enjoyed her Cabernet Franc vintage after vintage for many years, and have searched out bottles from all the way back to 1970. Read more

Le Telquel is predominately Gamay, blended with a different grape every year. So although every year it's slightly different, you can always count on this cuvee to be easy, drinking light-tannin red for everyday drinking. Read more