Glou Glou

Glou-glou is French onomatopoeia for the glug of wine being poured, and it describes a style: light, low-tannin, low-alcohol natural wines built for easy drinking.

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Frequently asked questions

When is my order shipping?

We are doing your best to ship your order in 2-3 business days.

We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

West Coast: 1-2 business days
Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

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Do I have to sign upon delivery?

Yes, someone 21 years or older must sign for the package.

Signature on delivery is mandatory for wine deliveries. Please make sure someone is at the shipping address to sign for the package.

If applicable, please consider delivering the package to a business address to ensure someone is available to sign for the package.

We also have the option of delivering the package to a Carrier's store for pickup. Please reach out to us to coordinate.

Carrier will try to delivery a package up to three times before returning the package to us.

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What if I miss a delivery?

Worry not, we have options, but please read carefully.

If you miss a delivery and a package gets returned to us we have two options:

1) Reship the package right away: due to the very high cost of shipping and returns, we must charge a re-shipping fee to be determined based on package size and shipping destination.

2) Consolidate the returned package with your next order: this option is free of charge and it's the most popular option.

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What does glou-glou mean?

Glou-glou is French onomatopoeia for the glugging sound wine makes as it is poured. It is used to describe light, juicy, easy-drinking natural wines that go down so smoothly the bottle seems to empty itself.

What makes a wine glou-glou?

A glou-glou wine is light in body, low in tannin, and modest in alcohol, with fresh fruit and high drinkability. It is the opposite of a big, structured wine meant for cellaring. Most are served with a slight chill to play up their freshness.

What grapes are used for glou-glou wine?

Light, aromatic varieties lead the way: gamay, cinsault, grenache, schiava, and zweigelt among the reds, plus bright whites. Carbonic maceration is common, since it lifts the fruit and keeps tannins gentle, which is exactly the glou-glou character.

Should glou-glou wine be chilled?

Yes, lightly, even the reds. Around 12 to 14 degrees Celsius, or roughly 55 Fahrenheit, is ideal. Twenty minutes in the fridge is enough to bring out the freshness and make these wines as refreshing as they are meant to be.

Is glou-glou wine the same as natural wine?

Glou-glou is a style found within natural wine rather than a separate category or certification. The wines are nearly always low-intervention, made from organic grapes with minimal additions, but the term specifically points to their light, gulpable character.

What food goes with glou-glou wine?

Almost anything casual. Their freshness and low tannin make them flexible partners for charcuterie, pizza, salads, and takeout, and they are just as good on their own as an aperitif. Think everyday food rather than formal pairings.