United States Natural Wine

The United States natural wine scene is one of the most dynamic in the world, led by California but reaching Oregon, New York, and pockets of energy well beyond.

Frequently asked questions

When is my order shipping?

We do our 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.

See here our shipping policy.

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.

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.

Where is natural wine made in the US?

California leads, especially Sonoma, Mendocino, Santa Cruz, and the Sierra Foothills. Beyond it, Oregon's Willamette Valley and New York's Finger Lakes are important, with smaller pockets in Texas, Michigan, Vermont, and elsewhere.

What is the Willamette Valley known for?

Oregon's Willamette Valley is a cool-climate region best known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with Gamay increasingly popular. It has a strong concentration of organic and biodynamic estates, making it a natural wine hub.

What does the Finger Lakes make?

The Finger Lakes in New York is known for Riesling and Cabernet Franc, grown on steep slopes above deep lakes that moderate the cool climate. It produces some of the most precise cool-climate wines in the country.

How is US natural wine different from conventional US wine?

It relies on organic or dry-farmed vineyards, native-yeast fermentation, and minimal additions, usually with less new oak and lower alcohol. The goal is freshness and a sense of place rather than power and ripeness.

What grapes are grown for US natural wine?

A wide spread: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay, Riesling, and Cabernet Franc, plus old-vine Zinfandel and Carignan in California field blends. Cooler regions favor aromatic whites and lighter reds.

Is US natural wine organic?

Most begins with organic or dry-farmed fruit, even when it is not formally certified. Certification varies by producer, but clean farming and low-intervention winemaking are the shared foundation.