Natural Wines

The wine world is nothing if not prone to fashions, and one of the latest trends are the so-called “natural wines". Mollie McConnell takes a look. Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60 Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite VALUE = exceptional quality for the money Rootdown Wine Cellars Rose, Sierra Foothills ’25 **1/2 $$ (A dry rose - that’s crisp, and savory with tea-like tannins, It’s delightful) Es Okay White Blend NV **1/2 $$ (Vibrant and playful, some skin contact brings texture and color, very enjoyable) WINE OF THE WEEK Es Okay Red Blend NV **1/2 $$ (A field blend that’s fresh and bright, no heavy tannins, unpretentious, it’s delightful) All of these wines can be purchased at Wells Discount Liquors.