What does “biodynamic” mean? And how does this type of farming make wines taste?

Albariño, Rioja, and everything in between!

From the Loire to the South, there are wonderful classic wines to discover…

Riesling, Cab Franc, and more!

Lake Garda has been a famous wine region since the Romans designated this area perfect for rosé, about 1,000 years ago….

Tonight we’re exploring a boxed rose, and a boxed Sicilian Grillo- perfect for having on deck in the fridge, and in sustainable packaging, too! We’ll also dip into some Lampyres white and a meaty red from France.

🌿🍷 These wines come from vineyards that give back more than they take... building healthier soils, increasing biodiversity, and creating resilient ecosystems. Better for the land, delicious in the glass. ⁠

Friday, 6/19, we're pouring wines from producers practicing regenerative farming, working with nature to create healthier vineyards and more expressive wines. Come sip, learn, and raise a glass to the future of farming. ⁠

⁠Good wine starts in the dirt. 🌱🍷 Join us and taste the difference.⁠

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🍷 Tonight we're island hopping— Italian style. Join us as we taste wines from Italy's stunning islands, where volcanic soils, sea breezes, and centuries of winemaking create bottles unlike anything else. Stop by, sip, and discover your new favorite escape.⁠

⁠No passport required. ✈️🍷⁠

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Explore the central Loire with wines like Cremant, Anjou Chenin Blanc, Savennieres, and Anjou Cabernet Franc.

We’re tasting a few of our favorite organic & biodynamic wines at this Wednesday’s tasting.

Famaey PetNat

Chidaine Touraine

Kumusha Orange Chenin Blanc

Punset Dolcetto

🇪🇸 It's almost time for a Spanish wine tasting... From bold reds to crisp refreshing whites, Spain is packed with character, charm, and bottles that practically demand good conversation.⁠

⁠🍷 Whether you already love Rioja or just want to discover something new, this is your excuse to slow down, sip a little longer, and enjoy one of Charlottesville’s favorite wine traditions. Friday tastings in the cellar have been bringing people together for decades… and the lineup is looking especially good.⁠

⁠👉️ Join us Friday, May 29th, for Spanish wines, good vibes, and your next favorite bottle. Stop by any time between 5-7 to sample the wines... ⁠

Market Street Wine⁠

📍 311 E. Market Street, Charlottesville VA 22902⁠

📞 (432) 202-0511

We’ll sample through John’s wines, including: Shenandoah Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot blend, and Cabernet Franc. Stop by any time between 5-7 to taste the great wines coming from the Shenandoah Valley!

🍷 At tonight's wine tasting, we’re taking a little trip to the mountain villages and rolling hills of Italy... no passport required. 🇮🇹 Think food-worthy reds, bright zesty Vermentino, and wines that taste like they were made for long dinners, fresh bread, and stories around the table.

At Market Street Wine, we love uncovering bottles with personality, history, and a true sense of place. The mountain wines of Italy bring all of that and more... rustic, elegant, and endlessly drinkable.

👉️ Come explore the mountains of Italy with us and discover something unforgettable. Stop by any time 5-7 pm.

Market Street Wine

📍 311 E. Market Street, Charlottesville VA 22902

📞 (432) 202-0511

At Friday’s Tasting, we’re selecting a few of our favorite wines for the season from around the shop. Yes, there will be rosé….

“This Friday, please join guest pourer Julie from importer/distributor Plant Wines as she delights us with some of their French wine …”

“Italy’s collection of appellations up and down the Apennine Peninsula is an embarrassment of riches. This Wine Wednesday, we’re going to focus on three of its southern appellations: Puglia and the islands of Ischia and Sicily …”

“Surrounded by horse farms and Civil War sites, Boxwood Estate Winery in Middleburg, VA is the child of John Kent Cooke. Turns out when Cooke wasn’t owning Washing D.C. NFL teams, he was collecting French wine, especially Bordeaux. Now Cooke is convinced that Virginia can make fine wines inspired by the Bordeaux that he loves …”

“Rosés and Orange Wines are like two sides of the same winemaking coin. Like a good handshake, it all has to do with skin contact …”

“By 2023, do you know which country was the world leader in terms of percentage of surface area dedicated to growing organic grapes … Italy!”

“There’s just something in the world that loves a mountain wine …”

“Please join us this Friday as guest pourer Kris Nelson from importer/distributer Williams Corner Wine showcases some of their U.S. wines …”

“This Wine Wednesday we pour a trio of wines that will be at home gracing your meal tables …”

“This week, Kyle Boatright from distributor and importer Free Run Wine Merchants will be our guest pourer, pouring wines from three classic wine regions of France — Burgundy, Beaujolais, and Bordeaux …”

“This Wine Wednesday, Heather from distributor Potomac Selections returns to pour some of their cool organic wines …”

“This Wine Wednesday, we’re excited to have another visiting winemaker when we welcome back Assistant Winemaker Reid Dougherty from Hark Vineyards!

“This Wine Wednesday, we return to one of our great loves — biodynamic wine!”

“France’s wine culture and history is deep and storied and one of things most identified with France. One part of world wine culture that we especially love in our store is the Natural Wine Movement, and that movement originated … in France …”

“Though France has more famous wine regions, there is something just classically “French” about Rhône wines.”

“Well, whether you’re whining about another testament to Love or Love’s tendrils are winding around your heart, you’re going to be helped by some wine-ing …”