Region: California
Grapes: Cortez blend of California white varieties
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Fresh and textural. Stone fruit, citrus zest, wildflowers, and a clean, mineral finish with gentle grip. Alive in every sense of the name.
Pairing: Grilled fish, soft cheeses, light pasta, vegetable dishes, or easy aperitivo drinking.
De Levende Cortez is a natural white wine from a small California producer working with minimal-intervention principles — organically farmed fruit, native yeast fermentation, and bottling without fining or filtration. "De Levende" — Dutch for "the living" — signals a winemaking philosophy rooted in the vitality of the vineyard, the health of the soil, and the energy that carries through from vine to glass when nothing is added and nothing is taken away. The 2025 is a very fresh release from a project worth watching closely as it finds its footing in the natural wine conversation.
Grapes: Cortez blend of California white varieties
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Fresh and textural. Stone fruit, citrus zest, wildflowers, and a clean, mineral finish with gentle grip. Alive in every sense of the name.
Pairing: Grilled fish, soft cheeses, light pasta, vegetable dishes, or easy aperitivo drinking.
De Levende Cortez is a natural white wine from a small California producer working with minimal-intervention principles — organically farmed fruit, native yeast fermentation, and bottling without fining or filtration. "De Levende" — Dutch for "the living" — signals a winemaking philosophy rooted in the vitality of the vineyard, the health of the soil, and the energy that carries through from vine to glass when nothing is added and nothing is taken away. The 2025 is a very fresh release from a project worth watching closely as it finds its footing in the natural wine conversation.
Region: California
Grapes: Cortez blend of California white varieties
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Fresh and textural. Stone fruit, citrus zest, wildflowers, and a clean, mineral finish with gentle grip. Alive in every sense of the name.
Pairing: Grilled fish, soft cheeses, light pasta, vegetable dishes, or easy aperitivo drinking.
De Levende Cortez is a natural white wine from a small California producer working with minimal-intervention principles — organically farmed fruit, native yeast fermentation, and bottling without fining or filtration. "De Levende" — Dutch for "the living" — signals a winemaking philosophy rooted in the vitality of the vineyard, the health of the soil, and the energy that carries through from vine to glass when nothing is added and nothing is taken away. The 2025 is a very fresh release from a project worth watching closely as it finds its footing in the natural wine conversation.
Grapes: Cortez blend of California white varieties
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Fresh and textural. Stone fruit, citrus zest, wildflowers, and a clean, mineral finish with gentle grip. Alive in every sense of the name.
Pairing: Grilled fish, soft cheeses, light pasta, vegetable dishes, or easy aperitivo drinking.
De Levende Cortez is a natural white wine from a small California producer working with minimal-intervention principles — organically farmed fruit, native yeast fermentation, and bottling without fining or filtration. "De Levende" — Dutch for "the living" — signals a winemaking philosophy rooted in the vitality of the vineyard, the health of the soil, and the energy that carries through from vine to glass when nothing is added and nothing is taken away. The 2025 is a very fresh release from a project worth watching closely as it finds its footing in the natural wine conversation.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.