Revered Wines: A Natural Wine Weekend In Boston

The Boston natural wine scene is old, really old. At least it feels that way. When speaking with Bostonian wine proprietors and fans, there’s a certain expectation of a shared knowledge of grape varietals, tasting notes by region, and bottling methods. It’s assuming, but it’s not presumptuous. And, for someone still living in a corner of the world where any given wine seller, when met with the question, “Where is your orange wine?” might bring forth orange-flavored wine, there was freedom in this scene. 

The Boston natural wine scene is not reserved for a select few, there is no elite crowd; no, this is a space for all to come and wine together.

nathálie’s

nathálie’s selection of natural wine is unbeatable, I mean, it’s the whole menu. There’s heft to the list of offerings, by the bottle or by the glass. Yet, no matter the choice, it’s a cozy spot to sip, sit, and marvel at an American world wonder: The converted Sears-Roebuck building.

The Wine Bottege

Post-nathálie, wander through old Boston digs on your way to The Wine Bottega in the North End. Google lists it as, “1 minute from Paul Revere’s house,” and while this might pique your interest, The Wine Bottega’s free Friday night wine tastings in their cellar is comparable to the Revere experience. I mean, Paul wasn’t taking tours of old homes, Paul was probably drinking naturally fermented grapes in a basement a minute from his house! So skip the tour, hit The Wine Bottega. 

haley.henry

So, you can’t stop thinking about nathálie? Yeah, us too. Well, haley.henry is operated by the same folks, and has an equally cozy feel with a twist. haley.henry is known for their tinned fish food pairings. Each tinned fish option is served with adult decadence: a side of Ruffles, room temp. butter, and flaky salt. Perhaps these details are unnecessary? Perhaps, I’m just reminiscing…

Needless to say, Boston is not for teetotalers, or better teatotaler’s (re: The Boston Tea Party); Boston is for natural wine lovers.