Folk Notes

Stories, musings, and discoveries from Folkways - exploring naturally driven wines, artisanal spirits, and the cultural objects that shape how we live and drink.

Folk Notes: How to Drink Vermouth

August 19, 2025

At Folkways, we love spotlighting drinks that invite curiosity—like vermouth. Whether sipped on its own or mixed into... more

Folk Notes: The Languedoc-Roussillon: wild, undervalued Mediterranean wine landscape of dreams

July 25, 2025

Explore the hidden gem of French wine regions, the Languedoc-Roussillon. Stretching from Nîmes to Perpignan, this sun... more

Folk Notes: Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome…to Alsace!

July 25, 2025

Discover a fresh take on Alsatian wine with our top picks from innovative producers who honor tradition while redefin... more

Folk Notes: France’s Magnificent River holding both History and the Avant-Garde

July 25, 2025

Loire Valley wines offer both deep history and natural innovation—this iconic French wine region blends ancient viney... more

Folk Notes: Receiving Malbec back into our Loving Arms

July 25, 2025

Malbec may be known for plush, forgettable reds—but its roots run far deeper. From iron-rich limestone in Cahors to c... more

Folk Notes: Sparkling Rosé: From Spice Box to Summer Light—but not Sweet or Silly

July 22, 2025

Sparkling rosé is often misunderstood—written off as too playful, too pretty, or too simple. But these bottles tell a... more

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Els Jelipens Rosat 2024

$64.00

Els Jelipens Negre 2022

$105.00

Envinate 'Benje' Tinto 2022

$34.00

Domaine Ilarria Irouléguy Blanc 2023

$46.00

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Denthis 'Too Lost' 2024

$18.00

Doric Delphi 2022

$32.00

Vincent Bergeron 'Certains L'aiment' Sec 2021

$54.00

Fabio Zambolin 'Feldo' Coste Della Sesea Rosso 2020

$41.00

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