At Maris, the goal is to “produce quality wines by adopting practices that respect not only nature, but also the men and women with whom we work.” To back up this claim, they have been named as one of the “5 most environmentally-friendly wineries in the world” as well as having been certified biodynamic. The UN and European Commission have also cited the company as a “virtuous force for good: goof for workers, good for communities and good for the environment. But the best part is that La Rouge, their Syrah and Grenache blend is as appealing as their backstory. Spicy & juicy but with some structure, this well-priced red just tastes great. 90 WS