Cadus Vinum
Discover Wines with a Sense of Place
At Cadus Vinum, we believe that wine is more than a beverage, it’s a living expression of land, culture, and care. We specialize in natural wine from small, independent producers who work organically or biodynamically and who craft wines that reflect the soul of their terroir. Our focus is on wines that are minimally manipulated, authentically made, and profoundly connected to where they come from.
“A wine that speaks of its place has a soul. A wine that speaks of process has only a recipe.”
Cadus Vinum is a curated destination for wine lovers seeking truth in the glass. Each bottle we select embodies integrity, transparency, and a sense of place, from the volcanic soils of Sicily to the rugged hills of Galicia, to the windswept vineyards of the Loire. These are wines that invite conversation, contemplation, and connection.
We also host curated wine events that bring these stories to life; guided tastings, vineyard spotlights, and seasonal selections that deepen your appreciation for the world of natural wine. Whether you’re new to this movement or a seasoned collector, our goal is to help you discover wines that resonate personally and ethically.
Explore Cadus Vinum to find honest wines with character, made by people who farm with purpose and bottle with heart. Welcome to a community that values origin over intervention, and expression over perfection.
Bodegas Abeica Rioja Blanca, Abaris Parcela Santa Ana 2022
The Bodegas Abeica, Abaris Parcela Santa Ana, Rioja 2022 gives us a bit of both worlds. It captures both the freshness of youth and the layered complexity that thoughtful oak aging can bring.
The Biodynamic Vision of Filipa Pato
Filipa Pato’s focus is simple: to make great wines from indigenous grapes, in this case using Baga. Grapes are grown using biodynamic practices. In the winery, they handle the grapes with minimal intervention and strict monitoring, allowing them to express themselves.
Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barbera d’Alba 2022
Comm. G.B. Burlotto has emerged as one of Piedmont’s most respected traditional estates, guided today by Fabio Alessandria, the great great grandson of the founder. Based in Verduno, the family has produced wine since the mid nineteenth century and remains known for its classical approach
Pago de Valdoneje Bierzo 2023
The Pago de Valdoneje Mencía 2023 shows bright aromas of blackberries, plum, and mint on the nose. Dry and vibrant, the 2023 offers spirited tannins, toasted notes and a clean, fresh fruit finish. An excellent example of quality Mencía and very good value.
Ridge Jimsomare Zinfandel 2021
The 2021 Jimsomare is classic old school Zinfandel, offering dark berry fruit layered with baking spice, a supple medium-bodied frame and lively acidity with a subtle lemon edge that makes it both vibrant now and ageworthy over the next decade.
Lindquist Family Marsanne 2020
This Marsanne shows his longtime expertise with the classic Northern Rhône grape, offering a silky refined texture with floral lift, ripe melon and a cool thread of mint that keeps the wine gracious and beautifully balanced.
Regional Grower Reports
I’ve added a Growers Report section to the website to help better understand what goes on behind the bottle. Instead of relying on broad vintage summaries, it brings together factual, year by year insights on weather, vineyard decisions, and harvest conditions in specific regions.
Schramsberg Blanc de Noir Late Disgorged 2010
USA, CA, Northcoast
90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay
Schramsberg pioneered the Blanc de Noirs style in the United States, producing the first commercial example of this sparkling wine in 1967. The key to their signature style lies in sourcing Pinot Noir from a wide range of cool-climate vineyards. Low-yielding coastal sites in Sonoma and Marin are blended with fruit from Carneros and Anderson Valley, creating a sparkling wine rich in character and nuance. A touch of select Chardonnay is added to bring brightness and structure to the final blend.
In the glass, it shows a deep golden honey hue. The nose offers inviting notes of caramel, toffee, lemon, orange blossom, and a trace of honey. On the palate, it`s tart at the entry, smooth through the mid-palate, and finishes dry. Flavors of lemon, green apple, and pineapple carry through clear and refreshing. It’s a versatile sparkler, perfect for a celebration.
We enjoyed it with what we though to be a local “homemade” cherry pie from our area grocer—only to discover they are shipped frozen from Ohio. Oh my!
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Domaine Pinson Frères Mont de Milieu Chablis Premiere Cru 2004
France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Premiere Cru
100% Chardonnay
sustainable / organic farming methods
Tasted from Magnum
After decanting, this 2004 Chablis revealed a brilliant, clear golden hue—proof that its time in bottle was well spent. The nose offered delicate aromas of honeysuckle, pear, and a distinct minerality. On the palate, the wine was truly elegant, unfolding gradually over the course of the evening. Flavors of white peach and citrus were layered and refined, leading to a long, mineral-driven finish. A graceful, beautifully aged Chardonnay with remarkable freshness and depth.
About the Producer,
Domaine Pinson Frères is a respected family estate with roots in Chablis dating back to 1640. Known for their Premier Cru and Grand Cru wines, the domaine is celebrated for crafting complex, age-worthy Chablis through sustainable and organic methods.
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Hatzidakis Winery Assyrtiko Santorini Familia 2022 Limited production
Greece, Aegean, Cyclades, Santorini
100% Assyrtiko
This bottle was a gift from a dear friend, recommended to him by a colleague. I’ll admit, I haven’t often sought out Greek wine, and my experience with it has been fairly limited. But on this particular occasion—a hot summer evening, an outdoor piano recital, and fresh, homemade lobster rolls for dinner, it turned out to be an absolute winner.
This wine pours a light straw yellow with a hint of green. On the nose, it’s fresh and inviting…think citrus, white flowers, and a touch of something green and herbal. Right out of the bottle, it’s zippy and bright, with lots of lemon and lime and a mouthwatering acidity that really wakes up your palate.
Give it a little time in the glass and it softens beautifully. After about an hour, it becomes smoother and creamier, with a more rounded texture, while still keeping that crisp, refreshing finish. A nice balance of bright fruit, subtle minerality, and lively energy—perfect for this evening.
About Assyrtiko
Despite the island’s extreme heat and wind, Assyrtiko thrives thanks to the traditional koulara method, where vines are woven into basket shapes to shield grapes from the elements. When yields decline around age 70, vines are cut back and regrafted onto the same deep rootstock, which draws moisture from pumice-rich soils. Many of these vines are centuries old, protected from phylloxera by the island’s clay-free soil. Due to the intense heat and minimal rainfall, harvest typically begins in mid-August.
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Costers del Priorat Blanc De Closos 2017
100% Grenache Blanc (Garnacha Blanco)
Spain, Catalunya, Priorat
Some people browse bookstores and gift shops when they visit new places—I visit wine shops. On a recent trip, I stumbled upon the last bottle of Costers del Priorat Blanc de Closos and couldn’t resist my curiosity. Costers del Priorat is a distinguished, organically driven winery tucked into the steep, slate-rich slopes (“costers”) of El Molar in Catalonia’s acclaimed Priorat region. Their approach is rooted in terroir and minimal intervention, using native yeasts and a variety of aging vessels—amphorae, cement, demi-muids, large foudres, and French oak—to highlight minerality and freshness over sheer power.
Blanc de Closos is their rare "brisat" skin-contact white, aged in oak barrels for up to four months. In the glass, it presents a striking golden hue, with aromas of ripe pear and subtle oak. The palate is dry and richly textured, low in acidity, with a whisper of Amontillado-like nuttiness. A compelling and unexpected find.
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Bedrock Ode to Lulu 2021
CA
55% old vine Mataro
45% old vine Grenache
I stumbled across this bottle and thought—a five-year-old rosé? But then again, Morgan Twain-Peterson knows how to make exceptional California wine.
Most California rosés are best enjoyed young, within a year or two of bottling. But this one? It has absolutely stood the test of time. Even after four years, it’s still fresh, vibrant, and beautifully expressive—a true testament to the thoughtful farming and masterful winemaking at Bedrock Wine Co.
From a visual standpoint, this is the most delicate hue of Ode to Lulu I’ve seen—something that belies the wine’s richness and depth. On the nose, fresh red berries, nectarine, and citrus mingle with subtle herbal nuances. The palate is supple and graceful, with concentrated flavors of stone fruit and strawberry, and a long, saline-tinged finish that leaves a lingering floral note.
Made from 55% old vine Mataro and 45% old vine Grenache, Ode to Lulu is Bedrock’s heartfelt tribute to the Bandol rosés they adore—most especially Domaine Tempier, named in honor of the legendary Lulu Peyraud, the iconic force behind the revival of Mourvèdre in Bandol and a symbol of Provençal hospitality.
If you’re lucky enough to come across this vintage—buy it! I’d wager it still has another year or two of cellar life ahead. But it’s drinking brilliantly right now, with all the poise and character you’d hope for in a wine made with such purpose and passion.
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Can Sumoi La Rosa 2024
60% Sumoll 40% Xarel·lo
Natural Mediterranean wine
Spain, Catalunya, Penedès, Montmell Mountains
From the makers of Raventós i Blanc comes Can Sumoi, an estate deeply rooted in tradition and minimal-intervention winemaking. The project was born when viticulturist Pepe Raventós, who joined the family winery in 2001, led Raventós i Blanc to leave the Cava DO in 2012. His vision was clear: to create wines that are authentic expressions of place—single-estate, climate-driven, crafted from native varieties, and grown with precision and respect. This vision also spurred the creation of the Conca del Riu Anoia DO.
The Can Sumoi estate, set 600 meters above sea level in the Montmell Massif, has been an agricultural farm since 1645. Today, it stands as a model for low-intervention wines that honor their origin and centuries-old tradition.
Can Sumoi La Rosa 2024 is a beautiful example of this ethos. Fermented with native yeasts, it shows a delicate salmon hue and a fresh, lifted nose of red berries with a subtle, savory note reminiscent of fino sherry. On the palate, it is crisp, elegant, and whisper-light, with virtually no tannin and a refined texture that makes it an ideal aperitif. Smooth and effortless, it’s best served well-chilled on a hot day—no food required, just time to enjoy.
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2020 Ca‘ di Mat Albillo Real Valautin
Spain, Madrid, DO Vinos de Madrid
Abillo Real (Abillo)
From Curro Bareño and Jesús Olivares—renowned for their boundary-pushing Galician projects Fedellos do Couto and Ronsel do Sil—comes Ca’ di Mat, a new endeavor rooted in San Martín de Valdeiglesias in the Sierra de Gredos, where their winemaking journey began. The name, meaning “House of Fools” in a Piedmontese dialect, reflects the irreverent spirit of the project, a collaboration with long-time friends who steward a biodiverse 20-hectare family farm rich with wild herbs, ancient oaks, and old-vine Garnacha, Albillo Real, and Moscatel.
In the glass, the wine shines with a golden hue and offers a lifted bouquet of honeyed apricot, white peach, and golden apple, laced with floral notes of chamomile and white blossoms. Chalky minerality and a faint salinity add complexity and precision. The palate is fresh and vibrant—floral, herbaceous, and subtly spicy—with layers of stone fruit, citrus zest, and a touch of honey. Elegant and nuanced, this is a wine of brightness and balance, easy to drink yet quietly complex.
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Bodega Maranones Picarana Albillo Real 2020
Spain, Madrid, Vinos de Madrid
100% Albillo Real
Practicing Organic, Biodynamic
Very little Albillo Real remains in Spain; it’s primarily found in the Gredos region, about 100 miles west of Madrid, where it thrives under the hot sun.
On the nose, sweet aromas of white fruit—especially ripe pear—stand out, accompanied by hints of thyme and lavender. Floral notes of jasmine and white blossoms follow, with a touch of salinity that lingers on the finish. The palate is even more compelling, offering a dense texture balanced by fresh acidity, with an intriguing glycerin and mineral finish.
My last bottle, will have to order the ’22.
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