Benjamin Darnault
France
Consultant winemaker on a mission to uncover gems for the Angels all over the Languedoc
France
Consultant winemaker on a mission to uncover gems for the Angels all over the Languedoc
571,554 Ratings
56,051 Followers
Australia
Naked's master craftsman down under making critically-acclaimed Clare Valley wines
12,107 Ratings
29,231 Followers
Adam first got into winemaking in 2001 and after a few years of hard graft for iconic brands like Wynns Coonawarra and Bonny Doon in the USA and Oz, he finally took the leap to go it alone in 2008. On his own, he made some absolutely stellar wines that got rave reviews from the critics and his new set-up was even named one of the Top 10 Best New Wineries by legendary Aussie wine boff James Halliday.
Then in 2012, Adam heard about Naked Wines and our mission to shake-up the wine industry. And the more he heard about how we work and our lovely Angels, the more he wanted to be a part of it. He popped us an email and the rest is history... since going Naked, Adam’s career has gone from strength to strength and he now wows over 300,000 UK Angels with top-quality exclusive wines. He’s eternally grateful for your support.
The reason Adam’s kit is so special is because of his attention to detail. He learned early on that to make the best kit you need the best fruit and that means knowing the vineyard intimately. Every single grape he uses is either from his own vineyard or from the close-knit family of local growers he’s worked with for over 10 years.
France
Veteran winemaker duo who'll transport you to France with their fruity yet elegant Rhone Valley classics
3,277 Ratings
431 Followers
With almost 50 years of winemaking experience behind them, and nearly 2 decades working together as a team, Claude and Daniel are seasoned veterans and masters of the art of classic, hands-off French winemaking.
Claude is a Rhone Valley winemaking specialist who’d been producing some of the region’s easiest drinkers long before partnering up with Daniel in 2004. So when the pair were offered a handful of vineyards and the chance to return to the Rhone in 2013, they both leapt at the opportunity.
They’re passionate champions of the local terroir and grapes - especially Grenache and Carignan - and their aim in every wine is to transport you to their little corner of France. All their wines are an authentic expression of the Rhone, made in the most natural way possible, super elegant and super delicious.
France
Five generations of superb winemaking and this father, daughter duo are going stronger than ever before
106 Ratings
47 Followers
Spain
Using his New World experience in Old World Mediterranean Spain
140,531 Ratings
19,309 Followers
France
California girl moved to rural France to follow her winemaking dream
2,066 Ratings
892 Followers
You name it, Nigel has probably done it! His skills include diving, glass blowing and flying planes... but winemaking is what he’s super passionate about.
Nigel puts 100% of himself into his work. That’s how he managed to create a 5 star winery from 2 barrels of Chardonnay in his garage, and no cash!
South Africa
Reenen is on a mission to save South Africa's old vineyards
10,269 Ratings
11,169 Followers
Reenen Borman is one of the rising stars of the South Africa wine scene. He made the highest-rated South African red wine ever scored by Tim Atkin, who called him "one of the most talented young winemakers in the world" – high praise from one of the UK’s leading wine boffins.
Reenen’s Boschkloof estate, on the edge of Stellenbosch, is a true family-run winery. Reenen makes the wines, his dad Jacques tends to the grapes, and his mum Marina and wife Marli run the office.
Reenen sells 90% of his wine to restaurants and bars around the world – so the sudden global closures posed an enormous risk to his family-run winery. Your support will be a total game-changer for his small business.
Spain
Tom's on a mission to make you fall in love with a different side of Rioja
9,623 Ratings
2,500 Followers
Despite calling it home for over 18 years, Tom is known as a foreigner in Rioja. He stands out even more by avoiding the traditional winemaking style of the area; championing instead varieties like Garnacha and Graciano.
It’s tough in Rioja at the moment. With most of the oldest (and best) vineyards belonging to the older generation whose families are now more interested in big city life. Tom says either big commercial wineries must take over or small, independent winemakers should step in and preserve the beauty and history of the land. Cue, Angel Funding!
Tom’s passion and enthusiasm for his region is infectious and he cannot wait for Angels' feedback. Hearing the opinions first hand from his ‘final judges’, as he calls them, is an opportunity he’s never had so form an orderly queue and give a big, Naked welcome to Tom.
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