National organic and natural retailer Natural Grocers will soon expand its Cottage Wine and Craft Beer concept to six stores in Oregon. The Natural Grocers Cottage Wine and Craft BeerSM section is a nook within the store where customers can purchase specialty alcoholic beverages such as local, organic and gluten-free beer options, organic and biodynamic wine, local hard cider and alcoholic kombucha.
Natural Grocers unveiled the Cottage Wine and Craft Beer concept in Denver in August 2017, and recently introduced it at the company’s new store in Coos Bay, Oregon, which opened on May 16. Over the summer an additional five cities will see the Cotton Wine and Craft Beer concept introduced.
The company is strategically focused on carrying local products in its wine and craft beer section to showcase beer and wine producers committed to maintaining the highest quality standards and certifications. Natural Grocers will only sell wine that is made with organic grapes, USDA Certified Organic (or equivalent) or certified Demeter Biodynamic. In addition, all wine is non-genetically modified (non-GMO). All beer and cider must be produced in the Pacific Northwest, certified USDA Organic or gluten free.
Natural Grocers currently operates 12 stores in Oregon.