2019 Cromavera Albariño San Luis Obispo County
Cromavera’s varietal Albariño is fermented and aged in a mix of stainless steel and neutral oak barrels. It’s fragrant of sharp citrus, especially lime…
Cromavera’s varietal Albariño is fermented and aged in a mix of stainless steel and neutral oak barrels. It’s fragrant of sharp citrus, especially lime…
J. Wright’s Willamette Valley Pinot noir is a mix of Dijon 777 and Pommard clones, fermented in open top vessels and aged in French…
Damien Delecheneau’s Montlouis-sur-Loire is fully dry, made from organic, young-vine Chenin. The wine is bottled before primary fermentation is complete to create the sparkle….
Lionel Faury’s white Saint Joseph is 60 percent Marsanne and 40 percent Roussanne, aged in a mix of tank and barrel. It’s a clear…
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This wine is 100 percent Syrah, as required for Saint Joseph red. The robe is nearly opaque, a deep velvety garnet. The wine is…
Troon’s Rhône-style white blend is 55 percent Roussanne, 25 percent Marsanne, and 20 Viognier, organically and biodynamically grown in their estate Cowhorn vineyard. It’s…
Troon draws inspiration for their Vermentino from the wines of Corsica and Sardegna. The fruit is organically and biodynamically grown in their estate vineyard,…
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This 2020 vintage pét-nat contains a small amount of the winery’s “Hommage à Georges Besson,” which is a multi-vintage assemblage in the appassimento tradition….
Raptor Ridge began transitioninng to organic, biodynamic, Salmon Safe, and certified sustainable credentials for all its fruit sources in 2016. The winery is certified…
Ligier’s Poulsard is hand-harvested and spends a year in large vats prior to bottling. It’s a limpid garnet color with a faint orange cast…