2014 Inama Vigneti di Foscarino Soave Classico DOC
“Barrel fermentation yields a Soave with structure…”
2015 Priest Ranch Grenache Blanc Napa Valley
“A great balance between opulence and restraint…”
A Conversation With Vasco Croft of Aphros, Part One
The biodynamic winemaker on philosophy, technology, modernity, and his young but vital project.
A Conversation With Vasco Croft of Aphros, Part Two
The conversation continues, mostly about the translation of substance into essence.
2012 Aphros Loureiro Bruto Reserva Espumante Sub-Região Lima, Vinho Verde DOC
“A spray of minerals and herbs and fruit…”
2015 Aphros Phaunus Pet Nat Sub-Região Lima, Vinho Verde DOC
“A pétillant-naturel Loureiro with no yeast or sugar addition…”
2015 Aphros Loureiro Sub-Região Lima, Vinho Verde DOC
“A curious mélange: sharp and briny but savory, too…”
2015 Aphros Daphne Sub-Região Lima, Vinho Verde DOC
“Substantial but delicate; evocative of field flowers and straw…”
2015 Aphros Phaunus Palhete Sub-Região Lima, Vinho Verde DOC
“White and red grapes fermented in beeswax-lined amphora…”
2014 Aphros Vinhão Sub-Região Lima, Vinho Verde DOC
“Bloody enough, with rare meat and roses…”
2006 Aphros Yakkos Grande Reserva Vinho Espumante Tinto Vinho Verde DOC
Full disclosure: I love dry sparkling red wines. When they’re made out of a red autochthonous grape, in this case Vinhão, how can I resist?…
2012 Aphros Pan Vinho Espumante Rosé Sub-Região Lima, Vinho Verde DOC
“A demure pet-nat rosé of Vinhão…”