La Lastra Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2023
Renato makes very good, moderately priced wines from native grapes such as Vernaccia, Canaiolo Nero, and Sangiovese. We particularly enjoyed the Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Parajes del Valle Bobal Manchuela Ecológico Rosado
Floral and fresh, with a deep strawberry color. In the glass. Crafted from the Bobal grape, which is native to the Manchuela region, this rosé reveals a bouquet of cherry, nectarine, and dried thyme. Excellent QPR.
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Torre Dei Beati Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo “Rosa-ae” 2023
Torre dei Beati, named after a detail in a 14th-century fresco at the local church of S. Maria in Piano, symbolizes the “Tower of the Blessed” – the ultimate destination for souls striving for eternal peace after facing many trials.
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Angelo Negro e Figli Roero Arneis Serra Lupini 2022
Although often referred to as Gavi due to its Piedmont origins, traditional Gavi is predominantly made from the Cortese grape.
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Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Vin Rose 2023
We enjoyed this exquisite this Saumur rosé while watching Midori perform Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1, followed by a breathtaking solo encore of Bach.
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Chateau Pradeaux Bandol 2022
From stunning hillside vineyards overlooking the Mediterranean comes a rich, flavorful Bandol rosé, offering fragrant aromas of flowers and Provençal herbs.
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Ostatu Rioja Alvesa Blanco 2023
The Alvesa Blanco offers crisp acidity and a lovely mouthfeel, featuring fresh, light notes of citrus and white fruits like green apple and pear, with subtle floral and herbal undertones.
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R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Viña Gravonia 2010
Not surprisingly, with 4 years of barrel aging followed by 6 years in bottle prior to release this was stunning.
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Qupe Marsanne 2009
Marsanne and Roussanne are native to the Rhone region in France. They are traditionally used to make Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph.
The name “qupé” was chosen to honor the Chumash, the indigenous people of the Golden State’s Central Coast and Channel Islands.
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Descendientes de José Palacios Bierzo Pétalos
Winemaker Ricardo Perez is Spain’s leading expert on Biodynamics. He translated Steiner’s works into Spanish and teaches courses on the subject. The winery is part of a complete farm, producing various crops, raising animals, and making many of the biodynamic preparations themselves.
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Domaine de la Voûte des Crozes/Nicole et Romain Chanrion Côte-de-Brouilly France 2021
When Nicole Chanrion started her career in the 1970s, women were mostly confined to enology labs and kept out of the cellars. Despite her mother thinking winemaking was for men, Nicole pursued her dream of becoming a vigneronne.
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Castello Monaci, Verdeca “Petraluce” Salento IGT 2022
Verdeca is an indigenous variety from Puglia that embodies the essence of summertime. Grown in vineyards near the sea, this vibrant, mineral white wine practically transports you to the seaside with each sip.
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