The 2021 Lytton Springs is fabulous. Bright and vibrant to its core, the 2021 impresses with its poise. Readers will find a Lytton Springs that is very much in reserve, as opposed to the rest of the 2021s in this report, all of which are more approachable...
The sparkling 2018 Izar-Leku is from the Getariako Txakolina appellation and was produced with 90% Hondarrabi Zuri and 10% Hondarrabi Beltza grapes. It was kept with the lees for one year (one-third in barrel) and with a second fermentation in bottle wher...
Dried-strawberry and blue-fruit aromas with some lavender follow through to a medium body with firm tannins that are polished and long.
Coming all from St. Helena and a Petite Sirah-dominated field blend, the 2018 Petite Sirah reveals a dense purple color as well as a beautiful nose of redcurrants, blueberries, toasted spices, candied orange, and violets. Rich, full-bodied, and concentrat...
The 2021 País 215 BC Ferment, a village red from plots they know well, four of them fermented together. The explanation of the name is as follows: "A winery was making País in Portezuelo in 1548 (documented); Cabernet Sauvignon (a crossing of Cabernet Fra...
The 2019 Syrah Truquilemu Vineyard – Lot 108 from Empedrado, Maule, was aged for 2 years in used barrels. Intense purple in hue. The nose presents notes of black pepper, bacon, blackberry jam and raspberry, plus hints of rum cake, chocolate and black oliv...