The latest nonvintage from Australia's most famous Tasmanian sparkling producer is a tasty drop at a bargain price. A blend of Champagne's three classic varieties, this bottling combines fruit from the north and south of the island. Eighteen months on lee...
100% Melon de Bourgogne. Classic Muscadet on granite. The core of the "La Pépie" Sur Lie bottling is the 10-hectare heart of the Pépière estate, which is part of the Clisson cru in the tiny commune of Pépière near the winery; there is also a portion of purchased fruit from a nearby organic farmer friend in the mix. Pépière's farming is certified-biodynamic and the harvest by hand. The bunches are direct-pressed and the juice settled for 12 hours. It is fermented in stainless steel tanks with natural yeasts; the wine is aged on its lees for 6-8 months in large, underground, glass-lined cement tanks. It is bottled without filtration.
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A dark, inky version, with a brooding core of black raspberry and cassis underscored by salt, iron and bread. Firmly structured, with sanguine notes of herbs, saucisson and smoke that show real power. The finish is held taut by muscular yet refined black ...
Freisa is a lesser-known but truly captivating Piedmontese red—often described as Nebbiolo’s wild cousin. While it may not match Nebbiolo’s grandeur, it delivers distinctive, approachable wines with aromatic lift and firm structure. Borgogno’s example carries good weight and body, balancing elegance with grippy fruit depth. Neither too rustic nor too light, it strikes a beautiful middle ground that makes it one of the region’s most underrated gems.