2019 Maison Stephan Cote Rotie Les Binardes Rhone, France Catalonia Vinification – Cruz del Mar

Vinification – Cruz del Mar Oloroso is produced exclusively with palomino grapes grown by César’s family in the Balbaína and Miraflores pagos (vineyards)

de-stemmed and allowed to macerate on the skins for 12 days

2018 Glassier Sud Tyrol Alto Adige Schiava

Stephen Durieu is a true son of Beaujolais

2019 Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2019 Maison Stephan Cote Rotie Les Binardes Rhone, France Catalonia Vinification – Cruz del MarLes Binardes comes from the vines Jean Michel planted between 1994 and 1997 in the lower part of the Coteaux de Tupin and is an explosive and emblematic Cte Rtie. As is traditional in the area, a bit of Viognier is co fermented with the Syrah, for a total of 10% in this wine. The wine is then aged for one year in stainless steel. This is the cuve of Cte Rtie that is most ready to drink early on.