2022 Gönc Winery "Starman", Štajerska, SloveniaABOUT THIS WINE 50% Chardonnay, 50% Riesling and aged for 15 months on fine lees. Single vineyard, grapes handpicked under the morning stars. Funky native yeast, maceration done with bare hands, pressed in the moonlight. With French oak, mixed on lees with sheer will for 15 moons, and a journey to bottle with no filtration. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Gnc winery is a family tradition going back to 1936, when Peter Gncs great grandfather built their first wine

Laura’s winemaking is decidedly low tech and non-interventionist

As was one of the earliest adopters of biodynamic practices

This drinks with a sincere freshness and a lingering waxiness on the finish

narrowed the range to only Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and registered Hamilton Russell Vineyards as an Estate

The recently purchased hectarage includes land in the grand crus Les Clos

While easygoing and approachable

In the white soils of the Eloro appellation

who have revitalized the estate with a focus on organic viticulture

we stir the curds by hand

Vineyards are located in the hills of Agliano d'Asti and Nizza Monferrato

as it runs through the heart of Castilla

Pinot Noir-dominant blend from organically farmed