2018 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc, Rhone Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE: The grapes are hand picked when fully ripe (but not overripe). They are immediately bladder pressed, and settled for at least 24 hours, chilled if necessary. Fermentation is one third in cask, two thirds in stainless steel, at 20C to maximise glycerol extraction. After malolactic conversion, the young wines are racked off the lees, but excess fining is avoided, as it strips the wine of 'gras'. Ageing lasts around 18 months, in cask or

critical of the heavy-handed wines of the day

manual harvest in 20 kg boxes

Gros's Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru “Clos des Guettes” is a quintessential Burgundian Pinot Noir—refined

All the grapes are cultivated with traditionally and with care

a collaboration between Idlewild and Ruth Lewandowski Wines

which now covers 14 hectares under various appellations

fiberglass and traditional Fuder for 1-6 months on the lees

This is a pure expression of Grenache

The cellar sits close to the top of the Bricco San Giuliano hill

specifically to the terruño around the village of Manzaneda

With distinctive harmonious spicy character

Ca' del Bosco operates more than 250 hectares of vineyards according to the protocol of certified organic viticulture