2018 Ronco Severo Schioppettino IGT, Friulano, Italy Textura The wine proves beautifully slender

The wine proves beautifully slender and yet subtly creamy on the palate

Trousseau Noir

though this shines bright every year

2015 Rhys Vineyards Bearwallow Vineyard Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains

spontaneous fermentation in vats with indigenous yeasts

2018 Ronco Severo Schioppettino IGT, Friulano, Italy Textura The wine proves beautifully slenderThe exact description according to the DOC regulations reads: Schioppettino di Prepotto, a Subzone of the Friuli Colli Orientali D. O. C. Area. To me it sounds odd that such a premier terroir is indicated as a subzone of a larger area, rather than highlighting the unique quality of the wine! We could have gone the French way and use a synonym of premium cru to identify the extra quality within the appellation area. Only the perfectly healthy and ripe