2021 Luis A. Rodriguez Vazquez A Torna Dos Pasas 'Escolma' Tinto Ribeiro, Spain Vinho Verde Originally labeled simply as "Sancerre"

Originally labeled simply as "Sancerre"

Truly textured stuff that reminds us how well Aligoté translates terroir

site-specific Pinot Noir from a historic 0

Walla Walla Valley

especially as the freshness takes over -VB

2021 Luis A. Rodriguez Vazquez A Torna Dos Pasas 'Escolma' Tinto Ribeiro, Spain Vinho Verde Originally labeled simply as "Sancerre"From a field blend of the lowest yielding old vines planted on steep south facing granite hillsides in Arnoia. Escolma means selection in Gallego. This top cuve is only produced in excellent vintages. It was wild yeast fermented in barrel with some whole clusters, raised in a mix of new and old 300 liter French oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months, and further aged in the bottle for 36 months.