her father (a legendary enologist in his own right) offered her one of the noblest gifts on Earth: a 3-hectare plot in Castelnuovo Berardegna -- a hallowed address for fine Sangiovese
This is La Staffa's flagship wine
highlighting the airy minerality of Nebbiolo with grace and lift rather than overt power
a classic expression from France's Southern Rhône Valley
utilizing native yeast fermentation and a year of aging in neutral oak foudres to emphasize its crystalline precision and aging potential
2023 Philippe Jouan, Coteaux Bourguignons, Cuvee Thomas Subregion_Rias Baixas her father (a legendary enologistBased in the village of Morey Saint Denis, Domaine Philippe Jouan is a small, family run estate where Philippe continues the low intervention winemaking techniques passed down through five generations. This wine is made from 40 year old Pinot Noir vines, which are situated in vineyard parcels located just below the appellation boundaries of the Cte de Nuits. In the glass, it shows a bright, transparent color with clear notes of red cherry, raspberry,