Héritage du Pic Saint Loup, Red Blend "Tour De Pierres" Languedoc, France 2023 kosher This was a lofty experiment

This was a lofty experiment that worked

Sauvignon Blanc cuttings from the legendary Château d’Yquem were brought to California in 1882 by Charles Wetmore and planted in the Livermore Valley

Xisto Ilimitado is a Portuguese analogue to the idea of a “village” level Burgundy

Other vineyard sources include Yamhill Springs Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA

Héritage du Pic Saint Loup, Red Blend "Tour De Pierres" Languedoc, France 2023 kosher This was a lofty experiment50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 10% Mourvdre The three brothers at Hritage du Pic Saint Loup farm their steep, rugged vineyards biodynamically in the Languedocs coolest, northernmost appellation, where Syrah, Grenache, and a few other cpages convey a perfect duality of plump Mediterranean richness and savory, floral tones recalling more northerly wines. Chewy, vigorous, and refreshing, with notes of black olive, wild herbs, and brambly fruit, the Ravailles