Single vineyard Melon de Bourgogne from an organic plot planted on Gabbro
with the dark fruit built on stern tannins and bright acid that carry a long finish
Medium to full body with a straightforward
the "air-conditioning" pathway through the Coast Range where marine air blows in from the Pacific Ocean
The 2017 Barolo Riserva Vignolo (made with organic fruit) shows extra richness and density and more mineral definition that give this wine precision and focus
Albino Rocca Barbaresco Ronchi, Barbaresco DOCG, Italy 2021 Venezia Giulia IGT Single vineyard Melon de BourgogneA supple, elegant red, boasting strawberry, cherry, rose and menthol flavors. Linear, with balance and a long, slightly austere finish. This opened after an hour and a half, so give it a few years in the bottle. 94 Pts Wine Spectator