2018 A. Margaine “Special Club” Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru, Champagne, FranceABOUT THIS WINE This blanc de blanc champagne is 100% Chardonnay, and is known for its complex, traditional, and mineral driven character, with tasting notes including flint, umami depth, and vibrant citrus flavors. It is made with full malolactic fermentation, partial aging in wood, and a long time on the lees before a dosage from a "super cuve" solera. This wine would pair excellently with shellfish, crab, and lobster. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER This is a

AIX Rosé is a blend of Grenache

It was thus necessary to wait… Thankfully

They have been pivotal in guiding the winery through significant growth

and founded Trisaetum (tris-say-tum) in one of the few places where climate

and is matured for 18 months

mostly neutral oak foudres

Production is very limited (about 40

Weingut Köfererhof

2% Petit Verdot) on rootstocks best suited to the soil (mostly Riparia-Gloire)

Fermented in Stainless Steel

The only time the wine is handled after the first racking is to finish the wine by bottling

I was approached to take over management of the Teachworth Napa Valley estate in the Diamond Mountain District