2018 Ronco Severo Schioppettino IGT, Friulano, Italy Textura 2015 Rhys Vineyards Bearwallow Vineyard

2015 Rhys Vineyards Bearwallow Vineyard Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains

The wine proves beautifully slender and yet subtly creamy on the palate

Quarts Grand Cru (late harvest)

Trousseau Noir

though this shines bright every year

2018 Ronco Severo Schioppettino IGT, Friulano, Italy Textura 2015 Rhys Vineyards Bearwallow VineyardThe exact description according to the DOC regulations reads: Schioppettino di Prepotto, a Subzone of the Friuli Colli Orientali D. O. C. Area. To me it sounds odd that such a premier terroir is indicated as a subzone of a larger area, rather than highlighting the unique quality of the wine! We could have gone the French way and use a synonym of premium cru to identify the extra quality within the appellation area. Only the perfectly healthy and ripe