2019 Cellar Piñol "Mather Teresina" Red Blend, Terra Alta, Catalonia, SpainABOUT THE WINE: Garnacha blend from 60 70 year old vines, at high elevation (1500+) vineyards about an hour southwest of Barcelona a dash of 20% Cariena, and the extremely rare Morenillo grape at 10% to make it extra rocking. ABOUT THE PRODUCER: At Celler Piol, the connections to the land via organic farming, commitment to indigenous grapes, and the involvement of the entire family are the pillars that support every bottle of wine they produce.

as part of an antipasti course

though not a physical château

not only the premier and grand crus

this family-owned estate began with only two hectares of vines located in the commune of Vosne Romanée

Ruinart is the first established champagne house in the world

so as to let the land speak through each bottle produced

Aromatic grapes with floral undertones reminiscent of strawberries

Over the years this has evolved: 228 liter Burgundian barrels are still the most common vessel

Purchased in 2005 from Frederic Dumas

Only hand-picked estate fruit is used

An ambitious cuvée fit for ageing

'Le Castelle' consists of 1