with body and volume
Known for its flagship Grand Cru
The tannins work to provide a structure to this wine without overpowering the more subtle notes on the long finish of tart red currant
Melaney Schmidt and Malia Myers fell in love with winemaking while interning at Illahe Vineyards- so much so that they relocated from Los Angeles up to Oregon’s Willamette Valley/Portland area
Traditional dry-farmed viticulture
2022 Franck Peillot Roussette de Bugey Altesse Varietal_Pinot Noir with body and volumeFrom: Montagnieu, Bugey, France Varietal: Altesse Taste: Pale straw in the glass with subtle green highlights. The nose opens with alpine lift: white flowers, honeysuckle, and wild herbs layered over quince, yellow apple, and lemon balm. On the palate, the wine is taut and vertical with a linear mineral core. Bright citrus like lime zest and green pear mingle with crushed stone, almond skin, and a saline edge. The finish is long, clean, and slightly