2021 Judge Palmer "Vintage Select" Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, USAABOUT THIS WINE The grapes were de stemmed into small open top tanks for a long cold soak to encourage development of color before fermentation began spontaneously with wild yeast. Fermentation continued without the addition of any chemicals or enzymes, aided only by the heat of the sun and gravity fed "pump overs" once per day. After pressing the wine went into French oak barrels 30% of which were new aged for 24 months, and was racked only once,

Bruno Lemaire

They adhere to the TERRA VITIS approach

one could spend hours exploring the grounds of the Clos des Lambrays … The Clos des Lambrays is one of the 33 Grands Crus of Bourgogne

this wine finds a striking level of purity and focus after some time in the glass

but at the same time simply marvellous

mussels and the like are naturals

This Barolo pairs exceptionally well with hearty dishes like braised short ribs

they have established themselves as pioneers of quality wines

André Roux’s granddaughter

We’ve been watching the development at Rumpf for the past five vintages with an especially close eye

It also goes perfectly with a mascarpone and strawberry jelly cheesecake

unless they agreed to review his wines without scores