2021 Brooks Winery Riesling "Lone Star", Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette, OregonABOUT THIS WINE The Lone Star Riesling hails from a rather chilly site in southern Eola Amity Hills that allows this wine to retain purity of fruit and terrific natural acidity. Direct pressed and then fermented and aged in stainless steel. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER After traveling the world and experiencing the hard work of winemaking in Beaujolais, Jimi Brooks returned to Oregon and found a burgeoning wine world. He devoted the rest of his life to

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Bodegas Familiares Matarromera

even in the most difficult times

With the arrival of Prohibition in 1919

The wine is aged on the lees in bottle for 18 months

they do employ natural homeopathic treatments such as organic compost made from seaweed to protect against mildew and rot

96 hectare parcel in the village of Chassagne

Merlot and Syrah

perhaps even one day able to make great wine in his homeland

structured champagne with beautiful texture and long complex finish

The earlier harvests contribute acidity and minerality