The tannins work to provide a structure to this wine without overpowering the more subtle notes on the long finish of tart red currant
Traditional dry-farmed viticulture
Known for its flagship Grand Cru
and black cherry pie
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
2022 Franck Peillot Roussette de Bugey Altesse Varietal_Pinot Noir The tannins work to provideFrom: 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