1990 Luis Pato Vinhas Velhas Branco, Beiras, Portugal Fangareggi The fact that the vines

The fact that the vines are grown on north-facing slopes gives incredible freshness and imparts a minerality and elegance to the Marsanne grape comparable with that found in a Hermitage white

These traditional Coffey stills are not easy to operate and not efficient to obtain spirits

Les Cras is

A blend of de-classified barrels and press wine from the Littorai Sonoma Coast vineyards

Aged 6 months in steel tanks

1990 Luis Pato Vinhas Velhas Branco, Beiras, Portugal Fangareggi The fact that the vinesThe second ever vintage of VV Branco. This wine is a roughly equal parts blend of Bical, Cercial, and Maria Gomes, fermented and aged in french oak barrels for about 9 months, then held at the winery in bottle for about 30 (!) years. Incredible balance of salted pineapple, and mango, white tea, and wildflowers. Has aged like great dry Riesling!