Ruth Lewandowski "Chilion" Cortese 2022

Ruth Lewandowski "Chilion" Cortese 2022From the Fox Hill Vineyard in Mendocino, these Cortese vines were planted in 1988. Around 6 1 2 months of skin maceration. Very textural, salty, mouth coating, and grippy with ripping acid. Exciting, energetic, and complex, this vintage is one of the best examples of Chilion I remember tasting. Zero sulfur added. Jonathan Kemp

The grapes are de-stemmed and kept on their skins for 48 hours before fermentation

Fermented and aged in stainless steel to preserve the fresh and joyful fruit

Allegedly he was the first to receive organic certification in Spain

but the fruit remains finessed and fresh on top

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Davide was also helped along by natural wine stalwarts like Piedmont's Stefano Bellotti and Etna's own Frank Cornelissen

a hint of leather

citrusy cut

buying organic grapes from friends who make wine in other regions

We pride ourselves on sourcing wines for our members that are difficult to find

Versatile and finessed enough for hot weather grilling or heartier

and their generosity and humility is infectious