and its Chardonnays often deliver Meursault-style texture for considerably less attention (and money)
If you're loving the Chardonnays coming out of Oregon lately
Drink now and through the next several years
Their 2023 Pinot Noir is sourced from a mix of estate and select vineyards across Santa Barbara County
This is a much loved wine Chez Flatiron
Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cascina Francia, 2004 needs photo and its Chardonnays often deliverFrom one of Barolo's greatest traditional houses, in one of its great classic vintages. Giacomo Conterno's Cascina Francia comes from a single 14 hectare clay limestone vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba, made with natural yeasts, long maceration, and years in large Slavonian casks before release. The 2004 is a balanced, structured, age worthy vintage that earned wide admiration, and after two decades it's settling into a beautiful mature stride while