Domaine du Vieil Orme TouraineThis is Touraine Sauvignon in its most honest, river washed register: brisk and clear eyed, with scents of crushed gooseberry, lime zest, and freshly cut herbs carried on a faint chalky breeze. The palate is light on its feet but not slight, shaped by lemon pith, green apple skin, and a quiet mineral snap that feels more stone than citrus. Theres no cosmetic gloss herejust Loire clarity, cool restraint, and a clean, refreshing finish that invites

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then moves into rose petal and blood orange with a light dusting of spice

but the 2021 is a brilliant success in its own right

all crunch and glide rather than weight

this boy loves a great deal

distinct from Bordeaux—Klipsun Vineyard was already there

The Farm Bill removed hemp and its derivatives from the Controlled Substances Act's definition of marijuana

but with 52% reserve wines

The 2021 Reserva feels distinctly Rioja Alta

The resulting wines give all that the grape has to offer

Matt’s passion for Rye led him to take a leadership role at Phenomenal Spirits

Waterford was almost named Eudaimonia) as well as my palate