La Grange aux Belles 'Cuvée 53' 2023 SpainLa Grange aux Belles is a cadre of friends making wine in Anjoua circle of five of them, in fact, led by Marc Houtinwho have been collectively applying organic farming, multiple passes in vineyards at harvest, near obsessive sorting before fermentations, etc., on their now around 15 hectares of vineyards across the Coteaux de l'Aubance appellation. 'Cuve 53' is a Cab Franc that isn't smoky, meaty, or rich like many others in the Loire can be, but
and dry dry dry
one that is mysterious and deserving of quiet attention
This 100% "entry level" Espadin based mezcal is made according to the centuries honored traditions of artisanal mezcal
It's the perfect organic storage solution
This glass highlights the rich fruit-forward characters and tempers the high acidity of the wine
or "orange" wines on the palate
a talented natural winemaker based in San Francisco who actually lives on Treasure Island
always expressive of the meeting of the Mediterranean with high-elevation volcanic terroir surrounding the ancient city
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cleverly fermented
full-bodied Crozes-Hermitage with high-toned red and black fruit notes that show plenty of ripeness buttressed by soft tannins and a vibrant acidity
