and its wines are prized for clarity
Smooth tannins and well-judged oak give it balance and a touch of refined complexity
the bubble thin and light
From the brilliant husband and wife team - wonderfully (and sometimes confusingly) named Francesco and Francesca - this Valpolicella is proof of La Giaretta's commitment to quality across their entire range from their base level Valpolicella
it is easily comparable to a Chablis (on a vespa)
The Hilt, Estate Chardonnay, 2018 Malvasía and its wines are prizedThe Hilt Estate was founded in 2008 and is owned by Stan Kroenke, whose wine holdings include Screaming Eagle and Domaine Bonneau du Martray. The estate is led by winemaker Matt Dees, who has overseen the project for many years, having previously declined the head winemaking role at Screaming Eagle. Located in the Santa Rita Hills AVA, the vineyards benefit from strong Pacific Ocean influence, with persistent winds and cool temperatures that preserve