Quinta do Fojo Fojo 2013

Quinta do Fojo Fojo 2013'Fojo' 2013 96WA Quinta do Fojo Douro, Portugal $199. 99 96 Pts Wine Advocate Full bodied and gripping, this nonetheless has fine balance. The power, though, means that this is made to age. It wouldn't be Fojo if it wasn't, but this modern 2013 Fojo (Quinta Do Fojo) is a bit more approachable than some of the old powerhouses and just a little rounder, perhaps a small concession to modern times. Sometimes surprisingly sexy, it is a wine with a lot of

Single vineyard Chenin Blanc from Willamba Hill

aged used 228-litre & 600-litre oak casks 12-14 months

along with subtle notes of rose petals and white pepper—classic Nebbiolo signatures

Technicals:  90% mid-1990s Syrah

Vineyards: Three parcels of 35 –110-year -old vines in the Pago de Miraflores Alta & Baja

Only hand harvesting and hand sorting

La Mémoire de La Tour Carnet 2019 is a reflection of the rich history and exceptional terroir of Château La Tour Carnet

Winemaking: Careful vinification to express the full potential of each varietal

Expect a symphony of flavors with notes of ripe berries

but they also don't feel sharp

sparkling wine that tastes of the golden hills of Northern California

Grapes: Erbaluce 100%Site: A single-vineyard site in the the town of PiveroneSoils: Glacial granitic moraineVines: Planted at 1