and built to age
with individual roots weighing 3–6 kg each and harvested using specialized tools from June through September
The 2021 leans a little fresher and more classic in style compared to richer vintages
The 2023 vintage comes from old vines grown on basalt-rich soils
Monvigliero is Verduno's crown jewel—a south-facing amphitheater of ancient fossilized marl that produces Barolo with Burgundian grace: more floral and perfumed than powerful
Corison (Corazon), Cienega Valley Riesling, 2024 reasonable-cellar-2023 and built to ageRare California Riesling from Cathy Corisondry, mineral, and nothing like the sweet stereotype. Sourced from Cienega Valley's limestone rich soils, this shows Riesling's serious side with citrus, stone fruit, and a crystalline finish. Corison, legendary for her Napa Cabernets, proves her range here. Cathy Corison's rare dry Riesling. Cienega Valley limestonemineral, citrus, crystalline. Legendary winemaker's hidden gem.