2019 Radikon "Oslavje" Bianco, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy - 500MLABOUT THIS WINE "Oslavje" is a field blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio, co fermented and macerated on the skins for approximately three months. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with native yeasts in large Slavonian oak vats, without temperature control or sulfur additions. The wine is then aged on its lees in 25 35 hectoliter Slavonian oak casks for about 40 months, followed by additional bottle aging before release. Bottled

dry-farmed vines that are hand-harvested to ensure quality

and immediately goes on to quote André Ostertag

They named it Tablas Creek Vineyard

Marta’s father

It will be even more astounding if that continues

200 vines/ha) to ensure depth and intensity

built for both early enjoyment and short-term aging

Mick and Jeanine let the wine complete malolactic fermentation and stabilise itself

It is a wine for aging but can however be tasted from a very early age

Yann crafts wines that are both typical of Champagne and highly personal

The grapes are fermented in stainless steel and aged in neutral oak and cement vats

the style is a little different but it often combines elegance and richness