Domaine Nudant Corton Les Bressandes Grand Cru 2018Right now this feels squarely in its sweet spot, where Cortons natural muscle has relaxed into something composed and deeply satisfying. The once robust fruitdark cherry, black raspberry, and plum skinhas folded gracefully into savory tones of iron, dried herbs, forest floor, and a touch of game, without ever losing its core generosity. Theres a reassuring sense of breadth and authority here, but also a newfound ease: tannins are resolved, acidity

these are the same vineyards we use for our Howell Mountain and Mount Veeder bottlings

Spring brought timely rains

Underneath it all sits a cool

small producers started to complain

The 2023 Folk Machine Charbono leans into California’s darker

serious finish

it opens with red currant skin

from iconic Domaine de la Romanée Conti

which once upon a time played a major role in Tuscan winemaking

This kind of wine is why the French drink daily: yes

This expansive Cabernet Sauvignon finishes with flavors of smoked cherry wood and smooth but age worthy tannins

It is totally expressive of the terroir without trying too hard like so many sweet