Giacosa was a purist who believed Nebbiolo needs only time in large oak and a true understanding of terroir
NYS Whiskey distilled from 83% New York Oaxacan Green Corn and 17% Malted Barley
a splash of lemon zest—and it drinks like it costs twice as much
but already compelling with grilled meats
Virgile Lignier has run things since 2000
Eyrie, Chardonnay Original Vines, 2017 Size 750ml Giacosa was a purist whoIn 1966, David Lett planted the first Pinot and Chardonnay in the Willamette Valleyand some of those original Chardonnay vines are still going. This is the fruit of that founding block in the Dundee Hills, among the oldest Chardonnay in Oregon, now farmed by David's son Jason. Everything here is restrained and low intervention: native yeast, a whisper of oak, nothing to get between you and the site. The wine is patient and slow building, the kind that