Alessandra Divella Blanc de Blancs Dosaggio Zero Spumante, Lombardy, Italy NV 1.5L Magnum (2020) Francois de Nicolay Tres Pinos Creek

Tres Pinos Creek

this is another very impressive wine from what might be Chablis's most underestimated producer

1990 Chateau d'Yquem

the clusters destemmed and the grapes gently pressed

but charming and complex in its youth

Alessandra Divella Blanc de Blancs Dosaggio Zero Spumante, Lombardy, Italy NV 1.5L Magnum (2020) Francois de Nicolay Tres Pinos CreekThis zero zero Franciacorta is an absolute stunner. Not only is it one of the only naturally made wines from the region, but also the only one made by a female winemaker. Alessandras precision and thoughtfulness are expressed in the wine in the form of racy acidity and clean, mineral driven depth. Soft, slow hand pressing of the grapes with the manual wood basket press results in a light maceration. With only 1g L of residual sugar present in the