terroir-driven snapshot of Beaune’s modern renaissance
The powerful sibling to La Ca'Nova's Montefico
Its richness and balanced bitterness make it a versatile player behind the bar and an excellent introduction to the world of Italian amari
and their 2023 Pinot Noir shows just how far the region has come
operating from Erik's Roslyn garage since 2017
Lopez de Heredia, Rioja Reserva "Bosconia", 2014 no20230524 terroir-driven snapshot of Beaune’s modernLpez de Heredia is one of Rioja's most important and historical bodegas; Via Bosconia is their approximation of Burgundy, and is the only wine sold in a curved Burgundy bottle. Of course, its not Pinot Noir; rather, its a blend of 80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha and a splash of Mazuelo (Carignan) and Graciano. Luis Gutierrez of the Wine Advocate calls it, "elegant and nuanced, developed but young for its age, with a seamless palate and very fine