Domaine Madeloc Banyuls Blanc ‘Cuvée Asphodéles’ 2020

17% abv, Pierre Gaillard, Malleval, imported by JAE Wine Imports, Napa, CA. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: fruit day. Winemaking notes: 100% Grenache Gris sustainably farmed on schist soils and fortified with ample residual sugar at 90 grams per liter and no malolactic fermentation.  Tasting note: the Banyuls Blanc is deep gold in color with […]

Domaine des Bernardins Muscat Beaumes de Venise Vin Doux Naturel 2019

15% abv, Famille Castaud, Beaumes-de-Venise, imported by Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: root day. Winemaking notes: 75% Mucat à Petits Grains Blancs, 25% Muscat à Petits Grains Noirs. Hand harvested, de-stemmed and fermented with natural yeasts. Fortified to 15% alcohol, and aged in stainless steel tank for six months. Tasting note: […]