Le Chiuse, Brunello Di Montalcino, 2020 PZCalifornia and wet stone aromatics with

and wet stone aromatics with electric acidity and a persistent mineral finish

imparts a distinct minerality that sets it apart from more traditional Sauvignon Blancs of the region

Notes of menthol

Melon a Queue Rouge is an old native Jura grape variety from the Chardonnay family—a red-stemmed Chardonnay mutation

The vines average over 40 years old

Le Chiuse, Brunello Di Montalcino, 2020 PZCalifornia and wet stone aromatics withLe Chiuse makes Brunello that's hard to put down. This organically farmed Sangiovese from the cradle of Brunello culture shows the style's transparency and tension. Cassis, Rainier cherry, and raspberry are framed by rose, new leather, and Mediterranean herb. White pepper, anise, citrus, and wild fruit layer in on the palate. Taut but refined tannins and bright acidity keep it balanced and energetic. Drinking beautifully now, built to age into the