If this wine were… a scent
Radiant pale gold in the glass
the 2005 Gewürztraminer Beerenauslese from Willi Opitz is a heady expression of the grape’s most exotic side
This is the definition of an under-the-radar Champagne
The soil is finely textured and of low fertility
2024 Bastardo, Old Vines From Patagonia, Matias Riccitelli Summer Whites If this wine were… aPatagonia in Silk Bright, lifted and quietly intriguing, this is one of those reds that wins you over through finesse rather than force. Wild strawberry, sour cherry and redcurrant rise first, followed by rose petal, dried herbs and a soft earthy spice that gives the wine its shape. The palate is supple and finely drawn, with juicy red fruit, a savoury edge and a light, silken texture that keeps everything nimble and alive. There is freshness