2021 Weingut Hermann Ludes Thornicher Ritsch Riesling Kabinett 'Gackes Oben', Mosel, Germany La Ferme des Sept Lunes which—like the Jura—was part of

which—like the Jura—was part of the kingdom of Spain during the rule of the Habsburgs

2018 Bloomer Creek Vin d'Ete Merlot / Gamay Noir

2019 Abbia Nova 'Senza Vandalismi' Cesanese del Piglio DOCG Italy

Remaining 32% is Chardonnay

textured and clean orange wine from an emerging natural producer in Alsace

2021 Weingut Hermann Ludes Thornicher Ritsch Riesling Kabinett 'Gackes Oben', Mosel, Germany La Ferme des Sept Lunes which—like the Jura—was part ofThe Gackes Oben is sourced from a prime, central parcel of the Ritch, above the Gackes, which, you might imagine, is yet another word in the Mosel dialect for slate. The parcel is, literally, above a small wall of slate. These are the so called younger vines of 70 years old, mostly grafted and in the highest elevation of the vineyard at 220m where it is very windy, but also gets very direct sun. Welcome to the cooler part of the Ritsch. Gorgeous light