and to find a grower in this special appellation whose sensibilities align with our own is no easy task
Alder Springs in Mendocino
These grower vineyards are soon to be supplemented by estate grown fruit
it is almost Volnay-like
dried spices and black cherries all join together on the complex nose
Moritz Kissinger Deutscher Winzersekt Brut Nature, Rheinhessen, Germany 2024 Syrah and to find a growerMoritz Kissingers Brut Nature 2024 is a precise, mineral driven German Winzersekt that highlights purity over dosage. Made in Rheinhessen from carefully farmed fruit and traditional method winemaking, it opens with crisp aromas of green apple, citrus zest, white flowers, and chalky stone. The palate is linear and energetic, with fine, persistent bubbles, bright acidity, and a focused saline finish. Bone dry and highly refreshing, this is a terroir