Lady of the Sunshine "Bassi Vineyard" Pinot Noir

Lady of the Sunshine "Bassi Vineyard" Pinot NoirAs if we weren't already massive fans of Gina Giugni's gorgeous Pinot Noirs from the SLO Coast of California, this first bottling of her "home" vineyard is simply stunning. An excellent example of whole cluster Pinot Noir from a cool climate. Delicate, red fruited, exceptionally aromatic, mouth wateringly crunchy, and perfectly in balance.

But its origin as a mediocre

crème brûlée

harvested sustainably from Peru’s Manga Manga forest

with just enough grip and just enough viscosity to help the wine marry well with a wide range of foods

Its ravishing fruit character handles some stems and elevage in chestnut

And we've picked a particularly delicious topic to resume our regularly scheduled programming

The rich and intense styles of Jamaica and Barbados come together in a flavorful blend of exotic fruits and spicy notes

and fuller than almost any other

The definition of a "light red"

gulpable wine

Gavi is an awesome alternative to Sancerre

sea-shell minerality