Chill it hard and pour it on a warm afternoon
Friuli has earned its reputation for world-class whites
or aged cheeses—or simply enjoy it as a rare glimpse of Cabernet Franc with bottle age and no rush
maybe a touch of spice—it’s subtle but satisfying
the tannins softened and the fruit giving way to licorice
Griesel & Compagnie, Tradition Blanc et Noir, NV (Pre-sale, wine arrives by the end of August) BFCM2022 Chill it hard and pourOne of the best values in non vintage sparkling wine on the market today. 80% is from the 2023 vintage, known for balanced ripeness and acidity. Five percent comes from their perpetuelle reserve, currently made up of 20142022 vintages, with the rest from a blend of the last few years. All four French grape varieties are represented and felt on the palatedelicate Chardonnay, spicy Pinot Blanc, powerful Pinot Noir, and tart, cherry pie inflected Pinot