US$ 65.00
A prototypic Hochheim dry white with lots of earthy depth
this seductive number adds a dusting of cocoa powder on the long
it is a cuvée that will accompany both an aperitif and the start of a meal
but the balance is there at the simultaneously crisp and velvety finish
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Bodegas Zarate 'Fontecon' Tinto, Rias Baixas, Spain 2023 Château La Mission Haut-Brion A prototypic Hochheim dry whiteZrate Fontecn Tinto is a blend of 70% Espadeiro and 30% Caio Tinto, named for the plot from which it comes, Fontecn is very much a representation of its site. Poor thin soils over granite produce a wine that is chock full of fleshy red fruits and minerally salty notes with a nose that's surprisingly rich and seductive. This whole bunch juice is loaded with stemmy flavors of red fruits, cracked black pepper, and freshly cut herbs. Mouthfeel is very