WinemakingAll fruit was hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed. The cuvee taille (first cut free-run juice) was settled naturally overnight prior to racking to a mix of stainless steel tank and large format old barrels for fermentation.Fermented and aged separately in small batch lots on settled lees for nine months. The blended wine then underwent secondary fermentation in the bottle. This wine has been aged for an extended period on its autolysing yeast lees for more than four years to garner richness and complexity to its innate elegance and finesse.Winemaker's notesThe protracted growing season allowed a drawn-out ripening, resulting in an uncommon richness of flavour tempered by the abundant natural acidity contributed by the season.A bouquet of nashi pear, glazed brioche, lemon cheesecake and Amaretti buscuit. Flavours of nougat, lemon rind, jasmine and chestnut underpin a palate of steely acidity with delicated bubble, fruit weight and earthy 'sur lie' characters providing textural accompaniement, richness and creaminess to the finish. An excellent match for freshly-shucked oysters or semi-hard cow's milk cheeses.

Girolamo Russo Nerina Bianco is a punchy majority Carricante blend (with additions of Inzolia, Coda di Volpe and Cataratto) that is at once dry, textured and rich. The fruit is harvested from various Russo vineyards on Etnas north side, particularly San Lorenzo, Feudo, and Calderara Sottana. Youll find lemon, peach, and stone on the nose, with refreshingly balanced acidity and clarity on the palate. In 2005, Giuseppe Russo was drawn back to his childhood home on Sicilys Mount Etna to make wine. Named after his late father, he creates elegant and expressive wines that speak of the volcanos incredibly varied terroir. The crus (or contrade) in which Russo grows his grapes are among the finest on Etnas north side, and he conducts all of his production organically.

Initially there are citrus notes,lemon and grapefruit, but then riper characters, more suggestive of melon, pear and driedapricot quickly become the dominant players. The palate is rich, concentrated and textured.There are flavours of lychee, ripe pear, apricot and blackcurrant leaf. The palate is defined bypersistent acid, chalky phenolics and a long, persistent finish.

Aromatics: Notes of rose, eucalyptus and menthol. Palate: Muscat and Gewurztraminer create a lively palate, savoury and textural with delicious fresh grapes flavours and beautiful length. This is a delicious orange wine with soft tannins and playful yet complex palate. An incredible result with only so few vintage with this cuvee.

The 2022 Grand Vin Blanc Sec Rayne Vigneau from Chateau de Rayne Vigneau in Bordeaux, France is a truly exceptional wine. With a pale golden hue, it exudes elegance and refinement from the first pour. On the nose, aromas of ripe peach, honeydew melon, and delicate white flowers intertwine with subtle notes of vanilla and toasted oak. On the palate, this wine reveals a complex and well-balanced blend of tropical fruits, such as pineapple and mango, with a touch of citrus and a hint of minerality. The mouthfeel is silky and smooth, with a refreshing acidity that lingers on the finish. This wine is a testament to the masterful craftsmanship of Chateau de Rayne Vigneau, and will surely be a highlight of any tasting experience. Enjoy it now or let it continue to evolve in your cellar for years to come.