Tschida 'Non Tradition' Rot 2020 objects

Tschida 'Non Tradition' Rot 2020 objectsChristian Tschida's masterful iteration of Cabernet Franc from a marshy, salty lakeside vineyard parcel. It's called 'Non Tradition' because this grape obviously is not from Austria by origin (but rather from the Loire in France); however, this bottling is an incredibly vibrant contester for the simultaneous elegance and depth possible for this red grape in this Central European zone. A rare bird and one that would benefit from cellaring, too.

three kinds of gentian: herbal

ruby-toned

Podere Orto lies on Lazio’s high plains

and all viticulture in conversion to organics: this is a really thoughtful

The Pecheur family's version is as classical as they come

in the producers' own words

and the Pinot is fermented whole-cluster

red volcanic earth and white sand/sandstone

There’s no question Weller Special Reserve is a quality bourbon

the grapes were pressed off to finish fermentation in 1100 and 1500L (i

in an homage to the traditions to the northern Rhône

separating out soil types to end up with three different bottlings of the variety