Wittmann Morstein Riesling Grosses Gewachs, Rheinhessen, Germany 2023 California Grenache the 2021 Barolo Gavarini Chiniera

the 2021 Barolo Gavarini Chiniera pours a bright ruby red color and is the more lifted and linear of the two Barolo in the range

and they reflect Nebbiolo from Barbaresco

The 2021 is a blend of Syrah

quietly powerful wine that rewards patience

Deceptive in its mid-weight structure

Wittmann Morstein Riesling Grosses Gewachs, Rheinhessen, Germany 2023 California Grenache the 2021 Barolo Gavarini ChinieraThe Wittmann family has been growing grapes and producing wine in the small Rheinhessen village of Westhofen since 1663. Today, the estate cultivates 62 acres of vines in the rolling limestone hills found in the southern part of the region, just west of the Rhine river valley. They have been pioneers in developing the full bodied, well balanced style of dry wines for which the region has become known. And they were early adopters of organic (1990) and