2016 Château Rieussec Sauternes, Bordeaux, France 375mlABOUT THIS WINE All batches were pressed individually in small pneumatic presses. After a few hours of cold settling, the must was transferred into new oak barrels from the Tonnellerie des Domaines in Pauillac for fermentation. After fermentation, the wine was aged in barrels for 24 months. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Classified as a First Growth in 1855. Rieussec is one of the biggest estates of Sauternes with 227 acres of vines, situated on the communes of

completely de-stemming their grapes coupled with fermentation below 30 degrees and a cuvaison that spans three weeks

Cathy’s winemaking journey began nearly 45 years ago when she took a wine appreciation course at Pomona College on a complete whim

which in turn detached part of it for the benefit of the Capuchin monks at the beginning of the 17th century

providing them with the perfect conditions for ripening

with tannins present but melted

Not at all

It pairs exquisitely with classic Tuscan dishes

The Davies had an ambition to make wine

never crushing even the most delicate food to preserve its full flavor

A minimum of three passes are made through the vineyards

under low and controlled temperatures (between 16-18ºC)

Tatomer brings the same laser focus and minimalist approach to his Pinot Noir and Syrah