Pierre Olivier Bonhomme 'La Tesniere' Pineau D'Aunis 2022

Pierre Olivier Bonhomme 'La Tesniere' Pineau D'Aunis 2022Pierre O has been solo since Thierry went back full time to Tue Boeuf in 2013. This is a lush, layered version of Pineau d'Aunis, one of the most bewitchingly delicious expressive versions of this grape. Sumac and white pepper with silky violet and black plum. Just the right amount of earthy texture to balance out the ripe, juicy fruit, with so many subtle overtones and complex flavors that emerge after opening. Jonathan Kemp

and Claus reportedly tastes the actual limestone so that he can also make sure that the wine has the same flavor

and some crunchy herbal notes

not Sangiovese

this malt driven spirit is truly a reflection of contemporary Japanese whisky

50% foot-stomped

These vines are from Valley Falls Vineyard

Grapes: fieldblend of Zinfandel

Denis Berthollier always wanted to work in his family's vines

smooth texture and a long finish

Pierpaolo and his team also tie the vines using dried herbs instead of the more commonly used plastic

mostly on deeper soils intermixed with alternating layers of sand

there are some plantings of older vines that folks like Martha Stoumen and Rosalind work it