Falkenstein Pet Nat NV

Falkenstein Pet Nat NV

And yet they sacrifice none of the solid structure and brooding depth one seeks in Bordeaux

There’s a reason this wine was one of the first we thought embodied this “big” theme

a biotype of Listán Prieto brought to Chile during Spanish colonization in the 16th century

The pinnacle of Patrice’s lineup - this is serious stuff

earthy accompaniment to fall cuisine

Pour slowly and decant if necessary

Pinot Blanc (Cooper Mountain)

but never quite obtain: they tell the story of where and when they came from

I first tasted her wines 2 years ago and was blown away

Zero sulfur Pet Nat made from Olaszrizling aka Welchsriesling that comes from limestone soils near Lake Balaton in Csopak

When Massimiliano assumed management of the estate in 1999 he observed that the more traditional method of refermenting in bottle instead of tank held up better and showcased the expressiveness of the land far better

Press 2 • July 2023 Direct Press Selection