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Idlewild The Bee Flora and Fauna White Wine 2017Proprietor Sam Bilbro has spent virtually a lifetime around wine. His family owns Marietta, while brothers Jake and Scot are behind the reborn Limerick Lane. At Idlewild, Sam Bilbro focuses on Italian and other less well-known varieties. In addition to these wines, I also tasted the, Arneis Fox Hill Vineyard, Vin Gris Dry Creek Valley and Grenache Gris Gibson Ranch. The best wines in this range are compelling, and point to a bright future. ANTONIO GALLONI, www.vinousmedia.com
Having had a relationship with the Bilbro family as importers of the Marietta wines some years ago we were delighted to find youngest son, Sam, was behind this new venture, Idlewild. In many ways the wines are the anitpathy of what so many believe Californian wines are supposed to be. Hunting out heritage stands of Italian and Rhone varietals (mostly in Mendocino County) Bilbro makes extremely interesting wines characterised by texture, savouriness and subtlety. Skin contact is a part of the wines as is a relatively non-interventionist approach; both indicative of the preferences of the younger brigade of Calfornia producers. PWS
The 2017 White The Bee Flora & Fauna, is a classy, polished wine to drink now and over the next few years. Green pear, mint, white flowers and light tropical overtones all grace this very pretty, expressive wine. The Muscat in particular adds an attractive aromatic flair. ANTONIO GALLONI2017Arneis, Cortese, MuscatUSA362$63.00 As low as $56.70 -
Jerome Arnoux Savagnin 'Autrement' Ouille 2019The Jérôme Arnoux Savagnin 'Autrement' Ouillé 2019 is a fascinating take on Jura’s iconic Savagnin grape, made in an ouillé (topped-up) style rather than the traditional oxidative approach. A skilled winemaker in the Jura region, known for both classic and innovative expressions of Jura wines.
100% Savagnin Ouillé (topped-up) – Unlike the traditional oxidative Jura style, this wine is protected from oxygen during aging, preserving its freshness and purity of fruit. Pale gold with greenish reflections. Aromatic and vibrant, featuring citrus (lemon, lime zest), green apple, white flowers, and wet stone, with hints of almond and salinity. Bright acidity with a mouthwatering, mineral-driven structure. Flavors of pear, quince, lemon curd, and subtle nuttiness. A touch of saline and herbal complexity adds depth. Long, zesty, and mineral-laden, leaving a clean and refreshing impression2019SavagninFrance358$96.00 As low as $86.40 -
Domaine des Carlines Chateau Chalon Vin Jaune 2016 620mlComing from a cool vintage, this 9 year old wine is youthful and radiant, still holding it's core of concentrated, still very primary, fruit alluding to a long life ahead. Lemon curd meets ripe yellow stone fruit with a delicate sweet herbal zing and a long mouthwatering salty twang. Its powerful, loaded with flavour and freshness with a juicy sherry-like side note. Outstanding flavour intensity without being too much. Wonderfully balanced, quite the wine! kayleen reynolds, PWS2016SavagninFrance412Special Price $180.00 Regular Price $200.00 -
Domaine des Carlines En Beaumont Savagnin 20220.5 hectare in the Château-Chalon appellation, but classified as Côtes-du-Jura as it is not Vin Jaune. There is no flor character or oxidative elements in this wine thanks to the constant topping of barrels in the maturation process. Instead it’s all about the pristine delicate savagnin fruit of fresh apricots and green apple alongside a pepper spice that plays with the full weight and rich texture in the wine. Powerfully intense with delightfully delicious. kayleen reynolds, PWS2022SavagninFrance412 -
Domaine des Carlines Jura Mixed 6 PackMore product information will be added here soon! In the meantime, if you do have any questions at all about this product or others in our store, you can contact us by phone or email. Our friendly and experienced team are always happy to assist - we love drinking, selling, talking about and being in and around wine!
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