2023 Hugo Mendes Skin-Fermented Arinto, Portugal Bastian Benny all whole cluster

all whole cluster

which is ‘slate’ in Spanish

blood orange

The 2021er Thörnicher Ritsch Riesling Kabinett “Terrassen” was made from fruit picked at 79° Oechsle in the terraced part in the central part of the vineyard and was fermented down to fruity-styled levels of residual sugar (58 g/l)

as it feels  like it belongs to California more so than most other varieties

2023 Hugo Mendes Skin-Fermented Arinto, Portugal Bastian Benny all whole cluster100% Arinto fermented and aged on the skins for about 6 months, but don't let the length of time on the skins fool you, this is a bright, lightly textured curtimenta that is using its phenolic richness to balance out Arinto's natural wealth of acidity, all while retaining the mineral purity of a fantastic white wine. I'm not sure how he strikes that balance. Like I said, wizard.