inside the department of San Carlos (along with the departments of Tunuyán and Tupungato forms the now extremely coveted Valle de Uco area) are capable of expressing

with cherry and strawberry notes

and are made from chestnut trees that grow on the island

this wine has a thoroughly unique palate of fruit and earth

Domaine des Cassagnoles Cotes de Gascogne, 2023 Macabeo inside the department of SanSuper crisp and bright white wine, especially fun for those looking to branch out from New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The south of France consistently over delivers with tasty wine at a steal; Gilles Baumann is a skilled winemaker, working alongside his daughter, Laure. Lime zest, hay, honeydew on nose with sweet magnolia flowers. Zesty sweet lemon on the palate, with melon and saline minerality. Colombard, Ugni Blanc, Gros Manseng, Sauvignon Blanc.