Bodega Norton Coleccion Varietales Malbec 2020

"Made by Javier Catena and Andres Blanchard, this high altitude Malbec comes from some of the best parcels under their control. These winemakers have churned out hit after hit, and this is certain to be the next in a long line of success." —importer

"Facing southeast, Holzagasse is located 1000 feet above sea level on top of a hill and, because of the steepness of the site, the vineyard has to be terraced. The vines range from 20 to 50 years old and the soil is pure Löss. The fruit here ripens later than Gebling, but Buchegger harvests Holzgasse first, in early October, to preserve the freshness of the fruit and keep alcohol levels low. The grapes are hand-picked and rigorously sorted to separate out any inferior fruit or botrytis, and then whole cluster pressed, fermented and aged in stainless steel." —importer

"Robert Parker at one time called Recougne the finest Bordeaux Superieur. It is an estate that has produced wine for over 400 years, and its name is said to have come from King Henri IV in the early 17th century, in 'recognition' of the quality of its wine. The vineyard surrounds the Chateau and the winemaking facilities, and was classified under the Fronsac Appellation, which it straddles, many years ago. Merlot is best suited to the terroir and is the majority planting (75%), complemented by both Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) and Cabernet Franc (10%). Factors that contribute to the quality of the vineyard include: several parcels of very old vines of 50+ years, environmentally friendly viticultural techniques, minimal spraying, low yields through green harvesting, and excellent canopy management." —importer

Blend: 90% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Carmenere

"This Riesling is an outstanding introductory wine into the fabulous world of Mosel Riesling and the Prädikatswein from Dr. Fischer. The wine is extremely aromatic with a great crisp acidity and a long finish." —winemaker