spontaneous fermentation in open oak vats
From the heart of Saint-Julien
the 2009 Monvigliero from Burlotto is a wine of elegance and finesse
has dedicated his career to expressing the singular power and elegance of this clone on clay-limestone terroir
Lieu Dit, Chenin Blanc 'Santa Ynez Valley', 2023 Polaner Champagne 2025 spontaneous fermentation in open oakLieu Dit is a collaboration between Eric Railsback and Justin Willett, focused on Loire varieties grown in Santa Barbara County. Their Chenin Blanc comes from sandy, well drained soils in the Santa Ynez Valley and is vinified with native yeasts and no heavy oak, keeping things fresh, textural, and true to grape and place. The 2023 vintage shows bright pear, yellow apple, lemon peel, and a touch of chamomile, with saline minerality and a gentle waxy