2022 Bodegas Cota 45 'Agostado', Spain Le Puy de L'Ours Chardonnay from vineyards on the

Chardonnay from vineyards on the same longitudinal" plane from the Northern part of Vertus (1er Cru) and moving north to terroirs rated Grand Cru in Cramant

the 2021 County Line Pinot Noir opens with notes of raspberry compote

Montagne de Reims

partially de-stemmed and foottrodden in open vats

Strewn throughout the terraced vines are fruit trees

2022 Bodegas Cota 45 'Agostado', Spain Le Puy de L'Ours Chardonnay from vineyards on theWe've been tumbling head first down the pre solera, unfortified rabbit hole in Andalucia. Ramiro Ibaez Agostado is one of the most impactful, dare we say noble bottlings we've come across in the category. This has less to do with oxidative qualities and severe tension (like the Miraflores, which we love) and more to do with texture and classic elegance. A stunning wine that will be long lived. "Agostado (formerly Encrucijado) is a blend of old, almost