The volcanic soils—black pumice and ash from different lava flows—give each contrada distinct character
sourced entirely from farms in New York state and aged in American oak
elegant but intense—modern in precision
Diplomat proves that Croatia is a serious contender in the world of méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines
and hints of black pepper unfold with each sip
Fonseca, Vintage Port, 1997 BDXCOUNT0925 The volcanic soils—black pumice andFonseca 1997 comes from a widely admired declared vintage, made in the rich, voluptuous style that has made this house famous. Vintage Port is produced only in the best years, bottled young and meant to age for decades. Nearly thirty years on, this is hitting a lovely stride, still mouthfilling and concentrated but starting to show secondary complexity. Stand it upright, then decant off the sediment before serving. Pour it after dinner and let it open