2021 Susana Esteban 'Procura' Vinhas Velhas Branco, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal Matsui Shuzo He sells the majority of

He sells the majority of his grapes to a large cooperative in the area

Heady notes of rose and spice are offset by fine tannins and a bitterness that complements any exuberance beautifully

2019 Domaine des Entrefaux-Charles et Francois Tardy Crozes-Hermitage

lower on the slope with more clay and iron

2021 Susana Esteban 'Procura' Vinhas Velhas Branco, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal Matsui Shuzo He sells the majority ofProcura Branco comes from centenarian vines at roughly 700 meters of elevation. It is a field blend of traditional varieties from the region. Fermented in stainless steel and then aged in used Burgundy barrels for about 8 months, then further in stainless steel for another few months before bottling.