Volume 46: The summer daze edition

Illustration by Anna Vu (@goodwinecrapdrawing)
Domaine Matassa
2021
Olla Blanc
Muscat Petit Grain, Macabeu
Roussillon, France

In Tom’s words: ‘Real wine is taking additives out of the equation and putting grapes to the front.’ Enter a thirst-quenching combo of Muscat Petit Grain and Macabeu; the former giving a floral aroma and the latter a punch of minerality, along with an addictive hint of salt. Very light and a little bit wild – drink it on the balcony while watching your tomatoes ripen.

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Quinta da Boavista
2021
Lero-Lero
Mencia, Touriga Nacional
Dão, Portugal

The wines are young, fresh and full of energy. Grapes are sorted as they are picked: those which have been pecked at by birds are discarded to prevent any cross-contamination. The grapes are crushed underfoot in lagars and chestnut blossom is used during fermentation, acting as a natural sulphite and preventing oxidation.

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Laurent Bannwarth
2018
G la Folie
Gewürztraminer
Alsace, France

G la Folie, known in its previous vintages as ‘La Petite Folie’ meaning the little crazy one, is an aromatic pét nat made with 100% Gewürztraminer. You can expect a very well-balanced wine where sweetness is counteracted with great acidity, along with freshness and some slightly bitter notes. A well-loved wine that tastes best enjoyed chilled.

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