2018 LIOCO ‘Saveria Vineyard’ Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA Masseria del Pino and Ton and his team

and Ton and his team harvest minute quantities of grapes each vintage from these low-yielding long-branched vines

That sweet spot of everyday and elevated goodies - average $20-27/btl

Valtellina Superiore Grumello Docg

This wine smells of dried apricots

2018 LIOCO ‘Saveria Vineyard’ Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA Masseria del Pino and Ton and his teamA hidden vineyard near the town of Aptos, a mere 4. 5 miles from the Pacific. Pinot clones 115, 667, & 777 planted in the late 1990s. Soil is a deep colluvial fan of sand & calcareous marine deposits with excellent drainage. Exchange of fog sun ensures proper vine respiration & very even ripening. Maritime climate necessitates extended hang times. Farmed by Prudy Foxx, aka "the Vine Whisperer."