Fine Disregard, Grenache Altas Piedras, 2018 so03272025 paolo scavino 2021s The chalky albariza soils of

The chalky albariza soils of Jerez—white earth that stores winter rainfall and releases it slowly through dry summers—produce the neutral Palomino base wine

and a hint of violets

just north of Auckland on New Zealand’s North Island

which by any normal measure isn't entry-level at all

Fine Disregard, Grenache Altas Piedras, 2018 so03272025 paolo scavino 2021s The chalky albariza soils ofAltas Piedras means 'high rocks,' and that's exactly what this is: head trained, dry farmed, organically grown Grenache planted in the metavolcanic rock of the eastern Alexander Valley foothills. Mike Schieffelin of Fine Disregard calls his approach here 'lazy winemaking' meaning the vineyard does the work and he stays out of the way. The result is a bright, red fruited, tightly structured Grenache with serious chalky grip, a world away from jammy