2018 | Quinta da Muradella 'Muradella' Tinto | Monterrei Champagne Mousse Fils an amphitheater of vineyards growing

an amphitheater of vineyards growing on Kimmeridgian limestone soil—like its neighbor in Chablis

A very pale pink in the glass

this is ultra-classic California Pinot Noir done brilliantly

The result is a powerful

One of the top sweet wines I was able to taste for this report was the 2016 Château Doisy Daëne

2018 | Quinta da Muradella 'Muradella' Tinto | Monterrei Champagne Mousse Fils an amphitheater of vineyards growingI love the elegant, complex and subtle nose of the 2018 Quinta da Muradella Tinto, produced with 23 year old vines planted on three different soils: sand, slate and clay with lots of iron. It has a sense of purity and balance that is touching. There is a sense of innocence and simplicity that is difficult to achieve. It's subtle and balanced, with very fine tannins and a beautiful mouthfeel. It's a co fermentation of Menca, Zamarrica, Bastardo, Cao