Old World Winery "Ecstatic Consciousness" Mendocino 2022

Old World Winery "Ecstatic Consciousness" Mendocino 2022Press 4 Mix Red April May 2026 Direct Press Selection Darek Trowbridge began his viticultural training in 1987 under the wing of his uncle, Lee Martinelli yes, the owner of Martinelli Winery. By 1993, hed earned a Bachelors Degree in Viticulture from Cal Poly, followed by a Masters in Enology from Fresno State in 1997. But what he learned was that theres quite the difference between the natural practices his own grandfather (Lino Martinelli) had

This bottling is 90% Nero d'Avola with 10% Grillo from vines on soils with limestone deposits

the Mosel in Luxembourg is still a great place to make wine

The most mountainous island in the Mediterranean

'Barbba' is their fresh

He now farms the family’s estate organically (certified since 2006) and produces wines that reflect the cool microclimate of his lands

It might get funkier if it's open for more than an hour but I would be surprised if this took longer than 20 minutes to drink this bottle

it's a lovely

of Mersel Wine) with many harvests and at the winery

Direct press and 6 months in stainless steel

It has something of the high-toned citrus and riper stone fruit profile common to Mosel Riesling

with just the right whisper of rustic funk from brettanomyces

This wine is a true gem