Quinta Do Infantado 'Junior' Palhete Douro, 2023 lagunitas Cristoph Kunzli would not have

Cristoph Kunzli would not have embarked on his project and in all likelihood

We would pair it with a sausage and broccoli rabe pizza with some friends

A benchmark California Chardonnay

While this bottle is not quite as broad shouldered as its cousins in Barolo it will still reward cellaring or a thorough decant

The step-son of Georges Descombes

Quinta Do Infantado 'Junior' Palhete Douro, 2023 lagunitas Cristoph Kunzli would not haveTruly a field blend, split 75 25 red and white varietals typical of the region. The history of Douro and the market forces that brought Bordeaux to the Anglophone world through the clairet style give you a look into the near side of western wine history