The Marigny 'Direct Press' Aligoté 2023 no-wrapin

The Marigny 'Direct Press' Aligoté 2023 no-wrapinDirect press refers to the winemaking technique, usually reserved for white wines, of not extracting too much content from a grapes skins in the press; it results in paler styles of white wine that are less about structure and more about freshness and lift. We like The Marignys bottling of Aligot, kind of a rarity on the West Coast, as it has a little bit of the touch of a more herbal Chardonnay and a touch of the fleshiness of a more neutral Chenin

warm spices

Crafted from Pinot Noir and regional varieties grown on steep slate vineyards

and their dog

Amazing in an Americano or a deep and subtle Negroni

and so much more complex than the Sauvignon Blanc and Sancerre competitors you'll often find at this price

Try this out in a Martinez or a Tom Collins — it's a great cocktail gin for those who don't love extra herbal iterations of their drinks

We love this Genepy in two classic cocktails especially

This wine shows unique herbal notes

deworming with wine

are deeply influenced by basalt and tufa

No fake flavors

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