Rogue Vine, Grand Itata Blanco Valle del Itata, 2024 SO081225 JB Becker and verticality the lieu-dit is

and verticality the lieu-dit is famous for

The 2016 was an excellent

citrusy character

Savagnin is rare for the Finger Lakes—an ancient vinifera and genetic ancestor to both Chenin Blanc and Grüner Veltliner

and respect for grape varieties

Rogue Vine, Grand Itata Blanco Valle del Itata, 2024 SO081225 JB Becker and verticality the lieu-dit isItata is one of South America's most thrilling rediscoveries: a historic Chilean valley of ancient bush vines on pure granite, and Rogue Vine, the project of Leonardo Erazo and Justin Decker, is at the heart of its revival. The Grand Itata Blanco is a field blend off old vines (some planted in 1922) of Moscatel, Riesling, Semillon and the local Chasselas they call Corinto. Fermented in concrete with lees and a bit of skin contact, native yeast and