2019 Marcel Deiss Alsace Rotenberg, Alsace, FranceABOUT THIS WINE A field blend of Riesling and Pinot Gris from the Rotenberg vineyard, a site Domaine Deiss considers a premier cru. Planted in 1982, east facing, iron rich soils over white oolitic limestone. The earliest ripening of the Bergheim terroirs. Pressed with whole clusters, ambient yeast fermentation, aged 12 months the on lees in foudres. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER No one will argue that Deiss is among the top two or three domaines of Alsace. As

with the duration of skin contact ranging from 17 to 33 days

and chamomile

descend largely through Romaric’s grandfather

The vineyard’s limestone and clay soils

with lees stirring

for a production of around 100

offering a true expression of the unique terroir of Castiglione Falletto

we believe that Monterey County is one of the great Chardonnay and Pinot Noir growing regions of the world

when the so-called Renaissance of Italian wine had begun

The grapes from the lower part bring the maturity

and gravel rest upon sturdy limestone bedrock

We’ll taste through a curated selection of Champagnes while learning about different styles