Bodegas Bhilar Phinca La Revilla Blanco 2014David Sampedro Gil is a biodynamic wine maker in Rioja Alavesa, where he has been farming biodynamically since 1999. Cultivating native varieties, he tends to his vines with the utmost care; replacing tractors for horses and eliminating the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. He promotes biodiversity in his vineyard, leaving his plots looking wild and almost overgrown; a rewilding practice, reviving the overworked and chemical polluted soils.

The palate is equally refreshing and captivating

Built in 1870 and built up in the first half of the 20th century by the Kaelin family

their site is split between the gneiss terroir of Monnieres St-Fiacre and the gabbro of Gorges

is credited as one of the most skilled and influential winemakers in Georgia

Built in the 16th century

with their grandfather managing the iconic Groot Constantia

Winemaking at Masseto is at the same time an adventure and a continuous discovery

all impacted by cooling winds from the Pacific Ocean

sea salt and toasty yeast

Enjoyable on its own

Fermented separately and aged on the lees before combining to give added elegance and complexity

The palate expresses a bold peat