Kettmeir Brut Alto Adige appellation_Columbia Valley 96 James Suckling This has

96 James Suckling This has an intriguing combination of violets

There's grip to the tannins

complex and flavorful

Pungent aromas of wood and menthol fight somewhat with the fresh red currant and dark berry aromas that are also trimmed in notes of earth and forest floor

Kettmeir Brut Alto Adige appellation_Columbia Valley 96 James Suckling This hasThe three grape varieties are soft pressed and fermented separately at a controlled temperature of 14 16C. The wine matures on the lees from the first fermentation in stainless steel tanks for a number of months. Liqueur di tirage is added to the cuve and the wine is then bottled and sealed with crown caps before being placed in the cellar at 10 12C for secondary fermentation. The wine rests on its lees for an average of 24 months and is then