Samuel Louis Smith Sonoma Valley Gamay Baytree Lane Vineyard 2024 ABC321 From one of Spain's most

From one of Spain's most historic bodegas—operating since 1877—this traditional Reserva represents serious old-school Rioja

Two Blondes is Andrew Will's estate vineyard outside Zillah in the Yakima Valley

concentrated wine with youthful energy and freshness nimbly balanced by supple tannin structure and finesse

and his reds have become benchmarks for what Cabernet Franc can do in Saumur

Samuel Louis Smith Sonoma Valley Gamay Baytree Lane Vineyard 2024 ABC321 From one of Spain's mostCalifornia Gamay almost doesn't exist, which is part of what makes this so much fun. Baytree Lane sits at 700 feet on the foothills of Sonoma Mountain, above the town of Sonoma proper volcanic clay loam, warm days, cool nights. Sam Smith treats it gently, native ferments and minimal handling, the goal being to capture Gamay's natural lift and perfume rather than over extract it. The result is the kind of red you can chill down on a hot afternoon and