In 1886 the first blocks of the Monte Bello vineyard were planted and construction on the winery begun
stressing the principal varietal and the Monte Bello estate vineyard as its source
Those cabernet vines—now over sixty-five years old—produced the first Ridge Monte Bello (1962) and subsequent vintages until 1974
soft and enveloping red with intense notes of red berries and black cherry
a subtle balsamic undertone
Famille Heraud Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine Sur Lie 'Clos des Perrieres', Loire, 2021 Bartolo Mascarello In 1886 the first blocksThis wine uses Melon Blanc (or Melon de Bourgogne), a cross between Pinot Blanc and Gouais Blanc. It is used almost exclusively to produce dry white wine from Muscadet Svre et Maine, the best known of the Muscadet appellations of the Loire Valley's Pays Nantais district. Make no mistake: this is not to be confused with the sweeter, notoriously aromatic Muscat variety it is crisp and dry, pairing wonderfully with salmon, oysters, scallops and shrimp.