Stagiare Wines, Mendocino County Sultana Of Swat, 2023 NV [2022] lemony character and a long

lemony character and a long

often compared to Viognier in aromatic generosity but with far more freshness

The cool 2023 season allowed extended hang time

This is white Burgundy that feels luxurious without feeling heavy—a bottle that shows off why Meursault is such a beloved village

and ageworthiness that recall Clos Rougeard

Stagiare Wines, Mendocino County Sultana Of Swat, 2023 NV [2022] lemony character and a longThe Sultan of Swat was Babe Ruth's nickname, and this old vine Carignan swings for the fences too. Brent Mayeaux of Stagiaire sourced it from organically farmed vines pushing 100 plus years old around Hopland in Mendocino County, then made it the way he makes everything, zero added sulfur, no fining, no filtering. It's beefier and more concentrated than you'd expect from Mendocino Carignan, with a savory, earthy grip under the dark fruit. Old vines,