Vera de Estenas 'Tardana de Estenas' Blanco Utiel-Requena, 2024 salted caramel We would pair this with

We would pair this with fried pork chops or spaghetti alla nerano

the vineyards experienced inconsistent weather that reduced yield and ripened the remaining grapes quickly

and a subtle spice from an underrepresented varietal

In homage to America’s hard cider history and the larger-than-life Captain Stormalong

It is fresh and lively with sharp acidity

Vera de Estenas 'Tardana de Estenas' Blanco Utiel-Requena, 2024 salted caramel We would pair this with100% Tardana, a late ripening grape variety native to Utiel Requena in southeastern Spain outside of Valencia, grown very sparsely outside of the Vera de Estenas estate. The grapes are sourced from 50 year old bush vines and direct pressed into concrete tanks, before being passed onto clay tinaja, or amphora pots. The wine develops a ton of texture throughout the vilification process but maintains its bright tropical fruit character. It is a versatile