2021 Domaine Ilarria, Irouleguy Rouge, France Michel Fallon this red was the most

this red was the most surprising wine I tasted

the lieu dit Clos Roche Blanche

2020 End of Nowhere Verdejo Space Oddity Heringer Vineyard

A really lovely wine with grace and staying power

Hudson River Region

2021 Domaine Ilarria, Irouleguy Rouge, France Michel Fallon this red was the mostDomaine Illaria is a six hectare (15 acre) domaine is located in the village and appellation of Iroulguy. More specific, the estate is 7 miles from the Spanish border in Frances Basque region. This area of France is a land of mixed agriculture, where raising sheep or growing peaches and apples is as prevalent as cultivating vines. Vineyards lie on the lower slopes of the mountains, planted at between 200 and 480 metres. The soils consist of limestone,