2023 Esmeralda García Michiko, Castilla y Leon, Spain Bencze This is a one off

This is a one off bottling of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Aromatically

Even Epoisses could fear this persistently saline and structured wine that is fascinating in all its richness yet certainly not everybody's cup of tea

which adds a Serralunga-style structure to Monforte’s strength

peppercorn and bay leaf

2023 Esmeralda García Michiko, Castilla y Leon, Spain Bencze This is a one offLocation: Santiuste de San Juan Bautista is a small village located in the D. O. Rueda, in the region of Castilla y Len, in the province of Segovia, Spain. Varietal: 100% Verdejo Vineyard: Grapes for Michiko are sourced from Carrascal, a single plot located in a sun drenched, plateau shaped area with distinctive gravelly sandy soils, at 900 meters above sea level. Prephylloxera bush trained vines are 180 200 years old. Farming is organic.