White Burgundy at a comparable price point (Bourgogne-level) tends to lean leaner and more citrus-focused

The tannins remain fine-grained through the fade

Taste: Light-bodied and bone-dry on entry

Exploring Armenian brandy for the first time without a steep investment

Traditional arak production involves distilling grape-based wine spirit

Pietra Santa Cienega Valley Merlot unavailable White Burgundy at a comparablePietra Santa Cienega Valley Merlot is a 100% estate grown Merlot from California's Cienega Valley, bottled at 750ml. Produced under the direction of Tuscan born winemaker Alessio Carli, this Central Coast red draws character from one of California's most geologically distinctive appellations a valley literally split by the San Andreas Fault, yielding soils of granite, sandstone, and limestone at 1,100 feet elevation. Quick Facts: Varietal: 100% Merlot