juicy red fruit meets refined tannins and fresh minerality
rocky hills above the Napa Valley floor
Expect a Dent de Chien that drinks well young while retaining the underlying tension of the site
The fruit comes from younger sustainably-farmed vines (Sela uses parcels that don't yet qualify for the old-vine Roda or Roda I)
juicy wine driven by the grape's natural acidity
Lise & Bertrand Jousset Petillant Naturel Rose Exile 2025 OLDRIOJA juicy red fruit meets refinedLise and Bertrand Jousset are among the Loire's most beloved natural growers, working biodynamically around Montlouis. Exile is their pet nat rose, a sparkling wine made the old fashioned way: bottled while still fermenting so the bubbles form naturally, no added yeast, no disgorging, nothing fussy. The result is joyful and a little wild, with bright red berry fruit, a gentle fizz, and a refreshing, dry leaning finish. This is summer afternoon, no