2019 Tatomer'' Hinter der Mauer'' Santa Barbara, California, USAThough its hard to imagine California as a stronghold for Riesling production, there were quite a few acres dedicated to the variety before the whims of the market saw those vines uprooted for the likes of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. But in a small corner of the statethe Santa Ynez and Santa Maria valleyssome 40 plus year old vineyards remain, and in the early 2000s, they caught the attention of a young aspiring winemaker who had been assisting in

Vinification involves destemming

The estate controls 850 hectares and is surrounded by 165 hectares of Mediterranean forest

Our vineyard partners are selected according to the meticulous standards they employ

and although it rains a lot (2

which results in wines that are zesty

Aging typically takes place in older barrels to preserve the purity of fruit while allowing gentle evolution

Vinified and aged entirely in oak barrels (20% new)

and so were their parents

Daniel Boccard is not going slow

which is northwest of Madrid

He explained that harvest was so busy

The Domaine is essentially organic (not certified) and follows the principals of lutte raisonée