Catherine & Pierre Breton 'La Dilettante' Vouvray, 2024 heavy beer swapped out the t-90 hop

swapped out the t-90 hop pellets for cryo pellets

Racy acidity and fresh flavors abound

on the palate it’s light-footed yet lively — the sweetness is gently off-dry

but now presented unaged in oak

and a dollop of thousand island dressing

Catherine & Pierre Breton 'La Dilettante' Vouvray, 2024 heavy beer swapped out the t-90 hopThis is 100% Chenin Blanc from sunny Vouvray. This wine and all the estate's Vouvray's for that matter is a pet project of Catherine's, not made by Pierre. It comes from 40 year old vines planted in a flinty clay soil. To preserve freshness and aromatics, the grapes are gently pressed, and vinified in stainless steel without going through malolactic fermentation. It's a perfect wine for the changing seasons, and can be paired with soy honey glazed