Oh my! An amazing bargain at $8 from McCarthy and Schiering. I plan to buy a case at my earliest conveneince.Saint Jeannet is an obscure varietal of unclear origin (depending on who you believe it might be Greek, Italian, French or possibly Asian), brought to Argentina some 90 years ago. Supposedly there are just four hectares of it in production and all of it goes into this wine.
The limited production is something of a tradgedy, because this bottle is delicious. It's got great acidity, a full mouthfeel, and a tiny touch of sweet (pineapple?). I would happily kick to the curb dozens of fine Burgundy Chardonnays at twice the price for a bottle of the lovely Finca El Reposo.
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Wonderful wine. I bought the last case at Stroheckers in Portland. Where can I buy more?
I went to buy a case last week at McCarthy and Schiering in Seattle, and they told me that it was sold out and there wouldn't be more for "a long time." Perhaps we're stuck waiting for next year's vintage.
I just stumbled onto your site a couple of weeks ago. Very much enjoying your comments on wine as I am trying to educate myself on that subject. I loved the Finca Ed Reposo and only wish I had managed to stach away more than the two bottles I have.
My wife and I are very new to Seattle and I have my own blog at www.whatsbobeating.com.
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My favorite white. Couldn't agree more. Drinks at twice the price easy.
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