Gustavo Riffo has been organically farming his vineyards and making wines in the village of Portezuelo in the Valle del Itata since 1986
A perfect match for clam pizza
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He went from getting heckled for making 'French' wines in California to being an elder statesman of the new-wave California movement of the past decade
Overall a study in graceful balance
Les Vignes Z (Thomas Zurbach) "Lanterne Rouge" 2020 price_$45-$80 Gustavo Riffo has been organicallyThis red from the central Loire Valley region of Anjou, made of 100% Grolleau, is a wine of honesty and class. Peering through its translucent cherry color in the glass, it exudes freshness, rusticity, and a casual elegance. Aromas of tart cherry and almost ripe raspberry are offset with rose bush, pear skin, fresh cut grass, and hibiscus tea. A light prickle on the palate settles quickly and reveals a lean, gentle juiciness that's floral and cherried