5th Quarter - Invierno ReserveFrom Vermont Shepherd in Putney, Vermont

blend of three vineyards

cultured in an assortment of wood barrels before bottling still

The wine is 100% Chardonnay from 30 year old vines

The grapes take on a beautiful rust (gris) color on the vine as they develop complex flavors

Barbera and “who knows what else” As with all of their wines

Mondeuse is an ancient grape from France’s alpine Savoie region

and a blend in the remaining 5%

Schloss Gobelsburg

& Eukanot - Hoppy w/ A Malt Backbone

Becker is a strong advocate of minimal manipulation and wild-yeast fermentation

and bitter chocolate chime in with subtle smoky notes and even a slight cedar undertone

Mad River Valley resident and author