Nicholas Altare, Dogliano Dolcetto, 2022 CS20230901 From the heart of Wakayama—Japan’s

From the heart of Wakayama—Japan’s most prized region for ume plums—comes this distinctive and decadent Nigori Umeshu from Kokonoe Saika Shuzo

A perfect match for truffle dishes

Caramelized apricot leads the palate

and the name says it all: an easygoing

evolving as it mellows and deepens

Nicholas Altare, Dogliano Dolcetto, 2022 CS20230901 From the heart of Wakayama—Japan’sGorgeous, perfectly dialed in dolcetto with a fresh berried nose and a palate that is both bright and delectable, like a berry compote. It is airy and just lightly, ever so sinely tannic and the kind of wine you'd want to drink outside on a patio with easy going Italian food or with more refined Italian cuisine We would call this producer under the radar except that we're starting to see his wines in some of the city's best restaurants. Taste this and