Domaine Combier Crozes-Hermitage Blanc, Rhône Valley, France 2021Winemaker: David Combier Farming: Organic Variety: 80% Marsanne, 20% Roussanne, 30 year old vines Terroir: Clay limestone plateau and Loess (slightly sandy decomposed granite) Vinification: Hand harvested, native fermentation in Burgundian barrels aged from 4 to 8 years. Aging: on lees for 8 to 10 months in stainless steel tanks and glass. Production: 5,000 bottles Tasting Notes: White flowers, almonds, pear, and honey. The palate is refreshingly full

FISH VARIETY: Wild-caught tuna (species not specified)

FOOD PAIRINGS: Prosciutto and melon

TERROIR: Estate vineyards located in Anderson Valley

With a commitment to practicing organic farming and minimal intervention winemaking

lemon peel

Using a blend of 14 botanicals

José Gourmet works with small-scale producers along the Portuguese coast to bring traditional recipes into a modern format

organic extra‑virgin olive oil

Domaine Georges Glantenay Les Brouillards Volnay 1er Cru

gentle sweetness

sesame-dressed greens

This serendipitous meeting led him to study under the legendary Emile Peynaud at the newly established national oenology program at the University of Bordeaux