bottled without fining on August 18

The grapes are allowed to mature to their optimum ripeness

along with more subtle tones of clove

characterful wine with a strong varietal identity

with a savory foundation of gently dusty earth

2022 Sabelli-Frisch "Lanterna" Flame Tokaj Sweet Wine bottled without fining on August2022 Flame Tokay Blodgett Vineyard Mokelumne River California Alc 12% by vol. (750ml) CASES: 197 BACKGROUND: Flame Tokay is one of the rarest grape varieties in California today. It had its heyday up until the 50s and 60s in Lodi, after which demands changed. It has been steadily declining ever since, to the point where less than a few acres are left in the whole state. I found it by pure accident and was immediately intrigued by it for winemaking. Im