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Charles Chambless's avatar

Every once in awhile I do a tasting of 'hidden gems' at my wine shop. Recently I included Insolia, Scheurebe, Xinomavro and Malagouzia. The wines always go over well at the tasting, but when the leftover wines go on the shelves nobody buys them.

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Matt Reid's avatar

Sorry to hear about the poor sales, but how cool that you do that. I love Scheurebe and Xinomavro. I'd love to see Greek varieties planted in Napa Valley. I'm not aware of any. Where's your shop?

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Matt Reid's avatar

I love Shypoke Charbono!

There are plenty of wineries producing obscure varieties. At Benessere, we are the only Napa Valley growers of Sagrantino, Teroldego, Nero D'Avola, and Falanghina (so far as we know). And to date we are the only producer of Napa Valley Aglianico. We also have Vermentino. Come explore!

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Napa Valley Features's avatar

Sounds interesting. Please send us an email to connect. Tfcarl@gmail.com

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