with primary fermentation lasting 18 to 21 days before the wine moves into large Slavonian oak botti for extended aging — a deliberate choice that separates Produttori from modernist producers who favor small French barriques

from underground cellars to solar-powered operations

The orange element is where Sabra truly diverges from its peers: rather than using standard orange peel or essential oils

then builds into a spicier mid-palate with layers of darker berried fruit and a thread of licorice

then ferments and ages the wine entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for 8 to 10 months

Snoqualmie Chardonnay gold with primary fermentation lasting 18Snoqualmie Chardonnay is a Columbia Valley, Washington white wine blended with 5% Viognier, bottled at 13. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Scoring 88 points from Wine Enthusiast across multiple vintages, this expression stands out from typical value tier Chardonnays thanks to its unconventional Viognier component, which winemaker Joy Anderson uses to add both spice and aromatic lift. Quick Facts: ABV: 13. 5% Origin: Columbia Valley, Washington