Spring has sprung in New York – the flowers are blooming and the trees are bursting. What a beautiful time of the year. We must remember to stop and smell the flowers as we hustle through the city streets!
Also blooming is a new addition to the Riahi Selections portfolio … we'd like to welcome Domaine Richard Rottiers, whose deliciously smooth Moulin à Vent from Beaujolais will arrive in April. His sustainable and soon-to-be completely organic farming practices produce a perfect example of how powerful the gamay grape can be from this bold cru.
Check back soon - more exciting news is on the way!
While spring is blooming here in the US, autumn is in the air in New Zealand and that means harvest time. Our friend Brian Bicknell of Mahi reports that vintage is a bit late and they are just starting to pick Pinot Noir in early April, in cool but dry conditions. After an equally cool and damp flowering season in December there will be a small crop this year, which at this stage is very clean and ripening well. No doubt Brian will manage the delicate and important task of harvesting with a masterful hand.
We'll keep busy this season with returning visitors Simone Sechi of Ronco delle Betulle and Brian Bicknell of Mahi. Welcoming Spring in New York with a glass of fine wine from the wonderful producers of Riahi Selections – where else would you want to be?
We're holding our breath until Baby Stevens arrives! We're split 50/50 on the girl/boy thing, but we know 100 percent Baby Stevens will be a-ma-zing.
Shout out to Olivia "Poppy" Poletto and her parents Megan and Nick. We'll raise a glass together to toast her first birthday, and we're thankful to have them all so close by.
Lastly, another shout out to Jock Pottle for his extraordinary photography work. Thank you again, dear friend.