Folk Machine Parts & Labor 2023 Vidiano I’m tasting from a Zalto

I’m tasting from a Zalto Bordeaux and nothing could be more profound: There is a seamless integration here that yields up exceptional drinking

with raspberry purée

That lift and concentration carries through as the mixed berries become even more concentrated while beautifully balanced bright acidity leads to moderate tannins on the finish

The 2021 Barbaresco Cottá was the last wine in our flight

Folk Machine Parts & Labor 2023 Vidiano I’m tasting from a ZaltoThe 2023 Folk Machine Parts & Labor drinks like a love letter to Californias scruffier, sunlit corners a blend built from forgotten blocks and working class vineyards, stitched together with intention rather than polish. It opens with crushed red berries, wild strawberry, and tart cherry, edged by dried herbs, citrus peel, and a faint dusting of earth. The palate is light on its feet but not slight, carrying juicy acidity, a subtle savory twang, and