2020 Maison Noir Wines "Bottoms Up", Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

ABOUT THIS WINE

The 2020 Bottoms Up is predominantly Riesling with equal parts Muller Thurgau, Pinot Blanc and Gewurztraminer playing a small supporting role. Chin-dripping peaches, aromatic citrus, great acidity, and just a kiss of sweetness.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Maison Noir is a two-fold lifestyle project producing both a T-Shirt line and Oregon wines. Founded by sommelier André Hueston Mack in 2007, both ends of Maison Noir incorporate a trademark attitude and personal perspective on wine subculture. The wines are unique and distinctive garage wines, initially created for some of the New York's best restaurants for whom Mack was a sommelier and now available nationwide.

Winemaking has always been a dream of his and came to fruition when he set up shop under the moniker of Maison Noir Wines. Throughout his career Mack has forged unique relationships with luminary growers and winemakers from around the planet. It is with this prestigious group that Mack currently creates his wines.

The wines are unique and distinctive garage wines, (fondly referred to as "Garage d'Or") initially created for some of New York's best restaurants for whom Mack was a sommelier and now available nationwide.