Kutatás Wines - Ortega 2024

Kutatás Wines - Ortega 2024Kutatas (Koo Tah Tash) is a Hungarian term for research, inquisition, exploration or quest. Winemakers Mira Tusz and Daniel Dragert found this term inspiring; it relates their venture to a shared Hungarian heritage, it describes their approach to winemaking, and it represents the long journey ahead. Dan has been the winemaker at Averill Creek for years. They have just recently purchased Mistaken Identity, a winery on Salt Spring Island. Currently, a

and is one of the largest vineyards in the Rhône Valley

with vineyards close to the border with Patagonia

a chalk sensation of minerality

the vines are closely monitored right up until the harvest and only the plots with the greatest maturity and health potential are selected for these wines

The elevation brings freshness to the wines and establishes a fine counterpoint to the characteristic maturity of Rasteau

While not receiving the attention of the signature wines

The remaining 16 hectares are all in the premier cru village of Cuis

and sulfur is only added at bottling

they lavish time and attention on each wine throughout the production process

Marqués de Murrieta

All are hand-picked by local Bedouins from August to October in a valley 1

animal manure