Romain le Bars, Nouveau Nez, 2025 GERMANYCOUNT326 Proof that great American white

Proof that great American white wine turns up in unexpected places

blended from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown in cool corners of California's North Coast

the 2023 vintage continues its tradition of balance—delicate in color yet deeply expressive

Forstberg is a limestone-rich site in the hills of Württemberg

a chalky mineral finish—at a price that rewards the curious

Romain le Bars, Nouveau Nez, 2025 GERMANYCOUNT326 Proof that great American whiteRomain Le Bars' Nouveau Nez is a celebration of carbonic maceration's joyful spirit: eight days of whole bunch fermentation in a blend of Grenache, Cinsault, and Carignan creates a wine of pure energy. Fresh red fruitraspberry, redcurrant, crisp cherrymingles with dried herbs on the nose, while the palate is juicy and spicy, brimming with youth and vitality. This is natural winemaking unafraid to be fun.