OPIMIAN SUGGESTS
SUPERVISOR – MEMBER SERVICE AND LOGISTICS
OUR PICKS FOR THIS CELLAR
JOAO BARROTE
Being of Portuguese origin, Joao has a soft spot for wines from his native homeland. According to him, the diversity and range that they offer are unparalleled. From aperitive or digestive to Madeira wines, not to mention round whites from the Lisboa Region and woody and complex Douro, Portugal has a gorgeous wine diversity. Saúde Opimian!
RAMILO GALEGO DOURADO, VINHO REGIONAL LISBOA, 2021, LOT 3651, P37
BIODYNAMITE, PFALZ, 2021, LOT 3646, P34
BOARD MEMBER
TWYLA LAAKSO
Twyla is an avid gardener and loves to cook, and is one of the few oenophiles whose consumption runs equally between reds and whites. Her preference leans toward cool crisp whites with floral notes, light acidity, a well-balanced body, minimal oak and a lingering finish, preferably with a hint of apricot or mild tropical fruit and a perimeter of crispness, so Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc are always on hand. Though a well-balanced Chardonnay for cheese and charcuterie is usually available too.
JUSTINO'S MADEIRA, VERDELHO, 10 YEARS OLD, PART OF JUSTINO'S MADEIRA CASE, LOT 3666, P47
MANAGING DIRECTOR
MICHAEL LUTZMANN
Michael has level 3 training from WSET. Before discovering more about wine through training, he only drank heavy reds. While those are still favourites, his palate pleasers now include the full spectrum with dessert/ fortified wines edging toward the top of his list. The expanded selection of Beaujolais has him looking to add fantastic lighter reds to his collection.
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