Lou Preston doesn’t get anywhere near the press he deserves. He’s quietly been making stellar wines in Dry Creek Valley for years and years, and this bottle with the simple label is anything but simple. It’s a complex blend of Rhone varieties, with great depth, complexity and approachability all rolled into a fine expression that gives a nod to the great wines of southern France while remaining distinctly Dry Creek Valley. Lou could easily get twice the price for this, but that’s just not how he rolls. Beautiful!
Preston, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) 2012
By Rich Cook