Winemaker Wednesday: Fingers Crossed

Nikolas and Julia Krankl launched Fingers Crossed in 2017. Nikolas trained with Jim Binns of Andremily and Manfred Krankl of Sine Qua Non before launching his own label alongside Julia, producing about 1,900 cases a year and building a cult following of their own. He doesn’t do many events.

But on July 29, he’s coming to Gravesend for a special Winemaker Wednesday to pour a flight of four wines including the latest 2023 lineup and the 100-point 2022 Syrah.

The four wines are:

2023 Chardonnay Brain Teaser: Chardonnay, Roussanne, and Marsanne. 63% new French oak (95-97 pts, JD) $125

2023 GSM Brain Teaser — Southern Rhone-inspired blend with 23% whole clusters (96-99 pts, JD) $165

2023 Syrah Brain Teaser — sourced from Bien Nacido, Stolpman, Rancho Boa Vista, and Sanger (97-100 pts, JD) $165

2022 Syrah Life & Death — 100 points (JD). Yes, that one. $165

Come taste through the lineup and spend the evening with Nikolas. Opportunities like this don’t find their way to Paso often.

Their wines will also be available to purchase.

Chef Amy Baer will have her full menu and specials for the evening.

Pre-purchase for $40. Door price is $50.