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 under 2,000 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)

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

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

2022 Syrah Life & Death — 100 points (JD).

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.

$50 tasting flight.