Chris Missick and some of his family members bought Villa Bellangelo. In 2015 Chris Missick became the winemaker. In 2016 they opened Branch by Bellangelo in Geneva, NY, emphasizing food service. And in 2017 they overhauled the winemaking equipment and crush pad including cross flow filtration. Chris is quick to give credit to others, saying, "I couldn’t do it without the great cellar team of Daniel Budmen and Alex Wheeler."
Laure and Chris Missick
I recently saw Chris and Laure in Albany, and they were pouring their Bellangelo Sparkling Riesling 2016. Bellangelo produces several sparkling wines including a classic Brut, Cuvee, and two varietal wines including Gewurztraminer, and Riesling. The Riesling had a classic nose of green apple and tropical fruits, with a lovely bread-y edge that created a cobbler-esque touch. Notes of peach and lychee. And a lovely, zippy acidity which complimented beautifully the many fine bubbles. A lovely, lovely wine. Great job! Congrats Laure and Chris!
