Cairanne is the southern Rhone's secret weapon
made in tiny quantities and built for drinking young and cold
giving it an indulgent but balanced character
Zabala Vineyard sits on land granted to the Zabala family before California statehood
almost ethereal elegance
Pedro Parra Y Familia, Cinsault "Monk", 2023 SO092525 Wasenhaus Cairanne is the southern Rhone'sPedro Parra, a terroir scientist with a PhD to prove it, makes some of Chile's most thrilling wines from ancient Cinsault vines on the granite of Itata. 'Monk,' an homage to Thelonious Monk, is a single cru bottling with extra complexity and grip, made with native yeasts and a portion of whole clusters. The 2023 is direct and detailed, with red and dark berry fruit, spice, florals, and a savory granitic backbone. Light framed but serious; give it a