perfumed Pinots - true west Sonoma Coast in every way
lemon balm and santolina (a slightly bitter Mediterranean shrub in the chamomile family)
Ridge Vineyards Paso Robles Zinfandel 2022 showcases rich
and the combination yields a complex and unique result
all carried by a long finish
Clos du Mont-Olivet Lirac Rouge 2024 CS20230713 perfumed Pinots - true westLirac sits just across the Rhone from Chateauneuf du Pape same kinds of stones, same warm Mediterranean sun, a fraction of the fanfare. Clos du Mont Olivet, the Sabon family's storied Chateauneuf estate, treats their Lirac vines with the same care as the home vineyards: Grenache led blend with Syrah, Mourvedre, and Cinsault, aged in old foudres to keep the focus on fruit and place rather than wood. The result is generous, peppery, garrigue scented