and a subtle tobacco savoriness
Do you know what the difference is between a Cosmopolitan and a Martini
decant generously if you are drinking it now
it’s a wine that comes fully formed but doesn’t require a decade to shine
Big Ranch in the Oak Knoll District is home to some of the oldest Cabernet Franc vines in Napa Valley
Pierre Jean Villa, Cote-Rotie "Carmina", 2022 Levet and Gerard 2021 Cote Roties and a subtle tobacco savorinessPierre Jean Villa trained in Burgundy and helped revive the Northern Rhone's ancient vineyards before founding his own organic farmed domaine in 2009, and Cote Rotie is where his talent really shines. 'Carmina' is his Syrah from these steep, schist and granite slopes, the appellation that gives the grape its most aromatic, peppery, floral expression. Expect dark and red fruit, cracked pepper, grilled meat savor and fine, supple tannins. It's drinking