This is a Bâtard of finesse and understated rather than overt muscle and imposing size and weight

and violet and mineral accents emerge as the wine stretches out

sweet tannin

What a knockout

hoisin and cinnamon on the black cherry and raspberry liqueur scents that also display an herbal hint

Jasmin, Cote Rotie Giroflarie other_regions This is a Bâtard ofGlistening violet. Smoke and mineral accented cherry and black raspberry scents are complemented by suggestions of tobacco, violet and cracked pepper. Silky in texture and lively on the palate, offering gently sweet dark berry, cherry compote and floral pastille flavors firmed by a spine of juicy acidity. The spicy note returns on an impressively long, penetrating finish that shows very good clarity and subtle, fine grained tannins. Josh Raynolds