Fine-grained but persistent tannins and a deep strikes of minerality abound throughout this ripe but restrained Gigondas. It's concentrated in blackberry and boysenberry flavors, but has an invigorating freshness often attributed to the vineyard's sandy soils and northern exposition. Hints of crushed mineral and anise linger on the finish. Elegant now but likely better from 2021.
Fine-grained but persistent tannins and a deep strikes of minerality abound throughout this ripe but restrained Gigondas. It's concentrated in blackberry and boysenberry flavors, but has an invigorating freshness often attributed to the vineyard's sandy soils and northern exposition. Hints of crushed mineral and anise linger on the finish. Elegant now but likely better from 2021.
Fine-grained but persistent tannins and a deep strikes of minerality abound throughout this ripe but restrained Gigondas. It's concentrated in blackberry and boysenberry flavors, but has an invigorating freshness often attributed to the vineyard's sandy soils and northern exposition. Hints of crushed mineral and anise linger on the finish. Elegant now but likely better from 2021.