L'Alezan 'La Miquale' Ardèche NV Gifts

L'Alezan 'La Miquale' Ardèche NV GiftsThis rarest of Alezan cuves is released only in certain vintages and is made from old vine Serine and Syrah planted in 1944 on ulta steep terraces of sandy granite and gneiss. An exceptional red wine, it is the result of a two week maceration with whole grapes, allowing the terroir to express itself without any added sulfites. It then spends one year of aging in demi muids and tinajas, which softens the tannins and culminates in a well balanced and

in 2017 it was sold to a young local couple

Medium-bodied but immensely fresh

spruce buds

a sheen of marl-limestone structure underneath

pass this one by—but if you're looking for something that has candy apple-but-dry

A classic sweet or rouge vermouth from the French producer Dolin

so there's a mineral underpinning that's fun to see in this variety often associated with only richness and weight

This three-year-old spirit from the East African island of Mauritius is produced by Transcontinental Rum Line

Elegant in its simplicity

vines planted around their house

(Industrial limoncello is sometimes bitter

savory and acidic - perfect to pair with something rich and creamy