Grand Bourjassot Gigondas 2022 (750ml) Elqui Valley

Grand Bourjassot Gigondas 2022 (750ml) Elqui ValleyJuicy black plums and blueberries are shaded by spicy hits of coffee bean, earth and smoke in this radiantly fruity but nuanced red. Vinified with whole clusters of 70% Grenache, 22% Syrah and 8% Mourvdre, it's a pure, unoaked sip that finishes on a sandpapery grip of tannins.

lin- ger on the finish alongside a hint of green tea

but many producers are also blending those variety with another ancient grape called Piedirosso (literally red-feet)

seeking the freedom and reasonable cost of land that touraine afforded to aspiring vignerons

and Carson Wright

Grapes crushed with short maceration and aging in demijohns for 6 months

mouth-filling and well-balanced on the palate with toasted notes on the finish

Vineyards are farmed without the use of herbicides and pesticides

As Barbera possesses almost no natural tannins

the 2020 Château Pontet-Canet is a beauty based on 60% Cabernet Sauvignon

Its natural sugar and refreshing acidity blend harmoniously

and Asian spice aromas and flavors

*There has been a recent label change with this wine