stainless-steel vats and oak barrels
it is opulent and structured with a core of ripe blackberry and cherry fruit and a hint of coffee and spice on the finish
chalky substance with a fine
wild red berries and jam that follows onto the rich
crisp wine with typical Marlborough herbaceous flavours of gooseberry together with celery salt through to a zesty finish
François Villard, Côte-Rôtie, Le Gallet Blanc, St-Michel-sur-Rhône, Northern Rhône, France, 2023 (Case) Grüner veltliner stainless-steel vats and oak barrelsDeep ruby purple in colour, this wine opens with vibrant aromas of black cherry, blueberry, and hints of violet, olive tapenade, and spice. The palate is smooth and concentrated, delivering dark berry, cola, and subtle liquorice notes with a touch of floral lift. Polished tannins and a spicy, persistent finish complete this elegant, finely balanced Syrah