Big Cork Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2022 (750ml) Monastrel

Big Cork Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2022 (750ml) MonastrelTasting Notes: Aromas: Enticing aromas of ripe red cherries, blackberries, and a hint of violet intertwine with subtle notes of cedar and freshly cracked black pepper. Palate: A harmonious balance of lush red fruit flavors, including raspberry and plum, is complemented by nuances of tobacco leaf, dark chocolate, and a touch of earthy minerality. Finish: The finish is long and elegant, with soft, velvety tannins and a lingering spice that leaves a

balanced and crystalline character (cedar and raw butter)

which means "sons of the sun" in Mapuche (native Chilean)

The 2024 Torrontés 1300

A delicious 2020-vintage Saint Romain white wine from Domaine Alain Gras that has bold aromas of vanilla

while black fruits dominate the palette

Green-hued yellow-gold

steep hillsides

This powerful wine with a majestic typicity prolongs its finish towards an aromatic persistence of incredible length (flesh of sweet citrus fruits

raspberry and mocha notes on the nose

the 2015 retains terrific freshness for the year

the Loureiro variety is the aromatic backbone of this wine

The best bunches are selected in the vineyard and later sorted on the selection table at the winery