“Los Hombros”, the shoulders of grape bunches from vines that are 50-100+ years old whose highest potential are realized by green harvesting and leaf thinning. Stoney clay soils rich in slate and iron; initial fermentation in vertical 500 liter barrels where 60 days of maceration daily by hand followed by malolactic fermentation in large French oak barrels rotated every week for 12 months provide the wine’s breeding.
-Importer notes
A delicious, spicy red with dark berry, chocolate and some toasted oak. It’s full-bodied, yet tight and focused with balance. Fruity finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Energetic and bright with sliced green apples, mangoes and citrus with some honeysuckle. It’s medium- to full-bodied with lovely fruit. Electric acidity. Salty at the end. Drink now.
The 2019 Côtes Du Rhône will be a no-brainer purchase. This Syrah-heavy red has lots of blackberry, bouquet garni, and peppery notes in a ripe, full-bodied, textured style. It’s well worth buying and drinking over the coming 5-7 years.