Mouton, Cote Rotie other_regions_italy There is excellent intensity and

There is excellent intensity and power to the imposingly constructed medium weight plus flavors that are blessed with plenty of dry extract that renders the still firm tannic spine almost invisible on the impeccably well-balanced and palate staining finish

Readers will have to be patient with the 2016

pear and white flowers in evidence

and with great persistence that moves into a very savoury finish after all that primary ripeness

An exceptionally ripe nose displays a port-like nuance on the spicy and earthy dark raspberry and cassis-suffused nose

Mouton, Cote Rotie other_regions_italy There is excellent intensity andSaturated ruby. Lively, spice tinged cherry and blackberry scents are brightened by suggestions of smoky minerals and pungent flowers. Fleshy and smooth on the palate, offering juicy dark berry and violet pastille flavors and a touch of licorice. Appealingly sweet on the persistent finish, which features harmonious tannins and a repeating floral quality. Made with 25% whole clusters. Josh Raynolds