30% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot has close to 15% natural alcohol
but with structure and density underneath
The 2017 Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard comes from a mostly southwest-facing vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains (planted to a heritage selection of clones) and was brought up in a mix of new and used French oak
The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins
Shows serious underlying grip and an inner freshness
2020 | Artadi El Carretil | Álava Walluf 30% Merlot and the restSuch depth, purity, concentration and minerality here that hooks you in, drawing you back to it again and again. Imagine smelling the wet stones. Then aromas of flowers, blue fruits, dried herbs, black cherries and iodine emerge. So much energy, volume and flavor on the palate with the mealy tannins giving it a fine gauze and etherealness. Lasting two minutes. Drink or hold. 99 Pts James Suckling