Long lees aging builds texture while preserving the region’s hallmark saline lift
Often dubbed the “Barolo of the South
Le Vigne is Luciano's homage to the old Langhe art of blending Nebbiolo from several vineyards
a small parcel in the northern (Vosne-facing) part of the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation
producing concentrated fruit with silky tannins and aromatic richness
Rhys Vineyards, Syrah Horseshoe Vineyard, 2017 (500ml) so080222 nyt dry german riesling Long lees aging builds textureRhys built its reputation on Burgundian elegance through mountain farming, but the Horseshoe Syrah reveals a cool climate Northern Rhone streak that long time fans treasure. Grown on the high, stony, low yield Horseshoe vineyard near the spine of the Santa Cruz Mountains, this Syrah is all about savory aromatics, freshness and detail rather than sheer power. This 2017 comes in a 500ml format, a handy half plus bottle for a smaller pour or a midweek