The 2021 cuvée has the cranberry-like more tart fruit flavors that we always hope for in the Santa Cruz Mountains differentiating it from the more strawberry cola flavors of the North Coast and darker more blueberry flavors found further south
firm and structured
then opens toward white-peach and grapefruit juice flavors
it politely refuses to fan out on the finish
light body
Tardieu-Laurent Cote Rotie Vieilles Vignes, Rhone, France 2020 Donum Estate The 2021 cuvée has theI loved the 2020 Cte Rtie Vieilles Vignes, a spectacular Cte Rtie that offers up heavenly notes of black raspberries, cassis, spring flowers, and bacon fat. A quintessential expression of this appellation, it's medium to full bodied, has a layered, pure, seamless mouthfeel, ultra fine tannins, and a great finish. It's approachable today and will continue drinking brilliantly over the coming 15 20 years. 97 Pts Jeb Dunnuck