Domaine de Bellene Beaune Premier Cru Hommage Francoise Potel 2020

this classic California Zinfandel is a purple-ruby color with a bright crimson hue

hands in the soil

Its charms continue on the palate with a polished

I’m more than happy to recreate this experience

Curiosity leads to obsession

I’ve charged through five bottles already and see no reason to stop

each typically retailing around $50

producing some 250

and Erbaluce thrives in that in-between space: cool air

” is an occasional release for Union Sacré and is reserved for those rare wines that break with the expected style

Bright Gamay fruit leads with tart cherry skin and wild strawberry

Delicious balance of just-ripe berry fruit and subtle spice