The fruit was picked in late August and was whole-bunch pressed into barrel for wild fermentation
Sussman sought fruit from the great north coast vineyards of Western Sonoma County and Anderson Valley
REGION: Speyside
but it’s delivered with such finesse
yet it still has plenty of detail and power
In Praise Of Shadows 'Mankai' Grenache Blend 2024 USA The fruit was picked inTASTING NOTE: "Grenache, graciano, touriga and mataro. A medium weighted deal, though big on florals, all powdery rose, duskily scented, and violets, iris, some North African spices filtering in. Pale, dark fruits, wild raspberry, Bing cherry, fresh blueberry, a hint of red apple. Theres a twang of natural freshness here, a vibrancy that allies keenly with the brightness of fruit, but theres never any confection at this address, rather a compact