Johann Michel Cuvée Grain Noir 2023 (750ml) Finger Lakes and old oak

and old oak

2021 Winter marked by high rainfall that gave way to a warm spring followed by a dry summer

walnut husk and plum stone too

hinting at freshly pressed grapes

distinctive and expressive Haut Benauge appellation

Johann Michel Cuvée Grain Noir 2023 (750ml) Finger Lakes and old oakJohann Michel Cuvee Grain Noir is made from 100 percent Syrah This is delicious. Expressive, deep, rich, silky and juicy. Well structured and round, it displays red fruit, leather, black cherry, liquorice and black berry aromas. This Cornas is a blend from 2 different vineyard sites: 60% of the final blend is coming from vineyards located on the hillside (16 year old vines on the "coteau") which is planted on sandy soils, decomposed granite and some