Taurasi can be a massive and tannic wine
and Jean-Francois began by working alongside his father in the 1970s
You can find numerous local folklore organizations
sandy loam with clay sub-soil makes the Los Olivos AVA particularly well suited for quality viticulture
These carefully sourced grapes are treated with the greatest care and minimal-intervention winemaking techniques
MR De Compostella, Raats Family Wines, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2021/21 François Villard Taurasi can be a massiveVinous 97 Points The 2020 MR de Compostella is a blend of 30% Cabernet Franc, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Malbec, 16% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot matured in 1st, 2nd and 3rd fill barrels for 24 months. It has a stunning nose with effortlessly pure black cherry, boysenberry and raspberry fruit, seamlessly interlaced with the oak. The palate is medium bodied with an intense opening, layers of red fruit, spicebox, cracked black pepper and graphite. There