Dom. Jasmin Cote Rotie 'La Giroflarie' '21 Red Wine & France & Shiraz (Syrah) robert biale The 2020 Quinta da Muradella

The 2020 Quinta da Muradella Candea Tinto is a blend of Mencía

this flagship Cabernet is crafted from small vineyard blocks that produce complex and intensely flavored fruit

and cedar that dance elegantly alongside luscious hints of ripe strawberry

A versatile wine offering earthy and spicy notes complemented by friendly tannins and fine acidity

Aged 18 months in French oak (35% new)

Dom. Jasmin Cote Rotie 'La Giroflarie' '21 Red Wine & France & Shiraz (Syrah) robert biale The 2020 Quinta da MuradellaFrom the schistous slopes of Cte Rtie's legendary Cte Blonde, this Syrah shimmers with an inky violet black core. The nose erupts with an intoxicating perfume of violets, black olive tapenade, smoked bacon, and crushed blackberries layered over subtle notes of espresso and graphite. On the palate, the wine achieves near perfect balance waves of blueberry liqueur, bitter chocolate, and white pepper cascade across the tongue with a texture like liquid