Dom. de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes ‘21 naveran delicate almonds

delicate almonds

Lubanzi ‘Orange Is’ Skin-Contact is a distinctive wine from South Africa's Swartland region

Its flavors echo those of the inviting aroma

Harvested by hand

this heritage Zinfandel pours an opaque purple-black with ruby rim

Dom. de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes ‘21 naveran delicate almondsThis profound Rhne blend displays an opaque garnet core with ruby highlights. The aromatic profile is quintessential Chteauneuf layers of ripe blackberry, garrigue herbs, smoked meat, and black truffle emerge with vigorous swirling. The palate reveals extraordinary concentration with velvety tannins supporting flavors of fig compote, dark chocolate, and peppercorn spice. Sourced from 80 year old vines and aged 18 months in foudres, it earned 96 points