This is the first year with puncheons (no hogsheads) as well

what I find most alluring of all are those briny

fruit-driven wine that has ample savory fruit and a forward personality

(from several lieux-dits including ~20% from the 1er Les Chaumes)

Di Costanzo gets fruit from Block 11

Finca Allende, Calvario Vintage:2004 This is the first yearThe 2004 Calvario is a worthy follow up to the 2003, with a dense bouquet of raspberry and dark plum laced with marmalade. The palate is very well structured with fine tannins. It is infused with notes of crisp raspberry, dark plum and blackberry, with marmalade and dried mango loitering off stage. It is long and sensual in the mouth, but its backbone suggests it will age well. Drink 2013 2025. Commencing with the Allende Blanc, I was impressed by how