2016 Maison Blanche Le Colombier, Montagne Saint-Emilion, France Ashes & Diamonds 2014 Carlisle 'Carlisle Vineyard' Zinfandel

2014 Carlisle 'Carlisle Vineyard' Zinfandel

but only around 22 Brix when they tasted of honey and full of acidity

2017 Valli Unite Derthona Timorasso Colli Tortonesi Piedmont

and given 24 hours of skin-contact before spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel

2016 Maison Blanche Le Colombier, Montagne Saint-Emilion, France Ashes & Diamonds 2014 Carlisle 'Carlisle Vineyard' ZinfandelA second label from estate fruit, Le Colombier de la Metairie, is sourced from younger vine Merlot and Cabernet Franc and rests for 15 months in a combination of cement vat and barrel. Much more fresh and supple, this is a wine that can be enjoyed thoroughly in its youth but would reward medium term aging.