Bright, complex, generous and profound with notes of baked blackberry pie, dry sage, white pepper, licorice, medium roast coffee, forest floor and subtle French oak. There's a playful nature to the mid-palate - a whiff of woodsmoke - that moves toward funk and fusion on the finish. Oak: Considerable Oak Influence – Vanilla, Mocha. "The New World, Napa-loving people think it drinks like a big, beautifully structured mountain Cabernet at a tenth of the price. By selecting "Accept all", you give us permission to use the following services on our website: YouTube, ReCaptcha, Google Analytics, Google Analytics. Wonderfully focused black-fruit flavors light up this full-bodied but agile wine based on Tannat and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Cabernet Sauvignon has come a long way from its role as a blending varietal, however dominant, in the wines of Bordeaux. They let you know they were there but didn't overpower the fruit. Blend: 45% Tannat 25% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Merlot 15% Cabernet Franc. He worked for Newton Vineyards and Château Potelle before he and Susan struck out on their own. Y. Rousseau, "Son of a Butcher" Proprietary Red North Coast, California 2019 (750mL). Decanting 30 Minutes. One sip will have you scratching your head over why this is your first dip in the Tannat pool—it offers the same texture and intensity I prize in the best Napa Cabernet Sauvignons without the cumbersome price tag.
We are talking about a wine that is cutting edge. Pine Ridge made several red blends named Onyx, and the 2002, 2003 relied heavily on Tannat. Or a red wine with the zippy blackberry/raspberry fruitiness of a good Zinfandel, but without the raisiny sweet tones often found in bigger zins. Yannick stays deeply connected to his French roots. The wine recently discovered at is…. The Son of a Butcher red blend, a nod to his his father and grandfather who were artisan butchers, comes in with a dark core and saturated color that gives way to crunchy and bright red fruits, loads of ripe berries and plums. Supple and full-bodied- it? When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted. Statistical software for analyzing visitor data. Identified as a descendent of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon needs to be planted in warmer climates to fully ripen. Instacart pickup cost: - There may be a "pickup fee" (equivalent to a delivery fee for pickup orders) on your pick up order that is typically $1. This can only be used towards future Point of the Bluff events. When we first tasted Yannick Rousseau's "Son of a Butcher" a few years back, we were shocked at how much juiciness and generosity he managed to coax from the Tannat grape.
From a producer whose wines are poured at Michelin-starred spots like SingleThread, this release clocks in at just $19. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. Due to state restrictions, wine may only be shipped to these states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WV, WI, WY. You help us to constantly improve the shop. Grew on me, but still neutral. Winemaker, Mike Countryman will be hosting this event in our beautiful pavilion overlooking Keuka Lake. Please accept our apologies if we are unable to ship to your area. And in fact, Yannick has gone all in on this wine, using his entire California Tannat production for 2020 in this delicious blend! Offer sold by participating winery. Produced & Bottled by Son of a Butcher.
10am - 8pm Seven Days a Week. Tannat isn't exactly springing up left-and-right—he sources from the only Tannat vineyard in the Russian River AVA. Good to know if you are a trivia buff. Each wine, from his dry and crisp Colombard to his award winning Tannat has a uniquely soulful expression of place and craft. In the Americas Cabernet Sauvignon has found champions in every nook and cranny of California and among winemakers in Washington, where it complements plantings of Merlot. Fresh blackberry, blueberry and black-currant notes wake up the palate while mild tannins and a hint of lively acidity keep them singing through a lingering finish. Blend: 30% Tannat, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petite Sirah.
Pending Delivery 0 (0%). Critical AcclaimAll Vintages. Tannat is originally from Madiran in South West France. Super tasty is what I wrote in my notes, and boy was it. Activate the desired contents for one session only or allow the website to remember these settings.
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