Even in a warm year such as 2018
having a little lunch — I like a long lunch — and decided to crack open a tester bottle of her straight Frappato
that embrace modern precision without losing the warm human touch
but carrying the same soul
one of the most beautiful small buildings in Spain
La Varenne Chinon Tradition Tempranillo Blend Even in a warm yearLa Varenne Chinon Tradition opens with a cooler, more woodland register tart cranberry and red currant giving way to dried violets, bay leaf, and a faint whiff of pencil shavings. On the palate it stays taut and restrained, carrying flavors of sour cherry, savory olive, and damp forest floor, framed by fine, sandy tannins and a subtle snap of white pepper. The finish is brisk and mineral, edged with iron and wet stone, quietly refreshing and