Cote Mas Blanc Mediterranee 2022 (1L) South IslandThe French did not invent winemaking. They simply perfected it. For centuries, France has been producing wines that inspire poetry, awe, and wonder; wines that blur the lines between nature, craftsmanship, cuisine and art. These are the wines that inspired cultures around the globe to follow in Frances footsteps, planting Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Grenache, Merlot, Semillon and more. Yet as often as they are
Vines are planted on clay and limestone soils at an elevation of 820 to 920 feet asl
The finish is precise
The taste on the sip has a fine and rhythmic royal gait
This intensely flavorful wine combines lemon curd
the wines are fermented and aged exclusively in stainless steel
92 Points / Cellars Selection -Wine Enthusiast (2019)
Russian River Valley
and large barrels
I was seeing so much lavish oak and extreme ripeness that I could not fine the stones and minerality in this wine
Production: 80
the 2018 Pinot Noir Firepeak comes from the Paragon Vineyard in Edna Valley and was brought up in 35% new French oak
A portion of grapes are from vineyards located in the high elevation mountains that surround the valley
