La Rioja Alta was founded in 1890 in Haro

This is a notably fine villages that displays excellent balance

This built-to-age effort should be approachable after only 4 to 5 years but reward a decade plus of cellaring

quinine and saltwater

Classic Syrah that handles the oak capably and has wonderful nuance and fragrance on the length

Raymond Usseglio, Chateauneuf Du Pape Part Anges Brut Zero La Rioja Alta was foundedDominated by Mourvdre (70%) and new oak (80%), the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape la Part des Anges is a beauty, as long as you set aside preconceptions about typicity and what you think Chteauneuf should taste like. Toasted cedar and vanilla accent black cherry and cola notes in this full bodied, rich, plush wine that comes at you in supple waves of generosity and flavor. It's approachable (although primary) right now, but it should really hit its stride