powerful wine that oozes black

saddle leather

Here the reticent nose is at once ripe yet cool with a lovely layered quality to the mix of violet

I would be inclined to drink the ’04 Corton over the first 10 years of its life (even though it will survive much longer) as I’m not sure that the fruit will ultimately outlast the structure

gentle grip with a persistent tarry finish that suggests that it needs more bottle age

Raen, Free Stone Occidental Bodega Vineyard Brut Zero powerful wine that oozes blackIron, salt, umami and dried strawberries with some rose stem. Full bodied with a firmness and brightness. Chewy at the end. A solid and rather agile pinot that pivots and shows energy. So delicious but will age for a long time. Drink or hold.