2017 Neo Noir

100% Grenache. Years ago at a Hospice du Rhône Banyuls panel discussion, we were intrigued by the idea that you could pair sweet wine with a savory dish. Banyuls is not your typical syrupy sweet dessert wine. This wine is light and bright on the pallet with dark cherry, vanilla and tobacco undertones. While it could indeed satisfy your dessert needs, pair it with seared duck breast on a plum sage reduction and a rich potato and onion gratin. This wine is pre-oxidized and will last months once opened and for years and years in the cellar. Drink 2023+

"The nose on this dessert wine is boozy, with peat, dried cherry and herb aromas. The palate handles the alcohol more deftly, showing caramelized cherry, cola and berry-leather flavors."
91 pts - Matt Kettmann