La Bastide Blanche "Fontaneou" Bandol Rouge 2015 CHIANTI

La Bastide Blanche "Fontaneou" Bandol Rouge 2015 CHIANTIEven with significant bottle age, this classic Bandol Rouge (95% Mourvedre) is still a powerhouse. Big black fruit flavors, a hint of animal earthiness, and deep spice notes. Serious tannins make this a wine for agining, or serving with Cassoulet or beef stew.

but kicks it up a notch with mild nuttiness

I bet you've never had a red Sancerre berfore

Light bodied

in which various producers came together to create light and easy-to-drink wines

followed by a fresh finish

and their daughter Sandra

Palate: Round and sweet on the palate

as the rest of the industry's production had ceased

toasted marshmallow

though this expression is a bit less peaty than the Brora bottlings of yore

Toiteach A Dhà (pronounced Toch-ach ah-ghaa) is a sequel to the original peaty paradox on Bunnahabhain’s gentle single malt

aromatic deliciousness from old-vine Grenache