Zorah ‘Yearz’ Areni Noir 2018 bodegas-castano 41 hectares of Clos des

41 hectares of Clos des Hospices dans Les Clos plus slightly smaller holdings in Valmur

Fred Lafarge and Chantal (Vial) Lafarge have established a small domaine of 4 hectares in Beaujolais

The juice fermented in a mixture of 600 litre demi-muids and 228 litre barriques

the Stratford Vineyard just north of Nagambie as well as the Mitchelton vineyard

Pibarnon’s distinctive 60:40 Mourvèdre and Cinsault blend was drawn from the estate’s stunning amphitheatre of terraces (or restanques) set amid the pine-covered hilltop of La Colline du Télégraphe

Zorah ‘Yearz’ Areni Noir 2018 bodegas-castano 41 hectares of Clos desDeep dark red black core with a dark red hue. Sappy sour cherry like aromas are followed by graphite, black olive, stalky notes and spice. Showing much more fruit generosity than the nose, the palate is layered with delicious ripe cherry and red liquorice flavours. Elements of spicy plum, scorched earth and spicy dried herbs emerge on the back half. Polished yet sturdy tannins compliment nicely balanced fresh acidity. Excellent depth with a long