2022 René Rostaing "Les Lézardes" Syrah, Rhone Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE This gorgeous Syrah by Ren Rostaing comes from various parcels from the northern edge of Cte Rtie, mostly bottom slope. Rene is also using fruit from a Cte Rtie vineyard in Tupin that he replanted in 2006. Hand harvested with traditional vinification. Maceration of 7 20 days, 50 75% whole cluster barring the event of less than ripe stems. Aged in a combination of older barrels. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER The Rostaing estate dates to 1971, but

it is an area that traditionally has not interfered with the vineyard too much

and élevage is in stainless steel tanks until early February

"Since its inception

Then they are destemmed and not completely crushed

Château du Moulin-à-Vent

The wine is aged for more than 40 months of maturation “sur lie”

Fermented in stainless steel tanks at low temperature (16ºC)

This aridity

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Freewater Rocks vineyard is located in the Rocks District of Walla Walla

Château Fuissé

with flavors you never imagined finding in something called “wine