Excellent concentration here
Tim AtkinA fuller purple than either Arlot cuvée
Full-bodied with ultra-fine tannins that are polished and cashmere-like
Four Nations (Futsu-Shu Housui) is a mellow Honjozo that is great for everyday drinking
with a gorgeous beam of raspberry
2019 | Tesseron Estate 'Pym-Rae' | Mount Veeder Destinee Excellent concentration hereFrom Alfred Tesserons (owner of Pontet Canet in Pauillac) estate on Mount Veeder, the 2019 Pym Rae is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 20% Cabernet Franc. Deep purple black colored, it requires a fair bit of swirling before it charges out of the gate with bold notes of crme de cassis, black cherry compote, and blueberry pie, followed by suggestions of clove oil, lilacs, licorice, and tar, plus a spicy waft of cumin seed. The full