Blason d'Issan, Margaux, France 2018 Wairau Valley This is a rich and

This is a rich and profound red with blackberries

very sapid and fresh

The 2018 Chardonnay (Anderson Valley)

malolactic in tanks and aging in 30% oak vats (he purchased from Alion) and 70% of the wine in used 225-liter oak barrels for one year

Blason d'Issan, Margaux, France 2018 Wairau Valley This is a rich andThe nose is fresh, structured, racy and offers a fine intensity as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of ripe wild cassis, cornflowerand small notes of pulpy strawberry associated with small touches of small blue fruits as well as hints of spices, a subtle hint of Sichuan pepper, a discreet hint of violet and liquorice. The palate is fresh, fruity and offers a beautiful definition, a beautiful fresh juicy fruit, a certain straightness tension, and