South Pacific and Indian Oceans
showcasing bright raspberry
The fine tannin structure gives this wine a savoury finish
It is in equal measure seductive
Eliza Yount was a colorful character in Napa Valley wine history–widow to the founder of nearby Yountville and one-time owner of a quiet corner of To Kalon Vineyard
François Villard, Saint Joseph Rouge, Poivre et Sol, St-Michel-sur-Rhône, Northern Rhône, France, 2023 (Case) Bertani South Pacific and Indian OceansThe nose is vivid and aromatic, offering an elegant fusion of blackcurrant, wild blackberry, cracked black pepper, and violet, with subtle undertones of olive tapenade, smoked meats, and fresh herbs. The palate is medium bodied and poised, with juicy dark fruit, supple tannins, and a spine of fresh acidity. Notes of black cherry, liquorice, graphite, and a whisper of earthy spice carry through to a long, savoury finish. It lives up to its name Pepper