2020 Chateau Fortia Tradition Chateauneuf-du-Pape [WS92][JD90-92][JS91] Oak Knoll District "A bouquet of Bartlett pear

"A bouquet of Bartlett pear and lychee leads to flavors of tangerine

lingering salinity on the finish

complex and nicely tannic wine

medium to full-bodied Chardonnay with a liquid rock-like sense of minerality

"The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is youthfully coy in the glass

2020 Chateau Fortia Tradition Chateauneuf-du-Pape [WS92][JD90-92][JS91] Oak Knoll District "A bouquet of Bartlett pearProducer: Chateau Fortia Region: Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone, France Blend: 45% Grenache, 45% Syrah, 10% Mourvdre Year: 2020 Wine Spectator, 92 Points "Supple and engaging, with steeped cherry and cassis melded with ganache and woodsy savory bass notes. Grilled orange peeledged acidity brings good energy to the warm, ripe profile, while a refreshing menthol note marks the nicely melded close. Grenache, Mourvdre and Syrah. Drink now through 2030. 8,000