Raymond Usseglio, Chateauneuf Du Pape Pure Roussanne Blanc other_regions_italy an approach that worked beautifully

an approach that worked beautifully

opening out after a few moments and much coaxing to an extraordinary array of creme de cassis and black plum-based aromas with underlying chocolate box

Conterno’s Barbera officially carries the Cascina Francia vineyard designation to differentiate it from a new single-vineyard Barbera from the Cerretta vineyard the estate will release beginning with the 2008 vintage

A highly spiced nose speaks of anise

Raymond Usseglio, Chateauneuf Du Pape Pure Roussanne Blanc other_regions_italy an approach that worked beautifullyPale gold. Vibrant, mineral accented aromas of fresh pear, Meyer lemon and anise pick up hints of iodine and pungent flowers with air. Juicy and seamless on the palate, offering densely packed orchard and pit fruit flavors that are sharpened by a refreshingly bitter lemon pith flourish. Opens up slowly with air and finishes silky, gently sweet and very long, leaving vibrant citrus pith and mineral notes behind. Josh Raynolds