Lionnet, Saint-Joseph Rouge Terre Neuve, 2022 Produttori Crus 2019 smokey with a touch of

smokey with a touch of iodine and sea salt

or a sunny afternoon

with flavors akin to fresh peppermint

The wine opens with aromas of lemon zest

Giacomo Conterno’s 1999 Barolo “Cascina Francia” is drawn from the family's Serralunga vineyard

Lionnet, Saint-Joseph Rouge Terre Neuve, 2022 Produttori Crus 2019 smokey with a touch ofFrom a family that has grown grapes in the Northern Rhne since 1575nearly 450 years of accumulated wisdom. The Lionnets farm just under one hectare of Saint Joseph organically, producing what critics call "a profound Northern Rhne thoroughbred bottled in infinitesimal quantities." Whole cluster fermentation, 18 months in demi muids, no fining or filtration. If you can find it, this 94 point Syrah is as pure and authentic as Northern Rhne gets. 450