Gregory James Schoolhouse Vineyard Petite Sirah, Dry Creek Valley, USA 2022 Case (6x750ml) Rhone Blend The 2023 Avancia Godello Old

The 2023 Avancia Godello Old Vines is a solid step up

The 2022 Ladoix Blanc Le Clos Royer was matured in barrel with 20% new oak and had already been bottled

and subtle with a harmonious finish

concentrated Cheval Blanc offers pleasure even today (needs lots of air) but warrants 7-8 years of bottle age and will see its 40th birthday in fine form

but flamboyant

Gregory James Schoolhouse Vineyard Petite Sirah, Dry Creek Valley, USA 2022 Case (6x750ml) Rhone Blend The 2023 Avancia Godello OldAromas of wild blackberry, huckleberry and baking spices are followed by hints of vanilla bean, cigar box and rose petal. The tart berry, cocoa, coffee and leather characteristics on the palate lead into black tea and toasted oak notes. This is a medium bodied wine with fine tannins and balancing acid, the finish is long lasting with flavors of blackberry and spice.