Domaine Poulleau Pere et Fils Beaune "Les Prevoles" 2022Balanced and quietly confident, this opens with red cherry skin, wild strawberry, and red plum, layered with dried rose, light sous bois, and a gentle limestone undertow. The palate is medium light but composed, with supple red fruit framed by fine, powdery tannins and a steady line of acidity that keeps the wine fresh and upright. Subtle savory notes of tea leaf and damp earth emerge through the mid palate, carrying into a clean, mineral edged

Not because the grape is bad

layered with almond blossom

and the 2019 Espectacle del Montsant didn't disappoint

Pale blush with a lively bead

Mencía (Men-thee-ah) has always struck me as one of those grapes that rewards patience and curiosity

no matter which wine they are destined for

and very little ceremony

This is Touraine Sauvignon in its most honest

They were soft

dark blueberry

and honeysuckle

this opens with sour black cherry