2016 Xavier Vignon Cuvée SM

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87 Points

Friday, May 8, 2020 - COVID-19 "Shelter-in-Place"; 3/17/2020-5/31/2020 (Redwood City, CA): Wine is named for the unique blend of North and South Rhône wine that makes it up.
* S - Septentrional : 50% Old vines of Syrah (60 years) from Northern Rhône Valley - 2015 vintage.
* M - Méridional : 50% of Grenache (more than 80 years) from Southern Rhône Valley - 2016 vintage.

Medium Ruby color. Raspberry, plum, coffee, mushroom, anise. Medium-full bodied, Meaty raspberry and plum on the palate, hints of anise, surrounded by a grippy tannic skeleton.

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