Vintages Release: TBD

• The following 2020 Domaine de la Présidente Côtes du Rhône Villages was sourced from a hand-picked red blend of 50% grenache/35% syrah/10% carignan/5% mourvèdre vines that are planted in limestone-clay soil with an average age of 10 to 30 years. The juice was macerated on skins at 17 °C then fermented at 25 °C for 14 days staying within 18 °C up to a high of 26 °C. The wine’s price-quality balance tips well in your favour.

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Domaine de la Présidente Côtes du Rhône Villages 2020
Côtes du Rhône Villages, France $17.95 15.0% alcohol
Fresh and lively on the nose that showcases aromas of floral notes, grilled savory herbs, mixed spice and plenty of red and black cherry/berry fruit and black licorice. It’s medium-full bodied with good mouthfeel and a surge of delectable fruit on the palate with ripe mulberry, black Bing cherry and bramble berry adorned with crunchy pie cherry and passionfruit keeping this all in balance. This ready to drink now along with an additional five years of optimal drinking. Pick up a few at this price and pour with grilled rack of lamb, crown roast of pork or filet mignon. (Vic Harradine)

• The following 2020 Tenuta Della Luia ‘Cilestro – Toscana’ was sourced from 50% sangiovese/50% cabernet sauvignon and it should be noted it is produced only in the best vintages. It was fermented in stainless steel tanks at 28 °C and matured 12 months in oak barriques. The price-quality ratio is skewed well in your favour. Pick up a few.

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Tenuta Della Luia ‘Cilestro – Toscana’ 2020
IGT Rosso Toscana, Italy $16.95 13.5% alcohol
Aromas of black cherry, dark plum and hi-toned alcohol precede a tang- and tannin-infused river of rich and luscious bramble berry and notions of cassis. It’s medium-plus bodied with excellent mouthfeel and plenty of tangy pizzazz providing a line of nerve, verve and intensity. Pour alongside pasta puttanesca or pasta in Bolognese sauce. (Vic Harradine)