The 2005 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape blanc

Pure class and nobility

61 ha in Charmes with

Happily here there is no reduction present on the ultra-spicy and floral nose where soft wood frames the ripe aromas of various dark berries and plum scents

There is a hint of warmth but overall this is quite well-balanced and the length is remarkable

Catena Zapata, Adrianna Vineyard River Stones Malbec Vintage:2013 The 2005 Beaucastel Chateauneuf duLike the other Malbecs from Adrianna Vineyard, the 2016 Adrianna Vineyard River Stones was bottled a little earlier, and the time in oak was shortened. It was a most unusual year that was cold and rainy and allowed for no irrigation. This has good ripeness and sharp acidity, making it powerful but extremely fresh, with a backbone of acidity that lifts the wine up and makes it extremely long and persistent. In fact, the wine blows me away with an