Alain Graillot - Crozes-Hermitage 2020 (1.5L) Prepared Cocktails

Alain Graillot - Crozes-Hermitage 2020 (1.5L) Prepared CocktailsAll the grapes are hand harvested, from severely pruned, low yielding vines. The red Crozes Hermitage grapes are not destemmed, i. e. 100% whole cluster. They are loaded into lined concrete vats, and temperatures are brought down to 18C for a 2 to 5 day pre fermentation maceration. Once vinifications (indigenous yeast) get going, temperatures rise to 30C, and cuvaison lasts 15 to 21 days. Aged for one year 80% of them in one to 3 year old oak barrels,

medium-bodied Prima with a clear fruity character

and Dijon clones 114

Made with mininal intervention

Tasting Notes: Grayson Merlot is sumptuous and rich with a beautiful purple garnet color

Shenandoah Vineyards in Edinburg

with vivid cherry

honey and praline

and mineral-driven

Produced by Krill Family Vineyards

"Very dark in the glass

elegant and modern interpretation presents the essence of Tempranillo in all its beauty

silky mousse and mouthwatering acidity frame this delicate rose