2019 Domaine Lafond Chateauneuf-du-Pape Roc Epine [WA93][JD92][D91][WS91] Celebrity "The Vecino Vineyard in Mendocino’s

"The Vecino Vineyard in Mendocino’s Potter Valley is farmed by Luke Miller

is intense but still very pure

"Mendocino Ridge is the name given to the rugged range of mountains that’s bordered on the east by Anderson Valley and the west by the Pacific Ocean

it crackles with spice and is bursting with vibrant

and perfumed nose of rose water

2019 Domaine Lafond Chateauneuf-du-Pape Roc Epine [WA93][JD92][D91][WS91] Celebrity "The Vecino Vineyard in Mendocino’sProducer: Domaine Lafond Region: Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone, France Blend: 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre Year: 2019 Wine Advocate, 93 Points "This Tavel based domaine has turned out a solid 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape. A blend of 80% Grenache (matured in tank) and 10% each Mourvdre and Syrah (matured in new barriques), it starts off a bit tarry, with notes of struck match, but then develops more conventional black plum and blackberry aromas.