Domaine Carneros Avant Garde Pinot Noir 2022 vs Rust En Vrede Estate Vineyards Syrah 2020
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| Availability | In stock | Out of stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £27.99 | — |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | — |
| Producer | Domaine Caneros | Rust En Vrede |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Pinot Noir | Syrah |
| Country | USA | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
Domaine Carneros Avant Garde Pinot Noir 2022
Domaine Carneros Avant-Garde Pinot Noir is a vibrant, fruit-forward expression of Carneros Pinot Noir, crafted to herald the fresh fruit qualities of this renowned California region. Sourced principally from the Estate Vineyard near the Chateau and the Stornetta Vineyard in the rolling hills of Western Carneros, this wine showcases the most fragrant characteristics from select lots across both vineyards. Why You'll Love It This is Carneros Pinot Noir with real personality—intensely aromatic, fresh, and lively with delicate balance that makes it incredibly food-friendly. As the newest and most fruit-forward in Domaine Carneros' collection, the Avant-Garde is designed to be the vanguard of the vintage, offering immediate appeal and vibrant fruit character. With 10 months in specially selected French oak barrels, this wine delivers complexity without losing its fresh, approachable charm. Vineyard & Production Sourced from the Estate Vineyard near the Chateau and the Stornetta Vineyard in the rolling hills of Western Carneros. The 2022 vintage experienced a late wet spring followed by almost idyllic growing conditions, with harvest beginning about two weeks later than normal. The wine is fermented in small open-topped tanks and aged for 10 months in French oak Burgundy barrels, specially selected from cooperages that complement the aroma and flavour profile of this wine. Tasting Notes Intensely aromatic with notes of raspberry jam, blackberries, cassis, and baking spices, complemented by hints of dried roses and orange peel. Fresh and lively on the palate with delicate balance, vibrant fruit character, and fine tannins. The finish is elegant and inviting with lingering red fruit and subtle spice. Perfect Pairings A versatile wine that shines with simply prepared dishes like grilled or braised salmon, roasted chicken, veal, pork tenderloin, duck breast, or mushroom risotto. Also enhances the vibrant flavours of Californian and Mediterranean cuisine, including herb-cruste
Rust En Vrede Estate Vineyards Syrah 2020
Dark, rich fruit and intense floral perfume jump out of the glass. Complex aromas of violets and white blossoms combine with concentrated blueberry, vanilla and dark chocolate. The wine has a bold, full palate as rich as the nose promises - intense blackberry and blueberry layered with dark chocolate, tobacco leaf and toast. Partial whole-bunch fermentation adds a savoury spiciness, and lively acidity balances the robust tannins, giving power and structure of the wine. Bold blueberry and toast flavours on the finish promise a good aging potential in this wine. Established in 1694, Rust en Vrede is proud to be part of a remarkable three hundred year old wine tradition. Since 1977 the Engelbrecht family has specialized in the exclusive production of red wine, with the focus on Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Proprietor Jean Engelbrecht has worked to maintain Rust en Vrede as one of South Africa’s premium red wine estates, with full-bodied andcomplex wines that reflect the uniqueness of its Stellenbosch terroir
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