Mullineux, Syrah Schist Vintage:2021 loads of blackcurrant and floral-infused

loads of blackcurrant and floral-infused fruit

fading cherry and floral flavors matched to a moderately firm structure

one of the finest wines produced by any of Champagne's important houses in the last two or three decadesis the 2008 Cristal Rosé

Clapes 2005 Cornas sports a still youthful ruby color to go with lots of crushed rock-like minerality

Mullineux, Syrah Schist Vintage:2021 loads of blackcurrant and floral-infusedBright, deep red. Shows a slightly roasted quality but also terrific energy and lift to the rather brooding aromas of dark berries, licorice, mint and spices, with a pungent mineral quality in the background. Densely packed but quite tight and dry, showing a youthfully muscular character to the intense flavors of cranberry, sour cherry and pepper. Finishes slightly dry edged, with a minty reserve. This one is the hardest to taste today of this trio of