2024 Hot Blooded

It's not often you see Counoise as the star of the show, and we believe it deserves center stage. This grape originates from the Chateauneuf-du-Pape region of France, where it is used to blend with heavier grape varieties to lend freshness and bright fruit. This wine opens with aromatics of wild raspberry and orange peel, followed by lavender and honeycomb. On the palate, vibrant fruit takes the stage with Bing cherry, persimmon and powdered sugar, finishing with hints of earl grey tea and animal crackers. This is a beach day’s red wine, and shows well with a slight chill.